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Suzanne R.

Fleming Island, Florida

$50/hr
5.0
227 jobs
I help founders, consultants, and investors turn public data into business decisions. Whether you’re validating a new market, mapping competitors, or building a go-to-market plan, I deliver research that’s fully sourced, structured, and decision-ready. What I Deliver Market & Opportunity Sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) – Bottom-up and top-down sizing with assumptions, data sources, and ready-to-use models. Competitive Intelligence – Who’s in your space, what they charge, how they position themselves, and where gaps or advantages exist. Customer & Lead Mapping – Identify high-potential accounts or buyer segments using open-source data, industry lists, and enrichment tools. Go-to-Market Insights – Targeting and channel recommendations to support launch or expansion strategy. Regulatory & Compliance Research – Extracting structured data from filings, public registries, and government databases for internal or investor use. Ideal Clients B2B and B2C startups validating product-market fit or preparing investor materials Companies entering new markets or verticals Firms that need data-driven clarity for planning, growth, or compliance I work independently and produce clean deliverables — spreadsheets, summaries, and visuals with clear sourcing. Share your goals or documents, and I’ll outline a practical scope, timeline, and fixed-fee structure.
  • Market Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Lead Generation
  • Business Analysis
  • Industry Research
  • Company Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Report Writing
  • Customer Segmentation
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Customer Analysis
  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
Christopher C.

Loveland, Colorado

$75/hr
5.0
142 jobs
I build data tools to make business processes accurate, repeatable, and quick. Services include: - Process Automation - Report Generation - Data Analysis and Data Consolidation - Programming (vba, M-code, Python, etc) - Process Improvement - Technical Writing and Process Documentation - Presentation Design Upwork "Expert Vetted Talent" committed to making client's work more efficient and effective. I draw on my experience as a business owner, consultant, IT program manager, and veteran. BUSINESS PROCESS AUTOMATION: I have experience with Excel (vba, pivot tables, Power Query, and dashboards), Power BI, Access, Python, and other tools. I have built tools to clean data, create custom reports, mail merge, transform data for another application, and analyze audio signals. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: I help business owners and organizations improve processes for a given environment. Process improvement involves defining the objective output, analyzing the inputs, identifying challenges within the environment, and reviewing existing processes. GENERAL TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND PRESENTATION DESIGN: I build technical documents, presentations, business forms, training manuals, and reports. I support software companies, engineers, attorneys, property managers, marketing firms, non-profits, and other organizations. PROCESS: - Help the customer define the problem to solve - Provide effective and cost-efficient options - Build tool or version of the tool - Listen to feedback and integrate feedback into further versions APPLICATIONS: - MS Excel (VBA, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, Dashboards) - MS PowerPoint and Google Slides - MS Word and Google Docs - MS Access and Python - Adobe Acrobat DC - Graphics tools
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Presentation Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Word
  • Automation
  • Macro Programming
  • Power Query
  • Visual Basic
  • Report
  • Microsoft Excel
Paul A.

Stillwater, Oklahoma

$45/hr
5.0
139 jobs
✅ I am a motivated and a dedicated person with a holistic skill set encompassing data management, entry, analysis, visualization, and able to build long-term business relationships with a number of clients. ✅ With 7+ years of experience. I am dedicated to providing insightful solutions that leverage data to drive informed decision-making. Take a look at my experience as a freelancer and feel free to HIRE ME straightaway or send an INVITE. 🌟 Why Choose Me: 🤝 Collaborative Approach: I prioritize open communication to understand your unique needs. Your goals become my goals, and I am dedicated to collaborating closely with you to achieve success. 📈 Results-Driven: My goal is to deliver tangible results that contribute to your business objectives. I am committed to providing solutions that add measurable value. 🌐 Industry Knowledge: With experience across diverse industries, I bring a broad perspective to your projects. I am adaptable and understand the unique challenges each sector faces. 🚀 Here's What Sets Me Apart: ✅ Data Management Expertise: As a Data Manager, I excel in organizing and optimizing data workflows. From database design to data cleaning and validation, I ensure your data is structured for maximum efficiency and accuracy. ✅ Efficient Data Entry: My proficiency in data entry spans various industries. I am meticulous, ensuring that data is accurately inputted, organized, and maintained. Deadlines are a priority, and I deliver results without compromising quality. ✅ Data Analysis Prowess: Armed with a strong analytical mindset, I specialize in extracting meaningful insights from complex datasets. Whether it's statistical analysis, trend identification, or forecasting, I have the expertise to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. ✅ Visualization Excellence: Data comes to life through visualization. I am skilled in creating compelling visual representations of data using tools like Tableau and Power BI. From interactive dashboards to comprehensive reports, I make data accessible and understandable. ✅ Here's some of what my previous clients had to say about me; •⁠ ⁠"Paul was fantastic! Extremely good at communicating, never had issues with timelines/deadlines, and delivered on exactly what I was looking for. If you need help with list-building/sales admin assistance, Paul is an amazing resource!" -"Great guy to work with, really fast and accurate work, I'll definitely hire again!" •⁠ ⁠'The job was completed very successfully in a timely manner. Very nice delivery with outstanding results. Fantastic work!' •⁠ ⁠"Incredible! Would hire again without hesitation!" •⁠ ⁠"He is great at generating leads! Highly recommend it." •⁠ ⁠"Very impressive work, He really helps me out a lot" •⁠ ⁠"Fast and very responsive, enjoyed working with him" •⁠ ⁠"Work done quickly and perfectly" 🙋🏼‍♂️I am eager to work with you, to provide reliable, consistent and Expert solutions to your projects. Best regards, Paul Akinyoola
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Excel
  • CRM Software
  • Data Entry
  • Data Cleaning
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Google Sheets
  • List Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Online Research
Corben T.

Mission, Kansas

$150/hr
5.0
126 jobs
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. The CoreDataSet Performance Visibility System helps franchisors and multi-location business owners transform scattered reports into a Strategic Command Center - so they can lead with clarity, compare performance across locations, and scale with confidence. If you're managing growth across multiple units, you're likely dealing with: - Conflicting KPIs across departments and locations - Hours wasted manually updating spreadsheets - Uncertainty around what's actually working - Delayed decisions due to unclear or outdated insights - No standardized definitions of performance metrics - Franchisees and teams operating from separate playbooks You don’t have a data problem. You have a 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 problem. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 This proven 3-phase framework is delivered in a focused 4-week sprint. It's built specifically for multi-location operators who need clean, centralized reporting they can trust as a single source of truth. 𝟭. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Define KPI goals by audience (executive, ops, franchisee) and cadence (daily, weekly, monthly) - Audit your existing tools, spreadsheets, and reports - Wireframe a reporting system that matches how you actually operate - Build automated data-cleaning pipelines in Google Sheets - Standardize metric definitions across teams and locations 𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - Connect cleaned data into Looker Studio dashboards - Design visuals aligned with the KPIs that matter most - Add filters to drill down by region, location, or owner group - Build views tailored to each user role—so no one is overwhelmed or left guessing 𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - Test every data connection and dashboard view - Refine visuals to highlight trends, targets, and outliers - Incorporate executive feedback to ensure alignment and adoption - Deliver a command center your leadership team actually uses 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵: - A single source of truth across your franchise or brand - Live dashboards with role-based views and drill-down filters - Aligned metrics, trusted definitions, and clean visual reporting - Faster, more confident decisions based on facts—not gut feelings - The ability to coach teams, hold locations accountable, and scale with clarity 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿: - Franchisors with 3–100+ locations - Multi-location business owners and operators - Directors of Operations or Business Development - Teams already working in Google Workspace, Sheets, or Forms - Leaders tired of running a business off scattered spreadsheets 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 Reports in 7 different folders ... vs ... One connected dashboard Conflicting numbers across teams ... vs ... Standardized KPI definitions Hours lost to manual reporting ... vs ... Automated, real-time updates Decisions made on gut feeling ... vs ... Confident leadership with live metrics 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Pre-Project: - Free 45 minute Exploration call to get a thorough understanding of your specific goals - Two page formal PDF Proposal outlining specific scope, price & timeline Once approved, the project's 4 week sprint begins: 1. Clarify: Build the right foundation (Week 1) (Meet Mon / Wed / Fri) 2. Connect: Turn data into insight (Week 2 & 3) (Meet on Monday of Week 3) 3. Communicate: Make your data actionable (Week 4) (Meet Mon / Wed / Fri) Typical projects have an investment of $7,000 with 50% due up front and 50% due upon completion. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Send me a message to book your free 45 minute Exploration call!
  • Data Analytics
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Looker Studio
  • Data Analysis
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sheets
  • Data Visualization
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Report
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Spreadsheet Skills
  • Google Sheets Automation
  • Jotform
  • Form Builder Software
  • Dashboard
Raquel D.

Mountain View, California

$100/hr
5.0
63 jobs
TLDR: Team leader with professional experience turning science and technical communications into marketing collateral that's engaging to researchers, understandable to general audiences, and significant to key stakeholders. View samples of my work on my portfolio website. Previous positions held include: - science communications specialist at NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) - editorial director for a technical marketing agency catering to B2B tech clients in the AI/ML, data center, and cybersecurity fields - freelance consultant for a wide variety of science, engineering, and technical clients I am first and foremost a problem solver, so my skills have evolved to adapt to the needs of the organizations I collaborate with. - collect, visualize, and analyze sensitive operations data for presentations, documentation, and reports for general reporting, strategic argument development, and to improve programmatic efficiency - technical user documentation - team dynamics: interviewing, selecting, and training candidates, performance reviews, coaching and career development, assigning projects, managing deadlines - organize the release of government-regulated programmatic information - manage outreach presence at professional conferences & events Excel | Tableau | content writing | editing | data entry | data analysis | data visualization | press releases | newsletters | email campaigns | social media campaigns | SEO | html | CSS | Drupal | Wordpress | SEO | problem solving | marketing | copywriting | writing copy | email marketing campaigns | outreach | flyers | brochures | technical writing | project management | science writing | online research | Powerpoint Presentations | Google Sheets | Google Suite | Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Word | scientific whitepapers | scientific white papers | website content management | InDesign | people management | Jira | Confluence | MailChimp | sales collateral | Matlab | Python | Tableau | dashboards | Powerpoint | Photoshop
  • Grant Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Entry
  • Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Copywriting
  • Scientific Writing
Bryan J.

Los Angeles, California

$120/hr
5.0
57 jobs
Hello There, I am a freelancer with over 10 years of finance and accounting experience. I have served as CFO for several clients and have worked in private equity. I am a CFA charterholder based in Los Angeles. I can pick up tasks quickly and would love to work with you and your team. I have worked on projects involving the following: - Fractional CFO - M&A - Financial Modeling - Budgeting/Forecasting - Valuation - Real Estate Modeling - Research - VBA Automation Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Thanks!
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Investment Research
  • Python
  • Pro Forma Statement
  • Pitchbook
  • Corporate Finance
  • Valuation
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Financial Analysis
  • Visual Basic for Applications

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