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  • $55 hourly
    Business-Savvy Professional | Entrepreneur | Medical Spa & Wellness Consultant With over 15 years of experience in business management, branding, marketing strategies, and comprehensive consulting in the medical spa industry, I have successfully guided numerous businesses both nationally and internationally to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. My extensive entrepreneurial background includes six years as the founder and CEO of a thriving medical spa and skincare brand. During this time, I established and scaled a successful aesthetic practice, driving consistent revenue growth, building a loyal clientele, and managing both a storefront and e-commerce platforms. My expertise spans across building brand identity, creating and executing marketing strategies, and fostering client retention and loyalty. Additionally, I have managed and consulted for international wellness centers with over 150 employees, overseeing strategic planning, operations management, P&L responsibilities, marketing initiatives, and human resource development. Prior to my entrepreneurial ventures, I spent five years managing one of Ohio's highest-volume Sephora stores, where I maintained top-tier sales performance and oversaw the onboarding and training of new stores with up to 35 employees. My management approach consistently resulted in a turnover rate of less than 24%, and I was recognized for my ability to drive customer satisfaction and optimize store operations. In my role as a business consultant, I have worked with a range of medical spas, from startups to established practices, helping them refine their business models, enhance brand positioning, and expand their market presence. My holistic approach includes conducting comprehensive business assessments, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize operations, increase client acquisition, and build market-leading brands. I am a highly motivated, results-driven professional with a proven ability to capitalize on business relationships, manage complex operations, and support senior-level management positions. With expertise in digital marketing, retail management, event planning, and customer service, I am focused on driving success in highly competitive markets SKILLS & ABILITIES  Strategic Business Management.  Marketing and Branding.  Client Relationship Management.  Leadership and Team Development.  Operational Efficiency.  Sales and Performance Management.  Consulting and Advisory.  Educational Background and Certifications in the esthetic business industry.  Proficient in CRM systems, project management tools, and digital marketing platforms.
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    Digital Marketing Strategy
    Blog Writing
    Event Planning
    Customer Service Training
    Sales Consulting
    Business Operations
    Team Management
    Skin Care
    Spa & Beauty Menu
    Beauty & Personal Care
    Business Consulting
    Branding & Marketing
    Entrepreneurship
    Business Management
  • $175 hourly
    Licensed to practice law in California (Bar #191925) and DC (Bar #461320). Former litigator. Currently represent and advise individuals, businesses and non-profits on a wide variety of matters: • Entertainment and copyright law: advise writers, artists, filmmakers and media content producers on clearance, rights and fair use issues; represent producers in disputes over copyright ownership and infringement; • Employment and HR matters; • Commercial leases and landlord-tenant matters; • Contract negotiation and drafting; • Resolving disputes with vendors and other businesses; • Advise clients on legal and business matters concerning social media, transmission of communications via digital media, misappropriation of digital content, disclaimers and privacy; • Trademark law: Registration of trade and service marks; advise clients regarding the protectability of their marks. Writing experience: Expert writer with JD and MBA degrees. More than two decades of writing and editing experience. Able to turn technical jargon into language that is easily comprehensible to the general public.
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    Trademark
    Research Papers
    Academic Proofreading
    Writing
    Article Writing
    Research Proposals
    Report Writing
    Essay Writing
    Academic Editing
    Legal Consulting
    Business Writing
    Creative Writing
    Media & Entertainment
  • $80 hourly
    As a founder and operations expert, I have a data-driven approach to building and optimizing key processes and infrastructure for organizations ranging from early-stage startups to enterprises. I am the founder of Frameworks Labs, a consulting firm that is focused on optimizing key business operations, HR, compliance, data privacy, and security workflows. I have advanced certifications in Employment Law (Cornell) and am a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), with additional certifications in regulatory compliance program management, HIPAA, GDPR, and IT security. Prior to starting my own companies, I was a Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, supporting founders of tech companies in highly regulated industries, including Big Data, Healthcare, and Fintech. I am an operational swiss-army knife, and have a well-rounded background that allows me to understand how to best optimize workflows to ensure the greatest organization-wide benefits. I have expertise in: - Building and optimizing business, technical, and financial operations - Strategic HR: HR compliance, L&D, Recruiting, HR Operations, Handbook and Policy Strategy - Data privacy and IT Security: Program Management, Operations, Audit Prep and Support - Business Operations: Technical Project Management, Fractional Chief of Staff/Head of Operations, global expansion strategic planning and operational support, OKRs, documentation and knowledge bases, advanced data analytics (Palantir Foundry, - Compliance: Data privacy, HR, regulatory - Learning and Development - IT Support - Hardware management, remote fleet management, onboarding/offboarding - Platform Administration Data Analytics: Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, Tableau, Power BI Project Management/Work Management: JIRA, ServiceNow, Asana GRC: Drata, Secureframe, VantaServiceNow, CRM/Marketing: Hubspot, Salesforce, Team Tools: Slack, Notion, Confluence Finance: Mercury, Upflow, Brex, Quickbooks, TaxJar HR: Rippling, Gusto, Workday, Ethena, VirgilHR Projects: - Built and implemented company-wide onboarding/offboarding process using JIRA and advanced automations for Palantir Technologies - Designed and implemented HR strategy for a mid-sized healthcare company aimed at increasing employee engagement and retention - Built and managed compliance, operations, HR, finance, and marketing functions for early stage AdTech company - Provided logistics technology company with strategic operational support and Fractional Chief of Staff/Operations services
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    QA Testing
    Recruiting Process Consulting
    Operational Planning
    Leadership Training
    Product Management
    Behavioral Design
    Business Operations
    Compliance
    Startup Company
    HR & Business Services
    Privacy Law
    Human Resources Compliance
    Data Privacy
    Data Protection
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