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Anne N.

Columbia, South Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Your story is POWERFUL. Your copy isn't carrying it yet. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is an incredibly talented writer and editor and takes seriously the intent of the copy, not what any certain type of copy is supposed to sound like. Her willingness to listen and connect to my goals is such an asset ... !" Halley, Therapist 🚨 You know what you offer is valuable. You've tried to write it down, and something gets lost every time. Not quite right. Not quite you. Not quite what makes the right person stop and say, "This is exactly what I've been looking for." So you rewrite it. The version you have now is better, but you still wouldn't send a dream client there without a knot in your stomach. You're tired of copy that's technically fine but doesn’t move anyone. You're done handing your story to someone who treats it like just another writing project. Content that connects is written for a specific human in the middle of a specific struggle who needed to feel understood before they could feel convinced. 🎯 I'm a Narrative Intelligence Strategist. I bring the psychology, the audience research, and the strategic thinking that happens before the writing. So your ideal client arrives at your page uncertain, guarded, and then finds themselves thinking, "They actually get it." Audience and ideal client research so your messaging meets the right person where they are. Brand positioning and story development so everything you publish sounds like one coherent, trustworthy voice. Copy editing and story editing rooted in emotional intelligence so the draft that's almost right becomes the version you're proud to send anywhere. Three months from now, your website works while you sleep. Your launch lands with people who were ready to say yes before they finished reading. That's the work. 🚀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It wasn't generic filler; it was thoughtful, strategic writing that actually represented who we are." Denzil, EconomyAI WORK WINS 📈 Real estate listings. 78% sold in UNDER 10 DAYS. 100% sold within 30. Listing copy built around buyer identity, not property features. 📣 Local business feature. One story, written for the right reader. One weekend later, the owner felt it in his business. ⚡ Pre-launch service pages. Figma copy reviewed, restructured, and sharpened for conversion before launch. Positioning anchored to ideal client research. 🏆 Invited by The Daily Meal to join its Culinary Content Network. Based on the quality and consistency of published blog content. 🎯 Therapist website copy. Existing pages refined for clarity, emotional resonance, and audience fit. The kind of copy that makes the right client feel found. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is exactly what I need to write my memoir! Her style of writing is compelling and excellent." Jenna IS THIS YOU? ▶️ You're a therapist, founder, service professional, or someone with a story that deserves to be told, and you know your messaging hasn’t found its full impact yet. ▶️ You're willing to answer a few questions about your audience, your goals, and what you're trying to accomplish. ❌ You need high-volume content output on a tight turnaround with no discovery process. The discovery that shapes the work is brief, but it's non-negotiable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is one of the best copywriters I've worked with given her attention to detail and thoughtfulness. She really tries to understand your business, tone, and online persona. I've already rehired her for another project." Farah, Real Estate Client WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE 🔍 Your website sounds like you wrote it for Google instead of for the person you want to help. I research your audience, map their emotional journey, and rebuild your messaging around what they need to feel before they trust you enough to reach out. ✍️ You have a draft, maybe several, and none of them feel right. I edit for structure, clarity, and emotional pull so the final version sounds unmistakably like you while resonating with your audience. 🎯 Your launch is fast approaching, and your positioning doesn’t feel solid yet. I do the audience research so the people you most want to serve feel seen from the first line. 📖 You have a story that needs to be told in your voice. Narrative content and memoir ghostwriting rooted in deep listening, careful voice-matching, and the patience to get it right. 🧠 Your brand sounds like everyone else who does what you do. I develop the voice, the language, and the positioning that makes yours the one people remember. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and highly skilled. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and incredibly helpful." Kyla, KC & Co If any of this felt like someone finally put words to what you've been trying to solve, the next step is a conversation. Tell me what you're working on and where you feel stuck. 💬 Send me a message and let's chat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A top-tier freelancer I would strongly recommend." Rafael, Aon Data 🛡️Not sure yet? Start with my 2-hour money-back guaranteed trial. Zero risk.

  • Research & Strategy
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Blog Content
  • Content Research
  • Ghostwriting
  • Memoir Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Positioning
  • Copy Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Voice of the Customer
  • Audience Targeting
  • Audience Research
  • Emotional Tone
  • Psychology
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Polish
  • Story Development
Rachel D.

Durham, North Carolina

$370/hr
4.9
195 jobs

Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer. I have a PhD in Computer Science (AI & Machine Learning) and I am a physician. I build custom AI systems with proprietary and public data, including creation of novel datasets and state-of-the-art models. * After a 30-minute to 1-hour initial meeting, I'll craft a clearly written report outlining a unique AI strategy for your project. * For long-term engagements, I implement AI solutions end-to-end, including data collection, data cleaning, novel model design, model implementation and training in Python, and iteration on the modeling and data strategy to achieve excellent performance. * One of my specialties is creating custom models for proprietary datasets, including images, videos, audio recordings, and domain-specific data. Book a 30-minute consultation with me to get immediate answers about your AI project: - How can you leverage AI in your organization? - What kind of AI do you need to solve a particular problem? - Should you use a model like ChatGPT/Claude or do you need a custom model? - What modeling strategy should you use? - How should you collect and annotate data? - How much data will you need? - How should you measure performance? After a consultation I’ll craft a clearly-written report outlining an AI strategy for your project. Specialties: Healthcare AI: I am an expert in healthcare AI, with a unique background that blends clinical understanding from my MD, deep technical expertise from my AI PhD, and business experience. I have completed 100+ engagements across medical specialties including radiology, dermatology, cardiology, mental health, family medicine, surgery, dentistry, physical therapy, women’s health, pediatrics, nutrition, and neurology. I have created datasets and custom models for diverse forms of biomedical data including x-rays, CTs, MRIs, clinical photographs, patient videos, medical audio, medical notes, EHR data, insurance claims, omics data, and more. Computer Vision: I create custom AI models for 2D images, 3D images, and videos on proprietary datasets. I am excited about projects from multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture. I have extensive experience with classification, object detection, segmentation, and keypoint detection, to identify and localize abnormalities or features of interest. I developed the first machine learning model in the world to predict multiple abnormalities simultaneously from a CT scan. For a dermatology practice, I built the first CV model to predict Fitzpatrick skin type, pigmentation, redness, and wrinkle severity (mean accuracy 85%)—now a core model at Kesty AI. Artificial Intelligence R&D: I have led multiple AI research projects across industry and academia. I have developed novel AI methods, including HiResCAM, a convolutional neural network explanation method with mathematical guarantees. I have published original research across multiple areas of AI, including computer vision, natural language processing, explainable AI, expert systems, and applied AI. My research papers have been cited over 1,000 times. My healthcare AI blog Glass Box has over 700,000 readers from 185 countries. Natural Language Processing (NLP): I have a deep understanding of large language models (LLMs) like Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Llama. I have leveraged Transformers and other NLP techniques for numerous applications, including customized chatbots, medical note generation, and structured information extraction. Advising Entrepreneurs: Before focusing on AI consulting, I spent seven years as the founder of a health AI startup. I led my previous company from concept to deployed B2B SaaS product serving medical practices. Our AI history-taking assistant and AI scribe saved clinicians 2+ hours daily. I managed engineering teams of 5-10 (60+ contributors), secured two U.S. patents, and raised competitive grant funding. I enjoy working with entrepreneurs and discussing pitch decks, fundraising, customer discovery, designing an MVP, and evaluating the ROI of an AI product. If you’d like to talk with me about your AI project, please feel free to send me a message or book a consultation using the link on my profile.

  • Research Methods
  • Natural Language Processing
  • PyTorch
  • Computer Vision
  • TensorFlow
  • Python
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Machine Learning
  • Neural Network
  • Convolutional Neural Network
  • Scientific Research
  • Scientific Writing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Medical Imaging
  • Machine Learning Framework
Regina M.

Sacramento, California

$30/hr
4.9
2,469 jobs

Hi, I’m Regina 😊 I help businesses improve their email marketing through strategic campaigns, automations, and customer journey flows that help keep leads and customers engaged instead of slipping through the cracks. Most clients come to me when their emails feel scattered, inconsistent, or they know they should be doing more with email but don’t know what the next step should be. I help create a clear, organized system behind the scenes so everything works together more effectively and feels easier to manage long term. Credentials & Expertise: ✔ $1M+ earned for clients as a Top Rated Plus freelancer ✔ Experience across Klaviyo, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and similar platforms ✔ Background in business + technical systems What I Bring to Your Business: ✔ Organized email systems that work together ✔ Automations for leads, customers, and ongoing engagement ✔ Campaigns that feel consistent and on-brand ✔ Better targeting so customers get more relevant emails ✔ Clear planning behind the scenes so email feels easier to manage ✔ Strategy focused on long-term growth and retention Extra Value for My Clients: ✔ Custom strategy flowcharts to map out your email system ✔ Clear planning for automations, campaigns, and follow-up ✔ A more organized view of how your emails work together ✨What Clients Say✨ ✔ “Regina mapped out our full email lifecycle with a detailed flowchart before building anything. She identified gaps in our customer journey, cleaned up our segmentation, and implemented automations that actually made sense together. What felt scattered before is now a clear, structured system.” ✔ “We brought Regina in during a migration and she handled everything from setup to integrations and automation. She made sure nothing broke, improved the overall structure, and left us with a system that’s much easier to manage and build on.” ✔ "Regina was incredibly organized and easy to work with throughout the entire project. She helped simplify what felt overwhelming, explained things clearly, and built a much more structured email system that finally made sense for our business.” 📩 Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! I’d love to learn more about what you’re working on. Send me a quick message and let’s chat. :-)

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Campaign
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Marketing Consultation
  • Mailchimp
  • HubSpot
  • Klaviyo
  • MailerLite
  • Constant Contact
  • Email Automation
  • Email Design
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Email Template
Mackenzie L.

Riverton, Utah

$112/hr
5.0
21 jobs

After years of working with top consulting firms like Bain and McKinsey, I now offer my services as a freelancer to reduce overhead costs and make top-tier consulting services available to my clients at a much more reasonable rate. I specialize in business plan development, financial modeling, data analytics, and healthcare technologies (EMR/EHR, ERP, SCM, CRM, AI/IA). I have 15 years of experience across biotech, healthcare startups, big 4 consulting, healthcare delivery organizations, and healthcare payers.

  • Research & Strategy
  • Strategy
  • Market Analysis
  • Grant Writing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Information Technology Strategy
  • Management Consulting
  • Competitor Research
  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Market Research
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Executive Coaching
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
Linda O.

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

$275/hr
4.8
86 jobs

🚀 Marketing & Brand Strategy Expert | Fractional CMO | Top 1% Upwork Freelancer 🌟 Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer | PhD in Marketing, Analytics & Strategy | 100% Success Rate🌟 Specialist in healthcare, B2B & premium DTC 💡 About Me:Fractional CMO and senior marketing strategist with 25+ years of experience and a PhD in Marketing, specializing in analytics, statistics, consumer behavior, brand strategy, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I help companies make smarter marketing decisions through Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), rigorous analytics, and senior-level fractional CMO leadership — combining executive strategy with the kind of data discipline most marketing consultants cannot offer. My work combines executive-level strategy with rigorous analysis. I do not just recommend tactics. I help clients determine what is working, what is not, where the next dollar should go, and how to build a more scalable and accountable marketing system. 📊 My strengths include marketing strategy, brand positioning, market research, customer insight, conversion analysis, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I am especially strong when a company has meaningful potential but needs clearer direction, stronger prioritization, tighter execution, or more analytical decision-making. Over the course of 25+ years, I have worked across healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, and complex growth environments where messaging, performance, customer insight, and budget allocation all need to work together. Clients bring me in when they need senior-level strategic thinking backed by real data, not guesswork. What I Help Clients Do 🚀 Fractional CMO Leadership Strategic direction, growth planning, team oversight, channel prioritization, and executive-level decision support 📈 Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning Growth strategy, launch planning, audience targeting, competitive positioning, and full-funnel planning 🧠 Brand Positioning & Messaging Clearer differentiation, stronger messaging, sharper offers, and more effective brand architecture 📊 Analytics, MMM & Marketing Efficiency Marketing Mix Modeling, media mix attribution, KPI development, budget allocation, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support 🔍 Market Research & Customer Insight Segmentation, customer interviews, competitive analysis, survey design, and insight development 💰 Paid Media Oversight & Funnel Improvement Channel strategy, conversion analysis, ad performance review, and identifying where spend is being wasted Selected Accomplishments 🏆 Analytics & Performance Built MMM frameworks that reduced ad spend by 35% while maintaining or improving revenue performance Improved ROI by 96%+ through tighter funnel analysis, better conversion tracking, and stronger message-market fit Lowered cost-per-sale by 10x and reduced spend-per-unit by 300% through performance-based campaign restructuring Managed high-7-figure ad budgets across Google, Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn with measurable efficiency gains Built MMM and predictive forecasting models to optimize budget allocation and eliminate wasted spend across multi-channel programs 🏆 Strategy & Positioning Developed brand positioning and messaging strategies that improved conversion, clarity, and differentiation Led go-to-market planning and rebranding for businesses at inflection points, resulting in measurable gains in engagement and acquisition efficiency Built audience segmentation models that reduced CPA and improved targeting precision across paid channels Designed competitive positioning frameworks that sharpened market entry and accelerated growth 🏆 Executive-Level Marketing Leadership Served as a strategic marketing leader for healthcare, B2B, & premium consumer brands Helped founders and leadership teams prioritize the right channels, investments, and growth opportunities Brought analytical rigor to decisions that were previously based on assumptions or fragmented reporting Why Clients Hire Me 🔥 25+ years of marketing experience across strategy, analytics, positioning, and growth 🔥 PhD-level expertise in marketing, statistics, and consumer behavior 🔥 Senior-level fractional CMO leadership, not just tactical execution 🔥 Deep specialization in MMM, media mix attribution, and data-driven budget optimization 🔥 Strong ability to connect brand, performance, analytics, and customer insight into one clear growth plan Tools & Platforms: GA4 · Google Ads · Meta Ads · LinkedIn Ads · Amazon Seller Central · Tableau · Looker · SPSS · HubSpot · Salesforce · Mailchimp · MMM Good Fit: Healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, funded startups, and established companies that want senior-level strategic marketing leadership with real analytical depth. Not a Fit: Paid survey projects, unfunded startups, or speculative industries. 📩 Need a fractional CMO with 25+ years of experience, a PhD in Marketing, and deep strength in MMM, attribution, analytics, & positioning? Let's talk.

  • Research & Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Brand Positioning
  • Client Interview
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Strategic Plan
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Product Description
  • Business Development
  • Marketing Management
  • Website Content
  • Advertising
  • Branding
Jeffrey F.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$200/hr
4.9
2,233 jobs

UpWork's most experienced attorney freelancer. Licensed attorney with 15 years of experience. Trusted advisor to businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals seeking practical legal guidance, strategic risk assessment, and effective solutions to legal and business challenges. Experience includes contracts, labor & employment matters, business disputes, liability issues, intellectual property, legal research, and strategic advisory services. Graduate of Vermont Law School and Seton Hall University with four advanced degrees. Since launching my practice, I have assisted more than 1,000 businesses and individuals with contracts, disputes, employment matters, risk management, compliance, and strategic legal guidance. I focus on practical solutions, responsive communication, and helping clients make informed decisions that protect their interests and achieve their objectives. Just read what my clients have said below.

  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Workplace Safety & Health
  • Copy Editing
  • Legal Consulting
  • Business Services
  • Policy Writing
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Law
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Research

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