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Tax Preparation, Fractional CFO Services, Business Advisory Specialties: Tax Preparation, Audit, Advisory Business Valuation Diagnosing and optimizing Finance, Marketing and Operations Proactively engaging with HR and organizational issues Uncovering the source of lost revenue, unneeded expenses, and reduced profits Experience: Before devoting my energy to freelance accounting and advisory work, I helped lead a team of financial advisors managing nearly $ 7 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), spent ten years in the US Army. I am a CPA licensed in the state of Washington. I have earned my MBA in leadership at the University of Washington and a Master's in Professional Accounting from Eastern Washington University. Testimonials: See my Upwork and LinkedIn profiles for feedback from the dozens of clients I have worked with over the past decade. Solutions: -Tax Preparation and Advisory -Process and Operations Development -Leadership Coaching -Organizational Design and Training -Financial Analysis -Marketing Funnel Optimization -Talent Planning -Defining roles with integrated Goals -Resource acquisition (People, Equipment/Fixed Assets, Capital, Time Management)

I'm a former Vice President and Director of Human Resources with 30 years of HR leadership experience helping startups, nonprofits, and growing organizations solve practical HR challenges. I hold an M.S. in Human Resource Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and I'm the author of The Next Wave of People Management (2026) and Don't Quit Your Day Job, Learn to Love It (2009). I am also a speaker and Adjunct Professor. Whether you need an HR audit, updated employee handbook, guidance through a difficult employee relations issue, compensation support, custom management training, or executive-level HR guidance, I provide practical, legally sound solutions that help organizations move forward with confidence. My clients range from companies needing assistance with a single HR project to organizations that retain me as their Fractional or Interim HR Executive. No matter the scope, my goal is simple: provide practical HR solutions that protect your organization, support your employees, and make your job easier. Some of the projects I handle include: 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • HR audits and gap assessments including federal/state laws and SOC2 compliance • Employee handbooks, HR policies, and documentation • Multi-state compliance and employment law support • HR setup for growing or restructuring organizations (payroll, benefits, offer letters, etc.) • Practical use of AI-supported tools to streamline HR documentation, workflows, communication, and operational efficiency 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 • Job descriptions and role design • Performance management systems and goal setting • Employee evaluation frameworks and feedback tools • Organizational structure and reporting clarity 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Compensation benchmarking and salary structure support • Bonus and incentive design • Employee experience/culture surveys, analysis, and action planning • Retention strategies to improve engagement and reduce turnover • Career pathing and succession planning 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 • Employee relations guidance, disciplinary procedures, and complaint/grievance investigations • Recruiting process design and interview tools • Onboarding and training programs • Management coaching for HR-related issues 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗥 • Household employee job descriptions and hiring • Compensation planning and employment documentation • NDAs and confidentiality agreements • Performance management and annual reviews 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲 Clients trust me because I combine executive HR experience with practical expertise. I'm certified in conducting workplace investigations, have interviewed thousands of candidates throughout my career, and maintain a professional employment law resource that proactively tracks changes to federal and state employment laws. I provide thoughtful, responsive guidance that's tailored to your organization—not generic advice or one-size-fits-all templates. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, I’ve served as a Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish for over 20 years and previously served on the Board of Directors for a local Humane Society. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 • Education • Healthcare / Therapy / Medical Research • SaaS / Technology / AI Companies • E-commerce • Supply Chain • Energy & Utilities • Real Estate / Construction / Property Management • Financial Services • Parks & Recreation • Music Venues, Event Spaces, and Restaurants • Automotive • Fashion / Jewelry • Professional Services • Medical Devices • Startups & High-Growth Companies • Nonprofits

I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations across the US, UK, India, and APAC build structured, scalable, and compliance-driven HR systems that support business growth, operational clarity, governance, and audit readiness. With 9+ years of experience across HR consulting, organizational development (OD), HR operations, and compliance frameworks, I specialize in HR transformation — helping businesses move from chaotic, reactive HR environments to structured, process-driven systems aligned with business goals. Many growing organizations struggle with: - Unstructured HR processes - Lack of SOPs and documentation - Compliance risks and audit gaps - Unclear roles and accountability - Scaling and operational inefficiencies I help solve these challenges through strategic HR frameworks, process optimization, organizational effectiveness, and compliance architecture — including ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001 aligned systems. What I Help Businesses With: HR Setup, Transformation & Process Optimization - HR department setup from scratch - HR audits & gap analysis - HR process restructuring - Workflow optimization & scalable HR systems HR Policies, SOPs & Compliance - HR policies & employee handbooks - SOP development & process mapping - Compliance documentation & governance support - Offer letters, contracts & HR templates Performance Management & Organizational Development - KPI/KRA framework design - Performance management systems - Organizational structure & role clarity - Employee lifecycle design Compliance & Workforce Systems - ISO 27001:2022 HR compliance support - ISO 9001 process alignment - HRMS implementation support - HR analytics, onboarding & workforce systems Industries & Experience: I have worked with startups, SMEs, manufacturing companies, healthcare organizations, and service-based businesses to build scalable HR systems that improve accountability, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth. I have also supported organizations aligned with DBHDD and GVRA requirements for the State of Georgia. Why Clients Work With Me - Strategic yet execution-focused approach - Expertise in HR + ISO compliance integration - Structured, scalable, and practical HR solutions - Strong focus on operational excellence and governance - Experience supporting scaling organizations and transformation projects If your organization needs structured HR systems, compliance-ready processes, or organizational development support, I can help build frameworks that scale efficiently and reduce operational risk.

Communication has broken down. Accountability is unclear. Important work is not getting done. I help business owners, HR leaders, and managers identify what is failing, reset expectations, and give teams practical systems for stronger communication, follow-through, and performance. In one client engagement, two managers who began as major leadership concerns were later described by company leadership as two of its biggest assets. During the engagement, they completed four important workplace improvements in one week. Book a consultation when you need help with: • A manager who is struggling to lead effectively • Recurring team conflict or communication breakdowns • Unclear expectations, ownership, or accountability • A difficult employee conversation • Performance feedback or de-escalation language • Leadership training, manager tools, SOPs, or course design You will leave with a clearer understanding of what is going wrong, practical language for addressing it, and specific next steps for getting the situation moving again. I also design leadership and behavioral-skills training programs, facilitator guides, participant materials, workshops, and practical manager resources.

I help organizations manage people, improve operations, and build the systems that keep teams moving with clarity and accountability. My work sits at the intersection of people leadership, operations, training, and implementation. I am strongest in roles where I can lead people, organize workflows, improve processes, support performance, and help teams execute more consistently. I have experience managing programs, supervising staff and volunteers, developing training, coordinating schedules and logistics, building policies and procedures, onboarding team members, tracking outcomes, and working across departments to keep operations aligned. I am not looking only to create paperwork from the outside. I am most effective when I can help manage the work itself: clarifying expectations, coaching team members, identifying performance gaps, improving communication, organizing priorities, and creating follow-through. My background includes workforce development, employee onboarding, leadership development, staff training, program operations, curriculum and LMS implementation, policy development, process improvement, project coordination, and operational problem-solving. I am a good fit for organizations that need a hands-on operations or people leader who can step into moving parts, bring order, support the team, and help make the work more consistent, accountable, and effective.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. MY JOB IS TO TURN IT INTO A BOOK PEOPLE CAN'T PUT DOWN. Every successful book begins with an idea, but not every great idea becomes a finished manuscript. Between running your business, serving clients, and managing daily responsibilities, writing an ebook or book often becomes another goal pushed to "someday." That's where I come in. I'm Festus, a professional Ebook Ghostwriter, Book Ghostwriter, and Nonfiction Writer specializing in creating compelling, reader-focused books that educate, inspire, and establish authority. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, business owner, speaker, ministry leader, or first-time author, I help transform your knowledge into a professionally written manuscript that reflects your voice and connects with your audience. I don't just write books, I develop books with purpose. Every chapter is crafted to educate, engage, and leave readers feeling they gained something valuable from every page. WHAT I WRITE ✔ Ebook Ghostwriting ✔ Nonfiction Books ✔ Self-Help & Personal Development Books ✔ Business & Entrepreneurship Books ✔ Leadership Books ✔ Christian Books ✔ Memoirs & Biographies ✔ Health & Wellness Books ✔ Finance & Money Management Books ✔ Productivity & Mindset Books ✔ Relationship & Parenting Books ✔ Educational Books ✔ Coaching & Authority Books ✔ Lead Magnets & Digital Ebooks ✔ Amazon KDP & Kindle Publishing Manuscripts MY PROCESS Every successful book starts with strategy. I begin by learning about your goals, audience, and unique perspective. From there, I conduct thorough research, organize your ideas into a logical structure, develop a compelling outline, and write each chapter with careful attention to readability, engagement, and your personal voice. Throughout the project, you'll receive clear communication, regular updates, collaborative revisions, and complete confidentiality. Your book remains your intellectual property always. WHAT MAKES MY WORK DIFFERENT ✔ Deep research and fact-checking ✔ Clear, engaging, reader-focused writing ✔ Authentic voice matching ✔ Well-structured chapters with logical flow ✔ Original, plagiarism-free content ✔ Developmental support from concept to manuscript ✔ Amazon KDP-ready manuscripts ✔ Professional communication and on-time delivery ✔ 100% confidentiality and full ghostwriting rights Whether your goal is to publish on Amazon KDP, establish yourself as an authority in your industry, grow your personal brand, educate your audience, or leave a lasting legacy through your story, I'm here to help you bring that vision to life. MY EXPERTISE INCLUDES Ebook Ghostwriting, Book Ghostwriting, Nonfiction Writing, Ebook Writing, Book Writing, Ghostwriting, Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle Publishing, Self-Publishing, Self-Help Books, Personal Development, Business Books, Leadership Books, Christian Books, Memoir Writing, Biography Writing, Health & Wellness Writing, Finance Writing, Parenting Books, Relationship Books, Coaching Books, Authority Books, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Developmental Editing, Book Development, Manuscript Development, Research, Fact-Checking, Outline Development, Chapter Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Content Writing, SEO Writing, AI-Assisted Research, Digital Publishing, Ebook Formatting, Reader Engagement, Brand Storytelling, Educational Writing. eBook Ghostwriter eBook Ghostwriter, Ghostwriter, Professional Ghostwriter, Book Ghostwriter, eBook Writer, Book Writer, Nonfiction Writer, Nonfiction Ghostwriter, Kindle Ghostwriter, Amazon KDP Expert, Amazon KDP Formatting, KDP Formatting, Kindle Formatting, Kindle Book Formatting, Book Formatting, eBook Formatting, Print Book Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, Interior Book Formatting, Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon Kindle Publishing, Amazon KDP Publishing, Kindle Publishing, Self Publishing, Book Publishing, eBook Publishing, Kindle eBook, Kindle Book, Amazon Author, Self Help eBook, Self Help Ghostwriter, Business Book Writer, Business eBook Writer, Leadership Book Writer, Finance Book Writer, Investment Book Writer, Personal Finance Writer, Entrepreneurship Book, Startup Book Writer, Marketing Book Writer Digital Marketing eBook, Sales Book Writer, Branding Book Writer, Productivity Book Writer, Success Book Writer, Mindset Book Writer, Motivation Book Writer, Inspirational Book Writer, Habit Book Writer, Psychology eBook, Educational eBook, Training Manual Writer, Course Book Writer, Workbook Writer, Workbook Design, Journal Writer, Guided Journal, Planner Content, Low Content Book, Medium Content Book, Cookbook Ghostwriter, Recipe Book Writer, Health eBook Writer, Fitness Book Writer, Wellness Book Writer, Nutrition eBook, Medical eBook Writer, Mental Health Writer, Parenting Book Writer, Relationship Book Writer, Marriage Book Writer, Christian Ghostwriter, Christian Book Writer, Devotional Writer, Bible Study Writer, Prayer Journal Writer