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Tiffany W.
$125/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Public Relations
  • User Interface Design
  • Web Development
  • Brand Marketing
  • WordPress
  • Web Development Consultation
  • CSS 3
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Copywriting
  • Event Planning
  • Website Copywriting
  • HTML
  • Business Coaching

From developing magnetic website designs to delivering actionable PR plans, discovering hidden revenue streams to creating a masterful, highly profitable business strategy, my passion, my life's work, is dedicated to making small businesses shine. As a design and development professional, my goal is to bring a fresh, authentic, uniquely inspired approach to every project of which I become a part. My leadership skills and personal desire to soak up as much knowledge as possible make me an excellent and motivational team player with a passion for thoroughly understanding my purpose in any project. Likewise, my attentive and resourceful...

Tara B.
$100/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Business Presentation
  • Presentation Design
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Executive Coaching
  • Instructional Design
  • Leadership Training
  • Training Materials
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Business Coaching

I am a Master Facilitator, Business Coach and Consultant learning professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership development and presentation/communication skills. When you work with me in the area of leadership development you will be exposed to numerous programs for maximizing performance and productivity in the workplace, while inspiring individuals to perform at their full potential. I have always been fascinated by the psychology of people which drew me to become certified in assessments that provide insights into what causes us to act and react in the way they do, the effects of our behavior on others, what motivates...

Laura A H E.
$150/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Travel
  • Researcher
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Brand Consulting

Travel to 24 countries on 6 continents currently has me on the lookout for a great pair of red shoes and (very dry) champagnes. My passions also include sailing, food, trekking, humanitarian work, learning new languages, family and playing guitar. No matter the language barrier, perceived danger, altitude, squalls, fashion faux pas, or ingested gluten, I write to inspire. My love for story and travel began in the Amazon where I grew up waterskiing with piranha while learning of head hunters and curses. With over a decade of experience in hard news, investigative reporting, and interviewing I have developed a talent for making complicated...

Cecil C.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Photo Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Data Entry
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Audition
  • Game Design
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • JavaScript

I am a freelance creator working in a variety of fields including digital art, game development, graphic design, music composition/production, video editing, and writing. I have a high proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro) and audio editing software (such as Reaper, Adobe Audition, and Max/MSP).

Marc D.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Canva
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Asana
  • HTML
  • Illustration
  • CSS
  • CRM Software
  • Audio Services
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Squarespace
  • Video Editing Software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Project Management
  • Office 365

I am a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Marketer with experience designing logos, branding materials, product packaging, banner ads, social media support and website management for brands big and small. Whether you need a new look or need new marketing materials, are starting a business from scratch and need that logo to launch, I can help! I’ll fully project manage your project from start to finish. Communication is very important to me. You’ll be kept up-to-date and won’t have to ask where things stand.

Alex W.
$100/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Video Editing
  • Animation
  • Color Grading
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Audio Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics

Video Editing | Color Grading | Animation I have extensive experience in Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, and After Effects, and earned a BA in Film and Digital Media with honors from one of the top 10 film programs in the US. My education in screenwriting and directing and my background in graphic design and illustration inform my creative decisions on all my projects. Whatever you want your video to look like, I'll make it happen. Some of my past projects are editing and animating social media marketing videos with high engagement, editing and designing graphics for a YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers, editing an...

Kathleen M.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • English Proofreading
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Layout Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Content Writing

My career of 20+ years as a professional educator, curriculum developer, and instructional designer, for clients including the City of Chicago and American Cancer Society, coupled with experience as a business owner, will heighten your project’s success. Your project will benefit from my experience in conceptualizing, writing, teaching, evaluating, and proofreading curricula on a variety of topics. My experience in managing projects and meeting deadlines means your project will be completed professionally, on time, and within budget. My firm grasp of adult learning theory, the ability to organize and design training content, and a keen...

Genoa C.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Google
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • Creative Direction
  • Wireframing
  • Video Editing
  • WordPress
  • Management Skills
  • Events & Weddings
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Illustration
  • Microsoft Office

A multi-media artist with 10+ years of experience delivering innovative, digital and printed materials, engaging events, and marketing/communication materials. Areas of Expertise * Program/Project Management * Graphic Design * Digital/Social Media * Web Design & Management

Siena R.
$65/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Fine Art
  • Art & Design
  • Photo Retouching
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Poster Design
  • Photography
  • Web Design

I'm a graphic designer with experience in fine art, digital media, web development, and photo editing. A creative at heart, I'm always looking at aesthetics and composition with immense attention to detail. I would love to help you with your dream website, business cards or posters, photo touch-up, or your yearly Christmas card! I have a lot of experience with graphic design and illustration using platforms like Procreate and Canva. I design posters, stationery, cards, and social media posts, as well as many other marketing or business tools. I am well versed with photo editing software and can touch up or embellish pictures, and I dabble...

Jamie G.
$23/hr
  • Trophy Icon Graphic Design
  • Copywriting
  • Email Communication
  • Merchandise Graphic Design
  • Email Design
  • Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Procreate
  • Technical Writing
  • Administrative Support

A technical helper that is confident in writing, email help, graphic designing, and even illustration (digital or traditional).

$NaN/hr

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