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I design Make & n8n automations and Python scripts that link Notion, Google Sheets, CRMs and other apps so your team stops copying and pasting and starts focusing on real work. Core services • Build and maintain Make workflows (triggers, routers, error handling) • Write Python scripts to hit any REST API and move data exactly where you need it • Connect content stacks: Notion, Frame, Google Workspace, Slack and more • Add lightweight Zapier hand-offs when Make isn’t the best fit Tools I use daily Make (Integromat) · n8n · Python (requests, pandas) · Google Sheets/Docs/Drive APIs · Notion API · Frame API · Webhooks Sample wins • Weekly delivery tracker: 100 % automated, saving a video team 4 hours every week • Frame ↔ Notion comments: pulled feedback into tasks and cut revision cycles by a full day Why I get results Six years in advertising and media production taught me the pain of messy workflows. Now I fix them. Certifications in Python for Data Science, Data Science Methodology and Tools for Data Science (all from IBM) back up that practical experience with solid technical skills. Next step Drop me a note with a quick outline of your workflow headache. I'll reply within 24 hours with a plan to make it disappear. You won’t see many automation projects on my Upwork profile yet because until now, I’ve been building these systems as part of my full-time roles at agencies and production teams. I’ve spent years behind the scenes streamlining workflows, fixing bottlenecks, and making tools talk to each other — just not under my own freelance banner. Now that I’m going solo, I’m excited to bring that same experience to clients here on Upwork.

Hi, I’m Darren, a versatile administrative manager and business support specialist with 7+ years of experience in real estate Lead Management, CRM optimization, Admin support, Data Management, Intelligent Project reports design. I help businesses increase revenue, streamline operations, and enhance customer retention through CRM efficiency, data-driven insights, and targeted outreach. I specialize in pipeline management, CRM administration, KPI dashboards, sales reporting, and multi-channel engagement (calls, email, SMS) to drive business growth. 💡 WHY HIRE ME? ✅ Real Estate Lead & Transaction Management – 7+ years of pipeline tracking, contract oversight & retention strategies. ✅ CRM & Data Management – Skilled in Investor Fuse 3, Podio, REI Control, Close.io, KV Core. ✅ Google Sheets, Ecel & Data Analytics – Expert in KPI dashboards, Project & Task Tracker dashboards. ✅ Sales Growth & Conversion Optimization – Increased lead conversions by 35%, generating $250K+ in 6 months. ✅ Recruitment CRM & Admin Support – Experienced in Tracker-RMS, sourcing, pipeline tracking & interview coordination. ✅ Email & SMS Campaign Management – Proficient in MailMeteor, Mailshake, Woodpecker, Mail Merge for lead nurturing. ✅ Cold Calling & Business Development – High-volume outreach, appointment setting & multi-channel engagement. 🔹 CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE 📌 Real Estate Lead & Transaction Management ✔️ Pipeline tracking & CRM automation – Improved efficiency & reduced drop-offs ✔️ Lead nurturing & engagement – Managed email & SMS drip campaigns ✔️ Customer retention & follow-ups – Strengthened long-term client relationships 📌 Google Sheets & Data Reporting ✔️ Automated KPI dashboards & real-time performance tracking ✔️ Power Query & JSON imports for structured reporting ✔️Renue tracking & lead segmentation 📌 Recruitment CRM & Talent Sourcing ✔️ Tracker-RMS CRM administration & data management ✔️ Candidate pipeline tracking & hiring process support ✔️ Interview scheduling & coordination 📌 Email & SMS Outreach Automation ✔️ Lead nurturing & cold email sequences via MailMeteor, Mailshake, Woodpecker ✔️ Multi-channel engagement via email, SMS & LinkedIn ✔️ Tracking campaign performance & optimizing responses 📌 Cold Calling & Sales Engagement ✔️ 600+ cold calls per session, converting 2-4 leads per shift ✔️ Multi-channel communication (Phone, Email, SMS, LinkedIn) ✔️ Appointment setting & sales funnel management 📌 Executive & Workflow Coordination ✔️ Transaction & pipeline oversight for real estate & recruitment ✔️ Data-driven insights & CRM optimization ✔️ KPI tracking & high-level reporting 📊 KEY PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS 🔹 Real Estate Lead Pipeline Optimization ✔️ Increased lead conversion by 35% through CRM workflow improvements. ✔️ Revitalized dormant leads, generating $250K+ in 6 months. ✔️ Spearheaded 7-figure lead generation campaigns, boosting scalability. 🔹 Google Sheets & CRM Data Analytics ✔️ Built automated KPI dashboards for real-time tracking. ✔️ Used Power Query & JSON imports to improve CRM reporting. ✔️ Transformed raw lead data into structured reports, improving sales insights. 🔹 Recruitment & Talent Pipeline Management ✔️ Managed high-volume candidate sourcing & screening in Tracker-RMS. ✔️ Developed Google Sheets dashboards for recruiter performance tracking. ✔️ Created CRM workflows to streamline hiring & candidate management. 🔹 Cold Calling, Business Development & Lead Engagement ✔️ Conducted 600+ calls per session, securing high-value leads. ✔️ Improved appointment setting by 20%, leading to higher deal closures. ✔️ Created lead nurturing campaigns, increasing response rates & retention. 🛠 TOOLS & TECH STACK 🔹 CRM & Lead Management: Investor Fuse 3, Podio, REI Control, Close.io, 🔹 Recruitment CRM & Talent Sourcing: Tracker-RMS, LinkedIn Recruiter 🔹 Google Sheets & Data Processing: MS Excel Advanced, Power Query, JSON imports, KPI Dashboards 🔹 Email & SMS Automation: MailMeteor, Mailshake, Woodpecker 🔹 Dialers & Communication: Mojo, RingCentral, CallRail, SmrtPH, Zoom, Slack 🔹 Business Intelligence & Analytics: Google Data Studio, Excel automation, Performance Reporting 🔷 SOFT SKILLS THAT SET ME APART ✔️ Highly Organized & Detail-Oriented – Expert in tracking transactions, leads & sales data. ✔️ Strategic Thinker & Revenue-Focused – Aligns lead generation with business growth. ✔️ Results-Driven & Proactive – Optimizing real estate sales & recruitment workflows. ✔️ Tech-Savvy & Adaptive – Rapid integration of new tools, CRMs & automation. ✔️ Outstanding Communicator – Strong in client engagement, sales, and retention strategies. 🚀 LET’S CONNECT & SCALE YOUR BUSINESS! I bring 7+ years of expertise in Real Estate, CRM Optimization, Lead Management, Data Analytics, and Business Growth. I deliver structured processes, optimized workflows, and high-impact results. 📩 Message me today to discuss how I can help your team! Thank you, Darren v G

🏅 15+ Years Building IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Business Systems 🏅 AWS Certified Solutions Architect & Cloud Practitioner 🏅 Built and Managed Enterprise Networks, Cloud Infrastructure & Business Platforms 🏅 Designed AI-Assisted Business Automation & Operational Workflows 🏅 Trusted Technical Advisor for SMEs, Enterprise Clients & Internal Teams I help businesses replace manual work with connected systems, automation, and practical AI solutions. From workflow automation and CRM implementation to cloud infrastructure and internal tools, I build systems that reduce repetitive work, improve visibility, and help teams operate more efficiently. Over the past 15+ years I've worked across IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, technical consulting, business systems, customer operations, and workflow automation. I've designed and supported everything from enterprise networks and Microsoft 365 environments to custom CRMs, dashboards, API integrations, and AI-assisted business processes. What I can help with • Business Process Automation • Workflow Mapping & Process Improvement • AI-Assisted Internal Tools • CRM Design & Implementation • Zapier • Make • n8n • API Integrations • Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Automation • Internal Dashboards & Reporting • Technical Documentation & SOP Creation • Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) • Website, DNS & Domain Configuration • Technical Consulting • Client Onboarding Systems • Operations Dashboards • Process Documentation I work at the intersection of technology and operations. Rather than simply building automations, I take time to understand how your business actually operates, identify bottlenecks, and design systems that your team will genuinely use. My background combines enterprise IT, cloud infrastructure, customer-facing technical consulting, and modern AI-assisted development, allowing me to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. Whether you need a workflow mapped, an internal tool built, a CRM cleaned up, or disconnected systems integrated, my goal is always the same: Build something simple, reliable, and easy to maintain.

I help businesses replace messy spreadsheets and manual processes with clean, automated systems using Airtable, SQL, and no-code tools. With 30+ years in IT, I don’t just build systems, I fix the underlying process so everything works properly. Over the years, I’ve worked across business analysis, development, and application support—giving me a unique ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. 🤝 What I can help you with: ✅Airtable setup (from scratch or fixing existing bases) ✅Workflow automation (Zapier, Make, integrations) ✅Replacing Excel with structured, scalable systems ✅SQL reporting and dashboards ✅CRM or operational system simplification ✅Process mapping and system design ✅Troubleshooting broken or inefficient workflows 💡 Real results: ✅Reduced admin time by 50–70% by replacing Excel with Airtable ✅Simplified complex CRM systems for non-technical users ✅Built automated workflows connecting multiple tools ✅Designed systems used for ongoing business operations and reporting 📌 How I work: Clients value that I: ✅Ask the right questions before building anything ✅Keep solutions simple and practical ✅Communicate clearly (no jargon) ✅Focus on long-term usability, not quick fixes If you need someone who understands both the technical side AND the business reality, I can help you get this right the first time.

Marketing & CRM Specialist | Email Marketing Automation $25.00/hr Hi there 👋 I'm Amy, a seasoned marketing professional with over 6 years of experience in email marketing, CRM systems, and sales automation. I specialize in creating effective, results-driven strategies to help businesses streamline their marketing efforts and grow their brands. What I can do for you: ✔️ Develop and implement automated email marketing funnels using GHL, ActiveCampaign, or Braze. ✔️GHL Email and SMS compliance ✔️ Set up and optimize CRM systems such as, Mailchimp, and Zoho Active campaign email marketing to manage leads, clients, and tasks seamlessly. ✔️ Integrate marketing platforms and tools with Zapier or other webhooks to automate repetitive tasks. ✔️ Create engaging, high-converting landing pages on platforms like GHL, ClickFunnels. ✔️ Build efficient sales workflows and reporting dashboards to track performance and identify growth opportunities. Tools I work with daily: ✔️ Marketing Automation Platforms: GHL, ActiveCampaign, Zoho, Mailchimp. ✔️ CRM Systems: Active Campaign, Mailchimp GHL, Braze and more. ✔️ Task Automation: Zapier. ✔️ Landing Page Builders: ClickFunnels, GHL. I take pride in designing personalized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Even if your favorite tool isn’t listed here, chances are I’ve worked with it before or can easily adapt to it. Why automate? 🤓 Because automation saves time, minimizes errors, and allows you and your team to focus on creative and strategic tasks. With my help, your customers will enjoy a better experience, and your business will thrive. Ready to elevate your marketing? Click the “Invite” button at the top of this page to get started 🤝

I consult on and build automation and AI-integrated workflows for businesses to lift revenue and reduce cost. If your team is doing work manually or repeatedly, I'll get that sorted. With 20+ years of business and operations experience I assess and advise on solutions, and then build them. Adding value is my obsession. A few recent wins: • ~1000%+ ROI for a $245m food-chemicals co: document processing and RAG system • ~600%+ ROI for a $14m market-trading company: automated financial recon system • ~$1.2m saved at a field-marketing company: AI-linked knowledge assistant via WhatsApp • ~90% admin reduction and 300%+ ROI at a recruitment company: WhatsApp group comms system • ~$485k cost-avoidance for a cash-management company: client onboarding and KYC • ~$360k saving for a property developer: vendor onboarding and verification Plus: Voice AI system architecture and build — significant delivery experience with inbound and outbound call agents. My systems run in production and stay running. No fragile builds. Every delivery includes documentation, testing, and optional ongoing maintenance. Tools include: AI Studio · Airtable · API integrations · Asana · Claude Code · ClickUp · CRM · GHL · Google Workspace · Klippa · LLMs · Make · SmartSuite · Square POS · Unstructured · WhatsApp · Xero · Zapier · and more ________________________________________ Slower version: Hi, I'm Paul My clients choose to work with me because of my light and cheerful manner, coupled with an obsession to deliver results. When I'm on the case for them, they have no further anxiety about that matter. "A perfect project delivery. Every aspect of the spec was managed at world class level... on time and in budget — faultless quality of work." "We have transformed a time-consuming, manual system into an efficient, automated process. It has significantly improved our operations." "Handled our complex projects with ease. Highly recommended." "Answered my call for swift action and understood the brief immediately." Behind the builds is 20+ years of business experience across financial services, recruitment, field marketing, property, energy, and tech. I've run companies, managed teams, and consulted at strategy level. I understand operations, process design, change management, and people; which means I can assess what should be automated, what should be eliminated, and what should be left alone. Clients who want a thinking partner as well as a builder find that useful. I focus on done-for-you process and workflow automation and integration. For you, results are what count. That's my obsession too. I look forward to working with you!