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Operations Manager | Project Manager | HR & Recruitment Coordinator helping businesses streamline operations, coordinate projects, recruit top talent, and build efficient systems that improve productivity and drive business growth. I specialize in managing people, processes, and projects—ensuring daily operations run smoothly, teams stay aligned, and business objectives are delivered on time and to a high standard. 🚀 What I Can Help You With: ✔ Operations Management & Business Support ✔ Project Planning, Coordination & Execution ✔ Recruitment, Talent Sourcing & Candidate Screening ✔ Employee Onboarding & HR Administration ✔ Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization ✔ SOP Development & Business Documentation ✔ Team Coordination & Performance Tracking ✔ KPI Monitoring & Operational Reporting ✔ Administrative & Executive Support ✔ Data Analysis, Reporting & Business Insights 📊 I Have Successfully Delivered: • Coordinated large-scale recruitment campaigns for AI data collection projects. • Managed contributor onboarding, communication, and performance tracking for remote teams. • Coordinated international projects by monitoring KPIs, resolving operational issues, and ensuring deadlines were achieved. • Delivered market research, business analysis, and operational reports to support strategic decision-making. Clients consistently describe me as reliable, organized, analytical, and proactive, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality standards. My background in Economics, combined with experience in operations, recruitment, project coordination, and business analysis, enables me to improve workflows, optimize team performance, and support business growth through structured and data-driven decision-making. If you're looking for a dependable professional who can coordinate projects, manage operations, recruit talent, and keep your business running efficiently—I’d be glad to help.

Experience in research, translation and writing as well as content development specifically in the mental health field. I am fully committed to assist with your project and will be available for regular updates and revisions as necessary. Recently I have been developing online courses specifically focused on educators and therapists working with schoolchildren with special needs. Topics include trauma-informed care and applying it in the educational setting, teaching children who have bee victims of abuse, early childhood development as well as caring for the caregiver to name but a few. I have also been involved with a project focused on content development for an application providing support to those suffering from anxiety following a cancer diagnosis. My primary role was to develop the script for each lesson that consist of a information sharing / teaching element as well as tools / activities for the day. Additionally I write meditation scripts for an iOS application assisting those with trouble sleeping, specifically as a result of trauma. Upon request I assist legal professional in cases of abuse and human trafficking on how to interact with victims. I also appear as an expert witness in court to explain, amongst other matters, why victims have trouble recalling and accurately testifying following a traumatic event. I have been involved in project development and writing in the past and have been an active member of a project management team. I have extensive experience in victim assistance and support with specific focus on trauma as well as training and development of training manuals. I have worked with government departments throughout the SADC region in Africa and have assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures when dealing with vulnerable populations.

Hello! I’m Mikayla, a Senior UX/UI Designer based in South Africa; focused on building clear, functional, and conversion-driven digital products. I work closely with founders, product teams, and engineers to turn complex ideas into simple, scalable user experiences. I don’t just design screens, I design systems that help products make sense, feel intuitive, and perform better. ✅ Senior UX/UI Designer (Product) ✅ End-to-end SaaS & Digital Product Specialist ✅ UX Strategy ᐧ UI Design ᐧ Design Systems 🎯 Current Focus: SaaS Platforms • Vibe-coding • Conversion-driven Web Experiences - WHAT I BRING TO YOUR PRODUCT AS A UX/UI DESIGNER (PRODUCT): 👩‍💻 UX Strategy & Product thinking: I design with structure first: user flows, journey mapping, information architecture, and experience strategy. My focus is always on reducing friction and improving clarity across the product. I LOVE research. 👩‍💻 UI design for REAL products: Clean, scalable interfaces for SaaS dashboards, mobile apps, and responsive web platforms. Built to be consistent, usable, and easy to extend as products grow. 👩‍💻 Figma Expertise & Design Systems: Advanced Figma workflows including components, auto-layout, variables, and scalable design systems. As a former developer, I create structured files that make developer handoff smooth and reduce back-and-forth. 👩‍💻 Dev-handoff ready design I collaborate closely with developers and provide clear specs, interaction states, and structured Figma files that translate cleanly into code. 📌 SELECTED EXPERIENCE • SaaS Redesigns: Improved usability of complex workflows by simplifying navigation and restructuring core user journeys. • Mobile App UX Overhaul: Streamlined onboarding and key flows to reduce friction and improve task completion. • Web Conversion Improvements: Redesigned landing pages and product flows to improve clarity and user decision-making. • Web & Landing Pages: Website & landing page design Prototypes with Loveable Design with Figma 🧠 HOW I WORK Discovery & Research → understand goals, users, constraints & pain-points. UX Mapping → flows, journeys, structure Wireframes → rapid layout exploration UI Design & Branding → clean, scalable visual system, graphics, custom icons • If possible, this is where I would collaborate with the dev team to ensure the UI is feasible & viable. Prototype → test and refine interactions, use external vibe coding tools if desired Handoff → developer-ready Figma + documentation through HTML or React code documentation. 💡 WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME I balance product thinking with strong visual design. My focus is not just making things look good, but making them work better; for users and for the business. If you need a designer who can think, structure, and execute across the full product lifecycle, I can help. Multi-disciplinary designer: I have worn many hats and I'm here to use them to ensure the best possible experience for my clients. "But now Mikayla, why are your rates so low?" - Simple, I live in a third world country when my currency is weaker than anywhere else in the world. Now lets get talking :) [Keywords: Figma Designer, Figma Expert, Figma to Loveable, Figma To Wordpress, Web to Figma, Web Design Expert, SaaS Design, Responsive Web Design, Figma, Figma Prototyping, AI Development, AI Vibe Coding, Design Systems, Web to Figma, App to Figma, Mobile Design, Insurance, Banking, B2B, Product Designer, B2B2C Product Designer, UX Research, UX Design, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Loveable, Claude, Framer, UX Designer, UI Designer, UX/UI Designer, Interaction design, Landing Page Designer, Mockups, Digital Design]

As a self-taught digital marketing specialist, I have honed my skills over three years of hands-on experience. My expertise includes everything from social media management and content creation to research and digital media design. With a deep understanding of digital marketing platforms and tools, I am well-equipped to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies that help organizations gain a solid digital footprint and market share. I am passionate about utilizing my skills to help organizations reach their goals, and I am constantly looking for new and innovative ways to enhance my expertise. I believe that creativity, hard work, and attention to detail are key to achieving success in the digital marketing world, and I am committed to applying these principles to every project I take on. If you are looking for a dedicated and skilled digital marketing professional to help take your organization to the next level, I would love to hear from you. Let's work together to achieve your goals and build a strong and impactful digital presence!

I help businesses grow through qualified prospects, generating sales opportunities, and making informed decisions through targeted lead generation and market research. With experience in both B2B and B2C environments, I specialize in identifying high-quality leads, building targeted prospect lists, researching key decision-makers, and delivering accurate data to support sales and marketing efforts. My work helps businesses improve pipeline quality, optimize outreach campaigns, and focus on the highest-potential opportunities. I have worked with international clients across the US, Europe, and South Africa, giving me strong exposure to different markets and business environments. Here’s how I can help you:🙂 *Identify and research high-quality leads based on your ideal customer profile (ICP) *Analyse market trends and competitor activity *Identify new potential target segments *Support sales strategy with research insights *Cold email & Linkedin outreach *CRM management (e.g., HubSpot) *Organize clean, structured data in Excel or Google Sheets for easy use *Help improve pipeline quality through better targeting *Market research & online data collection I am reliable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering quality results that help businesses make better decisions and grow revenue.

Are you looking for a reliable Virtual Assistant who can keep your business organized, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and help you convert leads into loyal clients? You're in the right place. I help busy entrepreneurs, startups, agencies, coaches, real estate professionals, and growing businesses streamline daily operations, manage customer relationships, and increase productivity. My goal is simple: to save you time, improve your workflow, and allow you to focus on growing your business while I handle the details. With experience in virtual assistance, customer support, appointment setting, and CRM management, I provide dependable administrative and operational support that keeps businesses running efficiently. I communicate professionally, solve problems proactively, and ensure every customer interaction leaves a positive impression. My services include: Calendar and inbox management Appointment scheduling and follow-ups Customer support via email, chat, and phone CRM setup, management, and data cleanup Lead generation and lead qualification Data entry and web research Travel planning and itinerary management File organization and documentation Meeting coordination and minute-taking SOP creation and workflow documentation Project coordination and task management Tools I work with include: CRM & Sales: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, GoHighLevel, Monday CRM Project Management: ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Monday, Notion Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, OpenPhone, RingCentral Customer Support: Zendesk, Freshdesk, Help Scout, Intercom, Gorgias Scheduling: Calendly, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Productivity: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Airtable, Dropbox, Google Drive Automation: Zapier, Make I pride myself on being detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality work. Whether it's responding to customers, managing appointments, maintaining accurate CRM records, or keeping projects on track, I bring professionalism, efficiency, and a solutions-focused mindset to every task. Why clients enjoy working with me: * Excellent written and verbal communication * Strong organizational and multitasking skills * Fast learner with minimal supervision * Confidential and trustworthy * Reliable, proactive, and deadline-driven * Focused on delivering measurable results and outstanding client satisfaction If you need a dependable Virtual Assistant who can strengthen your customer support, manage your CRM, schedule appointments, and keep your operations running smoothly, I'd love to be part of your team. Let's discuss your business goals and build efficient systems that save you time, improve customer satisfaction, and help your business grow. Click the "Invite to Job" button, and let's get started.