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Dawn H.

Celina, Texas

$120/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I help companies build scalable learning systems, leadership development programs, and training platforms that drive real business results. Organizations grow when their people grow. I partner with companies to design learning and development strategies that strengthen leadership capability, improve employee performance, and support long-term business growth. With more than 15 years of experience in Learning and Development, I specialize in building structured training programs, leadership development initiatives, and modern learning ecosystems that align workforce development with business strategy. I have led the design and implementation of enterprise learning platforms, developed large-scale training programs for thousands of employees, and helped leadership teams create sustainable learning frameworks that support organizational growth. What I Do Best • Learning and Development Strategy • LMS Implementation and Optimization • Leadership Development Programs • Training Program Design and Curriculum Development • Franchise and Multi-Location Workforce Training • Onboarding and Role-Based Learning Pathways • Learning Dashboards and Training Analytics • Organizational Learning Systems • AI-Enabled Learning and Modern Training Tools Highlights from My Work • Built and launched a national learning platform used by thousands of employees and franchise owners • Increased learning engagement from 20K to over 1M course completions annually • Designed leadership development programs for franchise owners and executive leadership teams • Implemented enterprise LMS systems and training ecosystems from the ground up • Facilitated leadership workshops and strategic planning sessions across organizations How I Work I work closely with business leaders to understand their goals, assess current learning systems, and design practical solutions that improve performance and leadership capability. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution so organizations can implement learning programs that actually work. If your organization needs help building a structured learning program, implementing a training platform, or developing stronger leaders, I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Training Design
  • Training & Development
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Training Online LMS
  • Training Plan
  • Training Presentation
  • Training Data
  • Cornerstone LMS
  • LMS Plugin
  • Learning Theory
  • Elearning
  • Elearning Video
  • Informational Infographic
  • Social Media Design
Katrin B.

Regensburg, Germany

$75/hr
5.0
81 jobs

I'm a German-English organizational psychologist, consultant, executive coach, and facilitator with 15 years of experience supporting founders, leadership teams, and organizations navigating growth, change, and complexity. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, business, and communication. I help founders, executives, and organizations bring clarity to complex ideas, strengthen leadership, improve communication, and navigate change. Depending on the project, clients hire me for executive coaching, organizational consulting, strategic writing, workshop facilitation, leadership communication, or founder support. What connects all of my work is a combination of analytical thinking, practical business experience, and a deep understanding of people. Before starting my own business, I spent six years in consulting and organizational development, supporting leadership teams, change initiatives, onboarding, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Since becoming independent, I've worked with founders, consultants, coaches, and organizations ranging from early-stage businesses to global companies. Throughout my career, I've contributed to projects connected to organizations including Roche, Amazon, Continental, ING, Olympus, and Osram, supporting leadership development, organizational change, workshop facilitation, communication, and people-related initiatives. Writing has become an important part of my work alongside consulting. I've ghostwritten eight books and written or edited websites, articles, thought leadership content, learning materials, and executive communications. Whether I'm writing from scratch or refining existing content, my focus is on translating complex ideas into clear, authentic language while preserving my client's voice. Beyond strategy, I enjoy helping founders turn ideas into action. Over the years, I've supported projects involving research, stakeholder interviews, executive communications, project coordination, and quality assurance. I like bringing structure to complex projects, asking the right questions, and helping teams move work forward. Some of the ways I support clients include: • Executive & Founder Coaching • Organizational Consulting • Strategic Writing & Ghostwriting • Workshop Design & Facilitation • Leadership Communication • Research & Stakeholder Interviews • Organizational Development & Change • German-English Consulting, Editing & Communication Clients often describe me as calm, thoughtful, reliable, and easy to work with. I combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and enjoy becoming a trusted partner who helps people move projects forward, whether through coaching, consulting, communication, or thoughtful execution. If you're looking for someone who combines psychological expertise with business experience, clear communication, and a practical, collaborative approach, I'd be happy to hear more about your project. Cheers, Katrin

  • Ghostwriting
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Executive Coaching
  • Career Coaching
  • Interview Preparation
  • Business Coaching
  • Stress Management
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Thought Leadership Content
  • LinkedIn
  • Content Strategy
  • Mindfulness
Adejokun K.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
15 jobs

You have valuable knowledge but no time to write. You start writing but struggle to finish. You've hired freelancers before and received generic, AI-sounding content that lacked personality, authority, and depth. Or perhaps you have a completed manuscript that still needs professional editing, eBook formatting, Amazon KDP publishing, and self-publishing preparation before it's truly ready for readers. Great ideas don't deserve to die in a draft folder. That's exactly why I exist. Behind every coach, entrepreneur, consultant, thought leader, and author with a successful nonfiction eBook is a skilled eBook ghostwriter, book editor, and publishing partner who helped bring that vision to life. I'm that partner. I am a professional eBook Ghostwriter, Nonfiction eBook Writer, Book Editor, and Amazon KDP Book Publishing Specialist who helps authors transform ideas into compelling manuscripts, professionally formatted eBooks, and publication-ready books prepared for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Amazon paperback publishing, and other major self-publishing platforms. 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. I help transform raw ideas into professionally written, professionally edited, and publication-ready books that educate, inspire, engage readers, and strengthen your authority. Whether you're creating a nonfiction business book, self-help guide, leadership book, memoir, novel, workbook, or eBook, I ensure your content is clear, engaging, well structured, and ready for publication. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂: ✔ Nonfiction Ghostwriting ✔ Fiction Ghostwriting ✔ Book & eBook Writing ✔ Developmental Editing ✔ Structural Editing ✔ Line Editing ✔ Copyediting ✔ Proofreading ✔ Manuscript Evaluation & Review ✔ Manuscript Development ✔ Chapter Editing ✔ First Chapter Optimization ✔ Readability & Flow Enhancement ✔ Book Formatting ✔ eBook Formatting ✔ Kindle Formatting ✔ EPUB Formatting ✔ Typesetting ✔ Layout Design ✔ Editorial Design ✔ Publication Design ✔ Print Design ✔ Interior Book Formatting ✔ Print Ready PDF Creation ✔ Kindle Ready EPUB Creation ✔ Amazon KDP Formatting ✔ Amazon KDP Publishing Support ✔ Book Description & Book Blurb Writing ✔ Publishing Consultation ✔ Publishing Strategy ✔ Book Proposal Development ✔ Market Positioning Recommendations ✔ Self-Publishing Support ✔ Traditional Publishing Preparation ✔ End-to-End Book Production 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? ✔ A professionally written manuscript ✔ A stronger, more engaging book ✔ Error free editing and formatting ✔ Publication-ready files that meet Amazon KDP standards ✔ A book that reflects your voice, expertise, and goals ✔ More time to focus on your business while your book gets completed 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? I don't simply write books. I become your ghostwriter, editor, formatting specialist, and publishing partner. Before I write a single word, I take the time to understand your audience, goals, expertise, messaging, and voice. I analyze your content, study your niche, and create a strategy that ensures your manuscript is clear, engaging, marketable & publication ready. 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discovery → Research → Outline & Structure → Writing & Drafting → Developmental Editing → Copyediting & Proofreading → Book Formatting → EPUB & PDF Export → Publishing Preparation → Final Delivery Whether you need ghostwriting, editing, Book Publishing or Amazon KDP formatting, I'm here to help bring your book to life. Let's get started. 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Ghostwriting, Book Writing, eBook Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Fiction Writing, Business Writing, Leadership Writing, Self-Help Writing, Personal Development Writing, Psychology Writing, Emotional Intelligence Writing, Human Behavior Writing, Memoir Writing, Biography Writing, Christian Writing, Romance Writing, Thriller Writing, Science Fiction Writing, Developmental Editing, Structural Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Manuscript Review, Manuscript Assessment, Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, Book Formatting, eBook Formatting, Kindle Formatting, EPUB Formatting, Typesetting, Layout Design, Publication Design, Editorial Design, Print-Ready PDF Creation, Kindle-Ready EPUB Creation, Self-Publishing Support, Book Production, Microsoft Word, EPUB, PDF, and KDP Upload Support. Book Publishing, Publishing Consultant, Book Layout Design, Interior Formatting, Editorial Review, Content Development, workbook and activity book design, Chapter Development, Readability Improvement, Story Development, Workbook Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Reflowable EPUB, MS Word Formatting, Canva book layout design, OCR cleanup for scanned documents, conversion from PDF to editable Word, formatting, self-publishing assistance, book upload, book interior layout, document cleanup and consistency Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, KDP Publishing, Amazon Kindle Publishing, eBook Publishing, eBook Publishing Services, Self-Publishing, EPUB Formatting, EPUB Conversion, EPUB3, Reflowable EPUB

  • Ghostwriting
  • Ebook Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Self-Help
  • Fiction
  • Book Cover Design
  • Nonfiction
  • Book Layout
  • Memoir Writing
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook
  • Amazon
  • KDP Interior
  • Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Document Formatting
  • Book Design
  • Book Editing
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Cover
Nanci B.

Maple, Canada

$125/hr
4.9
55 jobs

You already know you're the bottleneck in your business. Every decision, every approval, every fire routes back to you. And now everyone's piling on about AI, too. Here's what they're missing: AI can't run a business that lives in your head. The tools aren't the hard part. The hard part is getting the business out of your head. And that's what I do. In practice, that means: - Turning how the work runs from something in your head into systems your team—and your AI—can actually run - Standing up the project-management structure, KPIs, and accountability that make delivery visible instead of living in your head - Delegating decisions to your team (with guardrails), not just the tasks, so people stop waiting on you - Bringing AI and automation in where they remove real busywork. They need to be aimed at the right problems, the right way Some of my accomplishments: 40 hours/week recovered for founders, 98% client repeat engagement, 200+ workflows systemized, and 20+ years in operations. On Upwork alone, I've earned $300K+ with 100% Job Success. I'm senior and hands-on, but I don't waste your hours on low-leverage work. Rather, I architect the systems and bring in specialists to execute to specifications, the same "right person on the right task" principle I'll build into your business. Clients tend to see around $40K a year in savings along the way, while saving on average 10+ hours a week. The point is to get you out of the middle of everything. The cost savings are just a bonus. **Engagement options:** $125/hour or fixed-fee projects starting at $3,000, based on scope.

  • Leadership Development
  • Process Documentation
  • Process Improvement
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Internet Marketing
  • Program Management
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Project Management Professional
  • Business Operations
  • Business Process Management
  • Marketing Operations & Workflow
  • Business Coaching
  • Communication Skills
  • Process Infographics
  • Critical Thinking Skills
Adebola O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
6 jobs

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FOR INSTAGRAM MARKETING, FACEBOOK MARKETING, TIKTOK MARKETING, CONTENT CREATION, CANVA DESIGN & LEAD GENERATION You are not just looking for someone to post content. You need a social media manager who understands strategy, storytelling, and how to turn followers into paying customers. That is exactly what I deliver. As a results-driven social media manager, I build and manage content systems that grow your audience, boost engagement, and generate real leads using platform-proven strategies across Instagram marketing, Facebook marketing, TikTok marketing, LinkedIn marketing, Pinterest marketing, and YouTube marketing. I combine high-quality content creation, Canva designs, Canva Slides, caption writing, hashtag research, and data-driven social media strategy into one seamless system tailored to your brand. Here is what sets me apart: I do not just schedule posts and disappear. I act as your dedicated social media manager, meaning I study your audience, map your content to business goals, monitor performance, and continuously optimize for growth. Every post, every Reel, every graphic, and every ad I manage is tied to a clear outcome. My approach covers the full social media management cycle: ✅ Social media audit and profile optimization ✅ Content strategy and content calendar planning ✅ Daily posting, scheduling, and multi-platform management ✅ Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts creation and editing ✅ Canva designs, branded graphics, carousel posts, and story templates ✅ Facebook ads and TikTok ads setup, launch, and optimization ✅ Community management including comments, DMs, and replies ✅ Social media analytics, weekly reporting, and performance tracking ✅ Hashtag research, competitor analysis, and trend monitoring ✅ Lead generation funnels that convert social traffic into customers WHO I WORK WITH I specialize in helping coaches, consultants, e-commerce brands, real estate professionals, local businesses, startups, and marketing agencies grow their online presence through strategic social media management. Whether you need a full-time social media manager retainer, a one-time social media audit, a content calendar, or a paid ads campaign, I bring the same level of precision and professionalism to every project. PLATFORMS I MANAGE Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter/X, Google My Business TOOLS I USE Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, Metricool, Notion, ClickUp, Google Sheets, Instagram Insights, TikTok Analytics, YouTube Studio If you are ready to replace random posting with a system that drives real social media growth, message me now. I will review your current accounts, identify the gaps, and map out a clear 90-day social media marketing plan so you can start seeing results fast. Let us grow your brand together. KEYWORDS YOU CAN USE TO FIND ME: social media manager, social media management, social media marketing, social media strategy, social media marketing strategy, social media marketing plan, social media content creation, social media content, content creation, content strategy, content planning, content calendar, content scheduling, daily posting, multi-platform posting, cross-platform strategy, brand consistency, brand voice, copywriting, caption writing, hook writing, hashtag research, trend research, competitor analysis, profile optimization, social media optimization, social media audit, Instagram management, Instagram marketing, Instagram growth, Instagram Reels, Instagram promotion, Instagram manager, TikTok management, TikTok marketing, TikTok content creation, TikTok ads, TikTok video editing, Facebook management, Facebook marketing, Facebook ads, Facebook page management, LinkedIn marketing, LinkedIn content creation, Pinterest marketing, YouTube marketing, YouTube Shorts, short-form video editing, Reels editing, video editing, Canva designer, Canva designs, Canva Slides, social media graphic design, social media banner, social media post design, carousel posts, UGC content, branded templates, community manager, community management, social media virtual assistant, social media assistant, social media consultant, social media strategist, social media expert, social media marketer, social media analytics, social media reporting, social media KPIs, social media growth, organic growth, engagement growth, lead generation, digital marketing, content creator, content manager, content strategist, social media scheduler, social media moderator, Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, CapCut editor, video content creator, personal branding, e-commerce social media, coach social media manager, real estate social media, local business social media, startup social media, agency social media manager, done-for-you social media, full-service social media management

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Social Media Advertising Tracking
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Design
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • Social Media Audience Research
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Audit
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Social Media Account Integration
  • Social Media Advertising Analytics
  • Social Media Content
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Social Media Optimization
Kirsty C.

Clayton, North Carolina

$60/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Communication has broken down. Accountability is unclear. Important work is not getting done. I help business owners, HR leaders, and managers identify what is failing, reset expectations, and give teams practical systems for stronger communication, follow-through, and performance. In one client engagement, two managers who began as major leadership concerns were later described by company leadership as two of its biggest assets. During the engagement, they completed four important workplace improvements in one week. Book a consultation when you need help with: • A manager who is struggling to lead effectively • Recurring team conflict or communication breakdowns • Unclear expectations, ownership, or accountability • A difficult employee conversation • Performance feedback or de-escalation language • Leadership training, manager tools, SOPs, or course design You will leave with a clearer understanding of what is going wrong, practical language for addressing it, and specific next steps for getting the situation moving again. I also design leadership and behavioral-skills training programs, facilitator guides, participant materials, workshops, and practical manager resources.

  • Professional Tone
  • Writing
  • Consultation Session
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Sales Consulting
  • Organizational Background
  • Organizer
  • Life Coaching
  • Sales Development
  • Staff Development
  • Training Presentation
  • Coaching

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