I help busy founders and executives turn complex, fast-moving businesses into organized, scalable operations.
For more than 20 years, I have partnered directly with CEOs, founders, and executive leadership teams to manage the operational work that keeps organizations moving. My experience spans business operations, executive support, finance, HR, payroll, recruiting, vendor management, project coordination, process improvement, documentation, and strategic planning.
I do more than complete assigned tasks. I identify gaps, anticipate needs, improve workflows, create practical systems, and solve problems before they become costly obstacles.
Throughout my career, I have:
• Managed payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and financial operations
• Led recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance
• Coordinated complex executive calendars, travel, meetings, and communications
• Reduced payment-processing cycles by 25% through workflow improvements
• Improved employee retention by strengthening onboarding systems
• Negotiated vendor contracts resulting in more than $65,000 in annual savings
• Managed multimillion-dollar facilities budgets and capital improvement projects
• Planned and executed corporate events for up to 600 attendees
• Created SOPs, trackers, reporting systems, and operational documentation that improved consistency and accountability
• Supported executive leadership through complex organizational transitions and changing priorities
I have supported organizations in cybersecurity, healthcare, education, supply chain, wellness, and the nonprofit sector.
Clients and colleagues value my ability to work independently, communicate clearly, protect confidential information, and bring structure to situations that initially feel scattered or overwhelming. I am comfortable receiving a broad objective, determining what needs to happen, and carrying the work through to completion with minimal supervision.
I can support you as an:
• Executive Assistant
• Executive Operations Partner
• Operations Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Business Operations Consultant
• Strategic Right Hand to a Founder or CEO
My areas of expertise include:
• Executive Support and Priority Management
• Business Operations
• Project Management
• Payroll Administration
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• HR Administration
• Recruiting and Onboarding
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Process Improvement
• SOP Development
• Calendar, Meeting, and Travel Coordination
• Event Planning
• Microsoft 365
• Google Workspace
• Operational Reporting and Documentation
I also bring a coaching-informed and holistic perspective to my work, particularly when supporting creative, wellness-focused, spiritually oriented, or mission-driven founders.
My background includes accountability support, spiritual practice, Reiki, sound healing, guided reflection, creative vision mapping, and helping people navigate periods of personal or professional transition. This allows me to support both the practical demands of a business and the human being carrying the vision behind it.
I help clients clarify priorities, organize complex ideas, create sustainable routines, and move forward without relying on rigid or shame-based productivity systems. I work with sensitivity, discretion, groundedness, and respect for each client’s beliefs and personal process. I do not impose a particular spiritual framework.
Whether you need stronger operations, reliable executive support, clearer systems, or a trusted partner who can help translate vision into action, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and consistent follow-through.
Let’s bring order to the complexity and build systems that genuinely support the way you work.
HR & Business Services
Microsoft Office
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bill.com
Payroll Accounting
Executive Support
Administrative Support
Bookkeeping
Life Coaching
Mindfulness
Wellness
Event Planning
Business Operations
Salesforce
Asana
Google Docs
QuickBooks Online
Kim D.
North Mankato, Minnesota
$55/hr
5.0
21 jobs
I formed Echo Valley Media, LLC in 2005 as an umbrella company for my website/media endeavors.
I have over twenty years of social media experience. My website, Mommysavers .com, was launched in 2000 and has received national recognition on television, radio, and magazines as a lifestyle blogger.
Pre-Facebook, I grew the Mommysavers .com forum membership to over 80,000. Mommysavers now has over 100,000 Facebook followers. My portfolio of blogs also includes cleaneatingfix .com (nutrition).
Through my Mommysavers platform, I received national recognition. I was named Best Online Consumer Expert by Money Magazine in 2010. I have been a national spokesperson for brands such as Uniroyal Tire and Coupons .com. My recent two most books, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less and The Complete Book of Baby Bargains, were released in 2010. I am also author of 1000 Best Baby Bargains. My tips have been featured on dozens of television shows across the country and on Anderson Cooper.
Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook
ChatGPT
Canva
CapCut
Writing
Copywriting
Caitlin O.
Tenafly, New Jersey
$75/hr
5.0
8 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
Vincent W.
Marietta, Georgia
$95/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Most professionals do not need generic career advice.
They need someone who can help them understand what is actually happening at work, what their boss may not be saying, how to position themselves better, and what move to make next.
I help ambitious professionals navigate workplace challenges, career decisions, difficult managers, leadership expectations, promotions, and performance concerns.
Before consulting, I was an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, where I led large operations teams, managed high-stakes work, mentored employees, and helped people grow into stronger professionals and leaders. I also served as a U.S. Army officer, where leadership, communication, accountability, and decision-making were not optional.
I can help you think through questions like:
• Am I doing well in my role or missing something important?
• How do I handle a difficult boss or unclear expectations?
• Should I stay, quit, transfer, or push for promotion?
• How do I communicate better with leadership?
• How do I become a stronger manager or team lead?
• Why do I feel stuck even though I am working hard?
• How do I recover from a mistake, bad review, or workplace conflict?
My style is direct, practical, and grounded. I am not here to give you vague motivational advice. I help you understand the situation, see your options clearly, and leave with a practical next step.
My background includes:
• Former Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase Operations
• Former U.S. Army Officer
• MBA and PMP
• Experience leading teams, mentoring professionals, improving performance, and navigating complex organizations
• Founder/operator of multiple businesses
If you need an experienced outside perspective on your career, workplace situation, boss, role, or next move, let’s talk.
Business Management
Business Strategy
Business Operations
Operational Planning
Business Consulting
Process Documentation
Process Development
Process Improvement
Process Design
Virtual Assistance
Project Management
Administrative Support
Staffing Needs
Business Coaching
Business Process Outsourcing
Juliette R.
Hoboken, New Jersey
$85/hr
5.0
8 jobs
Hi there! I’m Juliette—a high-performing Chief of Staff with 7+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
I specialize in helping founders, CEOs, and executive teams scale their impact by acting as a strategic partner—translating big-picture goals into day-to-day execution.
Previously, I served as Chief of Staff to the CEO (and later the COO) of a global marketing consultancy with 700+ employees and offices across North America and Asia. In that role, I led initiatives spanning business operations, new business development, team communications, marketing ops, and executive planning—often serving as the “second brain” behind multi-million-dollar decisions.
Ways I can support you:
- Executive project ownership from concept to delivery
- Calendar and meeting optimization (internal & external)
- Operational process development and documentation
- OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting support
- Internal communications, culture planning, and team offsites
- Recruitment operations and onboarding systems
- Client and partner management
- Research, business development, and deck building
- Cross-functional coordination with finance, marketing, sales, etc.
- Discretion and reliability in high-stakes environments
- Executive-level communication and reporting
Examples of impact I’ve delivered for past executives:
- Drove ~$200K in cost savings through internal operational reforms
- Helped land and activate a $7M brand partnership with a gaming platform
- Led cross-team initiatives that improved leadership bandwidth and decision velocity
- etc.
Whether you’re seeking support in a full-time capacity or looking for a fractional operator to help you scale without the chaos, I’d love to connect and explore how I can help.
Brand Consulting
Business Consulting
Change Management
Mergers & Acquisitions
Task Coordination
Staffing Needs
Scheduling
Executive Support
Staff Recruitment & Management
Communications
Data Entry
Project Management
Startup Consulting
Business Operations
Google Workspace
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
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