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Candace N.

Ventura, California

$120/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I’m a Senior Data Scientist and Social Epidemiologist with 15+ years of experience transforming complex health, workforce, and product data into actionable insights that drive strategy, improve outcomes, and increase efficiency. I specialize in public health analytics, real-world evidence (RWE), program evaluation, causal inference, and predictive modeling — with deep expertise in synthesizing large datasets into clear, business-ready insights. I’ve led research and data science teams, SQL-based data infrastructure improvement, statewide surveillance systems, and delivered analyses used by executives, HR executives, clinicians, policymakers, and payers. My work spans public health, workforce well-being, healthcare delivery, chronic disease prevention, and digital health products. What I Can Help You With: 1) Data Science & Analytics - Predictive modeling (logistic regression, multilevel analysis, multivariable modeling) - Cohort, quasi-experimental & observational research - Experimental study designs & causal inference - Metric design, user engagement & retention analysis - Dashboarding (Power BI, Excel) & analytic reporting 2) Public Health & RWE - Program evaluation (obesity, diabetes, mental health, wellness) - Survey design, weighting, analysis & data validation - Workforce health, productivity & benefits analytics - EMR/EHR analysis, claims, population health data - Literature reviews, evidence synthesis & manuscript support 3) Data Infrastructure - Improving data quality, standardizing analytics workflows - Building datasets for reproducible research and reporting Tools & Methods: Python, R, SAS, Stata, SPSS | Logistic regression, multivariable modeling, dashboards, predictive analytics

  • Data Analysis
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Data Mining
  • Data Analytics & Visualization Software
  • Data Science
  • Data Analytics Framework
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Program Evaluation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Python
  • Survey Design
  • Analytics Dashboard
  • SAS
Barbara K.

Ventura, California

$55/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help growing companies hire their hardest-to-fill roles — especially Operations, Production Leadership, and Outbound Sales/BDR talent — with a fast, structured, and highly communicative recruiting process that delivers 3–5 qualified candidates within 10–14 days. With 15+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, I partner with founders, hiring managers, and People teams who need a recruiter who can move fast, think strategically, and maintain a polished, high-touch candidate experience from first outreach to offer. What I Deliver: 3–5 qualified candidates presented within ~2 weeks Clear, structured notes on skills, alignment, compensation & readiness Transparent pipeline tracking High interview-acceptance rates with strong candidate communication Consistent outbound sourcing to reach top performers in the field My Recruiting Specialties: Operations & Production Leadership Production Managers Operations Managers Install/Field Supervisors Supply Chain & Inventory Leads Outbound Sales & BDR Talent BDRs Field Sales Territory Reps Client Development / Outbound Prospecting roles These roles require discipline, ownership, communication strength, and adaptability — exactly the talent profiles I excel at sourcing and assessing. How I Work: 1. Intake + Scorecards I run a structured kickoff to align on must-haves, competencies, compensation bands, messaging, and your hiring timeline. 2. Targeted Outbound Sourcing I proactively source candidates using: LinkedIn Recruiter + Boolean search Industry groups (Ops, Manufacturing, Sales) Niche job boards Passive talent outreach Localized field-based talent pools 3. Detailed Screening + Consistent Slates Every candidate is submitted with: Alignment summary Compensation expectations Availability Culture indicators Interview readiness 4. Pipeline Reporting & Communication I provide clear updates, manage ATS entries, coordinate interviews, and support the offer stage. Tools I Use: LinkedIn Recruiter ATS (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever) Airtable, Google Sheets, Asana Gem, Apollo, CRM systems Boolean sourcing frameworks Structured interview & scorecard methodology What Clients Say: “Fast pipeline building and excellent candidate quality.” “Communication was outstanding — we always knew where things stood.” “Delivered qualified candidates within two weeks, exactly as promised.” Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality ✔ Exceptional communication & professionalism ✔ Strong outbound sourcing (not just posting jobs) ✔ Deep experience with both Ops + Sales roles ✔ Organized process that keeps hiring managers aligned ✔ Ability to recruit independently with minimal oversight I act as a true Talent Partner — not just a resume screener. Your time is valuable. My job is to make hiring easier, faster, and more effective. ⭐ Let’s Work Together If you need a recruiting partner who delivers speed, alignment, and high-quality candidates, I’d love to support your next hiring sprint. Send me a message and let’s get started.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Project
  • Recruiting
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Sales
  • Client Management
  • CRM Software
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Retention
Sean H.

Ventura, California

$25/hr
5.0
45 jobs

I’m a composer, audio specialist, performer, researcher, and educator based between Los Angeles, CA and Central Java, Indonesia. I hold a Doctorate in Musical Arts from California Institute of the Arts, and am a two time awardee of the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program. I work in a wide variety of fields from film scoring, to installation art, to web design.

  • Translation
  • American English Accent
  • Video Editing
  • Indonesian to English Translation
  • English to Indonesian Translation
  • US English Dialect
  • Video Post-Editing

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