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I am an expert in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Wiki ecosystems, and AI visibility. I help startups, tech companies, and organizations ensure they are accurately represented in open knowledge graphs and digital platforms that power generative AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews. I work on both the narrative and structured data side and have expertise in copywriting for AI as well as schema.org markup and other technical strategies to improve visibility in AI search results. I hold advanced degrees from the Universities of Stellenbosch and Cambridge.

243% engagement growth. $200K+ in funding supported. A 70-year firm repositioned nationally. These weren’t social media projects — they were structural business problems solved through strategy. I’m Carmen — a business consultant with 7+ years working with founders, organizational leaders, and scaling teams across the US, UK, and Australia. I work with businesses that are growing faster than their internal structure can support. My work spans three areas: BUILD — organizational design, operational structure, team systems LEAD — leadership development, culture, and internal communications GROW — marketing strategy, brand positioning, and growth systems I don’t manage content calendars. I build the strategy that makes every decision — hiring, expansion, marketing, positioning — intentional and executable. Who I work with: founders preparing to scale, service businesses entering new markets, clinics and healthcare practices, nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. What clients say: “Carmen’s work exceeds the expectations of the client. I was blown away by the clarity.” “A top-rate branding and marketing strategist. She took initiative and was full of enthusiasm.” If your business is ready to grow with structure behind it — let’s talk

I specialize in automation, executable workflows, and modern app design bringing together process logic and user experience into a single, seamless system. With a background in BPMN and workflow architecture, I help companies transform complex ideas into automated, visually intuitive, and user-friendly solutions. My work combines technical precision (Camunda, n8n, API orchestration) with creative design (Figma, UI/UX, and brand graphics) to ensure that every process works beautifully both behind the scenes and on screen. Process & Automation BPMN 2.0 Workflow Design (Camunda 7/8, Zeebe, n8n) API-based System Integrations & Orchestration Process Optimization & Digital Transformation Dynamic Data Modeling & Rules Configuration Design & Product Experience App & Web UI Design (Figma, responsive, component-based systems) UX Mapping & Interactive Prototyping Graphic Design for Digital Products & Branding Presentation & Documentation Design for workflows and business processes I unite process architecture, automation, and design thinking into a cohesive product vision. Proven record in fintech, SaaS, and process-driven product development. Strong ability to translate complex business workflows into clean, intuitive apps and dashboards. I deliver fully documented, scalable, and visually consistent solutions. From workflow automation to app interfaces, I help you design, visualize, and execute your ideas end-to-end turning messy processes into elegant, automated systems that work beautifully for your users.

Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer | Brand Strategist | Canva Pro Expert Professional Overview Creative Vision Backed by Paralegal Precision. I am a multi-disciplinary creator with over 10 years of experience managing the intersection of brand aesthetics and business operations. As a left-handed twin, I naturally balance a high-functioning logical brain with a deep passion for stand-out visual storytelling. I don’t just "make things look pretty"—I build cohesive marketing ecosystems that are audit-ready and data-driven. Why hire me as your Coordinator & Designer? Full-Suite Graphic Design: Expert in Canva Pro, creating high-converting social media ads, professional brand assets, and video content. Campaign Coordination: I manage the full lifecycle of content, from brainstorming with management to executing content calendars and monitoring SEO/GEO tagging performance. AI-Enhanced Efficiency: I leverage Gemini and Meta AI programs to accelerate copywriting and creative iteration without sacrificing quality. Technical Marketing Stack: Proficient in WordPress/Wix updates, Google Analytics, and managing Meta ad budgets. Specific Experience for these Roles Align Media SA | Creative Specialist & Client Liaison | Jan 2025 – Present Develops and executes comprehensive content calendars and Meta AI-driven ad campaigns. Designs all professional brand assets and promotional media using Canva. Blair Atholl Padel | Marketing Manager & Shareholder Led the digital transformation of the brand, focusing on targeted Meta ads and high-engagement WhatsApp group marketing. Set up and monitored Google Analytics to track user behavior and campaign ROI. Created all visual marketing materials and social media postings. Technical & Creative Toolkit Design: Canva Pro (Advanced Graphics & Video), Meta AI Creative Suite. Web & SEO: WordPress, Wix, SEO/GEO Tagging, Google Analytics. Operations: Xero/Sage One (for budget tracking), Microsoft Excel (Advanced Data Reporting). Communication: Loom (Video Reporting), Zoom/Teams, High-level Client Liaison. Education Canva Plus: Specialised Course in Graphic and Video Design. National Diploma: Paralegal Studies (NQL5) – Providing the foundation for my attention to detail and compliance standards.

Why my clients trust me... Helped a $1m per month shipping company return to profitablity, Grew a $150m business by 17% in year 1 and 18% in Year 2 Scaled IT business 66% and sold to private investors. Improved CSAT for a large SaaS business from -40% to +70% in 18 months Implemented an ERP at South African Airways enabling detailed costing and profitability analysis Reduced customer onboarding time from 5 weeks to 3 days What I Do Genuinely translate strategic vision into operational execution with plans, dashboards SOP, KPIs and accountability frameworks. Scale teams and businesses effectively Deliver financial clarity to founders and owners (Managed P&L, EBITDA, forecasts etc) Embed customer experience into operations – improved NPS from -40% to +70% and CSAT from 3/10 to 9/10. Leverage automation and AI – streamline workflows, reduce costs, and increase agility. How I Work I’m an Integrator and I work at the intersection of strategy and execution. I work with CEOs and boards who want a calm, predictable delivery engine behind their vision – ensuring teams are aligned, clients are delighted, and financial performance is visible and improving. Why work with me? I love complex problems I have fun and recognise quirky I optimise for efficiency, revenue and EBITDA growth I help founders turn their vision into reality by building the systems, teams, and disciplines that scale. I specialize in bringing order, clarity, and measurable results to complex operations. If you’re looking for someone who focuses on your success, delivers extraordinary value, and helps you scale faster—let’s talk. Ian

Delivering great work is inspiring and core to how I operate. Who am I? A transformation leader and trusted executive partner who engages on interim, fractional, and consulting mandates where outcomes matter. Where I work well: Thirty years of delivering turnarounds, strategic execution, and organizational realignment across industries and complex, multi-subsidiary groups. Typically brought in by CEOs and executive teams to operate where the parameters are not always clear at the outset - defining the problem, identifying tangible growth opportunities, and translating strategy into executable, commercial outcomes. Track record: - Includes leading high-stakes, cross-functional programs under time and performance pressure; stabilizing underperforming environments; repositioning businesses for growth; and aligning operating models, capability, and leadership teams to deliver against defined objectives. - Known for working inside live operations - not alongside them - bringing structure to ambiguity, accelerating decision-making, and ensuring delivery with pace and precision. - Navigates sensitive organizational dynamics with discretion while maintaining focus on execution and measurable impact. - Operates comfortably across mature and emerging markets, with exposure to regulated and performance-critical sectors. - Brings a practical, commercially grounded approach that connects strategy to delivery, and delivery to value. Assignments: Typical mandates include turnaround and stabilization, strategic repositioning, complex program delivery, executive-level problem definition, and coordination of multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions. Consistent focus on measurable outcomes: revenue quality, cost-to-serve, operational efficiency, customer performance, and long-term value creation. How I typically add value - Rapid diagnostic of business performance, operating model, and commercial drivers - Defining clear problem statements where ambiguity exists - Developing practical, executable strategic playbooks (not theoretical frameworks) - Leading or stabilizing complex programs already in motion - Aligning executive teams and stakeholders around delivery - Bridging strategy and execution inside live environments Types of engagements: - Interim executive support (CXO-level advisory) - Fractional leadership on transformation or growth mandates - Turnaround and stabilization of underperforming business units - Strategic repositioning and go-to-market realignment - Complex, multi-party program coordination across regions What clients can expect: - Clarity where the path forward is not yet defined - Pace without loss of rigor - Direct, commercially grounded engagement - Discretion in sensitive environments - A focus on delivery - not prolonged advisory cycles Education: EDP - London Business School/ICMD Competitive Advantage - Wharton Certification Generative AI (WIP) - Harvard Online Strategy, facilitation, strategic development, business plans etc - Accenture & other service providers to the Andersen/Accenture Group.