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As a highly experienced educator, business and marketing specialist, and academic writer, I bring several years of professional expertise to every project. I specialize in creating, editing, and refining content across diverse genres, with a strong focus on business, marketing, and academic writing. With a background in international education, publishing, and business development, I have collaborated with K-12 curriculum developers, educational publishers, corporate clients, and industry professionals to deliver high-quality work that exceeds expectations. My editing and proofreading skills ensure your materials are error-free, concise, and aligned with your unique voice and objectives. I possess a keen eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of industry-standard references, including the Chicago Manual of Style and APA guidelines. Whether working on business proposals, marketing copy, academic research, or web content, I transform complex ideas into accessible, polished prose tailored to engage specific audiences. In addition to my editorial expertise, I am an accomplished freelance writer with extensive experience crafting articles, case studies, and content on topics such as business strategy, digital marketing, branding, market analysis, consumer behavior, real estate, construction, insurance, technology, renewable energy, and education. I have worked with marketing agencies and business professionals to develop compelling content that drives engagement and aligns with client goals. My background as an IT project manager and business application developer strengthens my ability to handle technical and business-oriented content with ease. I also engage in creative projects, including ghostwriting and storytelling that resonate with diverse audiences. As a former contributing writer for Mandarin Companion and an educator in China, I’ve supported ESL students, academic researchers, and professionals in refining their writing to communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries. I have also collaborated with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns, email marketing content, and social media strategies that enhance brand visibility. Additionally, I guide college applicants in developing compelling essays and personal statements that stand out in competitive application processes. My technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and content management systems. I am well-versed in copyediting, line editing, citation and reference formatting, SEO optimization, and crafting engaging blog posts, press releases, and marketing materials. Clients can expect prompt, professional communication, tailored solutions, and a commitment to delivering work that meets their goals and elevates their message. Whether you need academic writing, curriculum development, business and marketing content creation, or meticulous editing, I am dedicated to providing exceptional results that bring your vision to life. Let’s collaborate to ensure your ideas shine with clarity, professionalism, and lasting impact. Best regards, Boluwatife.

After nearly two decades working at the University of Virginia as a research scientist (with projects involving DARPA, ONR and Boeing) and as an award winning engineering teacher, Don Jordan left the public sector in 2015 to found Dojo Research & Consulting to help companies tackle their engineering challenges and to pursue a number of internal engineering research projects. Primary engineering services include flow and thermal analysis and simulation (CFD) using COMSOL Multiphysics.

🌟 100% Project Success 🌟 🌟 Top Rated Plus on Upwork 🌟 🛡️ Fully Insured in Maine 🛡️ 🔥 Available after hours for urgent jobs 🔥 🏕️ I am NOT an agency, I work alone and am very happy doing so 🏕️ I’m Jessie, a web developer with over 13 years of experience based in beautiful Maine, USA 🌲 I design + build websites, optimize them for SEO, and manage your Google Business Listings to help you stand out online against your competitors. I'm proud to say I’ve been called a “unicorn” on Upwork more than once 🦄 — I'd love to show you why. If your website’s broken, outdated, slow, or built by someone who didn’t quite get how real businesses work… I’ve got you. ✨ Trust, honesty, and transparency — qualities that are hard to come by these days — they’re at the core of how I work. ✨ Clients usually come to me after another freelancer or agency disappears, misses deadlines, or breaks something 🙃 👉 If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. I’ve worked for agencies before, and it's just not my cup of tea. I'd rather communicate directly with the clients, make them happy, and be able to make changes SAME day without having to go through an entire QA and approval process. I design, build, and maintain WordPress websites that are: ✅ Fast ✅ Easy to update ✅ Built to last 10+ years What I do best ✨ Full website design + build ✨ Custom WordPress websites tailored to your business ✨ Clear structure so visitors actually understand what you do ✨ Mobile-first, fast, and practical — no fluff ✨ Website fixes & rescue jobs ✨ Broken updates, crashes, and layout issues ✨ Plugin and theme conflicts ✨ “This should’ve been simple but now it’s broken” situations ✨ Ongoing maintenance & support ✨ Updates, security, and backups ✨ Performance improvements ✨ Content and structure updates as your business grows If you want a website that actually works for your business — or need someone reliable to fix what’s already there — let’s chat 💬 ~~ Jessie Keywords: WordPress, ACF, Beaver Builder, Elementor, Astra, Advanced Custom Fields, Siteground, Figma, RankMath, Yoast, Simple SEO, Divi, PHP, File Manager, Domains, GoDaddy, Siteground, Kinsta, Hosting, DNS

Since graduating with my BS from the University of Vermont, I have held several administrative and customer support positions. I look forward to putting my skills to work for you, or your organization. *Specialist in Internet research and data capture projects *Expert user of Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Slack, CRM and database systems *Skilled typist with a speed of over 80 WPM *Excellent customer service and communication skills *Reliable, detail oriented, and extremely efficient

Hi, I’m Michelle, a travel content creator, itinerary planner, points & miles enthusiast, and experienced writer. I specialize in crafting compelling, well-researched content that’s both informative and inspiring. I have years of experience creating travel guides, blog posts, newsletters, and social media content for my own brand, as well as technical writing for my previous professional role in environmental consulting. I bring sharp editorial instincts, strong research skills, and a knack for making complex topics (like points and miles, sustainable travel, or itinerary planning) engaging and easy to follow. I also offer meticulous proofreading and editing services to polish your work to a professional shine. What I bring to the table: Clear, compelling writing tailored to your audience; Editorial proofreading with an eye for grammar, flow, and consistency; How-to content that breaks down processes into simple, actionable steps; Travel expertise, especially nature-based, budget conscious travel; and A dependable, detail-oriented partner who meets deadlines and communicates well. Whether you need fresh content, a second set of eyes, or someone who can write like they really know what they’re talking about, I’d love to help bring your next project to life.

I design and operationalize scalable people infrastructure for regulated, multi-state, and global organizations. Very strong compliance background. 10 years+ experience. Bring me in when you need systems to be built correctly (or rebuilt). I can then maintain that system for you as needed. I am an extremely meticulous and high-ownership person. My focus is: 1. Workforce infrastructure & onboarding architecture 2. Compliance & governance systems implementation 3. HR generalist/ management operations I can design custom HR ecosystems aligned to your industry, regulatory exposure, workforce size, growth stage, budget, and operational complexity. Then I implement and maintain them. I build clean, modern (thoughtful, simple!) systems that survive audits, scale effortlessly, and function without chaos. I believe healthy culture grows out of systems that your people and you can use intuitively and thrive in. Industries served: government contracting, manufacturing, energy, engineering, SaaS, media/tech, international professional services, and federal-adjacent environments. Workforce Systems Architecture I design structured employment ecosystems, including: —End-to-end onboarding architecture (offer → verification → payroll/benefits → systems → policy controls → manager integration) —Multi-state workforce frameworks (W2/1099 classification strategy) —Distributed and bilingual workforce alignment —Organizational reporting and accountability design —Performance documentation systems —Offboarding and termination governance workflows —OSHA-aligned operational safety structures for field and manufacturing environments Systems Implementation & Platform Integration I do not depend on a single toolset. I curate the stack that fits your organization. Platforms implemented and configured include: —Payroll & HRIS (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, and similar systems) —Timekeeping systems (e.g., Lathem PayClock) —Microsoft 365 ecosystems, (Teams, SharePoint documentation governance, structured personnel record systems), Google Workspace —Slack-based communication architecture and leadership visibility design —Various benefits, broker, and vendor integrations (PrimePay, Paychex, DEEL, etc) My role is to: —Evaluate tools —Configure them properly —Align them with regulatory compliance and your policy requirements —Integrate workflows across people and systems —Stabilize and maintain operations post-implementation Compliance & Workforce Governance —I-9 verification audits, systems, and remediation controls —Wage & hour alignment —W2/1099 classification governance —Audit-ready documentation control —Employee handbook design and version governance, including bilingual versions —Policy localization for global teams —Cross-border contractor lifecycle coordination (U.S., EU, LATAM, India, CIS) Recent projects: — Built and operationalized the complete HR and workforce governance infrastructure for a regulated food & beverage manufacturer, implementing multi-state payroll, timekeeping integration, OSHA systems/facility safety design + audit readiness, training and certification tracking, I-9 controls, and bilingual workforce systems in under 90 days. — Architected workforce structure and operational systems for a live-streaming marketplace and media/tech startup, formalizing governance, documentation standards, onboarding process, and distributed team environments/alignments to support sustainable scale. — Scaled a federal IT/DoD contractor from 30 to 85+ employees and contractors, enabling $30M in contract expansion within six months. Designed and implemented entire HR infrastructure and systems A-Z. — Designed and implemented a group-wide L&D and operational documentation framework for an international IP law firm (130+ professionals across 30+ offices), reducing errors by 70% and supporting merger expansion into MENA. — Built full HR and operational infrastructure for a global media company, enabling $800K in contract growth and expansion across five continents. What You Hire Me To Do —Build HR functions from zero —Re-engineer fragmented workforce systems —Implement onboarding architecture correctly —Stabilize compliance exposure —Integrate payroll, timekeeping, and documentation systems —Design scalable workforce governance structures —Prepare organizations for growth, acquisition, or regulatory scrutiny —Improve employee relations and retention through stronger, more effective engagement and management If you need structure, call me. If you have a mess, call me! I’m here to help.