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𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼! I'm Kim, a serial entrepreneur turned Business & Strategy Consultant with 10+ years of experience helping startups, small businesses, and Fortune 100s like Disney and Boeing thrive. The knowledge & expertise I've gained from experience is fortified by Lean Six Sigma certifications, a Psychological Science degree, and an MBA from USC Marshall (a top-20 business school). 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗: My mother was an entrepreneur, so like a fish in water, I've been surrounded by business my entire life. She founded a snack food manufacturer when I was 5, and it grew alongside me like a sibling. After her unexpected passing, I became the company's CEO and joined forces with my human siblings to run it. That remains the most stressful and scariest year of my professional and personal life, but the lessons afforded to me during childhood and the support of an awe-inspiring team empowered me to succeed its trials by fire. In my first year as CEO, revenue increased by 20% and profitability increased by 36%. We doubled within a few years and steadily grew until receiving a buy-out offer that, after some negotiation, we couldn't refuse. I attribute those experiences to the consultant I've become and my ability to connect with clients. I'm intimately familiar with how overwhelming running a business can be, and I'm passionate about leveraging the knowledge and expertise I've accumulated to empower entrepreneurs in similar ways. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣: I bring a unique blend of practical knowledge, strategic thinking, business acumen, and technical skills to the table. I specialize in data-driven strategy development, which frequently culminates in projects including comprehensive research & data analysis, business plan writing & development, growth & marketing strategies, and financial analysis & planning. Furthermore, my network of industry experts and professionals enables me to provide clients with access to additional resources and support. 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 • Secured seven-figure funding from investors, banks, and SBA programs. • Boosted IT service provider's growth rate from 3% to 16% in 6 months. • Increased an HVAC company's net income by 33% despite a 7% revenue decline. • Grew a supplement company’s EBITDA 16% by aligning corporate & financial strategies. • Outsold 97.9% of sellers on the $2.3 billion platform Etsy within a drinkware brand’s first year by developing scalable go-to-market and operational strategies. • Drove 385% growth in hyper-competitive entertainment industry as fractional CEO, establishing a renowned 27,000 sq. ft. multimedia studio. • Increased YouTube channel's 90-day impressions by 46%, views by 126%, and click-through rate by 1.9%. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 how I can leverage my lifetime of experience, formal education, and incredible network to take your business to the next level. I know that hiring a freelancer is an important decision, and I'm happy to provide more information and answer any questions you may have. I’m here to help and just a message away!

Do you want to know why I'm the best choice for your marketing? I'm the one to talk to when you want to know what works, or how to make it work better. I've been in the industry for over a decade, and I'm here to help you get the most out of your money and time spent promoting products online. Let me give you some insights into what people are saying about your company online, so that you can use that information to improve your own efforts. I use the latest technology to do this, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms that can tell what people like about a certain product or brand without any human interaction at all! Plus, I have an understanding of how to use these tools in conjunction with other elements of your campaign such as paid advertising or press releases. So: If you want to run Google Ads Campaign If you want to run Facebook/Instagram Ads If you want to promote business on TikTok If you want to grow in Twitter If you want to run Kindle Ads for books OR Workflow analysis + Funnel audits +Funnel building Systems building + Automation Standard Operating Procedure creation Team member onboarding + Team management Launch planning + management Then you need to choose me for your marketing, I'll make sure that everything is done right, from start to finish, every step of the way. My exposure to marketing and automation tools is really lengthy, but for keyword purposes, I'll hit on the major tools. WordPress, ActiveCampaign, Click funnels, Shopify, Accuity, ScheduleOnce, Calendly, various SMS tools, various autoresponders for email marketing, Google Drive, Google Analytics, Zoom, Loom, Trello, Asana, Slack, Zapier I am professional, organized, responsive, thoughtful, reliable, honest, loyal, hardworking, and upbeat. Lets chat to discuss the options for your progress.

Marketing doesn’t break because of idea, it breaks because systems, execution, and teams aren’t aligned. I help businesses build and manage the operational side of marketing so campaigns run efficiently, leads are captured correctly, and nothing falls through the cracks. With 7+ years of experience and a Master’s in Marketing, I support companies with both execution and the systems behind it — from CRM setup to campaign coordination and automation. Some clients need help setting up their foundation. Others need ongoing support to keep everything running smoothly. I’m comfortable operating in both. How I Support Teams Marketing Operations & Execution • Campaign planning and coordination • Managing marketing workflows and timelines • Building processes that keep teams organized and efficient CRM & Marketing Automation • HubSpot setup and optimization • Lead lifecycle and pipeline setup • Email automation and nurturing sequences • Workflow and system automation Funnels & Conversion Systems • Funnel strategy and optimization • Lead capture flows • Landing page performance improvements Marketing Systems & Infrastructure • ClickUp workspace setup and organization • Marketing project management systems • Automation between tools (Zapier, CRM, email platforms) Campaign & Channel Support • Email marketing campaigns • Social media coordination • Campaign execution across teams • Marketing implementation support Tools & Platforms HubSpot ClickUp ActiveCampaign Zapier Email marketing platforms CRM systems Social media scheduling tools Common Projects I Support ✔ CRM (HubSpot) setup and optimization ✔ Marketing automation workflows ✔ ClickUp workspace builds for marketing teams ✔ Email marketing campaigns and systems ✔ Funnel and conversion system setup ✔ Ongoing marketing operations support Who I Work With I work with founders, small businesses, and growing teams that need marketing systems that actually support revenue — not just activity. Availability • One-time projects • Ongoing support • Marketing system builds • Marketing operations management

I am an MBA-trained (Kelley School of Business, Indiana University) strategist with 10+ years of experience, offering premium consulting services at an introductory rate to build my Upwork profile. ​While I typically consult for large enterprises and pharmaceutical firms, I am opening my schedule to help startups, small businesses, and solopreneurs get organized and execute their plans. You get the same level of rigor I provide to Fortune 500 clients, but for a fraction of the cost as I establish my reputation here. ​How I can help you: - ​Business Planning: Drafting solid business plans, pitch decks, and roadmaps. - ​Market Research: Competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and industry trends (recent work: SWOT for a local food truck launch). - ​Financial Strategy: Modeling, pricing strategy, and budget forecasting. ​- Ad-Hoc Strategy: Acting as a sounding board or "Chief of Staff" to help you solve operational bottlenecks. ​I am US-based (Eastern Time), responsive, and ready to hit the ground running. If you are ready to professionalize your strategy or prepare for a fundraise, click 'Invite to Job' to schedule a brief introduction.