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Reylina U.

San Jose, California

$15/hr
5.0
26 jobs

Hi, I’m Reylina, a full-time freelancer with a strong background in Lead Generation, Market Research, Data Entry, and Virtual Assistance. I specialize in B2B lead research, email list building, and prospect list creation, helping businesses identify the right decision-makers and build clean, targeted outreach lists. 💼 What I Do Best I help companies grow by delivering accurate, well-researched, and actionable data. My work covers the full process—from research and data collection to cleaning, verification, and organization. Whether you need a one-time list or ongoing support, I ensure high accuracy and reliability. Core Services: • B2B Lead Generation & Prospect Research • LinkedIn Research & Sales Navigator-based targeting • Email List Building & Contact Research • Prospect List Creation & Market Research • Data Collection, Data Entry & Data Cleaning • Contact Verification & Data Validation • CRM Data Management & Organization ⸻ 🛠 Tools & Platforms I Use Research & Prospecting: • LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Crunchbase, Clutch, AngelList • Public business directories & company websites Email Discovery & Verification: • Hunter, ContactOut, Clearbit • NeverBounce, Debounce, MailTester Data & Productivity: • Google Sheets, Google Drive • Microsoft Excel, Word ⸻ ✅ Why Work With Me? • 8+ years of experience in lead generation and data research • Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and compliance • Skilled in building clean, targeted, and organized datasets • Detail-oriented and reliable with large data projects • Clear communication and full-time availability I focus on delivering high-quality research and organized data that helps businesses grow and reach the right audience. Let’s connect and turn your data into real opportunities. Thanks

  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Extraction
  • Email List
  • Data Collection
  • Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Data Mining
  • Data Entry
  • Prospect List
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Email Sourcing
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • List Building
  • Transaction Data Entry
David Paul C.

San Jose, California

$25/hr
4.7
110 jobs

Hi, I’m David Paul Chan — an expert in B2B Email List Building, Lead Research, and Email Sourcing, helping businesses connect with their ideal clients through accurate, verified, and tailored contact data. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in collecting high-quality leads that fuel cold outreach, sales funnels, and growth campaigns. I don’t just gather random data — I build targeted lead lists based on your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) and campaign goals. ✅ What I Can Help You With: 🔍 B2B Email List Building & Data Collection • Build precise, niche-targeted B2B lead lists using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, ContactOut, and Clearbit. • Source verified work emails, job titles, decision-makers, and direct LinkedIn URLs. • Collect data tailored to your industry, size, and buyer persona. 📬 Email Sourcing & Contact Verification • Manually source and verify professional emails to reduce bounce rates. • Cross-check using multiple tools to ensure email accuracy and deliverability. • Provide clean, organized spreadsheets with contact details ready to use. 🎯 Lead Research & Prospect Profiling • Research leads based on job function, seniority, company size, location, and technology stack. • Enrich lead data with firmographic insights (funding, headcount, etc.). • Identify hard-to-find contacts for niche industries or B2B segments. 📈 Email List Building for Cold Outreach & CRM • Build email lists optimized for platforms like Instantly, Smartlead, and Lemlist. • Segment and tag contacts to match your outbound strategy. • Deliver ready-to-import lead lists for your CRM or outreach tool. 💼 Tools I Use for Email List Building & Lead Research ✔ LinkedIn Sales Navigator ✔ Apollo.io ✔ ContactOut ✔ Clearbit ✔ Seamless.ai ✔ Kendo ✔ Google Sheets ✔ NeverBounce / Zerobounce / Bouncer (for Email Validation) 🚀 Why Choose Me? I’ve helped startups, agencies, SaaS companies, and consultants build laser-targeted lead lists that get real results. Whether you need 100 leads or 10,000 — I focus on quality, relevance, and accuracy. I understand the importance of clean data for outbound success — that’s why I go beyond automation with manual lead research, email sourcing, and data collection that converts. 💬 Let’s work together to grow your pipeline with accurate leads and verified email addresses. David Chan Email List Building Expert

  • Data Cleaning
  • Lead Generation
  • List Building
  • Email List
  • Email Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Mining
  • Data Collection
  • Data Extraction
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Sales Leads
  • Real Estate Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Ryan G.

Santa Barbara, California

$30/hr
4.9
27 jobs

Detail-oriented freelancer specializing in data cleaning, research & AI annotation — delivering accurate, client-ready results. I bring 4 years of professional training and experience in voice acting, supported by advanced skills in AI-driven audio tools and modern creative production workflows. I help businesses turn messy or unstructured information into clean, reliable data they can trust. Whether it’s cleaning spreadsheets, researching markets, transcribing text, or annotating datasets for AI, I bring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail to every project. Here’s what I deliver: Data Cleaning & Organization → Standardized, error-free spreadsheets ready for business use. Online Research & Market Analysis → Verified, structured insights for faster decision-making. AI Data Annotation → High-quality labeled data for training and improving machine learning models. Transcription & Documentation → Clear, accurate text from audio, video, or messy notes. ✅ Why clients hire me: Careful attention to detail — I don’t just complete tasks, I make sure they’re correct. Reliable delivery — organized, on time, every time. Professional presentation — results that are client-ready from the start. I’ve built case studies showcasing data cleaning, market research, and AI annotation so you can see exactly how I work. If you’re looking for someone dependable who takes pride in delivering polished results, let’s talk.

  • Data Analysis
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Online Research
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Data Preprocessing
  • Transcreation
  • QA Testing
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Remote Management Software
  • Administrate
  • Content Moderation
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
  • ACIS
Sappho Q.

Oakland, California

$80/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I’m an accomplished Data Scientist and Programmer with a proven track record in both the public and private sectors. I’ve successfully led innovative, high-impact projects at industry giants like Apple and government institutions like the City and County of San Francisco, where my work has directly led to over $300 million in savings. My core skills include: • Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL, LaTeX, HTML, CSS • Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Superset, Excel, JMP, MiniTab, SPSS, MS Access • Project Management Tools: MS Project, Trello, Wrike, OmniPlan, OmniFocus With expertise in data analytics, automation, and business intelligence, I have a unique ability to turn complex data into actionable insights, driving tangible results. My approach is always rooted in efficiency and innovation, whether it’s building automated scripts that cut down manual work by 95% or developing dashboards that improve transparency and decision-making. I’m passionate about leveraging data to solve real-world challenges and optimizing business processes. If you’re looking for a reliable, results-oriented professional who can deliver data-driven solutions, I’d love to collaborate and help your business succeed.

  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Data Visualization
  • Dashboard
  • Academic Research
  • Conduct Research
  • SQL Programming
  • Python
  • R
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Tableau
  • Machine Learning
  • RStudio
Jennifer B.

Pasadena, California

$20/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I specialize in transforming messy, unorganized information into clean, actionable datasets. Whether you need help migrating thousands of rows into a CRM, cleaning up an e-commerce product catalog, or conducting deep-dive web research, I deliver 100% accuracy with a focus on your deadlines. I can help your team with: Data Cleaning & Formatting: Standardizing spreadsheets, removing duplicates, and fixing syntax errors. CRM Management: Data entry and auditing for platforms like [HubSpot/Salesforce/Zoho/Pipedrive]. Web Research: Building high-quality lead lists with verified emails and LinkedIn profiles. E-commerce Support: Managing product listings for [Shopify/Amazon/Etsy]. Document Conversion: Accurately moving data from PDFs or handwritten notes into Excel/Google Sheets. I am excited about the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and projects. I believe that collaborating with different individuals and businesses will not only enhance my professional skills but also foster strong business relationships. By immersing myself in diverse work environments, I can refine my communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills. My Tool Stack: Spreadsheets: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Validation). Organization: Airtable, Notion, Trello. Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams. I understand time is money! I follow instructions to the letter, I am capable of working independently and will always respect the confidentiality of your business information.

  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Customer Experience
  • Store Management
  • Employee Training
  • Microsoft Office
  • Online Research
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Copywriting
  • Typing
  • Sales Analytics
  • Daily Deposits
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • eBay Listing
Raveena S.

Pleasanton, California

$53/hr
4.8
41 jobs

Professional experience in Data Analysis and research with many professional Certificates on Data Analysis from Coursera, Udemy, Edex, ServiceNow, and Pipedrive. Data Analysis duties performed from Data Collection to Data handling, Data compiling, Data Analysis— Quantitative and Statistical Analysis to Projections and Estimations for the Clients as well as the Company. Hands on experience working with: - Excel, - PowerPoint - SQL, - Python, - Tableau, - Looker - CRM systems - Marketing -SEO - AI case management I have also worked as Co-editor of my company's newsletter and have experience with: - Content Writing, - Reports, - Blog posts. Throughout my academic and professional course I have been involved in Data Collection, Data Compilation and Data Crunching with showing my results in Vizios in PowerPoint and Tableau. I have been coherently involved in: - Statistical and Economic Analysis (Python and Tableau) - Comparative Study by identifying potential market by Conjoint Modeling. - Analysis Representations and Power point Presentations (in public hearings , conferences, and before boards) - Report Writing (Proposal submission, final technical and financial report) - Content Writing (Blogs for technical websites, Newsletter co-editor)

  • Data Cleaning
  • Blog Content
  • Creative Writing
  • Data Interpretation
  • Python
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Tableau
  • Data Modeling
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft Excel

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