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Not only am I a fractional CMO, I am your strategic bridge between human intent and AI execution 🤝 I’m certified with Google AI and I’m an expert at Claude Cowork and Claude Code If your business is doing $1M+, but your growth has hit a ceiling, you don’t have a talent problem. You have a "Human Glue" problem, the manual, repetitive, and fragile processes that require your best people to act like data-entry clerks just to keep the lights on. I am Mike Volkin. I am a Business Modernizer. I help CEOs and Founders replace operational chaos with autonomous AI pipelines. With a track record of building, scaling, and exiting six companies, I don't just "implement AI tools", I engineer enterprise value. 🏢Why Mid-Market CEOs hire me: Margin Protection: I identify the "invisible leaks" where manual labor is eating your profits. We replace $150k/year administrative overhead with $50/month automation loops. The Founder’s Exit: Most companies aren't sellable because the "system" is in the founder's head. I document and automate your tribal knowledge, turning your business into a turnkey asset. Operational Speed: I build "Centralized AI Knowledge Bases" where your team can find any answer in 5 seconds, not 5 hours. Battle-Tested Leadership: As an Army veteran, I bring military-grade precision to your tech stack. We modernize without breaking what’s already working. 🥇My "Modernization" Framework: The AI Readiness Audit: A deep dive into your current marketing and operations tech stack to find your biggest automation opportunities. The Automation Roadmap: A strategic blueprint for replacing "Human Glue" with autonomous AI agents. Deployment & Governance: Building and overseeing the implementation of custom AI workflows that run 24/7 with 0% error rates. 🚫What I am NOT: I am not a generalist developer or a "prompt engineer." I am a fractional AI and automation strategist for CEOs who realize that "doing things the way we've always done them" is the fastest way to become a dinosaur. Skills: -AI Strategy & Consulting -Business Process Automation -Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) -Business Process Mapping -Operations Management -Generative AI Implementation -Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -Workflow Optimization -Exit Strategy & Sellability -No-Code Automation (Make, Zapier) 🦸Strategic Fractional CMO: Bridging Marketing & Modern Operations Most companies don't have a marketing problem—they have a "Leaky Bucket" problem. They spend thousands on traffic only for those leads to die in a manual, fragmented sales process. As a Fractional CMO with six successful exits, I don't just focus on top-of-funnel vanity metrics. I focus on Revenue Operations (RevOps). I modernize your entire marketing department by integrating AI and automation into your sales funnels, ensuring that every dollar spent on growth is captured by a high-efficiency machine. When I step in as your Fractional CMO, I take full ownership of your growth strategy and the systems that power it. From architecting AI-driven lead nurturing sequences to optimizing your CAC/LTV ratios, I ensure your marketing isn't just a "cost center," but a predictable, scalable asset. I provide the high-level leadership of a full-time executive at a fraction of the cost, allowing your company to modernize its growth engine while you stay focused on the big picture.

🚀 I'm Sandra Mallut Branding Specialist | Creative Strategist | Merchandise Designer | AI Consultant | Curriculum Developer I help businesses build memorable brands, launch products, create engaging customer experiences, and develop scalable systems that teach, market, sell, and grow. With 20+ years of experience across branding, design, education, publishing, ecommerce, and product development, I create complete solutions—from logos and merchandise collections to curriculum systems, digital products, multimedia content, and AI-powered workflows. 🎨 Branding, Design & Visual Identity • Logo design and brand identity systems • Color palettes, typography, and visual guidelines • Packaging, product labels, and retail concepts • Marketing materials, promotional graphics, and ad creatives • Social media branding and content systems • Presentation design and visual storytelling • Brand refreshes and complete business launches 🛍️ Merchandise & Ecommerce Development • Apparel, mugs, journals, stickers, tote bags, posters, and accessories • Print-on-demand product systems • Product mockups and lifestyle imagery • Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, Gumroad, TikTok Shop, and ecommerce graphics • Product launch campaigns and promotional assets • Merchandise collections built for growth and scalability 🤖 AI, Content Creation & Business Systems • AI-enhanced branding and content workflows • SOPs, onboarding systems, and workflow automation • Prompt engineering and AI-assisted production systems • Content creation, research, publishing, and marketing support • AI integration for businesses, educators, and creators 🎓 Curriculum Development & Educational Design • K–12, higher education, corporate training, and adult learning • Course creation, lesson plans, assessments, and workbooks • LMS-ready online learning systems • Teacher guides, student materials, and instructional resources • Gamification, engagement systems, and learning experiences 🎥 Multimedia, Publishing & Product Development • Educational and promotional video production • Voiceover scripting and multimedia presentations • Self-publishing support and Amazon KDP development • Children's books, cookbooks, journals, workbooks, and digital products • Scalable product ecosystems and companion resources 🏆 Why Clients Hire Me • 20+ years of professional experience • AI-certified with practical real-world application • Expertise across branding, merchandise, education, publishing, and ecommerce • Strategic thinker focused on both creativity and business growth • Full project ownership from concept to launch • Fast, organized, and results-driven I create brands that stand out, merchandise that sells, educational systems that engage, and scalable business solutions built for long-term growth.

I am a business and finance student with a strong eye for detail and clear communication. I offer website evaluations, business analysis, document preparation, data entry, social media tasks, voice recording, product testing, game testing, and virtual assistant support. I deliver work that is well structured, actionable, and easy to understand. I am committed to giving every project my full effort regardless of size. Let's work together — feel free to reach out!

Top producer on Upwork and (formerly) eLance since 2011. Do you want professionalism with someone born, raised, and educated in the United States? You have come to the right place! I believe in making the most of your money. ***Please note: I do NOT work with Merchant Services companies.*** Housekeeping: My minimum time block is 10 hours per week. I need at least 300 potential leads to start. Most clients give me 500 or more. I like to make one appointment or request for an email for every hour I work. I make about 25 calls per hour - give or take. The number of hours I work per day may vary. I always try different times of day to see if there is a best day/time to make calls. I write my own script. I only use Calendly for scheduling. Call sheets may be shared on Excel or via Google Sheets. I call through the list three times. I take meticulous notes on the call sheets. I send end-of-day updates on the days I work. I ONLY make calls to numbers in the United States and Canada in their time zones. I do NOT work with auto-dialers. I do NOT guarantee the days or times I will work. I do NOT work in the evening or on weekends. I do NOT send emails, texts, or faxes. I do NOT take jobs involving commission/pay per lead. Upwork does not guarantee payment. I do NOT work fixed-price jobs/commissions. I do NOT work on social media, text, or DM. I do NOT record calls. I do NOT do research. I do NOT take incoming calls. I do NOT put call lists together. I do NOT do surveys or qualifying calls. I do NOT leave messages. Dedicated and organized remote freelance specialist specializing in telemarketing for lead generation, including appointment setting. Hold over 35 years of experience in sales, management, recruiting, and telemarketing. Excellent communication abilities, including written and oral, professional and interpersonal. Developed evaluation, critical thinking, active listening, and decision-making skills as well as strong attention to small details. Highly organized and familiar with completing several complicated tasks simultaneously.

I help business owners and leadership teams turn messy financial and operational data into clear, decision-ready models. I’m a finance & operations consultant with 10+ years of experience building custom Excel models for real businesses - not generic templates. I can help with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, scenario analysis, pricing tools, QuickBooks/CSV reporting cleanup, and management dashboards. I’ve worked across industries including real estate, construction, retail, travel/events, SaaS, and service businesses. My models are Excel-based, well-documented, and built so clients can actually use and update them after handoff. Tools: Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Power BI, dashboards, advanced formulas.

-I've been transating on this website since it was Odesk.com -I have lived in Mexico, went to some school in Mexico so I consider myself fully native bilingual. (I live in the US and have degrees from here also) -I can translate up to 28,000 words per day if need be. -I am a medical resident (Anesthesiology) Please let me know how I can help you Thanks for reading! Have a great day!