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Ramona Robles is an organizational development leader and certified executive coach with over a decade of experience helping companies scale and thrive. With a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and credentials including SPHR, ICF CPC, and DiSC facilitation, she partners with HR teams and executive leaders to design people strategies that drive performance, retention, and culture. Ramona has led leadership development at a high-growth tech company that scaled to a $1.5B valuation, advised Fortune 500 and mission-driven organizations through her consulting firm, and managed large-scale learning initiatives in healthcare and government sectors. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she brings a cross-cultural lens to every engagement. Services include: Executive & HR Coaching: Personalized sessions to enhance leadership, navigate complexity, and improve team dynamics. Succession & Talent Strategy: Frameworks and tools for identifying, developing, and promoting top talent. Leadership Development Programs: End-to-end design and facilitation of custom learning journeys. Competency Modeling: Development of practical and inclusive competency frameworks aligned to business goals. Handbook & Policy Development: Tailored documentation that reflects culture, compliance, and clarity. Recruitment & Onboarding Strategy: Process optimization, hiring toolkits, and onboarding experiences that build belonging from day one. Ramona’s work has earned industry recognition, including the 2023 and 2024 Apex Awards. She is available for collaborative, high-impact projects that elevate people and performance.

👉 Top Rated Plus and Expert Vetted - One of the top management consultants on Upwork 👈 Do you own an agency, consultancy, or service business? If your business can’t survive without you because... 😒 You play a major role in guiding client strategy. 😧 There’s no one in a high-level operations role on your team. 😖 You’re the main driver of revenue at your company. Then keep reading... Does the thought of a three-week vacation excite you... then fill you with anxiety about your business? I know how you feel. I’ve been there myself. ❌ You’re frustrated that your team can’t run your business without you. ❌ Your business is preventing you from living your dream life. ❌ Another year of anemic growth and you’ll pull your hair out! It doesn't have to be this way! You know this. You just don't know how to get there. You’re in luck. I’ve built a system that will level-up your business, shift your mindset, and deliver MASSIVE improvements in operations, revenue, and your quality of life. Are you ready for: ✅ A growth SYSTEM that pours rocket fuel into your business 🚀 ✅ Crystal clarity on how to put your business to work for you 💎 ✅ Overcoming the anxiety keeping you chained inside your business ⛓ (the thinking that got you here will KEEP you there!) ✅ OWNING a businesses instead of operating one 💪 I've delivered & implemented strategies that have: 💥 Scaled an agency from $150k to $4mil ARR in 10 months 💥 Increased a digital marketing agency’s productivity levels by over 450%, dramatically increasing profitability 💥 Streamlined a SaaS product’s roadmap, reducing development costs by 45% while increasing execution speed by over 25%. 💥 Developed and executing a repositioning strategy that landed a web development agency a long-term contract with a Fortune 100 company 💥 Repositioned of an app development agency that grew recurring revenue from 2% to over 50% of total revenue within three month 💥 Built a sales organization of 65 sales people in two years 💥 Orchestrated & executed a legal & and business strategy that lead to a sale of key assets of a SaaS platform for a significant premium over the market value of the company The results speak for themselves: “Working with Brian has transformed my business. And more than that - my outlook and perspective on life. Revenue... we skyrocketed 260% in just 90 days! A genuine, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable coach who gets results!" "Brian is intelligent, well spoken, and a brilliant strategist. In a short time he helped me get crystal clear on the next steps in my business. Two months ago I was working 60 hours a week. Today I’m down to 40 hours and working towards 30! Worth every penny." Are you tired of small, incremental improvements? Are you ready to make a REAL change in your business and your life? Then let's talk. A bit more about the guy behind these achievements (me!): I'm a 15-year veteran entrepreneur, I've got three 7-figure exits under my belt, I've coached & consulted over 1000 entrepreneurs. I’m not corporate. I won’t make you corporate. I challenge convention and I will challenge YOU. DISCLAIMER: Upwork makes me use my first name - but no one else does. Most people know me as S. Brian Smith, or just Brian 😁

You know you have so much more in you that you're capable of. You have dreams and goals that are not unrealistic for you. You only need to overcome your personal blocks and perhaps some circumstantial obstacles in your life. I can help. -Clarify your vision for your life or near future - your goals, true priorities, and create a plan of action that makes sense for you -Build confidence in your talent, abilities and choices -Make stronger decisions -Create the routines and habits that support your top priorities -Learn how to regroup and redirect after a setback -Set true boundaries for yourself, the kind you stick to :) -Better navigate challenging relationships -Deal with conflict, haters, difficult bosses, managers or coworkers -Overcome inner obstacles like perfectionism, imposter syndrome and self-sabotage -Manage emotions and internal dialogue -Show up for yourself and your true dreams and intentions, what you feel you are meant to be doing -Better regulate procrastination and distraction, or use it more to your advantage For you this may mean a career change, career "revision" (something you're already doing but it's not working for you as it is), pursuing a major project, going back to school, or something else. Whatever it is for you, I can help you figure it out, get clear on what it is, determine how to pursue it or make the changes you crave, and build the rest of your life around it. For more information, visit my website at ginamarkscoaching.com All sessions are remote, by phone and/or zoom with regular check-ins available. Here's to your persistent, purposeful progress! Gina Marks Key terms: life coach, life coaching, virtual coach, personal coach, mindset coach, creative coach, life coach for creatives, life coach for creative people, artists, actors, entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, creators, writers, ADHD coach, ADHD coaching, AuDHD coach, success coach, accountability coach, life purpose coach, life passion, content creator, personal growth, procrastination, productivity, time management, motivation, self-help, mental health, mindfulness, spirituality

Consider this rule: The most important person in my business is my customer and how I connect with them is critical – whether it’s changing careers or improving processes. As an award-winning professional with 20+ years of experience in business process improvement, lean consulting, project management, and career coaching, I will be the professional you and your business can rely on to deliver the results you require. You will always receive high-quality service and deliverables like my satisfied clients at Jerry Leigh Entertainment Apparel, C&A, NYDJ, Guess & Warnaco (to name only a few). **Innovative Management Consultant – Operations and Process Dynamo** Please review my specialty profile for more about how my process improvement and operations management skills will benefit your business. Whether we're working on streamlining your current processes and support systems or managing a new initiative to help you explode your growth, my years of experience in requirements analysis, flowcharting, business analysis, and project planning will all be accessed to meet your specific goals. Your project will profit from my expertise in managing and coordinating multi-national teams from: • initial scope and discovery • systems review • detailed project definitions **TRUSTED LEADERSHIP ADVISOR OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS** Whether you want a proven career coach to update your resume and refresh your LinkedIn profile, or take the skills you already have and help you become a freelancer, I have the experience to get you there. When you're looking to advance your career or transition to freelancing, you need someone who’s been there and who understands the value of presenting yourself professionally and with confidence. My expertise in working with executives of all levels globally will help you create: • Eye catching Resumes • LinkedIn Profile that is strategic • Engaging UpWork profiles • Assignment winning proposals **MY COMMITMENT TO YOU** Your success is my goal. Let’s work together to get you and your projects to the next level. Schedule an interview today, and let’s get you started right away! You can count on me for exceptional deliverables and clear communication. Please review my portfolios and let’s get to work!

🎤 Need a Mic-Drop Moment? A Killer Roast? A Standout Speech? I'm an award-winning TV comedy writer, ghostwriter, and content coach with the skills to make your words pop, persuade, and entertain. Whether it’s a LOL-worthy roast, a heartfelt toast, a high-stakes keynote, or brand messaging that sticks, I help people and businesses find their voice and make an impact. I've written for Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winners, CEOs of billion-dollar companies, and even a granddad who nailed a fundraiser speech. No matter the client, I bring out their best voice—sharp, authentic, and unforgettable. ✅ What I Do Best: ✔️ Comedy Roasts & Speeches – Hilarious, heartfelt, and pitch-perfect. ✔️ Ghostwriting & Punch-Up – You, at your absolute best (only funnier). ✔️ LinkedIn & Personal Branding – Standout bios and thought leadership. ✔️ Brand Storytelling – Websites, content, and messaging that connects. ✔️ Developmental Editing – From pitches to scripts, I refine and elevate. 🎯 How I Work: 📌 Voice Matching: Your words, your style—just sharper and more impactful. 📌 Growth Mindset Feedback: Whether you need a critique or a rewrite, I fine-tune your message while keeping your intent intact. 📌 Efficiency & Clarity: I get to the heart of your story, cutting the fluff while maximizing impact. 💡 Why Work With Me? 🎭 Decades of storytelling experience – Comedy, speeches, branding, scripts. ✍🏻 Grammar nerd + narrative expert – Writing that’s clear, clever, and compelling. 🚀 Collaborative & strategic – I don’t just edit; I elevate. 🎤 Live & virtual event writing – Roasts, keynotes, toasts, and tributes that land. 📞 Need expert eyes on your content? Book a strategy call and let’s dial in your message. 📍 Master's of Professional Writing, USC ⭐️ Founder, Words Delivered On my site, Words Delivered, you can read more about me, including reviews like these... Hooky Wellness founder Erayna Sargent: "I’m so happy that I worked with Laurie! My copy and my overall communication strategy has gotten stronger, clearer, and my voice is finally coming through.The way she was able to listen to what I was trying to say, and then give me a succinct way to say it was invaluable. I am so grateful that I met her and I'm excited to continue working with her." Executive Coach Angela Parker: "To feel like I can turn to someone and say ‘I don’t know the answer to this, I can’t figure it out’ and to be a little sloppy and vulnerable just feels so good." Client Jona: “You know what’s so incredible — you wrote it as if I wrote it. I’m blown away. It strikes a balance of humor and heart.”

Experienced senior executive with over 12 years C-suite experience. US qualified corporate lawyer and has managed large teams on a global basis. Actively involved in numerous charities as a director and/or advisor. Was on the strategic board of a crypto company called Hypha Limited. Skilled in Management, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Corporate Governance, Financial Risk, M&A, Capital Markets, NGO space (including Fundraising) and Investment Banking. Strong management and communication skills. A trained Executive Coach from INSEAD, keen to promote Diversity & Inclusion (wrote a book called “Sisterhood in the Workplace - Women Helping Women to Succeed”) and extremely knowledgeable about Asia Pacific markets. A proactive, solution-oriented and highly effective leader.