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  • $78 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (9 jobs)
    I may be newer to Upwork, but I'm a longtime expert in Smartsheet, not only as a user but also as a trainer. I build business solutions that help YOU get the job done BETTER and FASTER! These solutions include areas like project management, data collection and management, custom data dashboards, reports, project collaboration, automated workflows/reminders, custom user views, and more. I’ve found what I’m good at, and I want to share it with others who can benefit from my skills and knowledge of work improvement tools. I enjoy and excel at working with teams or individuals who want to develop improved work processes and automated solutions that streamline work efforts, improve team collaboration, reduce repetitive administrative tasks, eliminate human error, and deliver concrete metrics. I work primarily with Smartsheet and Microsoft online tools. I’ve developed countless programs that I personally managed, and I've designed dozens of cross-department solutions to improve functional excellence within my own work at companies. I can help you identify inefficient work tasks and activities, and then help you design automated solutions that will shave hours from your week, and weeks from your year. I’ve been recruited by Smartsheet as a Beta Tester, and internal promoter. I’ve been a featured guest speaker on Smartsheet customer learning webinars featuring innovative solutions and best practices, and I host internal training sessions as a recruited Smartsheet “Mobilizer”. If you want to work smarter, not harder, and utilize easy end-consumer tools without the need for programming knowledge, I am an expert consultant who can work with you to design something specific to your needs and then set you up to manage it moving forward. Feel free to message me with any questions related to the software, my experience, and what you're looking for. I can tell you upfront how it can be done. I work well with clients and move quickly (if you can keep up 😉). 📌Visit my Portfolio Section to access a link to schedule a free 30-minute consult.
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    Smartsheet
    Program Management
    Data Integration
    Organizer
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Microsoft Teams
    Data Collection
    Microsoft SharePoint Administration
    Canva
    Task Coordination
    Microsoft SharePoint Development
    Collaborative Filtering
    Automated Workflow
    Project Management
  • $99 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (30 jobs)
    Hello- Do you worry about having action items completed on time? Do you have projects that are stalled or underperforming? Do you need someone to act as an ambassador for your company with clients, internal and external? Do you need someone to guide and motivate your teams? These are the things I love managing and helping make come together on time. Program/Project Management is what I enjoy and am passionate about. Qualities that make me the ideal candidate are: • Driving to Success – Being the springboard to help others succeed is one of my best qualities. Part of that skill is seeing the end game and getting the team to that point. I have done that both during implementations and in the classroom. o “Jayne is a fantastic project manager with an excellent understanding of Agile methodologies. Jayne came on board our team to take over PM duties for a stalled project implementing Salesforce as our new CRM, and was able to quickly understand the business requirements/technology, scope the remaining work, and focus the team in order to see the project to a successful conclusion. Jayne is passionate about her work and would bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to any team looking for project management expertise.” SFDC/ERP Project, VP of Information Technology • Cross-functional leadership – Part of the joy I get is bringing people together to get great things done. Speaking to people in different roles with different communication styles and negotiating to ensure everyone’s wants and needs align. One CEO, a former prosecuting attorney who was not technical, lost faith in the stalled SFDC project and needed to understand how to proceed. After having the Dev team rescope the work, we created a new plan with a $5M budget, which aligned outputs, dates, and team members, which we released on time and on budget. o "Jayne is a talented and insightful project manager with an excellent grasp of Agile development methodologies. She immediately redirected our troubled Salesforce conversion project and got us to our go-live date. I highly recommend her for these types of conversion and implementation work." SFDC Project, Bruce, CEO o “Software development frequently implies different groups with different objectives trying to produce one product. Inherent in that is a conflict about what, when, and how things should be done. Jayne always helped manage the different objectives and agendas to drive the products toward a single, cohesive, and successful end result. That requires a tremendous amount of both attention to detail and patience, which can be hard to find in a single individual and that Jayne has in abundance. Jayne would be a great asset to any company needing someone that can step in and drive projects to successful completion.” Program Manager NetIQ position, Wes, Dev Lead • Intellectual Curiosity – The continued learning and certifications in various topics can evidence my desire to learn and grow. Some certifications I have attained include a Project Management and System Design from Cornell, a SCRUM Master Certification from ScrumStudy, a Regulatory Compliance Certification from the University of Pennsylvania, and Blockchain Revolution Certification from INSEAD. This attribute leads me to ask the right questions during a project to uncover potential pitfalls, allowing teams ample time to identify and mitigate risks. My varied experience in Project Management, Training, Instructional Design, and Sales brings a depth of information to your organization. Some of the industries and clients I have worked in include high-tech (both software and hardware development), cyber-security, e-commerce (both transactional sales and subscriptions), oil and gas, tax consulting, manufacturing, and education industries that bring a lot to the table. In addition to various industries, I have worked in startup environments, global teams, and reporting to managers at all levels locally and in other locations. Methodologies I am well versed in include Agile, Waterfall, and Stage-Gate using PMI methodologies. Additionally, I have taught college-level Government, World Cultures, Psychology, and Project Management skills using multiple applications in Education. Lastly, I have years of discovering risks, mitigating them, and completing projects on time and under budget while delivering high customer satisfaction. These skills I hope to bring to your programs and projects. Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.
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    Software Integration
    Microsoft Dynamics 365
    Management Skills
    Salesforce CRM
    Project Risk Management
    CRM Software
    Project Delivery
    Project Management Professional
    ERP Software
    Customer Relationship Management
    Strategic Plan
    Business Consulting
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Specifications
  • $70 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (22 jobs)
    As a Top-Rated Plus freelancer, I represent the top 3% of freelancing talent on Upwork. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, I am well-equipped to organize, optimize, and drive efficiency in your business by leveraging expertise, industry best practices, and cutting-edge project management tools. Customized to your team's use cases, I offer services for workspace configuration, streamlining workflows, onboarding, documenting processes, building custom automations and integrations, end-user training, and more. 🚀 Asana Services Partner Specialist 🚀 ClickUp Systems Integrator and Verified ClickUp Power User 🚀 Agile (Scrum+ Kanban) Project Management Expert 🚀 Business Process and Workflow Implementation Consultant I specialize in providing top-knotch project management and process improvement solutions to businesses of all sizes and industries. My mission is to help clients successfully organize and scale their business with excellence; while minimizing risks, maximizing efficiency, and achieving their strategic objectives. ⚡️PROJECT PLANNING AND ROADMAPS - creating strategic visual representations of a project over a designated period of time, serving as a high-level overview that outlines the project's planned progression. These project plans typically include important milestones, goals and objectives, priorities, timelines, task dependencies, key resources, and major deliverables. ⚡️SETUP AND OPTIMIZATION OF WORKFLOW PROCESSES - identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, redundancies, and inefficiencies in the workflow to improve its overall productivity, reduce costs, and enhance collaboration. I specialize in creating and reorganizing project tasks, optimizing resource allocation, automating manual processes, improving team communication, and leveraging technology to enhance workflow efficiency.  ⚡️ AGILE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES - helping individuals and organizations implement agile principles and practices into their work processes. This involves developing a shared vision, identifying and prioritizing goals, and establishing metrics to measure progress in order to cultivate a growth mindset, enhance collaboration, and increase capacity to deliver value to customers. ⚡️ONGOING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - providing guidance and support throughout the entire project lifecycle; offering valuable insights, best practices, and industry expertise during day to day business operations. ⚡️PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TRAINING FOR TEAMS & INDIVIDUALS - comprehensive software training to empower businesses with the tools necessary for successful project execution; equipping project teams with the proficiency to effectively utilize project management software such as Asana, ClickUp, and Trello. I am committed to excellence, professionalism, and working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor services accordingly. Some examples of recent work experience and accomplishments: ✅ Project Manager for an Edtech publishing company, set up custom workflows and automations using Asana for Business on multiple unit releases; utilizing phases of writing, pre-proof, design, post-proof, publishing, and marketing. ✅ Complex custom Asana automated workflow build for an Amazon E-Commerce company using an exclusive client process of listing optimizations; high level view of all clients in one portfolio, low level view of tasks and current status per SEO team, PPC Team, Optimizations Team, and Publishing Team. ✅ Asana Consultant for a boat auctioneer, set up custom workflow and projects for process of bringing boats to auction with status tracking and documentation. ✅ Designed custom SEO roadmap project templates for use of Agile Project Management with Scrum and Sprints. ✅ Project Manager and Asana Consultant for wilderness mountain lodge and retreat center; setup workflow for B2B Retreat Bookings and other special events, monthly Content Marketing workflow and calendar, created Yoga Retreat Process, Human Resources projects for the employee life cycle, hiring process, and new employee onboarding, weekly meeting status tracking projects, creation and management of retreat center documents and internal business SOP’s. ✅ Tracking and management of content creation workflows and email/ad campaigns within Asana as an Assistant Project Manager for a full stack marketing agency. ✅ Monday.com template creation, workflow documentation, automation setup, and corporate team training for the Learning and Development Department of an enterprise level restaurant chain. ✅ Project Manager for health and wellness marketing agency managing content creation, web design, web development, seo, and e-book projects in ClickUp.
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    Project Portfolio Management
    Operations Management Software
    System Automation
    Business Consulting
    Project Workflows
    Marketing Operations & Workflow
    Business Operations
    Scrum
    Project Management Software
    Project Management Professional
    ClickUp
    Digital Project Management
    Agile Project Management
    Asana
  • $65 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I'm a seasoned Clinical Operations and Trial Management driven professional with 8+ years supporting high-growth biotech leading study/program start-up, management, and audit readiness for trials in phases I - II. I also offer training and mentoring services to junior clinical research professionals which actionable skills to succeed in the biopharmaceutical industry. CORE COMPETENCIES Global Clinical Operations (US, KR, EU, CAN, AUS) | CRO Management | Change Management | Global Regulatory/Compliance | Site Start-Up | Protocol/Trial Design | Budgeting and Contracts | Clinical Inspection / Audit Readiness
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    Medicine
    Resume Development
    Academic Research
    Career Coaching
    Management Skills
    Resume
    Clinical Trial
    International Development
    Biotechnology
    Biology
  • $55 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    I have worked in accounting for 35 years. I have a lot of experience in homebuilding and commercial construction, as well as residential and commercial property management. Additionally, I've done non-profit accounting (Habitat for Humanity) and restaurant accounting (two pizza restaurants). I'm very good at cleaning up balance sheets and reconciling balance sheet accounts. I have done the accounting for many companies with multiple entities, interco reconciliations and consolidated financial statements. I am also very good at process revision. I've used this ability to shorten the month end close timeline for several companies as well as to improve their cashflow reporting, job cost reporting and financial reporting, I also have quite a bit of experience with payroll and HR. I've handled various software conversions over the years. I can use Quickbooks, Sage 100/300, JD Edwards, Procontractor, Compeat and Paychex Flex software. I am a fixer- I can fix any issues you have!
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    Sage 300
    ProContractor
    Human Resources
    Training & Development
    Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Account Reconciliation
    Month-End Close Assistance
    Balance Sheet
    Payroll Accounting
  • $47 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    As a compassionate and dynamic freelancer with over a decade of experience in project management, operations, administration and support, my passion lies in empowering creatives, healers, and small business owners in their journey, taking care of the nitty-gritty details so they can focus on their craft. With a diverse background spanning mental healthcare, psychoeducation, HR, and small business acumen, I bring a unique skill set to the table. I am a proactive problem solver with a customer-centric approach. Communication and empathy are my superpowers, and I bring a dose of humor and accountability to the table. Allow me to lighten your load and enable you to unleash your best creative self.
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    AccountAbility
    Email
    Scheduling
    Canva
    Employee Feedback
    Coaching
    Communications
    Human Resources
    Small Business Administration
    Mental Health
    Airtable
    Asana
    Virtual Assistance
    Project Management
  • $80 hourly

    • 4.3/5
    • (4 jobs)
    • American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (2008 – current). • Led over 40 5S, Kaizen and DMAIC projects, saving millions of dollars while improving customer and employee satisfaction. • Over 20+ years of Lean Six Sigma leadership experience at Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Union Bank, Harrison Medical Center, WaMu / JP Morgan Chase and multiple other profit and non-profit organizations. • Expert at Implementing Integrated Business Process Management (BPM) Performance Management Systems. • Expert at training, coaching, utilizing and deploying Process Modeling and Simulation, designing and leading over 200 courses at WB/YB/GB/BB levels of Lean Six Sigma. • Arthur Andersen Big 6 consulting experience implementing Internal Audit, Process Improvement and Knowledge Transfer. • 17 years implementing Six Sigma (DMAIC), Lean, SPC, Kaizen, DFSS, DOE, QFD, FMEA, VSM, MSA & Cpk. • Industries: Aerospace, Construction, Engineering, Financial, Technology, Satellite Technology, Transportation, Government / Military, Service, Manufacturing & Community Relations, Commercial Real Estate, and multiple other industries. • Received professional Lean Six Sigma training/certifications from General Electric, ASQ, Rummler-Brache, The Lean Enterprise Institute, The George Group, and The Six Sigma Academy. • Expert at designing, developing and delivering Lean Six Sigma training. Students attending formal classroom Lean Six Sigma training delivered results in excess of $1.4B • Software - Minitab, JMP, SigmaXL, iGrafx (Simulation), Visio, QI Macros & Microsoft Office • 15+ years leadership experience as a Military Aviation Officer (Major) leading platoons, companies and battalions (S3).
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    Process Optimization
    Process Simulation
    Quality Control
    Business Analysis
    Process Design
    Lean Consulting
    Process Engineering
    Business Process Reengineering
    Facilitation
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Strategically aligning people, processes, and technology to optimize business performance Skills & Competencies Procurement * Purchasing Process Development * Project Management Forecasting * Supply Plans System Development Cost Effective Solutions * Revenue Growth Organizational & Time Management Logistics and 3PL Management Written & Verbal Communication Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Microsoft System Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio Strategic Operations Professional: An MBA graduate with background and experience in operations within various industries. Specific strengths and interest in supply chain management, logistics and process development. Demonstrated ability to lead change through the implementation and deployment of strategic processes and efficiency improvement plans to decrease costs and increase revenues. High-performance leader: Effective leader who develops and motivates multi-cultural teams.
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    Streamline
    Logistics Management
    Freight Forwarding
    IT Procurement
    Third-Party Logistics
    Sourcing
    Procurement
    Supplier Development
    Warehouse Management
    Forecasting
    Continuous Improvement
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Supplier Search
    Logistics Coordination
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Top five StrengthsFinder themes: Strategic | Relator | WOO | Activator | Positivity As a recruiter with over 15 years of experience, I have a strong track record of successfully identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent. My expertise lies in implementing effective recruiting strategies, building relationships with candidates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless hiring process. In my previous role with BuzzFeed, Inc. I was responsible for managing a team of recruiters and driving the recruitment efforts for the brands I supported. Some of my notable accomplishments include leading my team to success by being a strong coach, and working on a new applicant tracking system and HRIS integration project that will improve the efficiency of our headcount and hiring processes. Moving forward, my goal is to continue developing my expertise in the field and helping organizations build strong and diverse teams.
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    Google Workspace
    Applicant Tracking Systems
    Microsoft Office
    Greenhouse Software
    Process Optimization
    Process Development
    Process Documentation
    Management Skills
    ADP Workforce Now
    Boolean Search
    Recruiting
  • $65 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    I am a Project Manager with expertise in Finance Supply Chain management in-which I have helped reduce the costs for companies at an average of 20% through strategic purchasing, planning, sourcing, negotiation and budget management. I have helped startups create processes within their Finance department along with Supply Chain. I have aligned the Finance and Supply Chain department to cohesively work together to help reduce the bottom line to achieve a higher yield. I have worked in the Aerospace, Plastics and Architectural industries to name a few. I have been a Project Manager in IT, Business Operations, Construction and Product Management delivering on time projects and within budget. Process motivated and full knowledge of end to end Business operations.
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    Agile Project Management
    Project Finance
    Project Management
    Strategic Planning
    Vendor Management
    Sourcing
    Cost Analysis
    Accounts Receivable Management
    Accounts Payable Management
    Purchasing Management
    Kaizen
    Lean Consulting
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Finance & Accounting
  • $95 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a Business Operations Consultant who helps established businesses and startups solve problems and save time. Specifically, I partner with businesses looking to bring new services and programs to life, grow their teams, or streamline their back office systems and processes. I can help with: - Full service project management, including bringing new programs and services to market, from initial concept to delivery. - Building a strategic roadmap for hiring new employees. - Hiring consulting, including compensation studies and job description optimization. - Hiring support, including applicant management, initial phone screening, and interview coordination. - Business operations process improvement, including establishing SOPs, helping businesses research and choose appropriate software, and data migration and training for software transitions, when needed. Why work with me? I've built multiple successful small businesses and have over 13 years of operations experience, which allows me to bring an owner's perspective when supporting other business owners and leaders. I do this work full time and am based in Seattle, WA, although I work with clients virtually all across the US. If you're looking for a professional who is capable, reliable, and competent to help you move forward in your business, then you may be in the right place.
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    Startup Consulting
    Project Delivery
    Business Analysis
    Business Coaching
    Hiring Strategy
    Market Research
    Business Consulting
    Management Consulting
    HR & Business Services
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