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Dmaine Harris, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Management Consultant, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance I am a process driven professional. I hold two Master Degrees in Business Administration "MBA" and Masters in Lean Manufacturing (MSLM). I also have a bachelors degree in psychology. I have work experience in lean six sigma deployments, procurement, sourcing, and in reporting.

👋 As a venture strategist who has founded over 5 businesses and advised more than 60 companies, I’ve learned the right and wrong ways to achieve business growth, financial success, and consumer insights. Here on Upwork, I share my expertise with entrepreneurs looking to attract more customers, build complex algorithms from scratch, and develop effective business strategies to scale their ventures in the most impactful ways possible. 🏆 Awards & Recognition -Winner of Best Startup at Ohio State University in 2017 -Featured in the University of Michigan's Best of Staff's Assistants -Advised numerous startups on how to secure their first $10k in online marketing sales -Led Thinkk to a team of 10+ and a $700k valuation in just 9 months -Advised 25 companies in 2024, including 16 in the AI and SaaS sectors 🎓 Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio State University Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Michigan Currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at Johns Hopkins University 💻 Technical Skills Proficient in Python, SQL, Java, Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics, Web Scraping and SEO 🔥 Areas of Expertise -Algorithm Development: Crafting complex algorithms tailored to enhance operational efficiency and drive business decisions -Growth Development: Marketing my businesses to acquire customers, and raise capital quickly -Launch Strategy: How I launch my startups to maximize the chance of success -Scaling Strategy: How I standardize, automate, and implement AI into my companies 🤝 Let’s Work Together If you’re looking for guidance in attracting customers, building innovative algorithms, or developing a winning business strategy, send me a message. I’ll only work with you if I feel I can provide genuine value, and if I’m not the right fit for your startup, I’ll find you the person who is. That’s my promise to you. Sound fair? If so, message me today.

I help busy teams get organized, document their processes, and build practical training tools that make work easier to execute. I support clients who need help with project coordination, SOPs, onboarding materials, training resources, workflow cleanup, and change support. My background combines project management, operations leadership, learning and development, and industrial-organizational psychology, which means I understand both the work itself and the people who have to carry it out. I can help with: • Project planning, timelines, task tracking, and implementation support • SOPs, workflow documentation, process maps, and job aids • Onboarding checklists, training guides, and employee learning materials • Training decks, facilitator guides, participant resources, and reinforcement tools • Internal communication templates and change rollout support • Team organization, meeting structure, accountability tools, and follow-up systems • Employee engagement, feedback, and workplace effectiveness resources My clients usually come to me when they have moving pieces, unclear processes, unfinished documentation, or a team that needs more structure around how work gets done. I bring a practical, organized, and people-centered approach. I can help clarify what needs to happen, organize the details, create usable materials, and support the project through completion. Recent work includes managing operations for a 75-unit community, improving team systems, developing training and communication tools, supporting onboarding and HR processes, and designing workplace learning experiences for professional and academic environments. Common deliverables include: • Project plans • SOP manuals • Onboarding guides • Training decks • Facilitator guides • Job aids • Workflow documents • Communication templates • Meeting agendas and follow-up trackers • Change implementation tools If you need someone who can bring structure to the work and create tools your team can actually use, I can help.

As an Human Resource Management Business Partner and Consultant, my goal is to deliver expert HR management and consulting support to your company, leveraging over 20 years of experience in labor and employment law. With nearly 15 years as an HR business partner working companies nationally, I excel in creating impactful work products such as comprehensive employee handbooks, effective onboarding programs, employee engagement initiatives, and robust training and development programs. My commitment to excellence has consistently resulted in satisfied clients, and I am eager to bring this same level of expertise and dedication to your organization. There is NO job too BIG and NO job too small. * Full Human Resource Management/Consultant * 20+ Legal Assistant Experience * Payroll Services * Employee Relations/Labor Relations experience and knowledge * Recruiting * Onboarding * Employee documents, employee handbooks and manuals I have utilized my expertise and expertise to create an HR Foundation Program to empower and educate business owners and HR professionals in cultivating a safe and inviting workplace culture. My program ensures compliance while helping build a strong and cohesive workforce. Through this initiative, I strive to support you in creating a thriving, compliant, and positive work environment. The program includes: * Creating an inviting Workplace Culture. * Recruiting/Onboarding Program * Progressive Discipline * Employee Complaint Program * Workplace Wellness Plan * Workplace Recordkeeping/Posting for Success * Cultivating/Maintaining Employee handbooks * Preparing Branded New Hire Orientation * Preparing Branded Employment Package * Performance Management Training * Progressive Discipline Training * Creating, Updating Job Descriptions * Is your HRIS right for you? I have worked to grow small businesses across the Country. I look forward to bringing this same expertise and skillset to your Company. Thank you for your time!

I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering and an M.S. in Design Science. I am currently finishing my PhD, also in Design Science. At the graduate level, I teach Analytical Product Design, Design Process Models, and Design for Six Sigma. I also teach modules on Innovation & Intrapreneurial Thinking and Change Management for the Manufacturing, Leadership, and Supply Chain Professional Certificate Programs offered by UM College of Engineering. My research incorporates statistical analysis and human behavior theory to glean greater insights into organizational and human capital management-related issues. For the past few years, I have worked as an independent consultant. I specialize in business intelligence implementation, business strategy, data analytics & visualization, design methodologies, marketing engineering, process improvement, and program evaluation. I have strong skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. I thoroughly enjoy performing advanced market research, particularly preference elicitation methods (e.g., Conjoint, Semgnetation, MixDiff). I am certified in Design Thinking and offer various front-end design activities, including innovation sprints and brainstorming sessions. I love working with entrepreneurs as they are seeking to scale and/or sell and offer support during the due diligence process. I have extensive experience redesigning business processes across various industries (automotive, construction, energy/utilities, higher education, retail). Let me know how I can use my skills to assist your organization.

Experienced in launching and growing businesses as an entrepreneur. My expertise lies in developing business strategy/plans, marketing strategy/plans and executing them. I have worked with traditional businesses and eCommerce businesses. I am and engineer with an MBA (major in marketing and minor in healthcare) and have worked for a global consulting firm (Deloitte) and also large multi-billion dollar US based companies. Apart from my ability to build realistic business strategy/plan and marketing strategy/plan, I have experience with improving a company's online presence and improving their lead generation and revenue through digital marketing. I have experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Website CRO, Google and Meta Ads, Marketing Campaign Management, Integrations (GA4 and Facebook Pixels), Copywriting and Creative Development, Analytics, and others. My goal is to help customers achieve their business objectives and their revenue targets through a practical and realistic business plan supported by a robust marketing plan.