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  • $100 hourly
    Anabel is an experienced Project Management and Development Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in local government, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors. Known for her strategic application of an equity lens, she leads projects from initial concept to successful execution. Anabel’s most recent role involved working alongside the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar organization, where she managed core project and operational functions within the CEO’s Office and cultivated strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Previously, Anabel served as the Director of Operations for the First Lady of New York City, orchestrating operations for the Office and driving alignment with the First Lady’s key initiatives. Her commitment to effective intergovernmental collaboration also shone in her role as Intergovernmental Liaison for the New York City Fire Department, where she expertly coordinated interactions between government agencies and officials at the city, state, and federal levels. Educational Background • MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy – NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service • Specialization in Public Policy Analysis • Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs – Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College • Concentration in Immigrant Affairs Specialties: • Equity-Centered Project Management • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship-Building • Nonprofit & Government Operations • Policy Development & Analysis Anabel’s professional insights and strong foundation in public policy, paired with her extensive experience in operations and intergovernmental relations, position her as a top-tier project management professional. For government, nonprofit, or philanthropic projects, Anabel offers a blend of strategic insight and operational efficiency, making her a valuable asset. CORE COMPETENCIES Project and Program Management | Interagency Coordination | Strategic Planning | Staff Management and Organizational Development | Public Speaking | Event Management | Bilingual English / Spanish (speaking and writing) | Microsoft Office | Google Suite | Smartsheet | Survey Monkey | MailChimp | WordPress | SharePoint | Notion | Asana (project management tool)
    Featured Skill Operational Planning
    Community Engagement
    Business Operations
    Project Management
    Operational Plan
    Community Outreach
    Staff Development
    People Management
  • $175 hourly
    Over my entire professional career, I have helped organize businesses so that they could be transformed into highly successful firms. My financial and operational insights coupled with acute business strategies have helped position these companies to obtain their long term goals and realize their true potential. At Conxeo, I lead a team to transform a stagnant money losing organization to a growing technology powerhouse. At Ray & Berndtson, I helped bring along a boutique Executive Search firm to a global player. I was the 69th employee to join Liberty Brokerage and was there to grow it into thousands of employees with offices throughout every money center in the world. I'm a business expert focused on large scale growth while paying very close attention to the details along to the way to make sure it gets done right. I'd like to help you.
    Featured Skill Operational Planning
    Business Writing
    Financial Planning
    Human Resource Management
    Operational Plan
    Project Management Professional
    Business Strategy
    Management Skills
    Financial Modeling
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Business Analysis
    Business Plan
    Strategic Plan
  • $150 hourly
    Charles Lorum is former Executive Director of Nordic Innovation House NY, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established as a collaboration and trade-promotion initiative by the governments of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to provide services and programs to scalable tech startups from the Nordic region to the US market. He is currently the principal at Mimshead Consulting, advising on strategy and operations for startups and growth stage organizations. Charles has led in the impact investing space through his work on the National Board of StartOut - a non-profit helping LGBT entrepreneurs - and through Women InNovation – focusing on growing female founders globally. He chaired the Congressional Summit on LGBT Innovation and lead a number of public-private partnerships through work at GenNext, where he served as the Regional Director for New York and with the Concordia Summit on the Young Leaders Board.
    Featured Skill Operational Planning
    Executive Coaching
    Business Consulting
    Market Analysis
    Partnership Development
    Business Development
    Marketing
    Brand Management
    Team Management
    Management Consulting
    Growth Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Strategic Plan
    Brand Strategy
    Operational Plan
    Strategy
  • $80 hourly
    Scaling a food or CPG startup? I help early-stage brands turn scrappy operations into scalable systems. I bring 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing, CPG, and startup ops—working with companies from pre-revenue through hyper-growth. Whether you need help with vendor strategy, production planning, supply chain setup, or just getting organized, I deliver actionable solutions that save money and drive growth. ✅ $1M+ in annual savings from lean material planning at a CPG brand ✅ Reduced CapEx & OpEx by 25% for a production facility through process redesign ✅ Scaled logistics, fulfillment, and procurement for a fast-growing pet food startup ✅ Built operations playbooks, managed co-manufacturers, and improved inventory accuracy from 69% to 95% I’ve been in the trenches of: - DTC food startups building from the ground up - CPG brands prepping for retail and wholesale expansion - Teams needing systems for demand planning, inventory, and vendor management If your operations feel messy or your margins are too tight—let’s fix that. 💼 What I Offer: - Operations & Supply Chain Audit – Identify bottlenecks and cost drivers - Production Planning & Inventory Systems – Build smart, scalable processes - Vendor Strategy & Sourcing Support – Co-man, packaging, ingredients, logistics - Process Mapping & SOP Development – Set the foundation for scale - Fractional Ops Leadership – Interim support to keep things moving while you grow - Consulting Calls – Quick-strike sessions to troubleshoot or validate your ops strategy
    Featured Skill Operational Planning
    Manufacturing & Construction
    Social Media Marketing
    SAP
    DMAIC
    Industrial Engineering
    Lean Consulting
    Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
    Forecasting
    Production Planning
    Business Operations
    Vendor Management
    Business Process Automation
    Process Improvement
    Procurement
    Lean Manufacturing
    Supply Chain Modeling
    Supply Chain Optimization
    Supply Chain Management
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Logistics Management
    Operational Plan
    Operations Analytics
  • $110 hourly
    Over the last 25+ years I have held various leadership roles spanning the food & beverage, retail, and real estate industries. I have developed a unique set of skills and knowledge that has supported businesses in startup and well established corporate phases. I have held positions and worked on projects with GAP Inc., Starbucks Coffee Company, Apple, Blank Street Coffee, Chick-Fil-A, Life Time Fitness, and b8ta - to name a few. Each engagement and project has been and continues to be an opportunity to allow me to use my skills and experience to drive results and achieve goals. My passion has always been in supporting the success of others. Developing those around me to reach, achieve more, push the limit. Having a natural entrepreneurial spirit and drive has led me to start Bluefin Business Consulting LLC. A small boutique firm that aligns with my values of helping others grow and succeed. I am available to work with you in a variety of approaches, strictly on a advisory basis or much more hands on, as needed. I have a network of subject matter experts to call upon. I utilize my skills and knowledge to present you with the right service partners for your business. When you work with Bluefin Business Consulting LLC, you gain access to the network and partnerships that I have nurtured and cultivated over many years in business. Most of my clientele works with me directly through my business, off of platforms like UpWork. I have included a sample of the work I have done in my portfolio, on and off of UpWork. I encourage you to check out my portfolio. Thank you for considering me to bring your business happy employees, happy customers, and more business. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you. Bill Dennehy Principal Bluefin Business Consulting, LLC
    Featured Skill Operational Planning
    Recruiting Process Consulting
    Staffing Needs
    Forecasting
    Budget Planning
    Operational Plan
    Leadership Skills
    Leadership Development
    Employee Training
    Retail
    Restaurant
    Recruiting
    Marketing
    Business Consulting
    Business Analysis
    Procurement
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