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- $45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (10 jobs)
Success-focused, adaptable, and entrepreneurial Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience leading complex projects in the Information Technology service industry. Diverse background in overseeing work for clients in the travel, education, manufacturing, trade associations and other business sectors. Effective leadership abilities combined with excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proven record of optimizing operations and motivating cross-functional teams towards delivering mission-critical initiatives on time and within budget, while also ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Proficient in project portfolio management, building robust stakeholder relationships, presenting key decision-influencing information, directing high-performing teams, driving innovation, and savvy vendor selection. Career Accomplishments • Founded IT services agency and invented a proprietary CMS. Defined strategic planning for corporate identity and marketing. Built up an eclectic client base and highly proficient company staff. Realized more than $10M in client revenues and sold agency to investors. • Saved Marriott International substantial cost overrun by leading more than 40 associates to generate a new content standardization and platform migration effort that was executed in less than one year. • Reinvented dysfunctional political advocacy application for General Motors International. Formulated growth strategy and enacted it in six subsequent foreign markets in under four years. • Elevated Johns Hopkins University’s revenues and students’ scholastic achievement measures by supervising the creation of a software articulation of their proprietary teaching techniques and deploying it in Maryland and Florida grade schools. Because I'm new to Upwork, here are some testimonies I've received from past clients I secured outside of this site. “Mark is not only competent in planning and delivering an incredible product, he was also able to guide APGNN on what would benefit our needs and made several recommendations that had not yet been considered. APGNN is a medical organization, and we appreciated Mark’s ability to articulate the process in a way that was easy for us to understand without becoming overly technical. We found him to be very collaborative and professional throughout the entire process.” —Elizabeth Burch | President, APGNN "Mark is a very detail-oriented Project Manager. He connects with his team players as well as key stakeholders. He asks great questions during business meetings and has insightfulness on how to approach problem-solving. Mark’s biggest strength is that he listens to understand the requirements - which is a key attribute to being a top leader. Working with him brings out the best in people, regardless of industry. His experience is very unique and vast. If you do not hire Mark, consider him a gift to your competitor. That’s how strongly I feel about his work ethic, leadership, and project management as well as relationship building skills." —Manish Shere | Program Manager at Peraton "I hired Mark because of his ability to quickly grasp, learn, and master almost any subject. I haven’t yet met anyone else that learns as quickly, is as perceptive to ask the right questions, and comes up with creative/innovative solutions as readily as him. Apart from being very technical, Mark has strong written and oral communication skills. While he is an engineer/project manager by profession, he could very well be a writer. As an employee, Mark does not need to be closely supervised as he is self-motivated, accountable, and very professional. I look forward to one day working with him again.” —Jeannette Bernardo | President, Filius Corporation "Over the last two decades, I have engaged Mark on a number of projects for different businesses. Every project was successfully completed and led to additional work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark and am happy to speak more via email or phone at any time.” —Jonathan Meisner | Founder/Owner, Meisner Entertainment Group "I utilized Mark's expertise for many years to help my organization grow. His focus on details, accuracy and timeliness allowed us to see success with every project he was involved with. I highly recommend him.” —Mathew Newfield | Senior Vice President & Chief Security Infrastructure Officer (CSIO), Unisys "During my tenure the University had undertaken a major building campaign (largest in 25 years). We required a branding of the major building campaign and a re-branding of our plant facilities. Mark is an energetic and goal-oriented person. He is talented and well-organized, with a strong ability to analyze problems and outline necessary courses of action that support his team. He’s a dedicated and self-directed individual who can be depended upon to take a project to completion." —Bruce Costella | Executive Director of Capital Projects at Howard University
International Business
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- 4.9/5
- (1 job)
Global Expansion Professional with 10+ years experience leading global expansion operations in over 100 markets with builder, lean startup ethos. ● Advisory experience for hyper growth unicorn technology clients on global expansion. ● Operating experience within startup, hyper growth scale up and pre-IPO environments. ● Deep experience in global employment, international EOR, HR M&A transactions, entity setup, company scaling and client implementation ● Key regional area of experience of APAC strategy and operations after spending 3 years launching and building offices across the region. ● Application of lean startup principles to global expansion (GTM, operations, strategy) ● Experience in translating professional services into technology solutions and leading implementation. ● How to hire your first 20 employees in a new market. ● Employment law, social security, benefits, immigration, HR M&A due diligence, payroll, contract law, market analysis, global mobility, insurance, banking, entity setup and management Key Former Roles Company: Velocity Global Position: Regional Operations Director, APAC (based in Singapore) Position: Global Director, Client Services Position: Director, M&A Advisory
International Business
Legal Entity StructuringMarket PlanningMarket ValidationStartup ConsultingInternational SalesStartup CompanyLean StartupEmployment LawScaled Agile FrameworkInternational Law - $75 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a strategic consultant focused on helping businesses grow smarter and operate more efficiently. I work with clients to uncover hidden opportunities, streamline operations, and protect their bottom line through actionable strategy and precise execution. 💼 Revenue Maximization & Cost Savings: I help businesses unlock new streams of income while identifying areas for meaningful cost reduction—without compromising quality or performance. 🎯 Branding & Digital Marketing: I develop and refine brand identities that resonate with target audiences, and craft digital marketing strategies that drive engagement, conversion, and long-term loyalty. 📄 Contract Drafting & Review: I draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your interests and align with your business goals. 🧭 Enterprise Strategy: From startups to established companies, I guide strategic decision-making with data-driven insights, helping teams align their vision with scalable, sustainable growth. 🧠 Problem-Solving & Collaboration: I dive deep to understand your challenges, ask the right questions, and deliver clear, actionable solutions. Whether you're tightening operations, planning expansion, or navigating a complex deal, I’m here to help you move forward with confidence. Let’s connect and create smart wins for your business.
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