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Love M.

Ibafo, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help growing businesses keep their customers happy, operations organized, and daily admin under control. I’m a Virtual Assistant, Customer Success & Operations Specialist with 4+ years of experience across e commerce, logistics, recruitment, and customer support. I’ve managed 100+ daily customer conversations, maintained under 5 minute response times, tracked 1,000+ orders, coordinated teams, created SOPs, managed CRM pipelines, prepared reports, and supported day to day business operations. Currently, I provide Virtual Assistant support to a US based recruitment company, where I manage website content, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, content scheduling, research, and candidate and client pipelines using Zoho Recruit. I can support you with: • Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support • Customer Support via Email, Chat, Calls & Social Media • CRM & Pipeline Management • Order Tracking & E commerce Operations • Data Entry & Spreadsheet Management • Online Research & Lead Research • Social Media Management & Content Scheduling • SOPs, Reporting & Process Improvement • Team & Task Coordination Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Recruit, Bitrix24, Freshdesk, 3CX, SharePoint, Slack, Notion, Trello, ClickUp, Sql Pumble and Power BI. What makes me different is that I don’t see customer support, admin, and operations as separate tasks. I understand how they connect. I can respond to your customers professionally, keep your backend organized, follow up on outstanding tasks, and spot processes that can be improved. If you need someone proactive who can take ownership and make your working day easier, let’s talk.

  • SQLite
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Data Visualization
  • PostgreSQL
  • Customer Analysis
  • Email Support
  • CRM Software
  • Bitrix24
  • Freshdesk
  • Trello
  • ClickUp
  • Notion
Lourizza B.

Tagum City, Philippines

$8/hr
4.8
153 jobs

🏆 TOP-RATED PLUS freelancer with 26,000+ hours of work experience in Upwork! ⭐ I can take care of time-consuming tasks for you, now you'll have the opportunity to dedicate more time to the activities you truly enjoy!💪🏽 Let me help you with the following tasks: collecting data, conducting product research, managing data entry, and resolving customer tickets or inquiries. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to get started. 📝📄✏️ These are the list of skills that I possess👇👇👇 🔥Proficient with Zendesk, Helpdesk, Edesk 🔥Experience with Airtable, Descript, Wordpress 🔥Proficient with Spreadsheets, MS Excel, and MS Word 🔥Updating and entering data to Monday.com 🔥Experience with Smartsheet 🔥Expert in Amazon product sourcing and listing 🔥Proficient with Shopify (processing orders and product listing, updating product listing) 🔥Experience with eBay listing and order processing 🔥Familiar with Ecom, Appeagle, Basecamp, Gearbubble, Microsoft Office 🔥Discord NFT Chatter 🔥Entering and updating data to Hubspot 🔥Semrush keyword research for SEO 🔥Processes data at a faster speed and pace 🔥Capable of capturing, compressing, and converting files right on time 🔥Establishes the priority of completing tasks and inputs

  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Shopify
  • Google Sheets
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Online Research
  • Amazon FBA
  • Zendesk
  • Email Support
  • General Transcription
  • Freshdesk
Mercy T.

Nairobi, Kenya

$22/hr
5.0
218 jobs

I am a certified Mindbody + Momence + Arketa + Bsport Specialist helping fitness and wellness businesses streamline operations, boost client engagement, and increase revenue through effective CRM implementation and optimization. I have over 8+ years of experience helping fitness and wellness businesses with studio management software like Bsport backoffice, Attentive, Acuity Scheduling, Exercise, Momence, Glofox, Gymdesk, Mindbody, Booker by Mindbody, Arketa, Clinic Master, LEADAR, Aesthetic Record, Flodesk, and can help your Medspa, Gym/Fitness, Yoga Studio, Beauty/Massage Clinic with; ✅ CRM management (Set up and Ongoing Tech Support) ✅ Widget Codes (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress) ✅ DNS Records Verification ✅ Integrations ✅ Marketing and Campaigns ✅ Workflow Set Up ✅ Email Automation ✅ Appointment scheduling ✅ Data Migration ✅ Customer Service (Chat/Emails) ✅ Client support/ client account management ✅ General Admin tasks I am also a virtual assistant and can help with general admin and operations tasks, managing content on websites' backend (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress), and have expertise in various tools and CRM systems such as Jira, Mailchimp, Base 44, Zendesk, Luma, Brandbot, Notion, SignNow, Canva, Hubspot, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Mindbody Online, Slack, Airtable, Todist, DocuSign, JotForms, Apollo, etc. I hope to join your team and bring with me insightful expertise that will translate into the success of your business.

  • CRM Software
  • MINDBODY
  • CRM Automation
  • Email Automation
  • Health & Wellness
  • Email Marketing
  • Health & Fitness
  • Scheduling Software
  • Administrative Support
  • Marketing Automation
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Migration
  • Business Operations
  • Mailchimp
  • Scheduling
  • Healthcare Software
  • Acuity Scheduling
Rohit B.

New Delhi, India

$15/hr
4.8
375 jobs

Are you a founder spending more time managing your backend operations than actually growing your business? That is exactly where I step in. With over a decade of remote experience supporting e-commerce startups, digital marketing agencies, and high-growth retail brands, I act as your dedicated operational partner. I take over the daily heavy lifting, adopting your established procedures and executing them with absolute precision so you can focus entirely on scaling your revenue. My core expertise lies in advanced e-commerce platform configuration and catalog management. I am highly proficient navigating the backend of Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, confidently handling complex data migrations and managing massive product databases exceeding 20,000 SKUs. I thrive when given a system to run, ensuring your digital storefront operates flawlessly day in and day out. On the digital marketing side, I seamlessly bridge the gap between strategy and technical execution. I specialize in Klaviyo, where I build out comprehensive automated email and SMS flows to capture lost revenue. I routinely design highly targeted pop-ups directly from Figma slices and implement complex dynamic conditional logic for custom coupon codes, ensuring your marketing efforts are perfectly executed. While you develop the high-level strategies, I serve as the critical human-in-the-loop for your modern workflows. I expertly leverage tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Notion AI, and Airtable to streamline administrative bottlenecks, process multi-channel orders, and update website content. I meticulously validate all AI-assisted outputs to ensure they meet strict, real-world business standards before ever reaching your customers. Backed by a Master's degree in Business Management, my capabilities extend deep into back-office and logistics management. I routinely coordinate heavy-freight logistics for FTL East and West Coast warehouse load-outs, handle remote team payroll, and ensure precise financial data accuracy within QuickBooks and Zoho Books. Operating from a dedicated, distraction-free home office equipped with multi monitor setup and reliable high-speed internet, I guarantee seamless project uptime. When you hire me, you are getting a highly technical, process-driven operator who takes full ownership of the workload. Send me an invite, and let us discuss how I can take those daily operations off your plate today.

  • Shopify
  • Amazon Seller Central
  • WooCommerce
  • HubSpot
  • Airtable
  • Zoho CRM
  • Asana
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Zendesk
  • Klaviyo
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Meta Pixel
  • Google Ads
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Apollo.io
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT Prompt
Blessing Chiabuche I.

Enugu, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Customer Support Specialist | Email & Chat | Zendesk & Hubspot helping SaaS and e-commerce businesses deliver faster, clearer Email Support, Customer Service, and Online Chat Support through ticket management, issue resolution, and customer communication. When customers are waiting for answers, confused about a product, or frustrated by an unresolved issue, I help turn those interactions into clear solutions and a better customer experience. I specialize in supporting SaaS companies, e-commerce stores, online businesses, and growing teams that need reliable front-line customer support without losing attention to detail. I help SaaS teams, property platforms, and service businesses keep response times under control, protect customer satisfaction, and turn stressed customers into calm ones. MY CORE SERVICES ➤ Email & Ticket Support I manage busy inboxes and ticketing queues, triage requests, and reply with clear, professional, empathetic language that solves the issue on the first response whenever possible. ➤ Chat & Multi-Channel Handling I cover live chat and seamless handoffs between email, chat, and phone so urgent requests never sit unanswered during business hours. ➤ Zendesk & HubSpot Optimization I set up and maintain views, tags, macros, automations, and basic workflows so your team responds faster and documentation stays clean. ➤ Issue Resolution & Escalation I troubleshoot common problems, apply product knowledge, document every interaction, and escalate only when needed—always keeping the customer informed. ➤ Knowledge Base & Process Support I turn internal processes into clear customer replies and help maintain help-center content so self-service improves and repeat tickets drop. What You Can Expect ◆ Clear, warm, and professional customer communication ◆ Fast and organized handling of support queues ◆ Careful attention to customer details ◆ Independent problem-solving with appropriate escalation ◆ Consistent documentation and follow-through ◆ Ability to learn new products, processes, and knowledge bases quickly ◆ Reliable support for ongoing or long-term projects Tools and Platforms Zendesk • HubSpot • Email platforms • Live chat tools • Ticketing systems • Basic CRM and calendar tools I am available for part-time or full-time remote support during business hours and ready for ongoing or long-term contracts. Message me or invite me to your job post and I’ll show you exactly how I can take your support queue under control.

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Online Chat Support
  • Email Support
  • Customer Retention
  • Phone Support
  • Email Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling
  • Phone Communication
  • Zendesk
  • HubSpot
  • Appointment Setting
  • Data Entry
  • CRM Software
  • Virtual Assistance
  • English
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
Kunal K.

Supaul, India

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I help growing teams clear operational backlogs, manage daily support tasks, and build reliable workflows that run without micromanagement. With 12+ years of operations leadership (Ex-Amazon, Lumen, Accenture), a Global MBA, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I bridge the gap between high-level strategy and daily execution. Whether you need an extra set of hands to clear a messy inbox today, or a complete CRM pipeline redesign for next quarter, I take ownership and bring answers from Day 1. Core areas I manage: Customer Support & Helpdesk Operations - Managing daily ticket queues and resolving issues across Zendesk, Gorgias, Intercom, and Shopify - Building macro response templates, QA processes, and return/refund workflows - Handling live chat, email inquiries, and escalations with fast first-contact resolution Data Hygiene & CRM Architecture - Cleaning, deduplicating, and standardizing messy datasets in Excel, Google Sheets, and Airtable - Structuring sales pipelines and organizing records in HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, and GoHighLevel - Connecting apps via Make and Zapier to eliminate manual data entry Process Design & Workspace Organization - Mapping out existing workflows to find bottlenecks and cut wasted manual steps - Setting up project workspaces, sprint tracking, and task boards in ClickUp, Asana, Notion, and Trello - Writing concise 1-page SOPs and team checklists to prevent repetitive questions How I work: - Clear milestones: Proactive check-ins at task start and completion. - Zero micromanagement: You outline the objective; I execute the steps to finish it accurately. - Operational rigor: A simple data entry task receives the exact same precision as an enterprise process review. If you have a backlog that needs clearing or a workflow that requires immediate hands-on execution, send over a message with your bottleneck and I can step in today.

  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sales
  • Zendesk
  • HubSpot
  • Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Lead Generation
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative Support
  • Gorgias
  • Shopify
  • Data Mining
  • ClickUp
  • Asana
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Customer Support

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What does a TIMETRACKER specialist do?

A timetracker specialist manages the precise recording of billable hours for hourly contracts using the Upwork Desktop App. This role focuses on capturing accurate work segments and attaching descriptive memos to each time entry. The specialist ensures that every logged minute aligns with the agreed-upon scope of work and appears correctly in the work diary. They also troubleshoot technical issues with the tracking software to prevent gaps in payment protection records.

  • Start and stop the Upwork Desktop App time tracker at the exact moments work begins and ends to match contracted hours. Add detailed memos to each time segment that describe the specific tasks completed during that interval. This practice creates a clear audit trail for clients who review the work diary before approving invoices.
  • Review the work diary and time entries for accuracy before submitting any invoice for payment. Check that the activity levels and screenshots captured by the tracker reflect the actual work performed. Correct any discrepancies or missing data points to maintain a clean record of billable time.
  • Troubleshoot common issues with the Upwork Desktop App, such as missing contracts or failed syncs, to ensure continuous tracking. Follow platform guidance to resolve errors that might prevent time from logging correctly. Maintain the software settings so that the tracker captures valid evidence for Hourly Payment Protection.

How to hire a TIMETRACKER specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your hourly tracking requirements clearly so freelancers understand the exact logging standards you expect. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify that the freelancer must log work time in the Upwork Desktop App time tracker for every hourly contract segment.
  • Require detailed memos describing completed tasks attached to each tracked time entry for transparency.
  • State that candidates must troubleshoot desktop app issues independently to maintain accurate activity records.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for freelancers who demonstrate strict adherence to time-tracking protocols and accurate work diary maintenance. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you identify reliable candidates quickly.

  • Check their work history for consistent use of the Upwork Desktop App time tracker on previous hourly contracts.
  • Verify that their past work diaries show clear memos linking tracked time to specific deliverables or actions.
  • Confirm they understand how to start and stop tracking precisely to match contracted work hours without gaps.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their process for maintaining accurate time logs and handling technical issues with the tracking software. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they categorize work segments in the work diary to ensure clients can review activity easily.
  • Question their method for attaching descriptive memos to time entries so billing aligns with actual output.
  • Inquire about their experience troubleshooting missing contracts or sync errors in the Upwork Desktop App.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear expectations for daily time logging and memo descriptions before the contract starts. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define the required frequency for reviewing work diary entries to confirm accuracy before invoicing.
  • Establish a protocol for submitting time logs captured via the Upwork time tracker for hourly billing segments.
  • Agree on how the freelancer will provide evidence through the tracker’s recorded activity and screenshots.

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How much does hiring a TIMETRACKER specialist cost?

Hiring a TIMETRACKER specialist typically costs $200-$500 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on the volume of time entries to review, complexity of memo documentation, troubleshooting needs for the Desktop App, and the freelancer's experience level.

Time log audit

$200-$400/project

Entry-level
  • Checked work diary entries for accuracy
  • Fixed missing or incorrect time segments
  • Submitted summary of audited hours

Memo documentation

$400-$600/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Wrote memos for tracked time segments
  • Matched notes to contracted tasks
  • Uploaded descriptions to work diary

Desktop app setup

$600-$900/project

Mid-level
  • Configured Upwork Desktop App
  • Connected correct hourly contracts
  • Verified tracking and screenshot capture

Troubleshooting support

$900-$1,300/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Identified tracker sync or display issues
  • Restored proper time logging function
  • Created steps to prevent future errors

Full cycle management

$1,300-$2,000/project

Senior-level
  • Recorded daily work segments via app
  • Authored detailed memos for each entry
  • Confirmed diary accuracy before invoicing

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a TIMETRACKER specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a TIMETRACKER specialist is worthwhile. This role removes the administrative burden of managing hourly billing records and verifies that logged hours match actual work performed. Clients gain accurate invoices backed by detailed memos and activity screenshots without spending their own time auditing entries.

How do I evaluate TIMETRACKER specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who demonstrate precise familiarity with the Upwork Desktop App and its troubleshooting steps. Ask them to describe how they handle missing contracts in the tracker or correct inaccurate time segments before an invoice generates. A strong candidate cites specific features like the work diary and memo attachments rather than general time management skills.

What tools does a TIMETRACKER specialist use?

A TIMETRACKER specialist uses the Upwork Desktop App to capture time logs and generate work diary entries. They rely on this software to attach memos to tracked segments and verify activity screenshots for client review.

Can a TIMETRACKER specialist fix tracking errors?

Yes, a TIMETRACKER specialist troubleshoots common issues such as missing contracts or failed syncs within the desktop application. They review the work diary to identify gaps and correct time entries before they appear on an invoice.