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Jeffrey B.

Easthampton, Massachusetts

$25/hr
5.0
58 jobs

I'm an experienced professional hoping to transition into remote work. My strongest background is in disability and Healthcare research, and my long time position involved a great deal of professional writing. I have strong communication skills and I am quite comfortable in a people facing role. But have a strong aptitude for learning new systems and concepts.

  • Academic Research
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Healthcare
  • Appointment Setting
  • Email Outreach
  • Communication Etiquette
  • Phone Support
  • Data Entry
Natia I.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Struggling with APA 7th or Chicago style compliance? Inconsistent citations, incomplete references, or formatting issues delaying your thesis, dissertation, research paper, or publication? I specialize in transforming academic documents into perfectly compliant, polished, submission-ready work using APA 7th edition and Chicago style (notes-bibliography or author-date). My core services include: • Full APA 7th edition formatting (title page, abstract, headings, tables/figures, running heads, margins, appendices) • Precise in-text citation checks and complete reference list/bibliography rebuilding (DOIs, hanging indents, source verification) • Chicago style formatting (notes-bibliography or author-date variants) • Consistency audits across your entire document • Tracked changes, clean final file, and a clear change log • Fast delivery (1–4 days typical) + unlimited minor revisions With a meticulous approach and experience supporting grad students, PhD candidates, and faculty in fields like psychology, education, nursing, and social sciences, I deliver polished, guideline-perfect work every time. Familiar with tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and Word’s advanced features for efficient handling of complex bibliographies. Clients value my attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to meet tight academic deadlines. Let’s eliminate the formatting stress—share your document specs (pages, style, urgency), and I’ll send a tailored quote or sample fix right away. Ready for a submission-ready paper? Message me today! Best, Natia APA 7th & Chicago Specialist / Citation & Bibliography Expert

  • APA Formatting
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Proofreading
  • References & Citations
  • Bibliography
  • Academic Writing
  • Microsoft Word
Tamara A.

Boston, Massachusetts

$105/hr
5.0
169 jobs

I am a thorough, detailed, engaged, thoughtful, and conscientious researcher, writer, and editor. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and a BA from UC Berkeley and 25+ years of experience in research/evaluation, project management, and writing/editing within non-profit, for-profit, and academic environments. Rigorous and Responsible Researcher I will carry out all of your research needs with accuracy, efficiency, and elegance: web research, study design, survey development, data collection, qual and quant analyses, etc. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and a BA from UC Berkeley and 20+ years of experience in research design, management, and implementation within non-profit, for-profit, and academic environments (including Director of Research and Evaluation for a large healthcare company and Associate VP of a Market Research company). Professional Writer and Editor I have a strong background writing and editing a wide variety of copy, including academic publications, research reports, grant proposals, business plans, marketing materials, websites, blogs, articles, white papers, professional communications, and presentations. I particularly excel at taking large amounts of information and streamlining into sleek synopses that highlight key points and important takeaways. I pay close attention to the needs and voices of all of my clients and am able to create strong, clear, and persuasive written content, regardless of the topic. ***** I’ve worked in many types of environments including academic, healthcare, non profits, market research, public health, government, software, small biz/start up, and large corporate (as well as food service, dry cleaning, pharmacy, delivery person, personal assistant, etc). I’ve consulted for a bunch of academic institutions and for-profit and non-profit organizations, including the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, UC Berkeley, Stanford University and Hospital, UCSF, UCLA, the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, and the Pediatric Pain Program at the UCLA Hospital. I love big ideas and providing the structure around them to ensure their realization. I’m also a big fan of using the amazing technologies and networks that we have to connect ourselves and help support each other in enriching (and fun!) ways. QUALIFICATIONS • Strong knowledge of research methodologies and QA processes as well as ability to design, manage, and evaluate studies • Excellent writing, editing, copywriting, and presenting abilities (co-author of 14 publications and 17 conference presentations; strong background in editing proposals, business plans, reports, manuscripts, books) • Extensive experience in client development, project/data management, statistical analysis, and assessment/evaluation • Exceptional ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and achieve goals in fast-paced, high pressure situations • High level of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy • Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all organizational levels • Thoughtful focus on customer service and responsiveness

  • Survey Design
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Market Research
  • Data Science
  • Internet Survey
  • Academic Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Article Writing
  • Infographic
  • Research Papers
  • Business Writing
  • Proofreading
William B.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

$60/hr
4.9
80 jobs

About Me I build, run, and scale outbound sales systems for companies that want consistent pipeline — without managing reps, tools, or chaos themselves. I’m the founder of Bridge Sales Solutions, an outbound sales operation that deploys trained SDRs, proven call frameworks, dialers, CRMs, reporting, and management under one roof. Clients hire me when they want outbound to actually run — not when they want to babysit freelancers. While I don’t personally sit on the dialer day-to-day, I design the strategy, oversee execution, manage performance, and stay hands-on with scripts, objections, ICPs, KPIs, and campaign optimization. You get a sales leader who understands the phone and the systems behind it. I’m comfortable plugging into existing sales stacks or running campaigns entirely through our own infrastructure — whatever creates the fastest path to results. My background is entirely sales and customer-facing work — from early door-to-door and car sales to SaaS, agencies, and managing distributed outbound teams. That experience is why I’m obsessive about one thing: execution that holds up at volume. What I Actually Do Outbound Sales System Design ICP definition, targeting strategy, scripts, objection handling, call flows, KPIs, and operating cadence SDR / BDR Team Deployment Trained reps, call QA, coaching, performance tracking, and accountability — fully managed Cold Calling Infrastructure Power dialers, CRMs, call tracking, dispositions, reporting dashboards, and workflows Campaign Management & Optimization Vertical testing, list refinement, messaging iteration, and conversion improvement over time Pipeline & Reporting Clear weekly reports on activity, conversations, meetings booked, and insights — not vanity metrics Scale to Full-Cycle Sales (When Needed) Support beyond top-of-funnel — including qualification handoff, follow-up workflows, and closing support once outbound KPIs are proven How Engagements Typically Work Most clients bring us on for 20–40+ hours per week on a retainer basis. We take a consultative, partnership-first approach: Launch outbound using either your systems or ours Establish baseline KPIs and operating rhythm Optimize targeting, messaging, and execution Scale volume — and scope — as results stabilize Some clients stay focused purely on SDR/BDR execution. Others expand into broader sales support over time. We scale with what the business actually needs. Who I’m a Good Fit For Startups, agencies, and service businesses that want predictable outbound Founders who want a true partner, not a task-based freelancer Teams who don’t want to hire, train, or manage SDRs internally If you’re looking for an outbound partner who can execute now and scale with you later, we should talk.

  • Sales Strategy
  • Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Development
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • CRM Software
  • Outbound Sales
  • Outbound Call
  • Prospect Research
  • Team Building
  • Sales Management
  • Account Management
  • Training & Development
Mursal H.

Boston, Massachusetts

$60/hr
4.9
54 jobs

I’m a video editor, social media manager, graphic designer, and AI specialist with 6+ years of experience delivering high-quality, engaging content. ▪ I specialize in video editing, social media ads, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube content, and AI video & image generation. ▪ Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Midjourney, VEO3, Runway, and advanced AI workflows. ▪ I combine creative direction, trend research, and fast execution to produce cinematic, scalable, and high-converting content. ▪ I create visuals that capture attention, increase engagement, and drive real results for brands. Fast turnaround, clear communication, and professional delivery on every project. Let me bring your vision to life with strategic, high-quality visuals that elevate your brand and stand out.

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Canva
  • YouTube Ads
  • Instagram Reels
  • YouTube Video
  • Video Editing
  • YouTube Thumbnail
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Promotional Video
  • Video Commercial
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Video Strategy
  • Graphic Design
  • Flyer
  • Poser
Amanda S.

Boston, Massachusetts

$28/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help organizations transform complex information into organized, actionable resources through research, documentation, data management, and process improvement. With experience in scientific research, HR administration, operational reporting, and educational communication, I specialize in creating clear systems, reports, SOPs, summaries, and documentation that improve efficiency and decision-making.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Online Research
  • Spreadsheet Skills
  • Project Management
  • Project Workflows
  • Newsletter Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace

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