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  • $125 hourly
    Dominic Riebli is a Lean Six Sigma-certified Operations Executive with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and maximizing revenue streams. As an autodidactic programmer skilled in Salesforce and Excel VBA development, Dominic blends technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver impactful solutions across diverse industries. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • Entrepreneurial Leadership: Co-founded Synthology, a talent management consulting firm, delivering innovative solutions to support organizational growth. • Global Achievements: Co-launched CBS Television's International Digital Distribution division, securing a landmark global licensing agreement with Netflix for Star Trek: Discovery. • Pioneering Success: Co-launched 20th Century Fox’s Home Video Distributed Product division, achieving the acquisition of distribution rights for the best-selling film The Passion of the Christ. • Process Optimization: Spearheaded numerous Kaizen events across departments, eliminating inefficiencies and significantly improving workflows. • Systems Expertise: Designed and implemented system integrations for Salesforce and MicroStrategy, streamlining business processes. • Strategic Financial Leadership: Managed divisional P&Ls exceeding $500M and oversaw operational control of over $3B in licensing revenues. • Start-Up Development: Established financial systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls for two start-up companies. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS: • Leadership roles as General Manager and Financial Secretary for multiple non-profits. • Coaching and managing collegiate rugby programs at USC and UCLA. • Volunteering as a coach and manager for youth athletics while actively supporting development programs for disadvantaged youth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Lean Six Sigma | Operational Excellence | Project Management | Process Mapping | Systems Integration | Budgeting | Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Three-Statement Modeling SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY: Salesforce | IBM Cognos | Oracle Essbase | MicroStrategy | SAP | D365 | Xero | Carta | Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Business Consulting
    Financial Modeling
    Business Plan
    Budget Management
    Process Improvement
    Visual Basic
    Microsoft Excel
    Forecasting
    Salesforce CRM
    Database Management System
    CRM Software
    Finance
    Sales Operations
    Finance & Accounting
  • $39 hourly
    Thank you for checking out my profile! :) I have 7+ years of experience with: -UGC -voice recording -management -copyediting -sales -scheduling -sales closing -proofreading -customer service -budgeting -Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint -creating training manuals -Apple Pages/Numbers/Keynote -Google Drive/Sheets/Ads SEO -healthcare practice management softwares -Vonage, Calltools, RingCentral -date entry -marketing -negotiation -people management -developing new processes/systems -strategy -client management -transcription -account management -research -quality control -customer success, and so much more. I'm a super hard worker and I will be a very valuable asset to your company! Don't be nervous about my lack of Upwork freelancer experience, I have used Upwork many times on the hiring end and have 7 years of professional management experience. I can't wait to work with you!!
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Voice-Over Recording
    Project Management
    Call Center Management
    Customer Service
    Social Media Marketing
    Voice-Over
    Communications
    Call Center Software
    Scheduling
    UGC
    Customer Onboarding
    High-Ticket Closing
    Training
    Sales
  • $150 hourly
    Passionate professional working as a bridge between business and technology to deliver results for customers and organizations. I'm routinely brought on projects and new business lines when leadership needs something launched or remediated. I love being strategic and creative, while finding ways to efficiently implement systems and order. I'm able to quickly pick up new technology, processes, and strategies.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Startup Consulting
    Risk Management
    Financial Analysis
    FinTech Consulting
    Market Research
    Strategic Planning
  • $73 hourly
    I'm a seasoned business operations executive with over a decade of experience helping organizations scale, optimize, and transform. I specialize in leading cross-functional initiatives that align strategic vision with day-to-day execution—particularly in healthcare, education, and mission-driven sectors. What I Do Best: Fractional Leadership & Interim Ops Management: I step in as Director or VP of Operations to stabilize and scale operations, lead teams, and improve financial performance. Multi-Site & Service Line Expansion: I manage complex expansions, redesign workflows, and launch new business units with an eye on ROI and long-term sustainability. Strategic Planning & Execution: From business case development to KPI dashboards and team alignment, I turn strategy into results. People, Process, and Technology: Whether modernizing systems or building a performance-driven culture, I lead initiatives that strengthen core infrastructure. I've led operational turnarounds, launched new service lines, and supported organizations through transitions—always with a focus on data-informed decisions, financial accountability, and high-performing teams. If you're looking for a versatile, execution-focused leader who can quickly assess, act, and deliver—I'd love to hear more about your project.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Finance & Accounting
    Management Skills
    Data Analysis
    Project Management
    Accounting Basics
    Analytical Presentation
    Accounting
    Recruiting
    Human Resources
    Operations Analytics
    Operations Management Software
    Business Operations
    HR & Business Services
    Management Consulting
  • $150 hourly
    I’m Mehrdad, a Stanford-trained PhD who loves turning messy, real-world data into reliable, business-changing AI products. For 15+ years I’ve built and shipped production-grade Machine-Learning and Generative-AI systems at global scale: Director / Head of Applied ML at Cisco – led a 10-person team, launched a GenAI “SCO-GPT” assistant, and delivered 18 models that optimize a $10 B supply-chain. Sr. ML Manager at Baker Hughes – invented an autonomous fluid-management digital twin (4 patents, $3 M in funding). Sr. Staff Data Scientist at GE – created an AutoML platform and cloud analytics that saved $100 M in operations. What I Do Best Generative-AI & LLMs RAG chatbots, prompt-engineering, LangChain/agentic workflows, OpenAI & Bedrock integration. Machine-Learning Engineering Feature pipelines, model training, MLOps (MLflow, Airflow, Docker/K8s), cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure). Advanced Analytics Time-series forecasting, causal inference, risk scoring, mathematical optimization (MILP/MIP, Gurobi, OR-Tools). End-to-End Delivery From quick PoC to full production: roadmap, coding, testing, documentation, hand-off & stakeholder training. Why Hire Me on Upwork? Player-Coach: I still code every day—but I’ve also led multi-million-dollar programs and built high-performing teams. Proven Impact: 30+ models in production, multiple US patents, 600+ academic citations. Clear Communication: Weekly demos, transparent progress, and documentation you can hand to the next engineer. Business First: I translate algorithms into ROI—whether that’s higher conversion, lower cost, or faster decision-making. Let’s chat about how I can accelerate your AI initiative. Invite me to a job or drop a message—looking forward to collaborating!
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Recommendation System
    Data Analysis
    Data Mining
    Artificial Intelligence
    Supply Chain Optimization
    Forecasting
    PyTorch
    Optimization Modeling
    AI Agent Development
    MLOps
    Machine Learning
    Generative AI
  • $25 hourly
    As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and experienced Program Support Assistant, I bring over 7 years of expertise in federal operations, administrative support, and logistics. My background includes working with agencies like the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, where I supported civil rights policy development, coordinated high-level initiatives, and conducted strategic data analysis to improve workflows. I specialize in: Administrative support & project coordination Policy research and documentation CRM systems (Salesforce, SharePoint) Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement Data entry, tracking, and compliance Whether you need help managing complex projects, streamlining operations, or drafting high-impact communications, I deliver with precision, professionalism, and a mission-driven mindset. I’m passionate about public service, psychology-informed processes, and helping organizations operate at their highest potential. Let’s collaborate to bring your project across the finish line—efficiently and effectively.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Program Management
    Customer Service
    Data Entry
    Administrative Support
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Business Cases
    Leadership Skills
    Time Management
    Project Risk Management
    Microsoft Project
  • $25 hourly
    I'm a virtual assistant that has many years of experience in customer service on all platforms. My specialty areas include email communication, direct tasks, social media management, and email marketing creations.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Social Media Management
    Communications
    Receptionist Skills
    Virtual Assistance
  • $25 hourly
    I have been working in the Product Testing, Operations, data entry & Support field for over 10 years. My experience includes: • Global Support on applications • Cross-Platform Testing • UX Review and Data Entry • Troubleshooting / Triage Tested a wide range of software applications, including web applications, mobile applications, and desktop applications. Executed test cases to verify the functionality, performance, and security of software applications. Identified and reported defects to the development team. Created and maintained test documentation.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Data Entry
    Customer Service
    Testing
  • $90 hourly
    - A seasoned finance executive offering frontline experience in strategy, financial planning, operations, and business development. - Has led corporate FP&A and billing teams, overseen P&L for a $250M+ revenue business unit, and contributed to high-level strategic decisions with C-suite - Brings proven versatility from key roles/contributions at multiple startups, driving success in early stage strategy, ideation and execution - Holds an MBA from Chapman University and a BS in Business Administration from Arizona State University, providing a strong foundation for managing financial health and strategic direction - Leverages a network of subject matter experts and decades of knowledge to identify challenges, streamline operations, enhance margins, harness data, and support business growth - Learn more: matthenry.finance
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Managerial Finance
    Startup Company
    Database Design
    Financial Reporting
    Data Management
    Modeling
    Startup Consulting
    Accounting
    Financial Analysis
    Financial Consulting
    Strategy
  • $50 hourly
    Chief Executive Officer PROFILE Seeking a growing organization with 50-1000 locations to utilize my experience growing brands at both a comparable store basis and units overall. A passion for growing talent, entrepreneurship, improving operations, technology, and generating consumer demand have all been my leadership hallmarks in growing brands.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Operational Plan
    Operational Planning
    Restaurant Menu
    Restaurant
  • $27 hourly
    Dependable, hard-working and goal oriented administrative professional looking to continue my career with an organization that will utilize my skills to benefit mutual growth.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Graphic Design
    Procedure Development
    Accounts Receivable
    Bookkeeping
    Canva
    Project Management
    Microsoft Project
    Virtual Assistance
    General Transcription
    Data Entry
  • $30 hourly
    I’m an operations and logistics professional with experience managing high-level athletic programs, coordinating live broadcasts, and implementing data-driven performance tracking systems. Whether optimizing league operations, overseeing athlete development, or managing large-scale budgets, I bring a strategic and detail-oriented approach to every project. - Expertise in sports operations, event logistics, and game-day coordination. - Managed a $250K travel budget and implemented financial tracking systems - Developed performance analytics databases for athlete biometric tracking. - Led SaaS software rollouts for scheduling and data management Fluent in Russian and Spanish, with experience in multilingual communication. - Background in sports media, live broadcast coordination, and talent booking.
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    Sports Journalism
    Sports Writing
    Startup Pitchbook
    Startup Company
    Organizational Background
    Organizational Chart
    Organizational Plan
    Operating Systems Development
    Operating System
    Operational Planning
    Operational Plan
    Business Operations
  • $30 hourly
    As a freelance operations and administrative support specialist with over 10 years of experience, I handle the essential but time-consuming tasks that make your business run smoothly. I particularly understand the unique needs of creative and caring professionals. So, whether you are an artist, a therapist, or a bodyworker, I can tailor a plan specifically for your needs. - Experienced with a variety of administrative support functions: document design, project management, workflow improvement, bookkeeping, editing, scheduling, invoicing - Tech savvy: Mac, Windows, Linux | Experienced w/ multiple industry databases | Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe CC suites | SQL, Java, Javascript, Github - Experienced with multiple creative software platforms: Scrivener, Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate - Clear communication is important to me. Tell me what you want, and I'll deliver!
    Featured Skill Operations Research
    SQL
    UX Research
    Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Business Operations
    Digital Asset Management
    File Management
    HIPAA
    Microsoft Excel
    Data Analysis
    Database Management
    Editing & Proofreading
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