--MBA with Wall Street experience (American University, Deutsche Bank)
--15 years at IBM Consulting
--Write white papers, business cases, pitch decks, web content and press releases
--Journalism clients include The Economist Group, Investor's Business Daily, Newsday, Palm Beach Post, Institutional Investor's Alpha, The Industry Spread and DealFlow's Alternative Lending Report
--Presently writing and editing feature articles for AlphaSense, Global Finance magazine, HFM, the Sharestates blog and others
--Ghostwriting newsletters and market forecasts for two pension funds
--Served on staff at Rodale Press, (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) Sun-Sentinel and ChemicalWeek
--Board member, New York Financial Writers Association
Financial Writing
Ebook
Creative Writing
White Paper
Blog Writing
Content Strategy
Information Technology Strategy
Search Engine Optimization
Journalism Writing
Cryptocurrency
AI Content Creation
FinTech Consulting
Financial Prospectus Writing
Content Writing
Michael S.
New York City, New York
$35/hr
4.9
3,982 jobs
From Overlooked to Interviewed : 1,530+ 5-Star Reviews : Top 1% Resume Writer on Upwork
Most Recent Client Feedbacks
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Do you want an instant and more interview opportunities! it starts by showcasing your unique value—I make sure your resume is clearly seen by employers and ATS systems, so you stand out and get responses, even in a competitive market. I am Michael Steve, a USA-based Triple Certified Resume Writer and Corporate Recruiter with 1,530+ 5-Star Reviews, showcasing 17+ years of experience writing resumes for professionals —from entry-level graduates to senior executives and helping clients land interviews at Fortune 500 and FAANG companies—along with entrepreneurs and public sector leaders. I write amazing resumes which have gotten THOUSANDS of people hired. My services on other sites would cost well over $200. I can't wait to help you land your dream job!
This is an ATS-based service, including:
1. Full upgrade of your resume/cv with achievement-based jobs content, grammar, flow, syntax and keyword optimization for ATS.
2. Powerful pro bio-intro to immediately grab attention on your resume/cv.
3. Complete resume/cv re-formatting to a clean, professional design praised by industry executives and HR managers.
4. Dynamic cover letter created from scratch, tailored to you and easily editable for any job you apply to in the future.
5. Eye-catching LinkedIn content primed for the 'full read', ensuring you get noticed and leave an impression.
Why Professionals Work With Me
✅ Recognized as Top-Rated Plus and Expert-Vetted with 1,530+ five-star client reviews
✅ Strong track record of helping 10,000+ professionals secure interviews at highly competitive organizations
✅ Hands-on experience as a hiring manager across both corporate and agency environments
✅ Deep understanding of ATS systems, modern recruitment practices, and AI-driven hiring tools
In today’s highly competitive job market, navigating the hiring process requires more than just a well-written resume—it demands strategic positioning.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at all. Communication is key to a great final product!
Specialty Areas:
Resume Writing | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Resume Writing | Entrepreneur (Founder) to Corporate Transition | LinkedIn Profile Development | Resume Development | Entry-Level Resumes | Curriculum Vitae | Executive Bios | Academic CVs | Content Writing | Resume Reviews | Board Resumes | CPRW | Career Shift | Career Change Resumes | Resume Design | Resume Formatting | Interview Preparation | ATS Compliance | CEO Resume | COO Resume | CFO Resume
Industries and Jobs Served:
Finance and Financial Services | Retail & E-Commerce | Real Estate | Technology | Telecommunications | Media and Entertainment | Creative Arts & Music | Energy | Construction | Healthcare and Biotechnology | Product Management | Management Consulting | Law | Project Management | Investment Banking | Private Equity | Accounting | Software Development | Business Development | Account Management | Engineering
Resume Development
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LinkedIn
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CV
Executive Summary
Applicant Tracking Systems
Editing & Proofreading
Resume Screening
Proofreading
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Lawrence D.
Farmingville, New York
$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Got a powerful idea, a growing startup, or a nonprofit with heart but need the right plan and funding to make it happen?
I’m Lawrence, a Business Plan Writer and Funding Strategist with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits secure capital through clear, compelling, and data-backed funding documents.
I help you:
✅ Develop investor-ready business plans that command attention and credibility
✅ Build complete financial models that prove your business is profitable and fundable
✅ Write winning grant proposals that get approved — not ignored
✅ Design persuasive pitch decks that capture investor interest
✅ Identify the right funding opportunities so you can focus on what matters most — growth
If you need a professional who understands how to turn your vision into a fundable, investor-attracting strategy, I’m your partner.
💡 What I Deliver
I combine business insight, financial strategy, and storytelling to create materials that turn your vision into a fundable strategy not just documents, but growth tools that impress investors, lenders, and grant reviewers alike.
My Services Include:
📘 Business Plans (SBA, investor, and internal use)
📊 Financial Models (forecasts, cash flow, balance sheet, P&L)
📑 Grant Proposals (nonprofit and social impact)
📈 Market Research & Feasibility Studies
🎯 Pitch Decks & Investor Briefs
💼 Why Clients Choose Me
Having worked as an SBA advisor, business consultant, and grant reviewer, I know exactly what decision-makers look for. I write with strategy, precision, and a clear understanding of how funders think.
Clients describe my approach as professional, insightful, and results-driven. I don’t use templates, every project is custom-built to position you as a strong investment opportunity.
🚀 Proven Results
✨ Secured $500K+ in grants for nonprofits and social enterprises
✨ Helped startups raise over $250K in angel and seed funding
✨ Optimized business plans that attracted immediate investor interest
✨ Supported clients in winning SBA loans, VC rounds, and private funding
📊 Financial Plan Snapshot
Every financial model I build includes:
Start-up Costs
Revenue Forecasts
Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Projections
Break-even Analysis
Visual Graphs & Charts for Presentation
🌟 What Clients Say
“Lawrence did an excellent job making my business plan investor-ready. He was detailed, professional, and delivered what I needed. Well recommended!”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Investor Presentation Client
“He helped refine my plan to meet investor needs, and I received a quick positive response from the investor thanks to his revisions.”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Business Plan Review Client
🎯 Let’s Build Something Fundable
If you’re ready to secure funding, attract investors, or strengthen your business strategy, let’s collaborate.
I’ll help you go beyond just a business plan and build a winning roadmap for growth, funding, and long-term success.
📩 Click “Invite to Job” and let’s discuss how I can help you turn your vision into a thriving, fundable business.
🔑 Top Skills
Business Plan Writing | Financial Modeling | Grant Writing | Business Analysis | Market Research | Pitch Deck Development | SBA Loan Preparation | Investor Presentations | Business Proposal Writing | Grant Application | Business Strategy | RFP Writing
Business
Business Writing
Writing
Financial Plan
Market Research
Business Analysis
Business Proposal Writing
Grant Writing
Grant Application
Pitch Deck
Business Strategy
Business Proposal
RFP Writing
Abdul L.
Spring Valley, New York
$5/hr
5.0
13 jobs
Hi, Thanks for looking at my profile!
I'm a professional with extensive experience in Lead Generation, Web Research, Prospect List Building, Data Mining, Data Enrichment, Targeted Person Email Find and validity Check, and Data Analysis and CRM Sales Data Quality Check. I specialize in lead generation, prospect list building, data mining, and email verification. My mission is to help businesses generate 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 with 𝟏𝟎𝟎% valid contact information. I have a proven track record in various industries and provide exceptional administrative support and contact information services to clients like you. 100% Valid and verified Email List Generation (I never charge any invalid or bounced emails)
🌟 I Can Provide My Services To You For 24/7/365 Days. Because I'm a very hard-working, honest, speedy, accurate Full-Time & Whole Life Freelancer on Upwork. I want to give my full of effort to the job and build a long-term working relationship with you and I will provide you all with the best service with support. I think proper communication is the most important thing for completing any job with a great result.
My area of expertise includes:
🔸 Lead Generation
🔸 Company Information Research
🔸 Key Person Information Research
🔸 Web Research | Online Research | LinkedIn Lead Generation
🔸 Email List Building
🔸 Contact Email and Number Research
🔸 Data Scraping | Data Entry
🔸 Email Marketing | Prospect List
🔸 LinkedIn Data Mining | B2B Lead Generation
🔸 Data Extraction
🔸 B2B Lead Generation
🔸 Online Research
🔸 List Building
🔸 LinkedIn Marketing
🔸 Market research | Qualitative research analysis
🔸 Data cleaning | Data cleansing
🔸 Linkedin leads | Sales leads | Manual data building
Certainly! Here's a list of industries I have worked for:
👉 Information Technology (AI) Lead Generation
👉 Healthcare Lead Generation
👉 Financial Services Lead Generation
👉 E-commerce Lead Generation
👉 Real Estate Lead Generation
👉 Marketing and Advertising Lead Generation
👉 Education Lead Generation
👉 Manufacturing Lead Generation
👉 Retail Lead Generation
👉 Hospitality Lead Generation
👉 Telecommunications Lead Generation
👉 Automotive Lead Generation
👉 Energy and Utilities Lead Generation
👉 Construction Lead Generation
👉 Legal Services Lead Generation
👉 Non-profit Organizations Lead Generation
👉 Travel and Tourism Lead Generation
👉 Food and Beverage Lead Generation
👉 Fashion and Apparel Lead Generation
👉 Social Media Lead Generation
👉 Influencer Lead Generation in all industries
🛠️ Tools & Resources used:
🔹 LinkedIn Sales Navigator
🔹 Quick email verification
🔹 Hunter.io
🔹 ZoomInfo
🔹 Clearbit
🔹 Google Suite
🔹 Microsoft Office
🔹 Crunchbase
🔹 Yelp
🔹 Yellowpage
🔹 CRM (Salesforce, OnePageCRM, Air Table, Pipedrive, Hubspot, streak, Zoho)
🔹 HubSpot
🔹 Snov.io
🔹 Lusha
Chrome extensions such as ★ Rapportive ★ Rocket Reach ★ Kendo ★ Nymeria ★ Contact Out ★ Clearbit ★ Leads Gibbon ★ Apollo ★ Mailtester.com ★ BeenVerified ★ Skrapp.io ★ DeBounce ★ Mailgun ★ Zerobounce and much more
✨Online Research Tools:
✔ Google Maps
✔ Google Boolean Searches
✔ White Pages
✔ Yellow Pages
✔ Yelp
✔ Manta.com
✔ Better Business Bureau
✔ DNB
✔ Crunchbase
✨Why Choose Me?
With a keen focus on exceptional customer service, strong communication skills, and a knack for multitasking, I am committed to exceeding your expectations. Whether you need lead generation expertise, data entry solutions, or virtual assistance support,
Let's connect to explore how I can elevate your lead-generation efforts and propel your business growth to new heights!
✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞?
✔ 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 & 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 – No bounced or invalid emails.
✔ 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 – Quick turnaround with top-notch quality.
✔𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 & 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝– I never compromise on quality.
✔ 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭– Seeking long-term partnerships with happy clients.
✔ 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 – Tailored solutions to meet your business needs.
Let’s collaborate to generate 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡!
Best regards,
Abdul L.
Data Entry
Copy & Paste
Data Analysis
Data Migration
Lead Generation
Social Media Lead Generation
Email Marketing
Data Mining
B2B Lead Generation
LinkedIn Lead Generation
Data Analytics
Data Extraction
CRM Automation
LinkedIn Marketing
Contact List
Isabelle H.
Bronx County, New York
$55/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi there, I'm Isabelle!
I'm a LinkedIn creator according to LinkedIn HQ themselves and an expert at building LinkedIn employee advocacy programs. From helping create thought leadership content to building digital communities for Fortune 500 companies and startups alike; I turn social platforms into engines for visibility and influence.
I also help organizations integrate AI into content workflows so teams can work smarter, keeping creativity, authenticity, and human storytelling at the core.
I'm sooo excited to work with you!
Talk to me about: NYC, travel, health & wellness, trash reality TV shows.
Brand Strategy
Social Media Strategy
Social Media Management
Social Media Marketing
Creative Strategy
Brand Development
Marketing
Personal Branding
Brand Identity
Digital Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing Materials
Digital Marketing
Ghostwriting
LinkedIn
Instagram
Luke D.
Ballston Spa, New York
$85/hr
4.9
59 jobs
Your resume is more than a sheet of paper. It’s the bridge between where you are and where you want to go.
If you’re a VP, Director, or C-suite leader, your resume should not just list job titles and responsibilities. It should tell the story of your leadership, impact, and ability to drive business success.
I don’t write resumes. I craft executive narratives that reflect your expertise and leadership. With 20+ years in leadership, hiring, and business operations, I understand what decision-makers look for. Having worked as a recruiter and as a writer for an executive career management firm, I help leaders articulate not just what they have done, but how they have led, influenced, and transformed organizations.
🔹 My Approach
✅ Executive Storytelling – I translate career history into a compelling leadership narrative that captures the attention of boards, recruiters, and hiring managers.
✅ Business-Driven Positioning – Your resume is not just about your career. It is about the value and impact you create for the businesses you lead.
✅ Personalized, Strategic, and High-Level – Every resume is built with depth, precision, and a clear understanding of how executives secure high-stakes roles.
🔹 Who I Work With
✅ C-suite Executives | VPs | Directors
✅ Leaders in Finance, Business, HR, Operations, and the Hospitality Industry
✅ Professionals transitioning into executive roles
Your career deserves more than a list of job titles. It deserves a story that positions you as the leader you are. Let’s work together to create a resume that reflects your expertise and secures your next opportunity.
Career Coaching
Candidate Management
Candidate Interviewing
Resume Development
Resume Screening
Travel & Hospitality
Recruiting
Resume
Training & Development
Resume Writing
Curriculum Development
Leadership Development
Hospitality & Tourism
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