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Sandra H.

Silver Spring, Maryland

$150/hr
5.0
12 jobs

8 years helping B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and complex platforms turn customer insight into clear product, CX, and growth decisions. I specialize in high-stakes moments where teams need clarity before committing resources, whether defining product direction, improving customer experience, or resolving trust and conversion breakdowns. • Clarifying what to build, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader experience • Identifying where growth, conversion, or customer experience is breaking down • Resolving trust, positioning, and decision-making friction across the journey • Turning ambiguity into aligned product, CX, and communication direction 🌍 What I Bring Senior-level discovery and strategy leadership grounded in customer behavior, decision-making patterns, and business outcomes. • Product and CX discovery to inform roadmap and experience direction • Positioning and value proposition strategy grounded in customer behavior • Diagnosis of adoption, onboarding, and trust breakdowns across journeys • Conversion, engagement, and decision-friction analysis • Experience across the U.S., LATAM, and Europe in B2B and B2C ⭐ Services • Discovery research sprints (roadmap shaping) • Founder and PM customer interviews • Concept and hypothesis validation • Decision journey and trust mapping • Churn and adoption diagnostics • Mixed-method synthesis combining interviews + behavioral data • Survey design and strategic analysis • Moderated and unmoderated usability studies • Behavioral analytics and heatmap analysis 💼 How I Work I operate as a strategic thought partner, not just a researcher. • Frame the right questions before testing solutions • Challenge assumptions early • Align product, design, and leadership around shared opportunity areas • Deliver clear, executive-ready narratives that drive confident decisions • Work independently while integrating seamlessly with your team Best fit: B2B SaaS teams, marketplaces, growth-stage companies, or platforms navigating meaningful product or growth decisions.

  • Qualitative Research
  • Market Research
  • UX Research
  • Product Research
  • Design & Usability Research
  • Consumer Research
  • Market Research Interview
  • Audience Segmentation & Targeting
  • Research Interviews
  • Focus Groups
  • Customer Retention
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Audience Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Competitor Research
Salena L.

Odenton, Maryland

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Salena Lee is a detail-oriented professional with experience in business outreach, history, and program support. She has strong skills in customer service, event coordination, and relationship building, with experience collaborating on projects that support small business development. She excels in communication and data management, and is proficient in various technical tools, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce. salenaleehistory.com

  • Organizer
  • History
  • Project Planning
  • Database Management
  • Database Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Salesforce
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Administrative Support
  • Business Development
  • Academic Research
  • WordPress
  • Canva
  • Customer Service
Olivia C.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

My passion is data processing, research methods, and statistical analysis! Each problem requires a thoughtful, diligent approach that I am uniquely qualified to work through for you and with you. I have a PhD from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University, one of the top education schools in the country. The majority of my education was in advanced data processing and analytics, and I taught Research Methods & Data Analysis to master's students as well as Public Policy to undergraduates. I have 4 years of experience as a data manager, 7 years of experience as a researcher, and 2 years of experience as a consultant at a research-based nonprofit. I'm excited to continue helping others with data, methods, and analysis needs. I find the process rewarding and partnerships energizing. I look forward to partnering with you! My pricing starts at $50/hr for tasks such as data merging, validation, basic analysis, and tutoring. I also offer a free 30 minute consultation by phone or video at the start of a project for me to understand your data & analysis needs and provide pricing options for my services. It is important to me to understand your exact needs, so we'll start with a series of messages overviewing your project. Then we can have a free 30 minute consultation by phone or video to nail down what exactly you're want from the project. During the consultation, we'll discuss deliverables, pricing, and timeline. Throughout the project, I might request further meetings to review progress and clarify next steps. My goal is to work closely with you in order to deliver exactly what you need for your project!

  • Statistics
  • Scientific Research
  • Research Methods
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Analysis Consultation
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Collection
  • Research & Strategy
  • Research Papers
  • Research Protocols
  • Stata
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Excel Formula
  • Coding Lesson
Jannety M.

Bethesda, Maryland

$85/hr
5.0
34 jobs

I help nonprofits, food systems initiatives, and community-based organizations secure funding, design strong programs, and turn data into clear, actionable insights. I’m the founder of Cultivated Consulting LLC, with 16+ years of experience across agriculture, research, and federally funded programs. My background as an Agricultural Economist and Rural Sociologist allows me to bring a unique combination of grant strategy, data analysis, and program evaluation to every project. Grant Research & Funding Strategy I provide end-to-end grant support for nonprofits, agriculture organizations, and community initiatives seeking sustainable funding. My services include: • Targeted grant research and prospecting • Grant pipeline development and funding strategy • Proposal writing and editing (foundation, corporate, government) • Grant calendars and submission tracking • Evaluation planning and outcomes reporting • Logic models, work plans, and data-supported narratives I specialize in identifying high-fit funding opportunities and developing proposals that are data-driven, compelling, and aligned with funder priorities. ⸻ Survey Research, Data & Evaluation I design surveys and build data systems that help organizations measure impact, support funding requests, and make informed decisions. My experience includes: • Survey design and questionnaire development • Data collection and field team management • Quantitative and qualitative analysis • Excel dashboards and reporting tools • Program evaluation and impact reporting I translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights for executives, funders, and community stakeholders. ⸻ Agriculture & Food Systems Expertise With deep experience in agriculture and food systems, I bring specialized knowledge to projects involving: • Food access and mobile pantry programs • Agriculture and rural development initiatives • Commodity analysis and forecasting • Community-based food systems programs ⸻ Tools & Technical Expertise Excel | SPSS | R | SAS | STATA | Tableau | SQL | Python | Qualtrics | SurveyMonkey | Alchemer | REDCap | Google Forms | CAPI | CATI | Asana | Canva | PowerPoint ⸻ What You Can Expect I deliver high-quality, accurate, and well-organized work that is aligned with your goals, timeline, and voice. I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced working with mission-driven organizations. If you need support with grant funding, survey design, data analysis, or program strategy, I’d be glad to help.

  • Survey Design
  • Call Scheduling
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Google Forms
  • Qualtrics
  • Data Collection
  • Internet Survey
  • Phone Survey
  • Survey Data Analysis
  • Survey Question Writing
  • Advanced Survey Logic
  • Feedback & Satisfaction Survey
  • Custom Insight Employee Engagement Survey
  • Opinion Survey
  • Agriculture
Ayala K.

Reisterstown, Maryland

$125/hr
4.9
40 jobs

I have over 15 years of experience working in Market Research and Consumer Insights and am the founder of HARK Research. My clients are Startups, SMEs and Fortune500s, both B2C and B2B. I have experience in survey design, survey programming, data analytics and report writing, as well as moderating interviews/focus groups. I have a MS degree in Statistics and experience working in multiple industries (Healthcare/Pharma, CPG, Education, Tech, etc.). Specialties: Market Research, Consumer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Product Development Market Research Skills: Persona building/Segmentation, Market sizing, Pricing strategy, Feature prioritization, Concept test, Brand awareness, Brand positioning, Packaging test, Communication tracking, Message testing Methodologies: Conjoint Analysis, MaxDiff, TURF Analysis, Van Westendorp Research Tools: Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Alchemer (FKA SurveyGizmo), Lucid Marketplace Panel, Typeform

  • Qualitative Research
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Presentations
  • Survey Design
  • Qualtrics
  • Market Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Analytics
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Strategy
Fekadu Belay A.

Baltimore, Maryland

$30/hr
4.0
1 jobs

Are you seeking a highly skilled Medical Doctor to advance your health and public health projects—be it medical Evaluation, Medical writing, epidemiological research, or health program consultation? With a comprehensive background combining clinical practice and public health research at Johns Hopkins University, I am poised to elevate your initiatives with precision and informed insight. Why Choose Me? 💼 Expertise: 🌟 Over five years as a Medical Doctor and Public Health Researcher. 🌟 ECFMG Certified with exceptional USMLE Score (98th percentile); USMLE Tutor. 🌟 Specialized in Epidemiology/Biostatistics, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. 🌟 Front-line physician primarily focusing on primary care and COVID-19. 🌟 Extensive experience in hospital management and medical education. Services I Offer: ✅Medical Consultation, ✅Medical transcription✅ Research designing, and Systematic Reviews. ✅ Medical and Scientific Writing. ✅ Public Health Program Design and Evaluation. ✅ Data Analysis and Interpretation. ✅ Health Education and Community Outreach Programs. ✅ Grant Writing and Research Proposal Development. ✅ USMLE Tutoring and Medical Student Education. Let's collaborate to bring precision and expert knowledge to your medical and public health projects. Partnering with a 🌟 professional ensures that your projects are handled with expertise and dedication.

  • Data Analysis
  • Clinical Trial
  • eClinicalWorks
  • Data Entry
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Survey Data Analysis
  • Medical Writing
  • Medical Editing
  • Medical Records Research
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Medical Device User Manual
  • Medical Terminology
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology

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