Modern teams move fast. But most internal systems can’t keep up. That’s where I come in.
I help scaling companies simplify, automate, and systematize their operations—so they stop drowning in admin and start operating like the high-performing teams they want to be.
With 10+ years in operations and delivery, I’ve led transformations across startups and growth-stage companies—replacing bloated processes with clean, efficient infrastructure. I bring a human-first approach to AI, workflow design, and systems thinking—cutting out the noise and helping teams unlock real execution power.
I don’t add more tools. I make the ones you already have actually work. From internal ops to investor workflows, I build systems that reduce friction, eliminate wasted time, and scale with your business.
Here’s how I help:
– AI-powered workflow design (that’s actually usable)
– Cross-functional systems that don’t break when you grow
– Tech stack audits + tool consolidation
– Documentation, dashboards + visibility across ops
– Strategic delivery and change management
If your ops are slowing you down—or just not built for scale—let’s fix that.
Note: I haven't used Upwork as much as I've sourced clients from my business directly (www. ai -project solutions . com) - Feel free to take a look on there, or check out my linked in for more details!
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Social Media Marketing
Social Media Management
WordPress
Facebook
Google Ads
Pay Per Click Advertising
Social Media Optimization
Blog Writing
Administrative Support
Mailchimp
Christopher D.
Superior, Colorado
$150/hr
5.0
19 jobs
🏆 Upwork Top 1% | Senior Marketing Leader and Fractional CMO for Growth-Focused Companies
With over 15 years of experience in marketing leadership, I have a proven track record of empowering and growing 25+ startup companies and small teams to multibillion-dollar enterprises (Medtronic, Seagate, GE). 📈
🚀 Need expert marketing leadership and execution without the full-time investment? I deliver C-level marketing expertise to ambitious companies ready to scale.
🏢 Who I've Empowered:
My expertise spans founding, scaling, and successfully exiting companies, as well as leading marketing initiatives that serve some of the world's largest companies (Salesforce, Medtronic, Seagate, Broadcom, Nike, and J.P. Morgan).
❓What is a fractional marketing leader?
A fractional marketing leader is an executive who provides strategic and operational marketing expertise on a part-time basis, offering companies the benefits of high-level strategic focus and tactical execution without the full-time cost.
🔄 I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial and big-company marketing experience, having served industry giants while also empowering entrepreneurs and startups to scale their marketing operations effectively.
💼 Marketing Services Offered:
👉 Fractional CMO/Director of Marketing
👉 Marketing leadership and strategy
👉 Product and project management
👉 Go-to-market execution
👉 Sales and marketing strategy
👉 Leadership and coaching
👉 Brand storytelling
👉 AI integration for business growth
👉 Conversion rate optimization (CRO)
👉 Website and company audits
👉 Developing and monitoring OKRs
🎯 Industries Where I Excel:
✨ B2B SaaS
✨ Health Tech
✨ Med Device
✨ DTC SaaS
✨ Data Analytics
✨ Hardware
📊 My extensive marketing experience spans over 15 industries and 50+ clients, with numerous testimonials attesting to my impact:
"Chris quickly understood my business, brought sharp insights, and challenged my thinking in all the right ways. Their strategic guidance directly influenced and improved our marketing direction. Highly recommended."
- Zach, CEO of Miruni (Upwork Client)
"Chris is experienced and flexible - a founder who brings entrepreneurial energy to the table."
- Komnieve, CEO & Founder, xSkel (Upwork client)
"I just want to give a strong recommendation to Chris's consulting service.
Chris's packages and approach offered a lot of time/value... for that reason, I would highly recommend his needs assessment and marketing plan for any team that feels like they have a lot of marketing potential, but that their efforts are not organized and lack clarity."
- Erik, CMO Kickfurther
“We hired Chris to redo the messaging on our website. Short summation – he gave us exactly what we were looking for.”
- Dave, CEO Windward Studios
✅ My Value Guarantee: I provide high-impact marketing leadership that delivers measurable ROI. My entrepreneurial background means I understand both strategic vision and practical execution—giving you the perfect balance of big-picture thinking and results-driven action.
🌟 Beyond Business: As a mentor at Galvanize and board advisor for multiple entrepreneurial networks, I'm deeply committed to fostering innovation and leadership excellence.
📞 Ready to transform your marketing challenges into growth opportunities? Let's connect for a 15-minute discovery call to discuss how we can take your business to the next level together.
Marketing
Marketing Consulting
B2B Marketing
Email Marketing
Internet Marketing
Marketing Automation
Marketing Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Sales
Sales Strategy
Marketing Plan
Marketing Presentation
Tailored Marketing Plan
Lauren R.
Denver, Colorado
$70/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Hello, I’m Lauren, an experienced marketing professional with a passion for collaboration and driving results. I bring over 8 years of experience managing a range of marketing initiatives, from campaign execution to event coordination. With a strong foundation in project management, I’m currently working towards my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to strengthen my ability to deliver projects with precision—on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations.
Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led diverse marketing projects, ranging from events, digital activations, cross-channel campaigns and database and brand revitalization. I thrive in environments that require creative problem-solving and clear communication with clients and stakeholders.
Key Skills:
Project Planning & Timeline Management
Marketing Strategy & Execution
Event Planning & Management
Digital & Social Media Marketing
Vendor Coordination & Management
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Data Optimization & Brand Revitalization
Tools & Platforms:
Project Management: Jira, Smartsheet, Asana
Email Automation: Pardot, Marketo, Outreach
Design: Canva, Adobe (limited access)
Performance Tracking: Google Analytics, SEMrush
Communication & Web Events: Zoom (including webinars), Teams, Slack
I’d love to help you bring your next marketing project to life. Reach out today, and let’s discuss how we can achieve your goals—on time, on budget, and with measurable results.
Email Marketing
Marketing Automation
Salesforce
Freelance Marketing
Event Management
Project Management
Event Marketing
Event Planning
Social Media Marketing Strategy
Carol S.
Boulder, Colorado
$160/hr
5.0
117 jobs
Senior Pardot Developer and Salesforce consultant with sales and sales operations background. Expertise in automating sales and marketing, and managing teams. Includes set up, clean up or training of CRMs, Marketing Automation systems, sales systems, database management and QA. 9 years of Pardot experience as client lead.
Certified Salesforce Admin, Certified Pardot Consultant, Salesforce Set up and Management, Sales Consulting, Sales Management, Sales Recruiting, Sales Strategy, Scripting, Sales Marketing Strategy, Email copywriting and editing, Lead Generation, Demand Gen, Targeting, Database Management, Lead Nurturing.
Clients say I am easy to work with, very organized and detailed in my work. I have consulted with over 100 companies internationally from Silicon Valley to India to Mexico City. My core values as your freelancer are: deliver quality work, communicate and delight.
Email Marketing
Marketing Management
Pardot
Salesforce CRM
Business Consulting
Pardot Marketing
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Email Marketing Strategy
Sales Operations
Customer Relationship Management
Salesforce
Campaign Reporting
Management Consulting
Sales Management
David G.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$75/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I help businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, website improvements, and local search marketing.
Over the last 12 years I've worked with businesses ranging from local service companies to national brands, helping them improve search rankings, generate leads, manage websites, and grow revenue online.
My experience includes:
• SEO strategy and technical SEO
• PPC Ad tracking and management
• Local SEO and Google Business Profiles
• Website redesigns and migrations
• CMS development (WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Drupal)
• Analytics and conversion tracking
• Marketing strategy and project management
Whether you need help fixing technical SEO issues, improving ad performance, launching a new website, or managing ongoing digital marketing, I can help.
I focus on practical recommendations, clear communication, and measurable results.
Email Marketing
Internet Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Graphic Design
Shopify
WordPress
Magento
Google Ads
PHP
Google Tag Manager
Google Analytics
HTML
CSS
Responsive Design
Web Development
Shanah M.
Denver, Colorado
$115/hr
5.0
11 jobs
Want to turn one-time customers into loyal brand advocates?
Hi! I'm Shanah. Nice to meet you!
As a lifecycle marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience at high-growth tech companies like Uber and Twitter, I build and optimize end-to-end customer journeys that drive retention, engagement, and revenue. My MBA from Vanderbilt means I can connect the strategic dots and roll up my sleeves to execute.
How I can help you:
- Auditing your existing lifecycle programs to identify gaps and quick wins
- Facilitating customer and market research to ground strategy in real data
- Designing data-driven B2C lifecycle marketing strategies
- Building and optimizing customer journey maps and automated flows
- Developing segmentation models and behavioral campaigns
- Identifying and tracking the KPIs that actually matter
- Having a great time along the way!
When lifecycle marketing is built on real customer insight, not just templates or "best practices", it makes a measurable impact on your business. Let's build something that works for *you*!
Marketing Strategy
Email Marketing Strategy
Content Marketing Strategy
Life Cycle Assessment
Customer Retention Strategy
Market Research
Data Analysis
Research Interviews
Journey Mapping
Brand Consulting
Brand Guidelines
Branding
Mission Statement
Messaging Framework
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