I help businesses make sense of their data. As a Microsoft Certified Power BI Developer and Data Analyst, I specialize in turning raw numbers into clear, actionable insights.
Here’s how I can support your projects:
• Power BI: Interactive dashboards, reports, and embedded solutions.
• Excel: Dynamic dashboards, data visualization, and design.
• Data Transformation: Power Query and SQL for clean, reliable data.
• End-to-End Analysis: From cleaning and modeling to final visualization.
I love bringing ideas to life through data. If you’re looking for a partner who cares about accuracy and clarity, let’s discuss your project.
Microsoft Power BI
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
SQL
Exploratory Data Analysis
ETL
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Nichole M.
Mooresville, North Carolina
$85/hr
4.9
245 jobs
✅ EXPERT-VETTED — TOP 1% of Freelancers on Upwork ✅
Hi, I’m Nichole McKinney — a Power Platform + analytics expert and the owner of two companies: BI Consulting Services (business intelligence + data solutions) and Evolve Digital Marketing (Evolve) (full-service digital marketing).
That means you’re not just hiring someone who can build dashboards — you’re hiring a partner who can connect:
Data → Automation → Dashboards → Insights → Growth
I bring 10+ years of hands-on experience specializing in Microsoft’s Power Platform: Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Pages. I help organizations reduce manual work, improve reporting accuracy, and build decision-ready analytics that leaders can trust.
And when the need is growth-focused, my team at Evolve Digital Marketing supports clients with SEO, paid media strategy, creative, and marketing analytics — making sure performance is measurable and tied to outcomes.
🎯 Why Choose Me?
✨ Expert-Vetted (Top 1%): Recognized for elite delivery quality and expertise.
✨ Owner + Operator: I lead strategy and execution — and can scale support through my teams when needed.
✨ BI + Marketing Performance: I don’t just report metrics — I help you identify what’s driving results, what’s broken, and what to fix next.
✨ Clear Communication: Transparent scope, clean milestones, consistent updates, and strong documentation.
✅ What I Help You Achieve (Outcomes Clients Hire Me For)
Build a reliable single source of truth for reporting across finance, operations, sales, and marketing
Replace manual spreadsheets with automated data refresh, validation, and reporting
Deliver executive dashboards that clearly highlight KPIs, trends, and performance drivers
Implement forecasting, trending, variance analysis, cohort analysis, and KPI scorecards
Improve trust and adoption with clean data modeling, performance tuning, and governance
Deploy secure, scalable reporting using row-level security (RLS) and role-based views
Tie marketing spend to results with GA4 dashboards, funnel reporting, and attribution-ready structures
Improve growth outcomes through SEO optimization, conversion improvements, and paid media efficiency
What you’ll receive: clear KPI definitions, a scalable reporting/data model, dashboards and/or automations, and documentation so your team can run it confidently.
📈 Services & Expertise
✅ Business Intelligence (BI Consulting Services)
Power BI
Executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, operational reporting
Data modeling, semantic models, performance tuning
Security/RLS, drilldowns, scalable report design
DAX measures, Power Query transformations, reporting standards
Power Automate
Workflow automation, approvals, alerts, integrations
Rule-based processes across Microsoft + third-party tools
Notifications, scheduled jobs, and operational “exception handling” workflows
Power Apps / Power Pages
Custom apps, internal tools, secure portals
Role-based experiences, streamlined data capture, process modernization
Intake forms, request/approval apps, operational trackers, portal experiences
Data + Engineering
SQL, ETL, APIs, Power Query, Python, SSIS
Dataverse and Azure/Fabric patterns when required
Data quality checks, refresh monitoring, and scalable table design
✅ Digital Marketing + Analytics (Evolve Digital Marketing)
SEO + Content Strategy
Technical SEO guidance, on-page optimization, local SEO, content planning
Keyword strategy aligned to services, locations, and conversion intent
Site structure + content improvements that support ranking and lead generation
Paid Media Strategy
Google Ads strategy, campaign structure, landing page alignment, optimization
Budget planning, targeting strategy, measurement setup, performance iteration
Marketing Analytics
GA4 reporting, funnel visibility, campaign dashboards
“Spend → leads → pipeline → revenue” reporting when CRM data is available
Clear reporting that answers: What’s working? What’s wasting budget? What should we do next?
Creative + Campaign Strategy
Brand-aligned messaging, multi-channel campaign planning, performance-driven execution
Strategy + reporting loops so decisions are backed by measurable outcomes
⭐ Client Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Timely, effective, and very personable. 10/10 would recommend for any Power BI needs.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Prepared a roadmap… simplified onboarding with Power Automate… huge difference.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Stepped in, communicated effectively, solved issues creatively, completed work with impressive speed.”
🌟 Let’s Connect
If you want dashboards and automation that are scalable and reliable — or digital marketing that’s measurable and performance-driven — message me. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to understand your goals and recommend next steps.
Keywords: Power BI, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, Power Pages, KPI dashboards, executive reporting, data modeling, DAX, SQL, ETL, API integration, Microsoft Fabric, GA4, SEO, Google Ads
Microsoft Power BI
Data Visualization
Microsoft Excel
Real Estate Financial Modeling
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Power Automate
AWS Application
Database Administration
Google Analytics
Google Analytics API
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Microsoft Power BI Development
Microsoft Power Automate Administration
Microsoft PowerApps
BigQuery
Elaine K.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$75/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in Power BI, financial analysis, complemented by strong leadership capabilities. Proven track record of delivering actionable insights that drive business growth and efficiency. Skilled in data visualization, forecasting, and communicating complex financial information to diverse stakeholders. Known for leading cross-functional teams and leveraging technology to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
Highly skilled Power BI developer with 10 years of experience in designing, developing and implementing data-driven solutions. Proficient in data modeling, visualization, and advanced analytics with expertise in DAX calculations, measures, data integration, and interactive dashboards.
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