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Amy B.

Beverly Hills, California

$90/hr
5.0
60 jobs

I help clients investigate people and companies, verify records and online footprints, and resolve online reputation issues. INVESTIGATIONS & DUE DILIGENCE • Background research on individuals and companies • Identity, employment, credential and contact verification • Court, corporate, public record and open source research • Locating people and difficult to find information • Source verification, timeline analysis and evidence organization • Research support for legal, business and sensitive personal matters ONLINE REPUTATION & DIGITAL FOOTPRINT • Online presence, reputation and privacy audits • Identification of harmful, outdated, duplicate or unauthorized content • Legacy account recovery, profile cleanup and account closure • Publisher, platform and website owner research and outreach • Assessment of realistic removal, correction and deindexing options • Privacy and data broker cleanup, remediation planning and monitoring My work is discreet, thorough and clearly documented. I give clients an honest assessment of what is realistic, explain the available options and provide regular updates.

  • Digital Forensics
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Research & Development
  • Research Interviews
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Information Gathering
  • Due Diligence
  • Open Source
Kathryn E. N.

Del Mar, California

$75/hr
4.7
187 jobs

I have spent 30 years in enterprise sales across tech, healthcare, and data-heavy industries. I have closed deals, built pipelines from scratch, and rebuilt revenue systems that stalled. I know what a broken funnel looks like before the client does. I run Revenue Alchemy, a B2B revenue consulting practice. I work with founders, sales leaders, and growth teams who are generating activity but not predictable revenue. The problem is rarely effort. It is usually architecture. Before I recommend anything, I diagnose. I find the real constraint in your deal pipeline, whether that is a trust gap, a leaky funnel, a positioning problem, or a scaling ceiling. Then I install the fix in the right order. What I do on Upwork: B2B Lead Generation and Prospect Lists. Clean, verified, targeted lists built to your exact ICP. Not volume. Precision. Every list is reviewed before delivery, so you are not cleaning data before you can use it. LinkedIn Outreach Strategy. Sequence design, messaging frameworks, and connection strategy built for B2B decision-makers. I have run enterprise-level LinkedIn outreach. I know what gets a response and what gets ignored. Email Outreach and Cold Email Systems. Campaign strategy, sequence writing, and list matching. Built to convert, not just to send. Sales Process Diagnostic. If your pipeline is full and your close rate is low, something is broken upstream. I find it. Revenue System Builds. For clients who need more than a list or a sequence. Full GTM architecture, ICP definition, offer positioning, and outreach motion, built to run without you doing everything manually. For list-building and prospect research projects, my team operates under my direct oversight. I review every deliverable before it reaches you. Work starts at $35/hr for execution-level projects. If you want my personal involvement in strategy, ICP definition, or outreach architecture, that is a separate engagement priced accordingly. What makes this different: You get 30 years of enterprise sales judgment on your project, not a junior VA running a tool. I oversee every engagement, review every deliverable, and tell you what I actually think. If your brief does not align with your goal, I will tell you before I start, not after. 📌 Important Note I work with a small, focused team that handles execution under my direction. For clients who want my direct involvement in strategy and system design, this is available through a separate consulting engagement with different pricing. Ready to get started? Send me a message with your industry, your ICP, and what you are trying to fix. If it looks like a fit, I will send a short 15-minute intro call link so you can confirm I am a real person before we move forward. Let's find the real constraint and fix it. Kathryn 💼 What We Deliver ⚫B2B Lead List Building ⚫Targeted Prospect Research ⚫Email Verification (manual and tools) ⚫Apollo and Sales Navigator data pulls ⚫LinkedIn-based prospecting ⚫Event list building from Eventbrite and LinkedIn Events ⚫Podcast guest research ⚫Property owner contact sourcing ⚫Industry-specific CEO, VP, Owner lists Everything is vetted by my team and reviewed by me, so you can start outreach without cleanup or guesswork. Tools My Team Uses Apollo, Sales Navigator, Lusha, Hunter, Snovio, ZeroBounce, Skrapp, FindThatLead, Expandi, RocketReach, Crunchbase, Spokeo, BeenVerified, AI Agents, and more. 🏆 Why Clients Hire Us 🔵Clean, accurate data, they do not have to fix 🔵Consistent quality across every project 🔵Transparent, friendly communication 🔵Fast turnaround 🔵A small agency feel with real enterprise experience 🔵You get my brain and oversight without paying enterprise consulting prices

  • Lead Generation
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Prospect List
  • Email List
  • Contact List
  • Email Sourcing
  • Contact Info Research
  • List Building
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Mining
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Online Research
  • Company Research
  • Prospect Research
Justin S.

Los Angeles, California

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi! I’m a reliable and detail oriented Virtual Assistant, Data Entry, and Lead Generation Specialist. I help businesses stay organized, save time, and get important tasks done without the usual “where did that file go?” chaos. I can help with data entry, web research, B2B lead generation, data mining, data scraping, list building, data collection, CRM data entry, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PDF conversion, copy and paste tasks, real estate research, EMR data entry, transaction data entry, and general administrative support. Whether you need help managing data, researching information, building prospect lists, updating spreadsheets or CRM records, organizing files, or handling day-to-day virtual assistant tasks, I’m here to make your workload easier. I’m organized, quick to learn, easy to work with, and serious about accuracy. I communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and don’t disappear when the work gets a little messy that’s usually when you need a good VA the most. If you’re looking for a dependable Virtual Assistant who can handle data entry, lead generation, research, and administrative tasks, I’d be happy to help.

  • Data Mining
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • EMR Data Entry
  • Data Scraping
  • Copy & Paste
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Prospect List
  • Market Research
  • Company Research
  • General Transcription
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Industry Research
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Cleaning
  • Contact List
  • Real Estate Lead Generation
  • Email List
  • Data Collection
Reylina U.

San Jose, California

$15/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Hi, I’m Reylina, a full-time freelancer with a strong background in Lead Generation, Market Research, Data Entry, and Virtual Assistance. I specialize in B2B lead research, email list building, and prospect list creation, helping businesses identify the right decision-makers and build clean, targeted outreach lists. 💼 What I Do Best I help companies grow by delivering accurate, well-researched, and actionable data. My work covers the full process—from research and data collection to cleaning, verification, and organization. Whether you need a one-time list or ongoing support, I ensure high accuracy and reliability. Core Services: • B2B Lead Generation & Prospect Research • LinkedIn Research & Sales Navigator-based targeting • Email List Building & Contact Research • Prospect List Creation & Market Research • Data Collection, Data Entry & Data Cleaning • Contact Verification & Data Validation • CRM Data Management & Organization ⸻ 🛠 Tools & Platforms I Use Research & Prospecting: • LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Crunchbase, Clutch, AngelList • Public business directories & company websites Email Discovery & Verification: • Hunter, ContactOut, Clearbit • NeverBounce, Debounce, MailTester Data & Productivity: • Google Sheets, Google Drive • Microsoft Excel, Word ⸻ ✅ Why Work With Me? • 8+ years of experience in lead generation and data research • Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and compliance • Skilled in building clean, targeted, and organized datasets • Detail-oriented and reliable with large data projects • Clear communication and full-time availability I focus on delivering high-quality research and organized data that helps businesses grow and reach the right audience. Let’s connect and turn your data into real opportunities. Thanks

  • Data Extraction
  • Email List
  • Data Collection
  • Data Cleaning
  • Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Data Mining
  • Data Entry
  • Prospect List
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Email Sourcing
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • List Building
  • Transaction Data Entry
Jeremiah K.

Stockton, California

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

The strength of any legal matter often depends on the preparation behind it. Well-structured documents, accurate filings, and careful attention to detail can make a significant difference in how a case, agreement, or legal issue progresses. I help clients stay organized, prepared, and confident by providing reliable legal support focused on clarity, precision, and effective presentation. I'm Jeremiah Knott, a legal professional with experience supporting individuals, businesses, attorneys, and self-represented litigants with legal document preparation, litigation support, contract review, legal research, and court-related documentation. My work focuses on creating organized, professional, and carefully prepared legal materials designed to support my clients' objectives. Over the years, I have worked on a variety of legal projects involving motions, pleadings, discovery materials, case organization, contract analysis, agreements, and other legal documents. I understand that even minor issues in structure, formatting, or presentation can create unnecessary delays or weaken the effectiveness of a document. That is why I approach every project with attention to detail, thorough review, and a strong focus on accuracy. My goal is not simply to prepare documents, but to understand the purpose behind each matter and provide support that helps clients move forward efficiently. Whether you need assistance with litigation preparation, contract documentation, legal research, or document review, I deliver work that is clear, organized, and aligned with professional legal standards. If you have a legal support need and would like to discuss your project, feel free to reach out. I would be happy to learn more about your matter and determine how I can assist.

  • Contract Drafting
  • Motion Writing
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate
  • Civil Law
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Agreement
  • Case Law
  • Family Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Legal Documentation
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Pleadings
  • Privacy Law
  • Market Research
  • Document Review
  • Personal Injury Law
Kayla J.

Modesto, California

$20/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I streamline project operations as a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant and Project Management Specialist with over 11 years of experience. My expertise lies in coordinating schedules, managing client communications, and providing executive support to dynamic teams. I excel in cross-functional communication and problem-solving, ensuring that every aspect of a project runs smoothly. I take pride in proactively identifying challenges and delivering solutions that enhance productivity. Whether you're looking to optimize workflows or need a dependable partner to handle administrative tasks, I bring a client-first approach focused on efficiency. Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your goals and help your projects succeed.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Company Research
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Canva
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Ad Campaign

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