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San Francisco, California
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by! 👋 🛠️ Executive Assistance I partner with C-level executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners on ongoing engagements that provide structured, high-level support — bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to their priorities while being the trusted, discreet partner they can rely on. 🎯 Event Management Project-based, I work with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits to plan, execute, and manage impactful events that go beyond logistics. From leadership retreats and corporate conferences to hybrid and virtual experiences, each event is thoughtfully crafted to amplify brands, spark creativity, and cultivate meaningful connections. My approach blends strategy, creativity, and precision to deliver memorable, purpose-driven experiences. Why Work With Me? Clients can trust me for both structure and discretion. My focus is always on supporting them in a results-driven way — through busy seasons, major milestones, and the moments where having a dependable partner makes all the difference. 🚀 ✨ Let’s Partner for Impact ✨ I work selectively with leaders and organizations to deliver executive support and exceptional events. If this speaks to your needs, let’s connect and explore next steps.
- Event Planning
- Corporate Event Planning
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Virtual Assistance
- Community Relations
- Eventbrite
- HubSpot
- Asana
- Notion
- Executive Support
- Tech & IT
- Streamline
- Logistics Coordination
- Nonprofit
Morgan Hill, California
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Over 20 years of experience in administration, human resources, project management, and program operations. Collaboration with high-level management teams to define and deliver project needs and deliverables. Manage various tasks in a demanding environment. Refined and implemented new company wide administrative processes and procedures. Over 9 years of experience in the wine industry, supporting tasting rooms, educating myself and customers on wine and ensuring a positive experience for customers.
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Travel Planning
- Data Entry
- Google Calendar
- Communications
- Budget Planning
- Budget Management
- Travel Itinerary
- Expense Reporting
- Presentations
- Conference
- Recruiting
- Virtual Assistance
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Mission Viejo, California
Hello and thank you for stopping by! I have a degree in Business Management and over 15 years of administrative experience in large and small corporate environments. My expertise lies in operations support, social media and presentation design, company branding, event planning, project management, and general administrative support. I have proven experience as an Executive Assistant in the field and promise transparent communication, on time completion and quality work. My services include, but are not limited to: Email and Calendar Management Administrative/Executive Assistant Social Media Post Design Proofreading Data Entry Market/Industry & Web Research Logo and Marketing Promo Design Business Card Designs Data Collection PowerPoint Presentation Excel Spreadsheets Project Management Please Note: My office hours are outside of M-F, 9am-5pm PST Let's connect! Place an order and let's work together to make your day-to-day easier!
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Travel Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Entry
- Email Communication
- Proofreading
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Concur
- Presentations
- Blog Writing
Newport Beach, California
Create Your Life | Video Editor & Content Creator I’m a professional video editor with over 2 years of experience creating engaging, platform-ready content for brands, creators, and businesses. I specialize in producing edits that not only look polished, but also perform — keeping viewers watching and driving results. 🎬What I do best: - Short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts - Long-form edits for YouTube and branded campaigns - Cinematic storytelling with clean pacing and professional color grading - Motion graphics, text animations, and captioned content 💡Why clients choose me: - Skilled in DaVinci Resolve with a strong eye for detail and pacing - Clear, reliable communication throughout the project - Consistent delivery of high-quality edits tailored to each platform - Ability to bring your vision to life while adding creative value If you’re looking for an editor who treats your content as their own, I’m here to make sure your videos stand out. Let’s collaborate to create something that connects with your audience and elevates your brand.
- Video Editing
- DaVinci Resolve
- Photography
- Videography
- Marketing
- Video Design
- Video Cleanup
- Color Correction
- Lyrics Video
- Social Media Design
- Social Media Engagement
Sacramento, California
Hello! My name is Kristi and I am a fun, energetic, hard working professional event planner, specializing in fundraising, partnership development, logistics, strategy and executive meeting and conference management. I work full-time as a corporate relations and events director in California, and take on side contracts as time allows. Here is a summary of my skill set and what I can help you achieve: SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING - Development of sponsor slide decks, packets and tiered sponsorship levels - Development of fundraising strategy and TA in obtaining more sponsors - Content development including emails, peer to peer fundraising campaigns, donor appeals, website language and basic design to increase donor engagement and revenue - Donation procurement and tracking assistance - Donor prospecting ***I typically do not do direct solicitation for contract work, however, I can support your efforts as listed above. FUNDRAISING EVENTS: I have over 10+ years of experience conceptualizing, planning, budgeting, executing and evaluating fundraising events from small to large including: - Galas 250-500 High level sponsor and business community galas to raise funds for non profits. Oversee budget, sponsorships, table sales, table seating, event layout and maps, securing food and beverage partners, procuring, managing and setting up live and silent auctions (both physical, digital auctions and virtual experience), day of play by play agenda development for stakeholders and personalities, volunteer management, safety protocols, check in/out tables, evaluations and reconciliation - Golf Tournaments: 144 player, teams of 4, including planning lunches, dinners, prizes, silent auctions, on course games, drink stations, entertainment, guest speakers and more. - Community festivals, walks, runs, farmers markets and vendor fairs 50 - 5,000 people. Setting up city permits, street blocking plans, vendor coordination and layout, food/drink gardens with ABC permitting, police and security coordination, maps, volunteer communications, budgeting, attendee registration process, and evaluation and sponsor fulfillment. - Pet walk/festivals 5,000 people and dogs walking to raise funds for animals in need. Manage the largest pet walk in Northern CA (current event I oversee for local Sacramento non-profit) From budget management to logistical oversight and week of preparation on the ground. - Large and small professional conferences Past national conference of health and childhood obesity for public and private sector partners Experience in budget development, sponsor and vendor coordinating, breakout session development, abstract review process, guest speaker outreach and coordination, travel needs, registration systems, moderator management, multi day event agendas with concurrent sessions, meal and reception planning, onsite lead for all needs, evaluations and post event reconciliations. I can help you with any event you are planning! I can lead any and all pieces of the event planning process that can include: - Event concept and budget planning - Sponsor prospecting, proposal development, sponsor materials, solicitation templates - Registration systems and website consultation - Silent auctions, entertainment, prizes, guest speakers - Meal planning and reception coordination - Multi-day conferences, breakout sessions, moderator training and other conference needs - Logistical coordination and timeline structure - Facilitate planning committees and high-level executives - On-site management and coordination + virtual event experience - Post event analytics and evaluations ***Note: I reside in Sacramento, CA. For any required event contracts needing my onsite assistance would require coverage of travel expenses. I am also happy to provide consultation and projects without onsite support. Need something more specific not listed here? Let me know, and I’ve got you covered!
- Corporate Event Planning
- Event Management
- Data Entry
- Data Analysis
- Writing
- Communications Development & Testing
- Animal Welfare
- Grant Application
- Social Media Website
- Grant Writing
- COVID-19
- Editing & Proofreading
- Nutrition
- Event Marketing
Los Angeles, California
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An Extraordinary Designer that you must contract with!" (actual Upwork Review) 💲Hourly and fixed rates NEGOTIABLE, based on availability and scope of work. 🔥 1000+ Logo Design Projects 🔥 100%+ Satisfied Clients for Business Logo 🔥 450 + International Clients for Professional Logo 🌍 🔥 24 Hour Turnaround Time Hello! I'm Edwin Asaf, a professional full-time logo and brand designer with 14 years of experience. Designing memorable logos and crafting enduring brands are my passions. I'm committed to going the extra mile for each of my clients, treating their projects as if they were my own. If you like what you see in my reviews and portfolio, let's hop on a quick call to further discuss your project, budget, timeline, and my initial ideas towards a successful collaboration. (I offer free consultations... just message me to set up a time). Looking forward to connecting! Best regards, -Edwin Asaf Brand Strategist and Expert Logo Designer ---- Types of logo design I have crafted for hundreds of businesses: ✨ Minimalist Logo ✨ Minimal ✨ Modern ✨ Professional ✨ Flat ✨ Luxury ✨ Text ✨ Vintage ✨ Badge ✨ Hand drawn ✨ Feminine ✨ Signature ✨ Custom ✨ Unique ✨ Creative How do I craft the logo for any business, brand, or organization? 🧿 Understand the brand 🧿 Research and brainstorm 🧿 Sketching and conceptualization 🧿 Typography selection 🧿 Color selection 🧿 Iconography and imagery 🧿 Finalize and prepare files Whatever your business category, I am here to help you out. ❇️ Startups ❇️ Small businesses ❇️ E-commerce businesses ❇️ Marketing agencies ❇️ Technology companies ❇️ Consulting firms ❇️ Fashion and apparel brands ❇️ Food and beverage companies ❇️ Real estate agencies ❇️ Health and wellness businesses ❇️ Financial services providers ❇️ Event management companies ❇️ Non-profit organizations ❇️ Educational institutions ❇️ Hospitality and tourism businesses & Much More⚡️⚡️⚡️ DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: 🔸️ Research-based Designs 🔸️ 3D mockup 🔸️ High-Resolution Files 🔸️ Logo Transparency 🔸️ 100% satisfaction guarantee 🔸️Source and Vector files (ai, eps, PSD, SVG, etc) 🔸️ Social media kit 🔸️ Stationery designs 🔸️ Printable Files Why should I be hired for your next logo design & brand identity project? 🧿 A unique identity 🧿 Fast Communication & VIP support 🧿 Original, highly creative, and unique minimalistic design 🧿 Unlimited Revisions until you are completely satisfied 🧿 Logo design specialist 🧿 Copyrights transfer Vector Source Files Formats .AI .EPS. SVG. PDF. PSD. JPEG. PNG Type of stationery design service I provide: ✨ Business Card Design✨ Letterhead Design ✨ Invoice Design✨ Brochure Design✨ Catalog Design✨ Menu Design ✨ Postcard Design ✨ Icon Design ✨ Packaging & Label Design ✨ T-shirts Design ✨ Merchandise Design ✨ Sticker Design Some of my client's comments on my work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An Extraordinary Designer that you must contract with!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Edwin is a high-end branding artist, period. He took the time to understand the project in detail, and the results are exactly what I needed. This is not just another logo guy; this is quality work." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Edwin was super responsive and is highly talented. He has both an eye for design and a listening ear for his customers. He is a great listener and was able to capture the vision for my project quickly and honestly delivered far above my own expectations. Incredibly honest and straightforward as well!"
- Brand Identity Design
- Brand Identity & Guidelines
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Corporate Brand Identity
- Branding
- Branding & Marketing
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- Brand Strategy
- Abstract Logo
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- Logomark
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