We are looking for an experienced, hands-on SEO specialist to manage and improve the organic performance of our Shopify e-commerce website, MyManCaveStore.com. We sell licensed sports merchandise, home décor, personalized gifts, metal signs, neon signs, drinkware, automotive accessories, and many other products through our website and multiple retail locations. We have previously worked with an SEO agency and already have existing SEO reports, recommendations, Google Search Console data, and historical performance information available. We are now looking for an independent SEO professional who can review the current situation, identify the most important opportunities, and actively implement improvements instead of only providing automated reports or general recommendations. This is intended to become an ongoing monthly position for the right person. Main Responsibilities Perform a complete initial SEO audit of our Shopify website Review our previous agency work and existing SEO reports Analyze Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4 data Identify and fix technical SEO issues Review crawlability, indexing, sitemap, canonical tags, redirects, duplicate pages, and broken links Review historical HTTP, HTTPS, WWW, and non-WWW URL variations Improve website structure and internal linking Optimize product, collection, category, location, and informational pages Write and improve SEO titles and meta descriptions Identify pages with high impressions but low click-through rates Improve pages that are already gaining organic visibility Conduct keyword research for products, categories, and customer search intent Optimize new product and collection pages Review and improve image alt text Identify thin, duplicate, or underperforming content Recommend and implement E-E-A-T improvements Add or improve FAQ content and structured data where appropriate Review schema markup and structured data Monitor page speed and Core Web Vitals Identify realistic backlink and linkable asset opportunities Avoid low-quality, automated, or spammy backlink strategies Monitor keyword rankings, organic traffic, conversions, orders, and revenue Separate branded and non-branded organic performance in reporting Track organic add-to-cart activity, conversion rate, orders, and sales Assist with Google Business Profile optimization for multiple retail locations Create or optimize approximately two Google Business Profile posts per month Provide a clear monthly report showing completed work, updated pages, results, priorities, and next steps Our Expectations We are not looking for someone who only runs automated SEO software and sends reports. We need someone who can: Explain technical and SEO issues clearly Prioritize tasks based on business impact Make approved changes directly inside Shopify Show exactly which pages were updated Spend most of the allocated time on implementation Track whether the work is generating traffic, conversions, orders, and revenue Communicate consistently Provide practical recommendations Use ethical, long-term SEO practices Be honest about what can realistically be achieved We want to clearly understand what has been: Completed Implemented Currently in progress Recommended Waiting for approval Required Experience Proven Shopify SEO experience Strong e-commerce SEO knowledge Experience with large product catalogs Strong knowledge of Google Search Console Strong knowledge of GA4 Technical SEO experience Experience optimizing product and collection pages Local SEO and Google Business Profile experience Understanding of schema markup and structured data Experience tracking SEO performance beyond keyword rankings Ability to connect SEO work with orders and revenue Professional English communication Experience with sports merchandise, personalized products, retail businesses, local stores, or multi-location businesses is a plus. Initial Project The first stage of the project will include: Reviewing our current SEO setup Reviewing previous agency work and recommendations Auditing the website, Search Console, and analytics Identifying the highest-priority technical and content issues Preparing a practical 30-, 60-, and 90-day action plan Completing the first approved technical and on-page improvements Establishing clear SEO performance tracking We expect the initial workload to be approximately 15–25 hours per month during the first 2–3 months, depending on the audit findings and the amount of implementation required. After the major technical fixes and priority optimizations are completed, the role may transition into an ongoing maintenance arrangement of approximately 8–15 hours per month. We are open to the specialist recommending a realistic monthly workload based on our website size, current SEO condition, and business goals. We are not looking for someone who uses most of the allocated hours for meetings, reporting, or automated audits. Most of the time should be spent on actual implementation and measurable improvements. Additional hours may be approved for larger technical projects, content development, page speed improvements, or other high-impact opportunities. Monthly Reporting Expectations The monthly report should clearly include: Work completed during the month Exact pages updated Technical issues fixed Content improvements completed Organic traffic changes Organic orders and revenue Organic conversion rate Add-to-cart performance Branded versus non-branded performance Google Business Profile performance by location Current priorities Recommended next steps Items requiring approval Application Requirements Please include the following in your proposal: Examples of Shopify websites you have worked on Specific SEO results you achieved Examples involving organic traffic, conversions, orders, or revenue A brief explanation of how you measure SEO success for an e-commerce website Your hourly rate or suggested monthly fee The SEO tools you use Whether you personally complete the work or outsource it Your availability for ongoing monthly work Your recommended number of monthly hours for a website like ours What you would prioritize during the first 30 days Please begin your proposal with the words “Shopify SEO” so we know you have read the full job description. Screening Questions What are the first five areas you would review on an established Shopify e-commerce website? How do you measure whether SEO is generating additional orders and revenue? How would you identify pages with strong impressions but low organic click-through rates? What technical SEO issues do you commonly find on Shopify websites? Please share one Shopify SEO project where you improved organic traffic, conversions, or revenue. Do you personally implement SEO changes inside Shopify, or do you only provide recommendations? What would you realistically complete within 15–25 hours per month? How would you separate branded and non-branded organic performance? How do you track organic revenue and conversion improvements in GA4 and Shopify? What information and access would you need from us before starting?

Grants and SBA Funding Consultant Cleat Warehouse Kentucky Contract or Project Based Cleat Warehouse is a growing Kentucky based business entering its second year and we are looking for an experienced Grants and SBA Funding Consultant to help us identify pursue and secure government funding and financing opportunities to support our continued growth. We are looking for someone who understands more than just grant writing. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate our business identify realistic funding opportunities develop a funding strategy and help us navigate the application process from start to finish. What You Will Do Identify and research federal state and local grant opportunities that may be available to a growing Kentucky small business Evaluate Cleat Warehouses eligibility for programs through the SBA USDA federal agencies and Commonwealth of Kentucky Research opportunities involving the Kentucky GRANT Program and determine whether federal grant opportunities can be paired with Kentucky funding Identify and evaluate appropriate SBA loan programs including 7a 504 and other relevant financing options Help determine the best funding structure for inventory equipment working capital technology expansion hiring warehouse operations and other growth initiatives Prepare or assist with grant applications SBA loan packages business plans financial projections project narratives and supporting documentation Help us understand application requirements deadlines matching fund requirements and eligibility criteria Work with us to develop a 12 to 24 month funding strategy Identify opportunities we may not be aware of and proactively recommend programs worth pursuing Help communicate with relevant government agencies lenders economic development organizations and other funding partners when appropriate Track applications and follow ups through the funding process What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience with Federal grant applications SBA loans and SBA lending Grantsgov and federal funding opportunities Kentucky economic development and small business programs Business plans and financial projections Government funding programs and compliance requirements Identifying funding opportunities for for profit small businesses Experience with retail ecommerce sporting goods footwear distribution warehousing or consumer products is a plus but not required. The Right Person Will Be Experienced and results oriented Excellent at researching and identifying legitimate funding opportunities Able to distinguish realistic opportunities from grants a business is unlikely to qualify for Comfortable working directly with business owners Strong writer and communicator Organized and deadline driven Strategic rather than simply transactional Able to explain complicated government programs in straightforward terms Initial Project Our first objective will be to conduct a funding assessment for Cleat Warehouse and develop a prioritized list of opportunities. We would like the consultant to identify 1 Federal grants Cleat Warehouse may realistically qualify for 2 Kentucky grants and economic development programs 3 Opportunities involving the Kentucky GRANT Program 4 SBA loan programs we should consider 5 Other government backed financing or incentives 6 The estimated funding amount eligibility requirements deadlines and likelihood of success for each opportunity 7 A recommended 12 to 24 month funding strategy The goal is not simply to produce a list of grants. We want someone who can tell us which programs we actually have a realistic chance of qualifying for how much we could potentially receive and exactly what we need to do to pursue them. Compensation Contract or project based initially with the possibility of an ongoing consulting relationship. Compensation can be structured as an hourly rate fixed project fee or mutually agreed upon engagement depending on experience and scope. Please include your preferred compensation structure and rate when applying. To Apply Please send A brief introduction Your experience with federal grants and SBA financing Examples of businesses you have helped obtain funding for Types and approximate dollar amounts of funding you have successfully helped secure Your experience with Kentucky funding programs if applicable Your preferred compensation structure Your availability to begin Important We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience and a track record of helping businesses obtain funding rather than someone simply selling access to a database of grants. As part of the application please identify 3 to 5 specific federal or Kentucky funding programs you believe a year two Kentucky retail or ecommerce business could realistically pursue and briefly explain why.

We're hiring a fractional Events Manager to run the coordination on a three-event pro athlete experience series in New York City, launching this autumn. We build athlete-led experiences for major consumer brands - the kind of thing a member can't buy anywhere else. Our client for this series is a large national brand, the events are approved and funded, and we need someone to own the coordination so they actually land. THE SERIES Three events in Manhattan, one a month, starting in the autumn. Each pairs a small group of guests with an active pro athlete: 1. Train Like A Pro - a training session at a boutique fitness studio 2. Recover / Flow Like A Pro - a recovery and yoga session 3. Chef's Table - an intimate dinner (venue being shortlisted) Every event follows the same shape: a short meet-and-greet, an interactive session where the athlete takes part in or leads the experience, and a photo opportunity. Guests are members of our client's community. These three are the proof of concept for a format we intend to run in more cities. If this goes well, there's a lot more work here. THE DAY-TO-DAY IS REMOTE. Most of this role is coordination - calls, email, timelines, chasing details. What you can't do remotely is the event itself, plus a site visit at each venue beforehand. That's why we need you in New York: three evenings on the floor running the room, and a handful of daytime visits around them. WHAT YOU'D OWN You are the connective tissue between four groups who all need to be in the same place at the same time: - The client - their brand and events team. Weekly check-ins, run-of-show approvals, and keeping their marketing team supplied with what they need to promote each event. - Athlete representation - we source talent through league association partners. You'd manage availability, contracting paperwork, appearance windows, day-of logistics and arrival, and keep a backup athlete warm for every event. - Venue partners - a fitness studio, a wellness studio, and a restaurant. Site visits, capacity and layout, timings, F&B, staffing, load-in, and any AV or signage. - Everything else - photography and content capture, guest list and check-in, gifting and product placement from sponsor brands, vendor invoices, and the post-event wrap. Week to week that looks like: - Build and maintain the master production timeline across all three events - Run a weekly status call and send a written recap that keeps every party aligned - Draft and own each event's run of show, and hold people to it on the day - Chase the details nobody else will chase - the COI, the load-in window, the dietary restrictions, the athlete's arrival time - Walk each venue ahead of time and be onsite running the room on the three event nights - Deliver a post-event report: what happened, what it cost, what we'd change WHO THIS IS FOR You've produced brand activations or hospitality events in New York and you know the difference between a plan and a plan that survives contact with a talent agent. - 3+ years producing live brand events, activations or hospitality experiences, ideally in NYC - Experience coordinating with athletes, talent, or their representation - you understand appearance windows, riders, contracting, and why an agent goes quiet for four days - Comfortable as the client-facing point of contact for a significant brand - you write clearly, you follow up, you don't need to be chased - Genuinely organised: timelines, budget trackers, run of shows, vendor lists. You keep the source of truth and everyone knows where it is - NYC-based - the coordination is remote, but you're on the floor for the three event nights and for venue walkthroughs - Calm when something breaks two hours before doors - Comfortable signing an NDA - client, venue and athlete names are shared after that Nice to have: relationships with NYC fitness or wellness studios and restaurants; experience with sponsor integrations and gifting; a background in sports, fitness or hospitality. HOW WE WORK Small team, direct communication, no layers. You'll work with our founder and our experiences lead. We'll give you the context and the relationships you need and then get out of your way. TO APPLY Please don't send a generic cover letter - we read these properly. Tell us: 1. Two events you've produced in NYC. Format, guest count, and your specific role. 2. A time you coordinated with an athlete, talent, or their representation. What went sideways and how did you handle it? 3. Are you NYC-based, and available on three weekday evenings between October and December? 4. Your hourly rate and weekly availability. We're looking to have someone in place within two weeks.

Location: Katy, Houston, TX (Store + Local Community · May require occasional evening & weekend event participation) Reports to: Store Manager, with dotted-line alignment to the Marketing Lead Build the first DeerRun community in America. Help us create something that doesn’t exist yet. The DeerRun Katy Store isn’t just another fitness equipment store—it’s the first step toward building local communities around connected home fitness across America. You’ll help turn neighbors into members, members into running partners, and our Katy store into “that nice store around the corner.” If you enjoy meeting people, creating experiences, organizing events, and growing something from scratch, we’d love to meet you. About DeerRun DeerRun (www.deerrun.com) combines innovative home fitness equipment with the PitPat connected fitness ecosystem, helping people start easier and stay active through community, challenges, and social motivation. The Katy Store is our first community-focused retail location in the United States, serving as the model for future DeerRun stores. What You’ll Do Community Outreach (Core Responsibility) Spend most of your week outside the store connecting with local residents and organizations. You’ll: ● Introduce DeerRun & PitPat to nearby neighborhoods through face-to-face outreach ● Visit local communities and identify community leaders who can help organize neighborhood participation ● Connect with running clubs, schools, HOAs, coffee shops and local businesses ● Build relationships that bring people back into the store Organize Community Experiences Plan and execute activities including: ● Community Challenge ● Running Club League ● Demo Days ● Open House Events ● Local Meetups You’ll create experiences that people want to attend again—and invite friends to. Create Short-Form Content Capture the story of the Katy community. Create content including: ● Store life ● Community events ● Running club highlights ● Customer stories ● Local partnerships ● Behind-the-scenes moments Manage the store’s Instagram and TikTok accounts with consistent weekly posting. Activate New PitPat Users Help visitors take the next step after entering the store. ● Download and set up PitPat ● Connect wearable devices ● Join their first challenge ● Encourage continued participation beyond Day 1 Success isn’t measured by downloads alone—but by active users who keep coming back. Community Operations & Reporting ● Maintain WhatsApp community groups ● Respond to social comments and messages ● Track outreach → visit → activation performance ● Share weekly learnings and improvement ideas with the Store Manager Support Building Local Partnerships ● Develop relationships with coffee shops, fitness studios, retailers and community organizations ● Support collaborations that increase local awareness and participation ● Help establish DeerRun as an active neighborhood partner—not just another retailer What We’re Looking For Must Have ● Comfortable approaching strangers and starting conversations—this is an outbound, community-facing role ● Comfortable spending a significant portion of the work week outside the store meeting residents and local businesses ● Comfortable filming and editing short-form videos (phone + CapCut/Canva is sufficient) ● Strong communication skills and an outgoing personality ● Enjoys fitness and an active lifestyle ● Self-driven, hands-on, and willing to experiment, learn, and improve ● Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment Preferred ● Experience growing a local community or organizing events ● Experience managing Instagram or TikTok accounts ● Running, gym or sports community experience ● Lives in or near Katy, TX ● Bilingual (English / Mandarin) Success Metrics (First 90 Days) (这个只做内部信息，不公布) You’ll help validate a new community growth model for DeerRun. Success may include: ● Launch and grow the Katy Store Instagram & TikTok accounts ● Publish at least 3 short-form videos per week ● Organize 2 community events ● Recruit local community leaders and running club partners ● Build relationships with local businesses and neighborhood organizations ● Activate new PitPat users and improve 7-day / 14-day retention ● Generate user-created content from community activities ● Share weekly insights that improve future community growth Why Join DeerRun? This isn’t a traditional retail job. You’ll help build the first DeerRun community in America and shape a local growth model that can be replicated across future stores nationwide. If you’re excited by building something from zero, meeting people every day, and making a visible impact in your city, we’d love to meet you.

About the Project I’m building the first MVP (Minimum Viable Product) of Synchos, an AI-powered music catalog and sync management platform for independent artists, producers, composers, and songwriters. The goal is to create a system that automatically organizes songs, stores all related assets, generates AI metadata, and prepares songs for sync licensing opportunities. This is NOT a website or SaaS project. This project is focused on building a clean, scalable Airtable foundation with one Make.com automation that I will personally use to organize my music catalog. This Airtable MVP will later serve as the blueprint for a custom SaaS platform. I already have Google AI Studio (Gemini API) credits and would like to use Gemini if possible. ⸻ Please Read Although Upwork shows this as a Contract-to-Hire opportunity due to an app limitation, this is NOT a full-time position. This is a small fixed-price MVP project with a budget of $100–150. I’m looking for someone who enjoys building clean, scalable systems—not someone who simply wants to complete a quick gig. If we work well together, I expect there will be additional paid milestones and future projects, but there is no expectation of full-time employment. ⸻ Project Goal Build Version 1 of the Synchos foundation. I value: * Clean database architecture * Good organization * Scalability * Documentation * Maintainability over having lots of unfinished features. ⸻ Scope of Work 1. Airtable Database Create a clean relational Airtable base using linked records. Tables * Songs * Collaborators * Writers * Publishers * Music Libraries * Music Supervisors * Agencies * Pitch History ⸻ 2. Songs Table Each Song record should support: Basic Information * Song Title * Artist * BPM * Key * Genre * Subgenre * Mood * Theme * Explicit / Clean * Availability * Notes Attachments * MP3 or WAV * Cover Art * Lyric Sheet * Split Sheet Links * DISCO Link AI Fields * Song Description * AI Song Summary * Keywords * Sync Categories * Metadata All AI-generated fields must remain manually editable. ⸻ 3. Airtable Interface Create a clean interface that feels like an application instead of a spreadsheet. Dashboard Display: * Total Songs * Ready to Pitch * Never Pitched * Missing Assets * Recent Songs * Follow-Ups Due My Catalog Search and filter songs. Song Details Every field should be editable. ⸻ 4. Views & Filters Create useful views including: * Ready to Pitch * Never Pitched * Missing Lyrics * Missing Split Sheet * Missing Cover Art * Missing Metadata * Available * Exclusive * Non-Exclusive * Sports * Trailer * Hip-Hop * Pop * Explicit * Clean ⸻ 5. Simple CRM Create linked tables for: Music Libraries * Library Name * Website * Contact * Email * Notes Music Supervisors * Name * Company * Email * Notes Agencies * Name * Contact * Email * Notes Pitch History Each pitch should link to a Song. Track: * Song * Contact * Date Sent * Status * Notes ⸻ 6. One Make.com Automation Build one automation using: Airtable → Make.com → Google AI Studio (Gemini API) → Airtable When I upload a song package (whatever information is available): * MP3/WAV * Lyric Sheet * Split Sheet * Cover Art * DISCO Link The automation should: * Extract embedded audio metadata when available (such as Song Title and Artist from ID3 tags) * Send the available information to Gemini * Generate: * Song Description * Genre * Mood * Theme * Keywords * Sync Categories * AI Song Summary * Automatically populate the Airtable record If full audio analysis is not practical within this budget, please use the available text and metadata while preserving the uploaded audio for future enhancements. ⸻ 7. Collaborator Memory When a split sheet is uploaded, the system should attempt to extract collaborator information whenever possible. Examples: * Name * Email * PRO (Performing Rights Organization such as BMI, ASCAP, SESAC) * Publisher This information should be stored in reusable Collaborator records so I do not have to enter it again for future songs. Song-specific ownership percentages should remain unique to each song. ⸻ 8. Manual Editing Everything generated by AI must remain editable. Nothing should be locked. ⸻ 9. Documentation Please provide: * Airtable Base * Make.com Scenario * Setup Instructions * Instructions for updating the Gemini API key ⸻ Important This project is intentionally small. I understand my budget is limited. I would rather have a clean, scalable, well-organized foundation than lots of unfinished features. I am looking for someone who understands database design and automation and can help me build Version 1 correctly. ⸻ Future Phases Future paid phases may include: * AI Split Sheet Generator * Spotify Reference Analyzer * YouTube Reference Analyzer * AI Brief Matching * AI Song Recommendations * Semantic Lyric Search * Advanced CRM * Additional Make.com Automations * Custom SaaS Development My goal is to continue working with the same developer if this MVP is successful. ⸻ Please Answer These Questions 1. Have you built Airtable + Make.com systems before? 2. Have you integrated Google AI Studio (Gemini API) or another LLM API into Make.com? 3. Please share one or two similar projects. 4. If you had my budget ($100–150), what would you prioritize building first? 5. What would you simplify to ensure this MVP is successful? 6. Can this Airtable structure easily migrate into a future SaaS platform? 7. Is there anything you would recommend changing to make this MVP stronger while staying within budget? Please begin your proposal with the word “Synchos” so I know you’ve read the full project description.

Job Description: We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Social Media Content Creator & Canva Specialist to turn raw visual assets (photos, short videos, rough ideas, and draft copy) into polished, high-performing content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. You will not need to shoot footage from scratch. Your primary focus is repurposing, designing, and optimizing the material we provide so it looks professional, captures attention, and matches platform best practices (Reels, TikToks, Carousel posts, and Stories). Key Responsibilities • Graphic Design & Templates: Create clean, branded static posts, carousels, and Story graphics in Canva Pro using provided photos, brand colors, and guidelines. • Short-Form Video Editing: Edit raw video clips into snappy Reels/TikToks (adding captions/subtitles, pacing cuts, on-screen text hooks, and trending audio recommendations). • Copy & Caption Polishing: Take rough notes/drafts and refine them into engaging, error-free social captions with clear calls-to-action (CTAs) and relevant hashtags. • Platform Optimization: Format assets correctly for each channel (9:16 vertical video for Reels/TikTok/Stories, 4:5 or 1:1 for feed posts). • (Optional) Assist with scheduling finished posts via Buffer/Later/Metricool/native schedulers. Required Skills & Experience • Advanced proficiency with Canva (template design, typography, brand kit management). • Solid experience editing short-form video (using Canva, CapCut, Premiere Rush, or similar tools). • Strong command of English written copy (punchy hooks, clear formatting, good grammar). • Deep understanding of current formats and engagement tactics on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. • Strong communication, responsiveness, and ability to meet weekly turnaround deadlines. Project Scope & Terms • Initial Phase: Paid test project / 30-day trial to establish workflow and brand alignment. • Ongoing Engagement: 3- to 6-month contract upon successful trial. • Deliverables: ~[X] posts/week (combination of Reels, static graphics/carousels, and Story sets).

Senior Instructional Designer, E-Learning Developer, and Technical Training Video Producer Project: LMI Service Electrician Qualification and Development Program Lighting Maintenance Inc. is seeking an experienced instructional designer and e-learning developer to help create a comprehensive training and qualification program for our service electricians. This is not a request for a generic online course, a basic safety presentation, or simple video editing. We need someone who can take existing technical content, operating standards, employee evaluations, raw field video, photographs, procedures, and subject-matter-expert input and turn them into professional, practical, mobile-friendly training for field employees. The completed training will be delivered and tracked through the MITER Learning platform. The Type of Professional We Are Looking For The ideal contractor is a senior instructional designer or learning-experience developer who also has strong multimedia and technical video-production capabilities. The contractor should be able to: Design competency-based workforce training. Organize complex technical material into clear learning modules. Work with electricians, managers, safety personnel, and other subject-matter experts. Develop e-learning courses, assessments, job aids, and practical-evaluation tools. Edit raw field footage into professional training videos. Develop narration and voiceover. Add instructional graphics, diagrams, animation, labels, callouts, captions, and visual explanations. Package and implement training in an LMS. Help configure learning paths, certifications, assignments, completion rules, and reporting inside MITER. Deliver all editable source files so LMI can maintain the training internally. One individual may perform all of this work, or the applicant may lead a small production team. Any subcontracting must be disclosed in the proposal. About LMI Lighting Maintenance Inc. is an established electrical contractor specializing in: Roadway and street lighting. Commercial and industrial lighting. Electrical service and troubleshooting. Sports lighting. Traffic signals. Exterior and parking-lot lighting. Aerial and bucket-truck work. High-mast lighting. Underground electrical systems. Related electrical infrastructure and field services. Our employees work in real field conditions, often independently, using service vehicles, aerial equipment, test instruments, electrical controls, and specialized equipment. The training must reflect the practical reality of field service work. Project Purpose LMI is developing a formal Service Electrician Qualification and Development Program. The program must help us determine: What an electrician already knows. What the electrician can actually demonstrate in the field. What specific training gaps must be addressed. When the electrician is qualified to work independently. What vehicles, equipment, and work assignments the electrician is authorized to receive. What restrictions remain until additional training or verification is completed. This is a competency-based qualification program. Watching a video or passing a quiz will not, by itself, qualify an employee. The training must connect online learning with written assessment, practical demonstration, supervised field performance, evaluator approval, and final management authorization. Existing Program Materials LMI has already developed substantial source material, including: A detailed service-technician evaluation. A 150-item competency and qualification matrix. Qualification levels. Mandatory safety and performance gates. Core curriculum-module outlines. Written assessment concepts. Practical evaluation stations. Supervised service-call requirements. Customer-communication standards. Documentation standards. Vehicle and equipment requirements. Employee authorization and restriction criteria. Draft lesson content, scripts, scenarios, questions, and training material developed with AI assistance. Internal electrical, safety, fleet, service, and management subject-matter experts. The contractor will not be starting with a blank page. The contractor’s responsibility will be to convert these materials into a consistent, professional, effective, and manageable training system. Core Curriculum Modules The initial program is expected to contain the following ten modules: The LMI Service Standard. Dispatch, Scheduling, and Daily Preparation. Timekeeping and Productive Use of the Day. Service Vehicle and Take-Home Vehicle Responsibility. Electrical Safety and Field Judgment. The LMI Troubleshooting Process. Lighting and Electrical Systems. Customer Communication and Customer Experience. Documentation and Work-Order Closeout. Productivity, Profitability, and Quality. Additional qualification or endorsement tracks may later be created for: Bucket-truck operation. Digger-derrick operation. CDL Class A and Class B. Traffic-signal work. Sports-lighting work. Underground fault locating. High-mast work. Traffic-control setup. Apprentice or helper supervision. Emergency and after-hours response. Take-home vehicle authorization. Senior troubleshooter or mentor. Technical evaluator. Training Formats The program may include: Short mobile-friendly e-learning lessons. Instructor-led training. Field demonstrations. Professionally edited training videos. Voiceover and narration. Photographs and technical diagrams. Animation and motion graphics. Knowledge checks. Final written assessments. Practical skills checklists. Manager and evaluator observation forms. Employee job aids. Field-reference guides. Scenario-based exercises. Supervised service-call evaluations. Remedial training assignments. Certification and requalification records. The contractor should recommend the most appropriate format for each subject rather than forcing every topic into the same type of course. Raw Field Video and Multimedia Production LMI will provide raw video recorded in the field. The footage may show: Electrical troubleshooting. Lighting repairs. Controls and contactors. Photocells and time clocks. Meter use. Pole bases and handholes. Bucket-truck work. Vehicle inspections. Safety practices. Customer-service procedures. Documentation procedures. Specific field techniques. Correct and incorrect methods. The raw footage may not be professionally recorded. The contractor will be responsible for converting usable footage into clear, professional training material. Responsibilities will include: Reviewing and organizing footage. Selecting the strongest usable sections. Removing unnecessary, unclear, repetitive, or unusable footage. Editing demonstrations into concise and logical sequences. Improving pacing, audio quality, and visual clarity. Developing or refining narration scripts. Providing professional voiceover or coordinating approved voice talent. Adding titles, captions, labels, arrows, callouts, freeze frames, zooms, and highlights. Creating graphics, diagrams, illustrations, or animation where the raw video does not fully explain the concept. Adding closed captions and transcripts. Protecting customer names, locations, license plates, employee information, and other sensitive material when required. Preparing content for mobile delivery through MITER. Creating shorter field-reference clips when appropriate. Providing LMI with all editable video-project files and production assets. When existing footage is insufficient, the contractor must provide clear filming instructions to LMI, including: Required camera angles. Close-up shots. Wide shots. Demonstration sequence. Required lighting and audio. Talking points. Narration requirements. Safety considerations. Additional photographs or graphics needed. The final product should not consist of long, unedited videos showing employees working. Each training segment must clearly explain: What task is being performed. Why the task is being performed. How each step should be completed. What hazards must be controlled. What common mistakes should be avoided. What acceptable performance looks like. How the employee’s competence will be evaluated. MITER Learning Platform Implementation The training will be delivered and tracked through MITER. The contractor should be able to assist LMI with: Course setup. Custom learning content. SCORM or other compatible course packaging where appropriate. Learning-path configuration. Assignment by job role or employee level. Course prerequisites. Quiz and assessment setup. Instructor-led training records. Practical training records. Completion requirements. Certification tracking. Expiration and renewal dates. Manager reporting. Training reminders. Remedial training. 30-day and 90-day follow-up reviews. Administrator training. Testing the employee mobile experience. Direct experience with MITER is preferred but not mandatory. Applicants with strong LMS experience who are willing to work directly with MITER support will be considered. Initial Paid Pilot The initial engagement will be a fixed-price pilot. The pilot module will be: The LMI Troubleshooting Process This module will teach a repeatable process for diagnosing electrical and lighting service problems rather than randomly replacing parts. The pilot may include scenarios such as: One failed parking-lot fixture. Multiple fixtures out on one circuit. Photocell failure. Time-clock failure. Contactor or control-circuit failure. LED driver failure. Loose or damaged connections. Neutral problems. Water intrusion. Pole-base damage. Underground circuit problems. Incorrect replacement-component selection. Pilot Deliverables The pilot should include: Final learning objectives. Recommended lesson structure. Detailed course outline. Course storyboard. Mobile-friendly e-learning content. Instructor or narration scripts. At least one professionally edited field-training video. Voiceover integrated into the finished video. Supporting technical graphics and visual callouts. Knowledge checks. Final written assessment. Answer key and scoring requirements. Practical demonstration checklist. Supervisor or technical-evaluator observation form. Employee field-reference job aid. Remediation requirements for failed competencies. MITER-ready files or course package. Assistance uploading and testing the course in MITER. Written instructions for maintaining and updating the course. All editable source files. All video-editing project files. Separate graphics, audio, scripts, captions, and production assets. Recommendations for improving future LMI field video. Required Experience Applicants should have demonstrated experience in: Instructional design. Adult learning. Corporate or workforce training. Competency-based training. E-learning development. Practical skills assessment. Mobile learning. LMS implementation. Technical writing. Working with subject-matter experts. Video editing. Voiceover-based instruction. Technical graphics and diagrams. Scenario-based learning. Course testing and quality control. Experience with any of the following is strongly preferred: Electrical contracting. Construction. Skilled trades. Utilities. Industrial maintenance. Field service. Fleet operations. Equipment operation. Occupational safety. Manufacturing. Technical certification programs. Applicants do not need to be licensed electricians. However, they must be comfortable working with detailed electrical and field-service subject matter and accepting technical direction from LMI. Preferred Authoring and Production Tools Experience with the following or comparable tools is preferred: Articulate Rise 360. Articulate Storyline 360. Adobe Captivate. Camtasia. Adobe Premiere Pro. Adobe After Effects. DaVinci Resolve. Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Photoshop. Vyond. Canva. SCORM course-development tools. Professional audio and captioning tools. Applicants should explain which tools they recommend and why. Technical and Compliance Approval The contractor will not have final authority to approve: Electrical procedures. Safety requirements. OSHA interpretations. Legal or regulatory statements. Wage-and-hour policies. Vehicle policies. Employee qualification decisions. LMI operating standards. All technical, safety, legal, HR, and operating content must be reviewed and approved by LMI’s designated personnel before publication. The contractor must have an organized process for obtaining and documenting those approvals. Ownership and Confidentiality All materials created under this engagement will become the property of Lighting Maintenance Inc. upon payment. This includes: Drafts. Final courses. Scripts. Storyboards. Graphics. Illustrations. Animations. Assessments. Answer keys. Templates. Voiceover files. Audio files. Video project files. Source files. SCORM packages. MITER-ready files. Job aids. Practical evaluation forms. Production assets. The contractor may not reuse or publish LMI procedures, photographs, video, customer information, employee information, or proprietary training content without written approval. A confidentiality agreement may be required. Application Instructions Please begin your proposal with the words: LMI Qualification Program Proposals that do not begin with those words may not be reviewed. Please provide: A brief description of your relevant experience. Two or three examples of comparable technical, industrial, construction, or workforce-training projects. Examples of e-learning courses you personally developed. Examples of training videos created from raw field or operational footage. Examples showing voiceover, instructional graphics, callouts, diagrams, animation, or technical explanations. A description of your competency-based training experience. A description of your practical skills-assessment experience. The authoring, video, audio, graphics, and LMS tools you use. Your experience with SCORM and LMS implementation. Any experience with MITER. Any experience in construction, electrical work, utilities, skilled trades, safety, fleet, or field service. Your proposed approach to the troubleshooting pilot. Your proposed fixed price for the pilot. Your estimated schedule for completing the pilot. Your estimated budget range for developing the remaining nine modules. Confirmation that LMI will receive all editable source and production files. An explanation of whether voiceover will be performed by you, professional voice talent, or artificial intelligence. Identification of any work you intend to subcontract. An explanation of how you obtain technical approval from subject-matter experts. An explanation of how you distinguish course completion from demonstrated field competence. Screening Question Please answer the following question in your proposal: A customer reports that several parking-lot lights are out. Explain how you would divide this topic among: Online instruction. Field video. Graphics or diagrams. Written assessment. Practical demonstration. Supervised field observation. Final employee qualification. We are looking for an applicant who understands that watching a video and passing a quiz do not prove that an electrician can safely and independently troubleshoot the problem. Selection Process Shortlisted applicants may be asked to: Participate in a video interview. Review a limited sample of LMI’s existing material. Explain how they would convert a technical competency into a complete training and evaluation process. Develop a brief paid storyboard or sample. Meet with an LMI technical subject-matter expert. Demonstrate prior e-learning, LMS, and video-production work. Explain how they would organize and maintain the complete training library. Engagement Structure The initial engagement will be awarded as a fixed-price pilot with defined milestones. Potential milestones include: Review of source material. Learning objectives and recommended design. Course outline and storyboard. Draft script and video plan. First course draft. Technical and safety review. Video editing and multimedia production. Assessment and practical evaluation development. MITER upload and testing. Final revisions. Delivery of all source files. Administrator handoff. Successful completion of the pilot may lead to development of the remaining curriculum modules and additional LMI qualification programs.