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Kate H.

Littleton, Colorado

$115/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I’m a Smartsheet Product Certified Professional specializing in building end-to-end Smartsheet environments that support project lifecycle management across entire organizations. I help businesses across industries streamline operations, improve visibility, and drive results—one smart solution at a time. Whether you're scaling Smartsheet across departments or optimizing a single process, I bring a strategic, systems-level approach with hands-on expertise in: ✅Org-wide architecture & scalable system design ✅Project intake, tracking, and resource management ✅Custom Dashboards, Reports & Sheet Summaries ✅Advanced Cross-Sheet Formulas & Automation ✅Gantt Charts, Calendars & Card Views ✅Forms & Conditional Workflows With a focus on both functionality and usability, I create Smartsheet environments that are not only powerful—but intuitive and easy to maintain. Let’s build a smarter way to manage your work!

  • Business Process Automation
  • Digital Project Management
  • Business Cases
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Microsoft Project
  • Project Plans
  • Research & Strategy
  • Solution Architecture Consultation
  • Smartsheet
  • Project Management Professional
Curtis C.

Denver, Colorado

$150/hr
4.6
8 jobs

I help manufacturing, life sciences, and supply‑chain organizations eliminate waste, increase throughput, and accelerate performance using proven Lean, Six Sigma, and operational transformation methods. With 15+ years leading enterprise‑level improvement initiatives — from pharma isolator OEE diagnostics to multi‑site supply chain optimization — I deliver measurable results, fast. Clients hire me when they need: - Rapid diagnostic assessments (OEE, throughput, bottleneck analysis) - KPI systems, dashboards, and performance management - Process mapping, VSM, SOP redesign, and workflow optimization - Digital enablement (automation, data integrity, analytics) - Cross‑functional leadership for high‑visibility transformation programs Typical Results: ✔ 20–30% OEE improvement ✔ 30–50% cycle‑time reduction ✔ $1M–$16M+ cost and working‑capital impact ✔ Stabilized operations and improved reliability Rate: $125–$200/hr (project‑based or retainer)

  • Business Process Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Minitab
  • Microsoft Excel
  • DMAIC
  • Project Management Professional
  • Six Sigma
  • Logistics Management
  • Lean Consulting
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Process Design
Dave J.

Pueblo, Colorado

$79/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Most operational problems are not caused by a lack of tools — they happen when systems, teams, and execution stop staying aligned. I help companies bridge the gap between stakeholders, operations, and technical teams by bringing structure to execution, improving operational clarity, and keeping complex projects moving forward. My background combines technical operations, project delivery, systems coordination, infrastructure oversight, automation workflows, and cross-functional execution across fast-moving environments. I work well in situations where priorities shift quickly, systems become disconnected, or teams need someone who can translate business objectives into organized technical execution. I am especially effective in environments where communication, systems, and execution all need to work together — coordinating developers, vendors, operations teams, leadership, and external stakeholders while maintaining momentum and reducing operational friction. My work often includes: Technical project and operations management Cross-functional coordination between business and engineering teams Systems implementation and operational process improvement Workflow automation and systems integration Infrastructure and cloud coordination Data operations, reporting workflows, and KPI tracking Vendor management and third-party platform coordination QA, testing, and delivery oversight Documentation, process design, and execution planning Agile project coordination and operational delivery I am comfortable working across both technical and operational environments, including: SQL and reporting workflows APIs and systems integrations Cloud and infrastructure coordination Automation platforms and operational tooling CRM and workflow systems Data pipelines and operational processes Project tracking and delivery systems Tools & Platforms: Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Monday. com, Smartsheets, ServiceNow, Slack, Teams, Power BI, SQL, Zapier, HubSpot, Salesforce, AWS, Azure, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Excel, Shopify, WordPress, Notion, Trello, Airtable, and various API-connected operational systems. My approach is centered around ownership, communication, and execution. I focus on reducing complexity, improving visibility across teams, and helping organizations build reliable operational systems that continue to scale effectively as the business grows. If you need someone who can operate between business stakeholders and technical teams while keeping systems, priorities, and execution aligned, I would be glad to connect.

  • Business Process Management
  • Project Management
  • Technical Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Business Operations
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Solution Architecture
  • API Integration
  • Project Workflows
  • Process Design
  • Technical Documentation
S. Peter C.

Durango, Colorado

$75/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I help growing companies build the operational structure, visibility, and accountability needed to scale. Over the last six years, I supported the growth of a SaaS company from early-stage operations to multi-million-dollar recurring revenue by improving reporting, business systems, operational processes, and cross-functional execution. My work focused on helping leadership gain visibility into performance while enabling teams to execute more effectively. I built reporting frameworks, forecasting processes, operational workflows, and accountability systems that improved coordination across Sales, Customer Success, Engineering, Finance, and Leadership teams. Clients typically bring me in when: • Projects lack visibility or accountability • Leadership is spending too much time managing day-to-day operations • Teams are working hard but execution feels fragmented • Reporting and forecasting are unreliable • Business systems and processes are creating bottlenecks • Growth is exposing operational weaknesses Areas where I can help: • Operations Management • Business Operations • Project & Delivery Coordination • Process Improvement • Cross-Functional Team Coordination • SOP Development & Documentation • Reporting & Operational Visibility • Forecasting & Performance Tracking • Revenue Operations • Business Systems Administration • Workflow Design & Automation • Customer Success Operations Tools & Platforms: Salesforce, ClickUp, Monday. com, Freshdesk, Maxio, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zapier, Zoom, Xero, Adobe Acrobat, AI productivity platforms, and operational reporting systems. My approach is practical and execution-focused. I build systems that improve visibility, strengthen accountability, and help organizations operate more effectively without adding unnecessary complexity.

  • Process Improvement
  • Business Process Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Salesforce
  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • CRM Software
  • Process Documentation
  • Forecasting
  • Internal Reporting
  • Operational Planning
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Automated Workflow
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Program Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Business Strategy

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