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I've spent the last decade figuring out how to make my impractical philosophy degree, well, practical. Turns out, pondering life's big questions doesn't pay the bills—but applying my critical thinking and writing skills does. Now, I help nonprofits, small businesses, and entrepreneurs turn their big ideas into measurable results through data-driven strategy and storytelling. Some of my notable achievements include: Grant Writing: —Secured over $2 million in funding from federal, city, and private foundation sources. —Achieved a 75% reward rate for grant applications. —Scaled a U.S-based nonprofit from grassroots to a multi-million-dollar organization. Content Writing: —Delivered high-quality, engaging, search engine-optimized content for industries like beauty, law, healthcare, and nonprofits. —Produced an average 40,000 words per month (this was pre-ChatGPT, might I add💅) SEO Expertise: —Over 10 years of experience in crafting comprehensive, data-driven SEO strategies. —Expertise in keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, and content alignment with search intent. —Certified in Google Analytics, ensuring performance-driven outcomes. What sets me apart is my ability to combine creativity with data to deliver results that matter. Whether you need persuasive grant proposals, SEO-optimized content, or strategic insights, I’m here to help your organization thrive (and chat about existentialism, if that's your thing). Let’s collaborate to achieve your goals—message me today!

Marketing background with an emphasis in graphic design. I also excel in blog-writing and social media strategy. President of Krista Balbach, LLC.

Hello! I’m a graphic designer with over 5 years of design experience in t-shirts, logos and branding, posters/flyers, stationery, ads, vector recreation, and photo editing. I’d love to help with whatever design challenge you may have. I have a fast turnaround rate and really value my customer’s approval. I’ll work with you until we get the design exactly how you want it. Check out my online portfolio on behance if you're interested: behance.net/shelbybeavin