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Kristi V.

Clemmons, North Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I'm a dedicated designer with a passion for transforming ideas into captivating visual experiences. If you're in search of someone who can bring your presentations and documents to life, you've come to the right place. I have developed hundreds of presentations in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and other platforms and am very comfortable with formatting, images, and creating templates. I also have access to stock photo repositories. Why Choose Me Design is more than just aesthetics – it's about guiding your audience through a seamless and engaging journey. It's my goal to craft layouts that enhance comprehension, highlight key points, and leave a lasting impact. My work is driven by a commitment to professionalism, creativity, and delivering results that exceed expectations. My Approach Every project is unique, and I approach each one with a collaborative mindset. I take the time to understand your objectives, target audience, and message to tailor designs that align perfectly with your vision. Whether it's a sleek corporate presentation, an educational manual, or an eye-catching pitch deck, my goal is to create designs that resonate with your audience and achieve your goals. What Sets Me Apart With 20+ years of experience in the field, I've honed my skills to perfection. I'm well-versed in the latest design trends and tools, ensuring that your projects are not only visually impressive but also modern and relevant. From selecting the right color palette to structuring content for maximum impact, I bring a holistic approach to every project. Let's Connect I'm excited to collaborate with you and bring your ideas to life through exceptional design. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to secure funding, a corporate professional aiming to impress stakeholders, or anyone seeking to communicate effectively, I'm here to help. Take a look at my portfolio to explore some of my recent projects, and don't hesitate to reach out.

  • Presentation Design
  • Education Presentation
  • Canva
  • Google Slides
  • Instructional Design
  • Writing
  • Instructional Infographic
  • Instructure CANVAS
  • Education
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Training Design
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Organizational Development
  • Teaching
  • PowerPoint Presentation
Adrianna B.

Turlock, California

$65/hr
5.0
1 jobs

With a background in Communications and Psychology, I help leaders, teams, and organizations create clarity, alignment, and execution in fast-moving environments. My experience spans over 15 years business operations, project management, people operations, executive support, events, leadership, and coaching. Throughout my career, I've served as the connection between leadership vision and day-to-day execution, translating ideas into actionable plans, managing competing priorities, and ensuring critical initiatives move forward. I thrive in roles that require both strategic thinking and operational excellence. Whether coordinating large-scale events, supporting and partnering with executive leadership, building organizational systems, managing cross-functional projects, or developing people and teams, I bring structure to complexity and accountability to execution. Key strengths include: • Project and program management • Chief of Staff and executive support/partnering functions • Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management • Operational strategy and process improvement • Meeting facilitation, follow-through, and accountability • Workflow design, SOP creation, and systems implementation • People operations and employee experience • Leadership development and coaching • Executive communications and relationship management Throughout my career, I have built processes that improve efficiency, created accountability frameworks that drive results, supported leaders through growth and change, and managed high-impact initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines. I am known for anticipating needs, identifying risks early, creating order from ambiguity, and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. My approach combines operational rigor with emotional intelligence, helping both organizations and individuals perform at their highest potential.

  • Coaching
  • Team Building
  • Business Operations
  • People Management
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Staff Development
Caitlin O.

Tenafly, New Jersey

$75/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hey - I’m Caitlin. I am a virtual corporate concierge and chief of staff with extensive experience supporting the lives of C-suite executives. I move mountains, without breaking a sweat. I am never overwhelmed and remain calm during chaos. My strength is building out personal business operations: I map out and manage the systems, people, equipment and processes to build your brand and organize your company and lives exactly as you envision. I create, strategize and execute deliverables. My secret power is managing a high quality of tasks and projects, especially relating to real estate. I’ve managed real estate portfolios over 200mm. I have a genuine positive energy, a thick skin and a 24/7 mindset. I am hyper organized and a natural problem solver. I love complicated logistics and multi-faceted projects with tight deadlines. Let me be your gatekeeper! *. Business Operations: CRM, GTM, SEO, HRMS, Brand story telling, web development and design, social media, new client outreach * Manage, organize daily ever-changing calendars, agendas, executive reports, track open items + project management * Schedule + Coordinate meetings, prepare all materials and participants * Recruit, hire and onboard new employees, create a positive culture and maintain morale * Project and Construction Management * Screen correspondence/email, inquiries and requests and handle responses appropriately including reading, monitoring and responding to all emails * Personal services management; coordinate all personal appointments, staff, household and events * Event planning and facilitation. Source and hire all vendors and staff needed for events

  • Business Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Personal Administration
  • Event Planning
  • Management Skills
  • Organizational Structure
  • Calendar Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Presentation Design
  • Calendar
  • Office Design
Orletta C.

Detroit, Michigan

$60/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Helping Nonprofits Go From Overwhelmed to Operational With over 35 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, I specialize in helping founders, boards, and executive teams move from burnout to breakthrough. As a certified Interim Executive Director and Succession Consultant, I step in when clarity, compliance, and capacity are non-negotiable. Whether you're managing a remote team, restructuring a grassroots organization, or scaling for growth—I bring the strategic insight and operational know-how to get you back on track. What I Offer: Interim Executive Leadership & Team Supervision Board Governance & Succession Planning Compliance Audits & Risk Management Program Development & Strategic Planning Virtual Team Optimization & Workflow Design Why Clients Choose Me: I understand under-resourced organizations because I’ve led them and rescued many. I blend academic expertise (Ph.D. in Nonprofit Management) with real-world results, ensuring visionary and executable solutions. Let’s build a legacy, not just a to-do list.

  • Strategic Plan
  • Grant Application
  • Letter of Support
  • Higher Education
  • Training
  • Management Skills
  • Nonprofit Organization
Jennifer H.

Pasadena, California

$50/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I lead business, operations, technology, construction, and workforce performance for clients who need senior judgment. 36+ years and $60B across Fortune 500, MBB, ENR 100, public agencies, private institutions, startups, and nonprofits. My range and credentials matter because I have operated at senior levels inside the systems clients need help with: leadership, ops, delivery, technology, staffing, psychology, data science, compliance, and organizational repair. I see the business, the systems, the people, the risk, the goal, and the execution path at the same time. I identify what is blocking progress, what must be protected, who needs alignment, where the process is failing, which decision is unclear, and what result will make the work trustworthy. ◆ Core Work ◆ • Operations, accountability, process workflow, analytics, growth, problem solving, turnaround, communications, risk, and brand messaging. • Technology adoption, integration & automation, stack refinement, data architecture, agentic AI, ERP, CRM, SaaS, software development, product management, digital operations, dashboards & reporting, UIUX, workflow design, and IT support. • HRIS, talent recruitment, compensation advisory, onboarding, training, retention, leadership development, conflict resolution, workforce planning, change management, and employee performance. • AEC project management, PMO, CM, CRE, owner’s representation, capital project, facilities lifecycle, portfolio strategy, and vendor oversight. ◆ Background ◆ • 7 degrees (inc. 3 doctorates), multiple certifications • Multi-disciplinary executive, founder • Product owner, software engineer, devops, digital designer • Behavioral scientist, neurodevelopmental specialist, corporate counsellor • Architect, developer, licensed general contractor (multi-state) • Corporate chaplain, ethics advisor, philanthropist ◆ Intro Call ◆ • $50-$95: Initial consultations are available for discovery, project review, issue diagnosis, scope planning, or advisory. Upwork rates are platform specific and may differ from direct engagements.

  • Corporate Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Contract Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Construction Management
  • Change Management
  • Cost Management
  • Business Operations
  • Business Coaching
  • Executive Coaching
  • Startup Consulting
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Training & Development
  • Management Consulting
  • Executive Search
Dana B.

Benson, North Carolina

$65/hr
4.9
13 jobs

Hi, I’m Dana, a solutions-focused EA and Project Manager with 17+ years of experience supporting CEOs, founders, and fast-moving teams. I specialize in keeping operations running smoothly, leading projects with precision, and making sure the details never fall through the cracks. I’ve worked across industries including investment banking, advertising, real estate, executive coaching, and nonprofits. My clients count on me to manage projects, calendars, streamline systems, oversee launches, and bring calm to chaos. If you need a trusted right hand who thinks strategically, communicates professionally, and always follows through, that's me. Let’s get to work.

  • Asana
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Canva
  • Slack
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Calendar Management
  • Travel Planning
  • Social Media Management
  • Executive Support
  • Business Development
  • Organizational Development
  • CRM Software
  • Writing Critique

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