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Chicago, Illinois
I am a Chicago-based, top-rated strategy and growth consultant with 15+ years of experience helping founders, startups, and Fortune 500 companies gain a competitive edge. I am an Alumni of Deloitte Consulting and UBS Investment Bank and an MBA in Finance and Marketing. I work at the intersection of two high-impact disciplines, market intelligence and LinkedIn-led business growth, helping companies not just understand their market, but build the visibility and pipelines to win it. Market Intelligence & GTM Strategy - I help companies understand their market deeply and move fast. My process covers discovery and context mapping, customer voice and messaging insights, competitor deep dives (10+ competitors using Blue Ocean, SWOT, Perceptual Maps), differentiated positioning, and strategic recommendations for marketing, investor decks, and go-to-market execution. LinkedIn Growth & Lead Generation - I help founders and companies turn LinkedIn into a structured revenue channel, not just a content platform. Most profiles operate in silos with inconsistent messaging and no clear path to conversion. I align founder story, company narrative, and market positioning so everything compounds into one clear, compelling presence that drives inbound pipeline and measurable business outcomes. Recent work includes: Building a LinkedIn-led pipeline for a luxury brand in Manhattan, combining storytelling, targeted outreach, and positioning to drive high-value consultations. GTM strategies for AI and SaaS companies including for Universal computing, ProToCall, etc.
- Business Plan
- Research & Strategy
- Brand Consulting
- Investor List
- SaaS
- Investor Overview
- Research Summary
- Business Analysis
- Research & Development
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Competitive Analysis
- Industry & Competitor Analysis
- Pitch Deck
- Business Planning & Strategy
- Corporate Strategy
- TAM Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Research
- Niche Research
Chicago, Illinois
Most influencer campaigns don't fail because of bad execution. They fail because nobody asked the correct strategic questions before the first DM was sent. That's the gap I fill. I'm CJ — a creative and brand strategist who has built campaigns for Google, Spotify, Airbnb, and Diageo. My work on Google's Black-Owned Friday reached 5.1M+ YouTube views and 500K+ social engagements — not because we found the biggest influencers, but because we built a creator strategy that actually fit the brand. I bring that same thinking to every client I work with, whether you're a startup figuring out your first creator program or an established brand whose influencer campaigns feel scattered and aren't converting. How I approach every project: Most people treat influencer marketing as a tactics problem. I treat it as five connected problems: strategy, analytics, outreach, content judgment, and business fit. Miss any one of them and the campaign underperforms regardless of how good the creators are. That's the lens I bring to every engagement. What I actually do: Creator & influencer strategy - Building creator programs that fit your brand positioning, not just your budget - Sourcing and vetting across nano to macro tiers with brand fit as the primary filter - UGC, gifting, seeding, affiliate programs, and product placement - Full campaign management and reporting that goes beyond vanity metrics Partnerships & business development - Identifying and approaching the right partners, collaborators, and talent - Building outreach systems and pipelines that convert - Relationship management with agencies and talent managers Industries: Wellness · Lifestyle · Beauty · Fashion · Tech · Consumer Goods If your influencer campaigns feel disconnected from your brand or you're building one from scratch and want to do it right the first time. I'd love to hear what you're working on.
- Research & Strategy
- Influencer Research
- Influencer Marketing
- Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
- Outreach Strategy
- Research & Development
- Data Entry
- List Building
- Marketing
- TikTok
- Instagram
- Grant Research & Prospect List
Millstadt, Illinois
Paralegal in civil litigation with experience as follows: • Request, organize, and summarize medical records and bills. • Prepare discovery and pleadings for attorney review. • File pleadings in Federal and State Court, all over the Country. • Manage and coordinate multiple attorney’s calendars. • Transcribe and proofread dictation. • Correspond with claim agents regarding medical and case status. • Schedule depositions and aid in preparation. • Report and communicate with Medicare and medical providers concerning liens. • Assist in organizing union meetings and other firm events/travel. • Calculate case value and draft demand breakdowns. Virtual Assistant / FOIA Specialist: • Request FOIA records, maintain request spreadhseets, follow-up and organize records. • Field incoming calls and handle customer communication. • Schedule appointments and manage calendars. • Process payroll and allocate to time to appropriate jobs. • Create spreadsheets and manage the data. • Draft documents, correspondence and contracts. • Document organization • Bates stamping • Client communication • Scheduling • Case management • Project administration Illinois Notary
- Proofreading
- Medical Translation
- Medical Records Research
- Request for Information
- Meeting Scheduling
- File Management
- Event Planning
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Documentation
- Administrative Support
- Draft Correspondence
- File Documentation
- Personal Injury Law
- Virtual Assistance
- Notarization
Monmouth, Illinois
My freelancing career started with Textbroker. I've always loved writing. I then moved on to data entry. I then worked outside the home for a company called Bridgeway where I did data entry jobs for the state of Illinois. I got the opportunity to work in the companies Transcription department because of my fast typing speed. I absolutely fell in love with Transcription. There I transcribed medical files for psychiatrists. Around the same time I started taking on transcription jobs on oDesk for a little extra money. I have decided to quit my job at Bridgeway and be a full time freelancer. I am here for all your Transcription/data entry/and writing needs. I'm a fast learner so if you want to teach me something else, I'm ready.
- General Transcription
- Medical Transcription
- Article Writing
- Typing
- Microsoft Word
- Receptionist Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Proofreading
- Data Entry
Chicago, Illinois
When execution deadlines are imminent, transactional documents require rigorous pre-signature due diligence, or enforceable legal instruments must be finalised under exigent circumstances — counsel with the requisite expertise and the capacity to perform under pressure is not optional. It is essential. I am a licensed attorney (J.D.) with over 10 years of experience in commercial contract law, business transactions, and intellectual property. I provide legal counsel and documentation services to startups, SaaS enterprises, entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and law firms operating across U.S. and international jurisdictions producing precise, enforceable, and risk-mitigated legal instruments that withstand scrutiny and satisfy the demands of sophisticated counter-parties. I advise in English, French, and Spanish. Urgent retainers and expedited engagements are a core component of my practice, not an ancillary accommodation. EXPEDITED & URGENT LEGAL ENGAGEMENTS — SAME-DAY & NEXT-DAY DELIVERY When transactional timelines are compressed, closing conditions are imminent, or litigation deadlines demand immediate legal response — I am available. I undertake urgent contract review and redlining, same-day instrument drafting, expedited legal research memorandum, and next-day transcript delivery for matters where delay carries material legal or commercial consequence. AREAS OF LEGAL PRACTICE Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation Preparation, review, and redlining of non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, SaaS subscription agreements, professional services agreements, licensing instruments, joint venture agreements, and general commercial contracts. Every engagement includes comprehensive clause-level risk analysis, identification of ambiguous or unenforceable provisions, and substantive counsel on the legal and commercial implications of proposed terms. Expedited turnaround available. Business Law & Corporate Transactions Drafting and review of asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, business acquisition instruments, and pre-closing transaction documentation. I provide structured transactional support for startups and closely held enterprises navigating complex commercial dealings, mergers, and acquisitions. Deadline-driven transaction support available. Employment Law & Independent Contractor Agreements Preparation of offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenant provisions including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, separation and severance agreements, and formal amendment instruments. Clause-by-clause comparative analysis and harmonisation of collateral employment agreements also available. Expedited drafting on urgent employment matters. SaaS, Technology & Data Agreements Drafting and negotiation of terms of service, end-user license agreements, subscription agreements, acceptable use policies, privacy policies, and data processing agreements in compliance with applicable data protection regulatory frameworks including GDPR and CCPA. Platform-compliant instruments delivered expeditiously. Intellectual Property Law Trademark clearance research, copyright registration, IP assignment agreements, licensing instruments, work-for-hire agreements, and trade secret protection frameworks. I advise technology companies and startups on IP ownership, chain-of-title issues, and the structuring of IP transactions to maximise enforce-ability and minimise litigation exposure. Legal Research & Memoranda Production of attorney-quality legal memoranda, appellate briefs, case law research, statutory and regulatory analysis, and comprehensive litigation support. Full compliance with Bluebook and ALWD citation conventions. Research support available for practicing attorneys and pro se litigants navigating complex procedural and substantive legal matters. Same-day research memoranda available. Legal Transcription Verbatim and formatted transcription of depositions, evidentiary hearings, arbitration proceedings, client interviews, sworn witness statements, and attorney-dictated correspondence — produced with precision, proper legal formatting, and substantive terminology review. Rush transcription available. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & DISTINGUISHING COMPETENCIES ✔ Juris Doctor (J.D.) — Formally trained attorney with comprehensive legal education in contract law, civil procedure, business organizations, intellectual property, and employment law ✔ 10+ Years of Practice — Extensive experience across commercial contract law, business transactions, and IP matters in U.S. and international jurisdictions ✔ Expedited Engagements — Same-day and next-day delivery on urgent contract drafting, legal research, and transcription without compromise to legal precision or enforceability ✔ Corporate-Grade Instruments — Every document produced reflects substantive legal drafting no boilerplate templates, no generic placeholder language.
- Law
- Legal
- Contract Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Agreement
- Legal Motion
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Consulting
- Medical Law
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Transcription
- Legal Documentation
Chicago, Illinois
Accurate. Discreet. Insightful. Helping businesses, legal professionals, and individuals find reliable information and verify facts. When details matter, expert research makes the difference. I provide professional online research and investigative support using advanced search methods, public records, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). Clients rely on my work for clear, documented answers. Services include: 🔍 Background & Due Diligence Research 🔍 Business Research/Company Research 🔍 Public Records Searches 🔍 Competitive Intelligence Why Work With Me ✔️ 25+ years research experience
- Topic Research
- Company Research
- List Building
- Secondary Research
- Company Profile
- Online Market Research
- Market Research
- B2B Lead Generation
- Industry & Competitor Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitor Research
- Competitive Intelligence
- Email List
- Contact List
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