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Katelynn B.

Carnation, Washington

$60/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I'm a marketing operations and program manager with 10+ years of experience keeping complex, fast-moving teams organized and on track. My specialty is building the operational infrastructure that makes marketing actually work — the systems, workflows, and processes that turn creative chaos into consistent, on-time delivery. For the past four years I've been the sole program manager for We Feed Raw, an eight-figure DTC pet food brand, where I built and own the full creative operations infrastructure in Monday — connected boards, automated intake workflows, capacity planning, and executive dashboards. I coordinate 80+ freelancers, vendors, and agencies simultaneously and have helped drive $40M+ in revenue through cleaner execution and faster turnaround. Monday is the center of how I work. I don't just use it — I build in it. If your team is running projects through scattered spreadsheets, Slack threads, and tribal knowledge, I can design a system that changes that. My background also includes agency-side program management at David Michael Productions, where I directed large-scale client activations up to $8.6M for brands like AbbVie and the Chicago Cubs. I know how to own a client relationship, manage specialists across disciplines, and keep complex deliverables moving without hand-holding. I'm looking for ongoing engagements where I can bring real operational depth — not just task management, but system-building that makes your team more effective long after I've set it up. If that's what you need, let's talk.

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Workflows
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Paid Media
  • Google Analytics
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Website
  • Ad Copy
  • Ad Creative
  • Paid Social
  • Social Media Content
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Zapier
Kris J.

Bremerton, Washington

$39/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Need expertise in underwater tech, program management, or health optimization? I bring 21 years of Navy-honed leadership in unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and submarine systems—delivering $250M projects ahead of schedule and saving $18.9M through innovative training. Beyond tech, I’ve applied military discipline to master nutrition and fitness, coaching others to peak performance (check my writing portfolio!). With an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, I’m ready to solve your complex challenges—whether it’s cutting-edge defense R&D or crafting actionable health strategies—on time and under budget.

  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Documentation
  • Proofreading
  • Business Writing
  • Nutrition
  • Health
  • Defense & Military
  • Military & Defense
  • Process Optimization
Sydney S.

Renton, Washington

$60/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m an Executive Assistant & Project Manager with 8+ years supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership at Fortune 500 and FAANG companies. I specialize in streamlining operations, managing high-impact projects, and creating efficient systems so you can focus on growth. What I bring to your business: Expert calendar, inbox & travel management (domestic & international) Proven success in vendor coordination, budget tracking & expense reporting Process improvement & SOP creation to save you time and reduce errors Skilled in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Notion, Trello & Smartsheet Discreet handling of sensitive financial, legal, and operational information Whether you need ongoing EA support, a one-time project lead, or operational cleanup, I’ll bring organization, foresight, and seamless execution to every task.

  • Project Management
  • Executive Support
  • Process Improvement
  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Travel Planning
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Document Formatting
  • Notion
  • Asana
  • Procedure Documentation
  • Trello
  • Virtual Assistance
Allen H.

Kirkland, Washington

$60/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Technical Project Manager who helps organizations design, build, and ship reliable AI-powered software. My experience includes leading multi-team technical delivery, and modernizing legacy systems into event-driven cloud architecture. building AI chatbots, automating business workflows with AI agent tools, shipping production software on LLM APIs, I work directly with clients to scope what's actually worth building, keep engineers and stakeholders aligned, and drive the work to done. What I do: Technical program and project management: multi-team delivery, timelines, budgets, scope AI delivery: chatbots, LLM API software, and workflow automation with AI agent tools, plus straight advice on where AI fits and where it doesn't Technology strategy: roadmaps, architecture direction, and build-vs-buy calls on cost, scale, and security Business-to-engineering translation: turning what stakeholders want into what teams build, and back Agile and Scrum delivery: standing up boards, running the ceremonies, keeping backlogs honest Client-facing delivery: discovery, status, executive reporting, hard news delivered early and calm Selected proof: Built AI chatbots, LLM-powered software, and workflow automation used in live client engagements Led cloud modernization for enterprise clients, legacy systems to event-driven, self-healing architecture Director of Engineering, $15M P&L, 15-person org, scaled a startup MVP to an enterprise platform serving 700+ partners Senior TPM and engineering leadership at Microsoft, Expedia, and security-focused data platforms with government clients US Patent holder, 9705905, sandboxed plug-in execution Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) • Achievement Driven Project Management (AdPM) • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Available for project, program, and delivery work. Tell me what you're trying to ship.

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Solution Architecture
  • Agile Project Management
  • Agile Software Development
  • Product Development
  • API Development
  • Microsoft Project
  • OpenAI API
  • Jira
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Google Workspace Administration
Christian Ryan C.

Tacoma, Washington

$167/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I've successfully planned in-person and hybrid events for up to 1000+ guests and have worked with clients such as SXSW, The Philadelphia Film Festival, Copperbox and The Executive Leadership Council. I'm a huge organizational nerd who is passionate about making lists and planning every detail of an event. What you'll get when you work with me: - Venue research and contract negotiation - Point of contact for vendors or sponsors (including acquiring assets, scheduling, setup logistics) - Speaker management, travel coordination - A flawless agenda or run of show for your event - Volunteer or event ambassador training (teaching them about your company, the event, safety concerns, uniform requirements, training them in their specific role) - Event promotion and communication for your audience (creating and maintaining Eventbrite, Facebook, Instagram, event landing page or email communication for event) - Team management, making sure everyone completes their tasks on time to meet the overall goal - Ability to plan entire event remotely + then pass on to an on-site team member - On-site management if needed - And all my expertise in event planning! I would love to support you in creating a stress-free experience for you and your team and a memorable experience for your attendees!

  • Project Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Event, Travel & Hospitality Software
  • Event Marketing
  • Event Management
  • Production Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Corporate Event Planning
  • Event Setup
  • Event Management Website
  • Eventbrite
  • Communications
  • Event Registration
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
Larry H.

Mercer Island, Washington

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

As a published author with 30 years in cybersecurity, I bring an editor's eye for clarity and a practitioner's ear for what's actually correct. I work on AI and cybersecurity whitepapers, blog posts, documentation, policy content, and technical books — catching the errors a generalist editor would miss, and asking the questions that make a piece hold up under a technical reader's scrutiny. I take deadlines seriously and communicate clearly throughout. If your project needs dense cybersecurity material made both accurate and readable, I'd welcome the chance to work with you.

  • Fact-Checking
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Editing
  • Technical Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • Proofreading
  • English
  • Book Editing
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Internet Security
  • Security Framework
  • Security Policies & Procedures Documentation
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Information Security
  • Information Security Governance
  • Cloud Security Alliance
  • Cloud Security Framework
  • Security Engineering

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