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  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (35 jobs)
    With over 10 years of professional experience spanning various disciplines such as urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, community engagement, and graphic design, I bring a wealth of expertise to elevate your projects to new heights. Layout and Design: I am proficient in setting up document templates and layouts that enhance the overall presentation of your content. Using my graphic design expertise, I craft visually appealing charts, graphs, and infographics that make complex data accessible and easy to comprehend. Through a creative and intuitive approach, I ensure that your information is showcased in an aesthetically pleasing and impactful manner. Cartography and Visual Communication: With a strong background in cartography, I am adept at creating dynamic and informative maps that visually communicate spatial data. Whether it's mapping urban developments, environmental features, or community resources, my cartographic skills help tell compelling stories through visual representation. Beyond maps, I can craft interesting infographics that display your information in more compelling ways, both on a static and interactive basis using Adobe Illustrator or PowerBI. Presentations and Storytelling: My expertise in survey analysis and data interpretation enables me to create powerful presentations that go beyond just showcasing numbers. I understand the art of storytelling and use it to craft presentations that captivate and engage your audience. Whether it's presenting creative design proposals, detailed technical data, or sales and marketing reports, I ensure that each presentation is a cohesive and impactful narrative. Technical Writing and Proofreading: I offer a comprehensive service that ensures your reports are polished and error-free. Having successfully managed complex reports in the past, I excel at combining narratives with associated tables, maps, graphics, and figures. Whether it is an award proposal or school presentation, with my attention to detail and strong grasp of spelling and grammar, I will ensure that your content is clear, concise, and professionally presented. Content/Blog Writing: In addition to crafting concise blog posts and compelling marketing materials, my expertise lies in helping you communicate your message effectively to your target audience. Leveraging my background in data analysis, cartography, and graphic design, I create captivating visuals that not only inform but also engage readers. Whether it's creating data-driven infographics or interactive content, I am passionate about presenting information in a way that resonates with your audience. Proficiency in Various Tools: I am well-versed in a wide range of tools essential for project execution. From InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop for graphic design, to ArcGIS (Pro, Online, Business Analyst Online) for cartography and spatial analysis, to Sketchup for 3D modeling, Excel for data analysis, PowerBI for dynamic dashboards, and Word and PowerPoint for documents and presentations. My skill set allows me to seamlessly work across different platforms, delivering top-notch results. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to making my clients happy, I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate on your projects. If my diverse skill set aligns with your needs, please do not hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to the possibility of working together.
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    ArcGIS
    Urban Planning
    GIS
    Copy Editing
    Writing
    SketchUp
    Landscape Design
    Autodesk AutoCAD
    Strategic Plan
    Concept Design
    Typography
  • $300 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    Financial Business Consultant with a proven track record developing, analyzing, and enhancing business and investment operations. Expertise derived from a career straddling private equity and derivative trading. Outstanding data analytics and financial modeling skills combined with extensive risk return modeling across a variety of asset classes. Eight years of buy-side Private Equity experience from researcher to Managing Director. Twenty years of trading experience from floor trader to Founder of Proprietary Trading Firm. CTA Founder, FINRA registered. My entire career has been on the buyside of Alternative Asset investing. I have reviewed thousands of offering documents across a wide swath of industries and strategies. My forte is conveying complex business models in clear and readily understood analytics. MBA, University of Chicago. Adjunct Professor, NEIU School of Business and Management, Managerial Accounting. Educator, Business Innovation & Growth Center (Business Incubator); Business Plan Development and Creation. Expertise: • M&A Investments, Due diligence, and Analysis. • Business Plan Development and Capital Raise. • Risk Management Analytics. • Business Valuation. • Strategic Analysis, Financial Planning, and Cost Analysis. • EB5 capital rise and financial modeling. • Fund Performance & Attribution. • Investment Analysis and Modeling. Recent consultative projects include business plan development, pitch deck creation, capital raises, risk mitigation, investment modeling and fund attribution.
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    Business Plan
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Business Valuation
    Business Consulting
    Stock Option Agreement
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Investment Research
    Business Analysis
    Investment Strategy
    Strategic Plan
  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (14 jobs)
    With a passion for improving processes, I have more than 20 years experience working with small and large teams to develop strategies, improve workflows, and achieve breakthrough results. I have extensive experience with many methodologies, including: - Six Sigma - Lean - Project Management - Change Acceleration As an engineer, I am skilled at using data to make informed decisions and I enjoy utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data into beautiful and useful visuals and analyses. I am skilled with: - PowerPoint - Excel - Word - Access - Minitab In addition, I work with teams to eliminate both political and cultural barriers that can limit success. I have experience in multiple industries, including healthcare, education, business, and manufacturing, and consistently work with previous clients on new engagements.
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    Facilitation
    Process Flow Diagram
    Data Analysis
    Process Optimization
    Process Improvement
    Six Sigma
    Process Systems Engineering
    Industrial Engineering
    Data Visualization
    Process Design
    Continuous Improvement
    Process Documentation
    Process Engineering
    Lean Consulting
    Strategic Plan
    Change Management
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
  • $32 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I am a Business Professional with expertise in Customer Service, Outreach, Marketing, and Communication. In my professional career, I have gained a proven track record in managing organizational initiatives, planning, designing, and bringing to the public high-quality marketing efforts and events that engage supporters and demonstrate a company's values to the communities it serves. I have been recognized for enhancing program planning efficiency and facilitating impactful social events that promote togetherness.
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    Customer Service Training
    Adobe Creative Cloud
    Community Outreach
    Marketing Operations & Workflow
    Demography
    Data Entry
    Project Management Professional
    Marketing Audit
    Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
    Business Report
    Strategic Plan
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
  • $250 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    I am a Fractional CTO/COO and Digital Strategy Advisor with over 15 years of experience in consulting and software delivery
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    User Stories
    Program Management
    Business Transformation
    Sales Operations
    Digital Strategy
    Business Plan
    Business Analysis
    Project Management
    Strategy
    Management Consulting
    Business Operations
    Strategic Plan
  • $150 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    I have built and sold 5 companies, 3 for clients and two of my own, both developed from zero annual revenue to $47M and $210M annual sales each. I have considerable experience writing and reviewing business plans and providing coaching to help businesses launch or accelerate growth. My background is in leadership coaching and training for entry-level and senior sales teams. With a background in startup launches, I have a keen understanding of the needs in developing marketing strategies that are realistic, affordable, and quickly executed. Key skills : • Business Planning - long and short term • Business Health Check & turnarounds • Sales strategy coaching • Due diligence for purchase and fund raising - creation of fund raise documents • Leadership coaching & training
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    Startup Consulting
    Coaching
    Business Coaching
    Financial Modeling
    Business Consulting
    Management Consulting
    Pitchbook
    Business Operations
    Organizational Design & Effectiveness
    Strategy
    Financial Analysis
    Business Plan
    Strategic Plan
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Extensive experience developing advertising and marketing projects from strategy, to conceptual development, development of art and finalizing work for digital media, print and video. Have served own clients with high-end creative work that rocketed them to leading brand positions and better than expected sales and market growth. Skillful developing simple and engaging content for classic conceptual advertising, digital online advertisements, TV commercial storyboards, content for websites, product brochures and landing pages for both the B2C and the B2B sector. Producing high-end creative work with attention to details and beauty. Take responsibility for my work and have a sense of pride for perfectly produced marketing materials.
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    Project Plans
    Campaign Management
    Art Direction
    Advertising
    Creative Direction
    Concept Development
    Corporate Branding
    Graphic Design
    Strategic Plan
  • $60 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    🌎Website design and development 🌎PPC advertising 🌎Graphic design 🌎Resume Refinement 🌎SEO optimization 🌎Content creation 🌎Social media marketing 🌎Email marketing 🌎Analytics and reporting 🌎Marketing automation I am a highly skilled marketer with a fluency in Spanish and English. Being a Dual resident, I have an in-depth understanding of both American and Mexican Cultures. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of both languages, I am able to accurately convey the meaning and intent of the original text while ensuring that the final translation is fluent and natural-sounding. As a copywriter, I have a passion for creating persuasive and engaging content that helps businesses achieve their goals. I've had the opportunity to work with a wide range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, medical, athletic, industrial, manufacturing, law and retail companies. I understand the specific needs of each industry, and how to communicate their unique value proposition to the target audience. My experience with SEO ensures that the content I create is optimized for search engines, making it easier for potential customers to find my clients online. I take pride in my ability to connect with my clients and their audiences through the words I craft, making their message relatable and memorable. I also have first-hand experience working in a medical office. This has given me a strong understanding of medical terminology and the ability to accurately translate medical documents and reports. My experience working in a medical office has also taught me the importance of attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. I recently worked with a marketing company where I was responsible for creating and executing multinational campaigns from start to finish including modern technologies and utilizing channels for global reach and impact. This experience has given me a solid understanding of marketing concepts and the ability to translate marketing materials in a way that is both accurate and appealing to the target audience. As a teacher, I have experience teaching across a wide range of content and grade levels, from kindergarten to 12th grade. I am skilled in curriculum writing, and have experience creating lesson plans that are engaging and align with the appropriate state standards. My experience as a teacher has also taught me the importance of time management and problem solving, as well as the ability to adapt to the needs of individual students. I am proficient in using Microsoft office, web creation, mail chimp, photoshop, and seo auditing software. With my experience and skills, I am confident that I can provide high-quality translations, work efficiently in a medical office, create effective marketing materials, and teach effectively across all grade levels. I have a strong work ethic and am dedicated to providing the best possible service to my clients.
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    Blog Content
    Strategy
    Marketing
    Sales Copywriting
    Translation
    Copywriting
    Marketing Audit
    Strategic Plan
    Content Creation
    Website Content
    Website Copywriting
    Writing
    Education
  • $15 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced professional looking for a data entry position to create secondary income. I have experience in sales, marketing, and the legal industry. I look forward to speaking with you further regarding my experience.
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    Microsoft Excel
    Document Review
    Google Docs
    Legal Calendaring
    Budget Proposal
    Creative Strategy
    Organizational Plan
    Strategic Plan
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I have a passion for learning and discovering, and having a degree in marketing provides me with an outlet for this. I am driven and inspired by creativity, diversity and challenge. In my experience as a student and as an employee I have always looked for innovative ways to solve problems. Marketing allows me to take my experience with digital media and the consumer and combine them with my creativity skills.
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    Marketing
    Presentation Slide
    Strategic Plan
    Google
    HootSuite
    Photo Slideshow
    Email Communication
    Business Development
    Google Docs
    Google Slides
    Digital Media
    Influencer Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Affiliate Marketing
    Digital Marketing Strategy
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