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Please read completely as many common questions are answered here. Born and raised in Ohio, I am a native English speaker and have a BA in English from Kent State University. For five years, I taught language, reading, and honors creative writing to junior and senior high students, writing my own drama and creative writing curriculum. Over the course of my career, I have released nearly a dozen YA novels, short story collections, a collection of plays, a cookbook, and a book on writing. I have worked as a freelance writer / ghostwriter in both non-fiction and fiction capacities, writing everything from captions and copy to short stories and novels in myriad genres. While my forte is fiction, I do accept non-fiction work. I've created characters and outlines, as well as writing from a provided outline, and can work with as much or as little as the client wishes. All work is 100% original, meaning that unless otherwise instructed by a client, I do not outsource work to other freelancers and I do not use generative AI programs. None of my writing, including any provided samples, were assisted or created by AI. Much of my work as a ghostwriter has made Amazon's top 100 ebook lists at least once, and I have had more than one make USA Weekend's Bestseller list. I have been freelancing since 2002 and have been writing full-time since December 2012. As I sign NDAs with all of my clients and while some do give permission for me to use parts of that work as writing samples, I cannot provide full chapters of any work I have done for clients. I can only provide chapters from my own work, which is all YA. I do not write samples over 500 words on request without payment. I require all communication to be through a messaging platform, which means no phone or Zoom interviews, though I am happy to set a time for an Upwork message chat interview. My current Upwork hourly rate is $40/hr and my current Upwork per word rate is $0.06/word. This is based on my experience and what my current clients are paying. Outlining, story development, and revision options vary for per word / fixed rate work and are not provided without additional compensation. I work on a first-come, first-serve basis, and that comes by contract, not discussion. I can advise what my schedule looks like at any given time, but until a contract is signed and a project accepted, that may change. I do not accept any work that promotes / portrays any of the following in a positive manner: homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, racism, hatred, or blasphemy of any religion.

Most pitch decks don’t fail because the idea is weak. They fail because the story is hard to follow, the slides feel crowded, and the main message gets buried. I help founders, teams, and businesses turn rough notes, messy slides, or dense content into clear, professional PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations that are easy to present and easy to understand. I mainly work on: Pitch decks for startups, founders, and business owners PowerPoint presentation design and redesign Google Slides decks for teams and workshops Sales, marketing, and business presentations Investor, fundraising, and capability decks Training, webinar, and conference slides Data visualization, infographics, and clean slide layouts Editable PowerPoint templates and branded slide systems My focus is not just making slides “look nice.” I look at the flow first: what the audience needs to understand, what should be removed, what should be visual, and where the key message needs to stand out. Clients usually come to me when: Their deck feels too text-heavy The design is inconsistent The message is good but not clear enough They need a polished deck quickly They want something fully editable in PowerPoint or Google Slides They need a clean, professional presentation for a meeting, pitch, webinar, or client call A few things I bring to the project: Top Rated freelancer with 100% Job Success PowerPoint and presentation design background Experience with business, real estate, healthcare, education, nonprofit, and startup decks MOS PowerPoint certification Fast turnaround and clear communication Fully editable final files Tools I use: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and Slido. Send me your rough content, old deck, notes, or outline. I’ll help shape it into a clear, polished presentation that looks professional and actually supports your message. 🔑 Keywords: Presentation Design | PowerPoint Designer | Pitch Deck Design | Sales Presentation | Marketing Presentation | Business Presentation | Google Slides | Slide Redesign | Data Visualization | Corporate Presentation | PowerPoint Presentation Designer | Sales Deck | Marketing Deck | Presentation Designer | Slide Redesign & Makeover | Custom Presentation Templates | Infographic Slide Design | Google Slides Presentation Designer | Business Presentation Design | Webinar & Conference Presentations | Sales Presentation Design | Pitch Deck Design | Keynote Presentation Designer | Business Proposal Presentation | Visually Compelling Slides | PowerPoint Design | Multilingual Presentation | Bilingual Document Formatting | Chart Design | Demo Presentation | Training Presentation | Slido

Versatile freelancer, offering customer service, tech-support, admin, assistance, and creative solutions skilled in network, set up troubleshooting, graphic design, data, entry, and social media management proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, WordPress and CRM tools, bilingual English and Spanish with a reputation for fast turnaround, clear communication and results that exceed expectations ready to take on any task and deliver.

I am a Medical Technology graduate of Cebu Doctors’ University, Class of 2012. I passed the Medical Technologist license examinations on the same said year. Therefore, I can easily adjust to any projects related to medicine. I have enough experience in research jobs since my course requires me to do so. I also worked part-time as an online English tutor to foreign students. I am adept with the English language, and I have sufficient experience in writing articles and reviews ever since my grade school days. I also have average listening skills thus I also accept projects that require transcription. I'm know how to use basic computer programs as well as some advance applications. I am familiar with MICROSOFT WORD, POWERPOINT, and EXCEL as well as the ADOBE ACROBAT READER. This is my first time venturing as a freelancer thus I am flexible and open to any suggestions. I am currently in the United States working full time as a laboratory technologist on night shift thus I have a lot of free time during the day to accept side projects. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you.

Hey! I'm James. I have more than a decade of experience planning and executing marketing strategies across a variety of industries and business models. I've made my living being a reliable problem-solver, which has helped me transform into a bit of a marketing "Swiss Army Knife" over the years. I have deep experience in content marketing strategy, but have also led projects that required diverse skills and disciplines like... • Customer Research & Messaging Strategy • Web Design/Development • Transactional & Behavioral Email Campaign Design • Search Engine Optimization • Community Management • Affiliates & Partnership Program Development • Personal Branding/Executive Ghostwriting • Conversion Rate Optimization I also actively run a podcast production and repurposing service called Castaway, which helps agencies, coaches, and consultants turn their podcast into a lead-generating flywheel. There might be an opportunity for us to work together if: • You have a marketing to-do list a mile long and could use an extra set of hands • You don't have an in-house marketing leader and could use some advice/consulting • You want an unbiased third party to audit your marketing strategy/operations • You need help growing your personal brand in authentic and ethical way • You want to launch a podcast, or invest in growing your existing show If any of that sounds familiar, I'd love to hear more about your situation and see if I can help you reach your goals faster. Talk to you soon!

Services & Operations Manager | Professional Services | PMO, Financials, SOWs & Delivery I help professional services and consulting firms run smarter, more profitable, and more scalable operations. I am a senior Services & Operations Manager with hands-on experience owning the entire services lifecycle—from pre-sales scoping and Statements of Work through delivery, financial reporting, and invoicing. Clients hire me when they need someone who can step in quickly, operate independently, and own outcomes at an executive level. Why Clients Hire Me ✔ I understand professional services economics — margins, utilization, and delivery pressure ✔ I operate as a fractional leader, not a task manager ✔ I reduce operational friction between sales, delivery, and finance ✔ I protect client relationships while ensuring profitability What I Deliver 🔹 Services & Operations Leadership End-to-end ownership of professional services operations Pre-sales support, project scoping, and delivery alignment Operational process design for growing consulting firms 🔹 Financial Reporting & Invoicing Project-level financial tracking and forecasting Client billing, invoicing accuracy, and revenue visibility Executive-ready financial reporting 🔹 Project & Program Management (PMO) Multi-project and program oversight Risk, scope, and timeline management Clear stakeholder communication and executive reporting 🔹 Statements of Work & Contracts SOW creation, review, approvals, and change management Scope definition and pricing alignment Governance throughout the engagement lifecycle 🔹 Recruiting, Contractors & Vendors Consultant and contractor recruiting and onboarding Resource and capacity planning Vendor and partner oversight 🔹 Client & Partner Management Primary operational point of contact Expectation setting, issue resolution, and delivery alignment Long-term relationship management for recurring revenue Ideal Engagements I work best with: Professional services and consulting firms Technology, cloud, and SaaS services organizations Founders and executives needing a fractional operations leader Typical engagements include: Fractional Services Operations Manager Fractional COO / Head of Operations PMO setup or stabilization SOW, financial, or delivery clean-up Tools & Environment Microsoft365 | Excel | ClickUp | Teams | SharePoint | Dynamics 365 | Power Platform Rate Positioning My rates reflect senior ownership, speed, and accountability. I am not the lowest-cost option — I am the professional you hire when execution, trust, and results matter. 📩 Message me to discuss how I can support your operations, delivery, and growth.