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Olivia V.

Oceanside, California

$35/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am an experienced professional passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through strategic program development and impactful curriculum design. My background in program coordination, case management, and education equips me with strong analytical, strategic planning, and educational asset development skills. I excel at translating complex organizational goals into engaging, equitable initiatives and structured learning resources. I am excited to leverage my diverse skill set to design meaningful educational frameworks, build inclusive community programs, and deliver targeted development strategies that empower stakeholders.

  • Curriculum Development
  • Elearning
  • Program Curriculum
  • Camtasia
  • Articulate Rise
  • Education
  • Education Presentation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Canva
  • Vyond
  • Program Management
  • Case Management
  • Teaching
  • Program Evaluation
Gamin S.

Belmont, California

$95/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I turn complex material — training content, technical documentation, business writing — into something clear, accurate, and actionable. My background spans instructional design, journalism, research, and teaching college composition, and I approach every project with enthusiasm, rigor, and a keen eye for detail. Most recently I wrote scripts for a six-module Cisco IT Support certification course, where I developed character voices and analogy frameworks that made dense technical content accessible to learners entering the field. I thrive when raw material — a transcript, a stack of notes, a rough draft — needs to become something polished, structured, and ready to use. Deliverables: Course modules, video scripts, technical documentation, web copy, editing & proofreading, research reports, SCORM-compliant LMS content

  • Curriculum Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Management System
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Online Instruction
  • Scriptwriting
  • AI Content Writing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Articulate Rise
  • Course Creation
  • Content Development
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Training
  • Adult Education
  • Storyboarding
  • Microlearning
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Writing
Sandra M.

Westlake Village, California

$85/hr
4.8
83 jobs

🚀 GRAPHIC DESIGN • BRANDING • MERCHANDISE • VIDEO • SOCIAL MEDIA • AI Need more than a designer who creates one asset and disappears? I help businesses, entrepreneurs, authors, educators, and organizations turn ideas into polished, market-ready brands, products, publications, campaigns, and creative content. With 20+ years of professional experience, I combine graphic design, brand strategy, creative direction, marketing, publishing, education, and AI-enhanced production to create work that is visually strong, commercially useful, and consistent across platforms. 🎨 GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING I create and refine visual identities and branded materials, including: • Brand identity and visual direction • Logo development and brand refreshes • Marketing and promotional graphics • Image enhancement and editing • Flyers, brochures, banners, and digital graphics • Presentations and visual communications • Product and campaign mockups • Branded templates and creative systems 👕 APPAREL, MERCHANDISE & PRODUCT DESIGN I develop apparel and merchandise from concept through production preparation: • T-shirts, hats, apparel, and accessory graphics • Merchandise and product collections • Print-on-demand development • Product mockups and presentation boards • Ecommerce graphics • Collection branding and creative direction • Production-ready artwork • POD and ecommerce launch support I especially enjoy creating cohesive collections where products work together as a recognizable brand. 📚 WORKBOOKS, BOOKS & AMAZON KDP I design publications that are both visually engaging and functional: • Educational workbooks and training materials • Children's publications and activity books • Cookbooks, guides, and visual publications • Book covers and back covers • Interior page design and formatting • Amazon KDP preparation • Print-ready and digital files • Book mockups and promotional graphics As an experienced educator and curriculum developer, I understand that effective workbook and publication design requires more than attractive pages. Information hierarchy, readability, learning flow, audience, and usability matter. 🎬 VIDEO & SOCIAL MEDIA CREATIVE I extend brands and projects into engaging digital content: • Promotional and short-form videos • Video editing and enhancement • Social media graphics and branded posts • Campaign creative • Product and book launch content • Image-based storytelling • Multi-format marketing assets This is ideal for clients who want one creative direction carried consistently across their brand, products, website, social media, video, and marketing. ✨ IMAGE CREATION & ENHANCEMENT I use professional design tools and AI-assisted workflows for: • Image enhancement, cleanup, and editing • AI-assisted image development • Character and visual consistency • Product and marketing imagery • Background and composition revisions • Print and digital asset preparation • Creative concept development and iteration AI accelerates my workflow—it does not replace creative judgment, professional design standards, or human direction. 🤖 AI-ENHANCED CREATIVE SOLUTIONS I integrate modern AI into professional creative workflows for visual ideation, image development, content creation, custom GPT development, workflow optimization, research, organization, and rapid creative iteration. The result is a faster, more flexible process without sacrificing strategy, consistency, quality, or professional standards. 🎓 EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING DESIGN With extensive experience in education, curriculum development, instructional design, and professional training, I specialize in projects where design and learning intersect. Projects include curriculum, training programs, educational workbooks, presentations, online course materials, visual learning tools, and educational publications. ⭐ WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME Many of my best projects begin with: "Here's what we're trying to create. How do we make this work?" That's where I bring the most value. I can help determine the creative direction, identify the assets needed, develop the visual system, execute the individual pieces, and keep everything cohesive as the project grows. Instead of coordinating several disconnected freelancers, you can work with one experienced creative partner who understands design, branding, marketing, publishing, merchandise, education, AI, and production. 🤝 HAVE AN IDEA? LET'S BUILD IT. Whether you're developing a brand, merchandise collection, workbook, publication, marketing campaign, social media content, video, or another creative project, send me a message. Tell me what you're building and what you need help accomplishing. I'll help turn the idea into something polished, cohesive, and ready for the real world.

  • Curriculum Development
  • ChatGPT
  • Education
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Instruction
  • Video Editing
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Design
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Graphic Design
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Logo Design
  • AI-Generated Art
  • KDP Interior
  • Fashion & Apparel
Mariane M.

Bakersfield, California

$75/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I've spent more than twelve years taking complicated subject matter and turning it into training people can actually use. Sometimes that means starting with a pile of SME notes and building the curriculum from the ground up. Sometimes it's rebuilding an existing course, developing interactive Storyline training, or researching content that has to stand up to regulatory or compliance review. My work spans healthcare, legal education, real estate licensing, construction safety, workforce development, onboarding, and other specialized industries. I am particularly strong when the content is complex, unfamiliar, or regulated and someone needs to be able to trust the finished product. I partner closely with subject matter experts and quickly learn unfamiliar industries. My current work includes collaborating with a Harvard-educated attorney and law professor on advanced legal education, translating sophisticated legal concepts and source material into structured learning without losing the nuance of the subject matter. That ability to work alongside experts and make complex knowledge teachable has been central to my work across industries. Much of my work involves content where accuracy matters, including training that must hold up under regulatory review. If a regulation is cited in a lesson, I verify it against the actual statute or administrative code. I don't assume existing content is correct. I cross-reference, confirm, and flag discrepancies before they become compliance issues later. I recently completed a state licensing curriculum update involving 275 learning objectives across 18 modules for a 90-hour Arizona real estate course. I verified statutory citations, collaborated with SMEs, managed regulatory content, and delivered more than 1,000 validated assessment questions on schedule. I hold a Master's in Instructional Design and Technology and am Top Rated Plus with 100% Job Success on Upwork. I manage the full lifecycle of a project, from needs analysis and SME collaboration through learning objectives, content development, Storyline and Rise 360 builds, SCORM packaging, and LMS integration. I use AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok throughout my workflow for research, analysis, ideation, drafting, and problem solving. They help me work faster and explore problems from different angles, but they do not replace professional judgment or source verification. When accuracy matters, learner-facing claims are checked against authoritative sources before I deliver the work. Beyond regulated training, I build healthcare onboarding, internal software training, and corporate learning programs that require clear structure and accurate content. I develop in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Camtasia, and Vyond. I build SCORM-compliant packages and integrate cleanly into LMS platforms. If your project requires thoughtful instructional design, careful research, and dependable execution, I'd be happy to scope it and provide a detailed quote within 24 hours. A note on my workflow: I use AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok as part of my professional process. I personally review all final work, verify content against authoritative sources when accuracy matters, and make the final judgment on every deliverable. I take full professional responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the work I deliver.

  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Curriculum Mapping
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Management System
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Training & Development
  • Course Creation
  • Training Design
  • Needs Assessment
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Test Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Articulate Rise
  • Storyboard
  • Microlearning
  • Vyond
  • Content Writing
Cecilia D.

San Diego, California

$32/hr
5.0
317 jobs

I'm an education professional and bilingual teacher with experience in translating, proofreading, editing and copywriting. I'm 100% fluent in both English and Spanish and can offer services in both languages. I have a passion for grammar and writing and can help with error-free and reliable services! I can offer you or your business: ✅ Accurate, error-free, context-appropriate English to Spanish and Spanish to English translation of any type of content. ✅ Translation and localization of website and media content. ✅ Detailed, error-free proofreading and/or copyediting of any type of text, including manuscripts, documents, business writing, website or media content, marketing materials, and articles or blog posts. ✅ Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation. ✅ Effective communication to ensure your project is perfect for you or your business. The following is a review from a recent client, found below under "testimonials": "Cecilia is an excellent proofreader/copy editor. She has worked on several projects for me and has excelled at every assignment. She is versatile in that she is a grammar expert in both English & Spanish and can edit formally or casually if preferred. She is an excellent communicator, understands and follows directions, and has always finished projects on time (if not ahead of schedule). Sometimes I request that she also report back on comprehension of my message and she is really good at that too, oftentimes offering suggestions on how my copy can be more concise or clear. She continues to exceed expectations." Looking forward to hearing from you!

  • English
  • Formatting
  • Spanish
  • Proofreading
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Colombian Spanish Dialect
  • Website Localization
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Latin American Spanish Accent
  • Copy Editing
  • Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Line Editing
  • Content Localization
Anita S.

Pleasanton, CA, California

$60/hr
5.0
77 jobs

Extremely experienced with high-profile companies such as Adobe, TikTok, CISCO, HP, GitLab, Logitech, ExxonMobil and more! Invite me to bid on your corporate eLearning or training course for excellent content development in Storyline, Rise, Captivate, or PowerPoint, I produce effective eLearning and training content, from single stand-alone training modules to multiple modules in a training series. My niche is assisting company managers or in-house teams with overflow production, special projects, and enhanced production capabilities. I also provide fast and proficient conversion of courses from PowerPoint to SCORM. Production Services My production services include Instructional Design, Slide Graphic Design, SME Coordination, Content Creation, Script Writing, AI Voice Over, Quizzes, Knowledge Checks, and SCORM compliance for corporate Learning Management Systems (LMS). I also design and produce course collateral materials such as Instructor Guides, Student Guides, and Course Handouts. Course Experience My experience includes course development for software and hardware training, financial software, oncology, airport scanning, cloud services, start-ups, chip manufacturers, medical devices, workplace health and safety, Human Resources on-boarding, corporate campus safety, product launches, inside and outside sales, and certification training. I produced contract work for business, technology, automotive, industrial, construction, and manufacturing companies. Authoring Platforms Articulate Storyline ▪ Articulate Rise ▪ PowerPoint ▪ Adobe Captivate ▪ Articulate Studio 360 I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable addition to your team. Partial Client Listing ______________________________ Adobe • TikTok • GitLab • CISCO • Logitech • ExxonMobil • Hewlett-Packard • BASF • Genentech • JFrog • Fidelity National Title • Infineon Technologies • Jumpcloud • Simpson Strong-Tie • GeoStabilization International • Belden • Canfor • Softchoice • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) • R.F. MacDonald Co. • OBR Oncology • Nashville Electric Service • Convoso • American Electric Power • Signode Industrial Group • Safety First • Renesas • AGC Electronics • Philips • Intel Capital • Direct Orthopedic Care (DOC) • Adaptec • Fujitsu Compound Semiconductor • Rapiscan • POWCert • ThoughtAudio • Silicon Graphics Inc. • Silicon Image • Corsair Memory • Fujitsu Softek • Catalytica • Hitachi Semiconductor • Catalyst Semiconductor • Cypress Semiconductor •

  • Curriculum Development
  • Elearning
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Course
  • Articulate Rise
  • Articulate Storyline
  • English
  • Adobe eLearning Suite
  • Content Writing
  • Content Development
  • Training
  • Presentation Design
  • Educational Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Video Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Education
  • Content Creation
  • AI Audio Generation

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