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Dua T.

Schaumburg, Illinois

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🎯 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗔𝗽𝗽, 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱. I'll identify the UX issues reducing conversions, retention, and user engagement. I'm a UI UX Designer with 7+ years of experience helping startups, SaaS companies, and enterprise businesses create user-centered digital products that drive measurable business results. I specialize in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Mobile App Design, SaaS Product Design, Dashboard Design, Landing Page Design, Design Systems, and User Experience Strategy. I help founders and product teams transform complex ideas into intuitive experiences that users love and developers can build efficiently. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗜 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 Most designers focus on how a product looks. I focus on how a product performs. Every design decision is backed by UX Research, User Behavior Analysis, Information Architecture, User Flow Optimization, and Conversion-Focused Design Principles. My process combines Product Design Strategy with modern UI Design to create experiences that increase engagement, improve usability, reduce friction, and support business growth. I have designed products across SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, E-commerce, AI, EdTech, B2B, and Consumer Applications. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 ✔ UI UX Design ✔ User Experience Design ✔ User Interface Design ✔ Product Design ✔ SaaS Product Design ✔ Dashboard Design ✔ Web Application Design ✔ Mobile App Design ✔ Landing Page Design ✔ Website Design ✔ Responsive Web Design ✔ UX Research ✔ User Flow Design ✔ Wireframing ✔ Interactive Prototyping ✔ Design Systems ✔ Information Architecture ✔ Usability Testing ✔ Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✔ Figma Design ✔ Webflow Design ✔ WordPress Design ✔ Startup MVP Design 𝗨𝗜 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 | 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 I create scalable design systems, high-fidelity interfaces, wireframes, prototypes, component libraries, style guides, interaction specifications, and developer-ready design documentation. Every Figma project is structured for seamless collaboration between designers, developers, and stakeholders. 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 Designed mobile applications for iOS and Android across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer products. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: • Mobile UI Design • App UX Design • User Flow Optimization • Clickable Prototypes • Design Systems • App Redesign • UX Audits • Usability Improvements The goal is always a smoother user journey, better engagement, and stronger retention. 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗨𝗜 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 I specialize in designing SaaS products, B2B platforms, CRM systems, internal tools, dashboards, analytics products, and enterprise applications. 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻: • User Onboarding • Feature Adoption • Data Visualization • Workflow Optimization • Information Architecture • Design Systems • Product Scalability • Customer Retention Whether you're building an MVP or scaling an established platform, I create interfaces that simplify complexity and accelerate growth. 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 From startup websites to enterprise platforms, I design modern, responsive, conversion-focused websites that balance user experience with business objectives. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: • Landing Page Design • SaaS Website Design • Marketing Websites • Web Application Design • Responsive Design • Webflow-Ready Layouts • WordPress Design • Conversion-Focused UX 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Discovery & UX Research Understanding users, business goals, competitors, and product opportunities. 2. User Flows & Wireframing Mapping journeys, information architecture, and user interactions. 3. UI Design & Prototyping Creating modern interfaces, design systems, and interactive prototypes. 4. Testing & Optimization Usability testing, feedback loops, iteration, and validation. 5. Developer Handoff Developer-ready specifications for React, Webflow, WordPress, and modern development teams. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 • Figma • Adobe XD • Photoshop • Illustrator • FigJam • Miro • Webflow • WordPress • React Collaboration • Design Systems 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 SaaS • Fintech • Healthcare • E-commerce • AI • EdTech • B2B • Startups • Enterprise Software • Marketplaces Let's discuss your project. Send me your website, SaaS platform, dashboard, or mobile app, and I'll provide actionable UX insights along with recommendations to improve usability, engagement, and conversions.

  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • Figma
  • User Interface Design
  • Wireframing
  • User Experience Design
  • User Experience
  • UX & UI Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Web Design
  • WordPress
  • UX Research
  • Prototyping
  • Prototype Design
  • User Flow
  • SaaS
  • Landing Page
  • Design Mockup
  • User Experience Strategy
  • Mobile App Design
Justin R.

Schaumburg, Illinois

$75/hr
4.8
115 jobs

$825M in ecommerce revenue scaled. 10 years in CPG. Amazon is all I do. If you're a food, beverage, wellness, or household brand selling on Amazon — or trying to figure out why you're not growing the way you should — this is the profile you've been looking for. I work in both Seller Central and Vendor Central. They are completely different businesses with different fee structures, different content rules, and different growth levers. Most Amazon freelancers only know one side. I've operated in both for a decade. Here's what makes me different: Most consultants will tell you to scale. I'll tell you whether you should. Before I touch your ad spend, I'm looking at your P&L. Your margin per ASIN. Your FBA fees vs. what you're actually netting. Your operational capacity to support growth. A 40% revenue increase means nothing if the cost to achieve it wipes out the gain. That's the lens I bring that most Amazon freelancers skip entirely. What I do: Amazon PPC — Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands & Sponsored Display Full campaign builds, restructures, and ongoing management. Keyword harvesting, match type strategy, bid management by margin tier. TACoS and ACoS targets built around your actual P&L — not industry benchmarks. Seller Central & Vendor Central Account Management Full account management on both sides of the fence. Catalog health, case management, suppressed listings, Buy Box strategy, pricing compliance — all of it. Listing Optimization & A+ Content Titles, bullets, backend search terms, A+ Content, Brand Story, variation architecture. Optimized for search ranking and conversion — both matter equally. Catalog & SKU Strategy Which ASINs to invest in, which to consolidate, which to kill. Parent/child structure, variation strategy, and catalog architecture to maximize share of voice without cannibalizing yourself. FBA & FBM Strategy Inventory planning, reorder velocity, FBA fee analysis, FBM cost-to-serve modeling. I've seen what happens when FBA stock runs out and how fast it tanks organic rank. I help you build operations so it doesn't. Subscribe & Save Strategy S&S setup, eligibility optimization, and conversion strategy — critical for any consumable brand where repeat purchase drives the business. Amazon Account Audits One-time deep dive: ad structure, listing health, catalog gaps, wasted spend, keyword coverage, competitive position. Most audits pay for themselves within the first 30 days of changes. Who I work with: CPG brands in food, beverage, snacks, supplements, wellness, and household — typically $500K to $50M on Amazon — who want a partner that understands the grocery business, not just the ad platform. Small roster by design. You get me directly — not a junior account manager running your account from a template. Flat-fee only. No percentage-of-ad-spend. My incentives are aligned with your profitable growth, not your gross spend. Typical results: 40–50% YoY revenue growth. Wasted spend identified and recovered within 60 days. Brands that finally understand what their Amazon numbers actually mean. Want a straight read on your account before committing? Send me your top 5 ASINs. I'll tell you exactly what's holding you back within 24 hours.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Market Research
  • Amazon
  • Amazon Listing Optimization
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Marketing Analytics
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Amazon FBA
  • Amazon SEO
  • Amazon Listing
  • Amazon PPC
  • Amazon Private Label
  • Amazon FBA Product Research
Linda C.

Schaumburg, Illinois

$45/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I have expert experience in the preparation and filing of federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax returns in a broad range of industry settings. My in-depth knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations help me to perform optimally as a payroll tax professional. I have extensive experience in the research and resolution of payroll tax notices with the IRS and state and local taxing authorities. I have determined the correct local payroll taxes for thousands of employees by following the often complex tax guidelines administered by the local taxing authorities. I am highly organized and detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills. These skills are part of my natural makeup and I apply them to all aspects of my life. I ensure the integrity of the highly confidential information I am exposed to. My past employers have been greatly satisfied with my strong work ethic and desire to take on new challenges. I believe I would be a great asset to any organization who requires a seasoned payroll tax professional with my expertise and extensive experience in this field.

  • Microsoft Windows
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PeopleSoft
  • Ultimate Software UltiPro
  • ADP Workforce Now
Joseph K.

Schaumburg, Illinois

$40/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Dynamic Senior Benefit Consulting Analyst with extensive experience in leveraging Microsoft Excel for data analysis and benefit structuring. Proven track record in project management and employee training, driving cost reductions through strategic benchmarking analysis and cross-functional coordination. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills.

  • SQL
  • Project Management
  • Management Skills
  • Excel Formula
  • Microsoft Excel

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