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As a marketing leader, I have a track record of growing and defending annual revenue up to and beyond $100M using 80% less budget and 90% fewer staff than the competition. As a business consultant and client company-builder, I’ve helped startups avoid mistakes that would have cost them years to repair, I’ve assembled teams from my network, shaving months to years off timelines, I’ve grown corporate value by $20M, I’ve supported strategic decisions to achieve 10x growth, and I’ve transformed pitches into effective fundraising tools. Below are more details about my work.
Marketing leader:
Described by my clients as a rare find on Upwork -- a valuable combination of top talent with startup affordability. Executive with deep functional knowledge and business acumen who consistently delivers results on time and on budget even under challenging circumstances. Experience creating new markets for disruptive and regulated products. Strategic thinker with big-picture vision to propel business forward as well as leadership and organizational skills to plan market entry and growth effectively and ensure successful execution. Fast learner skilled at team building, influencing without authority, problem-solving, facilitating collaboration, and communicating. Driven to transform healthcare.
Healthcare company-builder:
Self-starter executive with strategic vision, leadership, comfort with ambiguity, communication skills, and process-orientation to turn scientific assets into higher-valued, operationally-disciplined, financing-ready biotech companies. Built corporate infrastructure from
zero, assembled teams and contracts, transitioned data, and accelerated timelines. As Chief of staff, coordinated-goal setting across 5
business units and 16 functions for $2B division of large, matrixed organization and drove portfolio-level visibility for strategic projects.
Implemented senior leadership team governance, drove decision-making clarity, and tracked execution against obligations and
milestones. From pre-clinical to preparation for commercial launch, aligned over $100M+ in investment timing with value-inflection
milestones. At smaller companies, established program management frameworks, including integrated dashboards for milestone,
timeline, budget, and risk visibility. Oversaw IP protection, regulatory strategy and target product profile development, and stability and
pK/tox study design. Structured external contracts and internal projects, shepherding both through adversity to over-deliver.
Spotlight Accomplishments:
* Successfully drove and defended annual revenue up to and beyond $100M using 80% less budget and 90% less staff than the closest competitor, securing the top 3 position by market share in the target segment.
* Aligned key priorities for next fiscal year across 5 business units and 16 functions to better support division strategy.
* Improved core value survey responses to "smart risk-taking" metric in Japan region by 46% with "Thriving Culture" program.
* Successfully launched more than 15 products, including world's smallest heart pump and oncology clinical trial design software.
* Won national award for sophisticated financial model.
* Secured startup funding for new venture.
Experienced marketing professional:
* Research: Focus groups, in-depth interviews, surveys, secondary research and analysis
* Strategy: Market assessment and selection, segmentation, targeting, positioning, pricing, promotion, go-to-market planning
* Tactics: Thought leadership, awareness, consideration, demand generation, lead generation, sales enablement, funnel acceleration, customer retention
Insightful management consultant:
* Market sizing and attractiveness assessment
* Team design, assembly, and leadership
* Goal and KPI design
* Portfolio optimization
Business Development and Fundraising Support:
informing strategy and operational design to optimize fundraising and partnering success then documenting this with:
* Business plans
* Pitch decks
* Go-to-market plans
* Financial models and use of funds
* Organizational design
* Licensing decks
Designing and executing prospective partner outreach and meeting arrangement
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Business Intelligence & Reporting:
* Power BI, Microsoft Access, Microsoft
Excel (Advanced - Pivot Tables, Graphical
Representations), SQL (Data Centric
Environments), PowerPoint, MRI
(preferred), Tableau (Conceptual
familiarity from Power BI/data experience)
Data Analysis & Modeling:
* Financial Modeling (3-statement, Scenario
Planning), Valuation Models (DCF,
rNPV), 13-week Cash Flow Models
(implied by forecasting / reporting), Data
Quality & Integrity, ETL Concepts
(implied by data assimilation /
aggregation), Data Interpretation,
Statistical Analysis
Systems & Software:
* Oracle Fusion, SimCorp Dimension
(SCD), Dealagen, Essbase/Lawson, AXIS,
FSI, CTMS (Clinical Trial Management
Systems) principles (Oracle Siebel, Veevaequivalent
experience), Clinical Data
Systems (EDC, eTMF, Clinical Databases
- based on biotech experience), Database
& User Interface Design
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🏆 Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success | 269 Projects | 7,300+ Hours | 15+ Years in Business Intelligence
🥇 6x Tableau Certified (Desktop Specialist, Analyst, Author, Consumer, Designer, Data Scientist) + Microsoft Certified: Power BI
💎 80%+ of clients return for follow-on projects
I'm a Power BI, Tableau & Business Intelligence Consultant who turns messy spreadsheets, Excel reports, and disconnected systems (Shopify, QuickBooks, Salesforce, SQL, ERP) into automated dashboards executives actually use — with zero manual updates.
✅ Cut a client's weekly reporting time by 70% after rebuilding their Excel workflow in Power BI
✅ Automated refresh pipelines that eliminated manual data exports entirely
✅ 80%+ of my clients return for follow-on projects
✅ Fast turnaround, clear communication, available now
🔷 WHAT I BUILD:
→ Fully automated BI systems — Power Query/DAX, scheduled refresh, no manual exports
→ Executive & KPI dashboards, embedded analytics for SaaS products
→ Data modeling, RLS, performance tuning, Microsoft Fabric/Azure/Snowflake pipelines
→ Tableau dashboards, Tableau Prep, Tableau Server/Cloud administration
→ Excel-to-Power BI migrations and Looker Studio / Google Data Studio reporting
🤖 I use ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude to speed up DAX authoring, QA and documentation — faster delivery without cutting corners.
🔷 CORE STACK:
Power BI · Tableau · DAX · SQL · Excel · Power Query · Python · Microsoft Fabric · Azure · Snowflake · Databricks · Looker Studio
🔷 INDUSTRIES:
Finance · Healthcare · SaaS · Retail/E-commerce · Marketing · Operations · Logistics
📩 Message me with your data challenge — I'll reply within hours with a clear plan and timeline.
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MBA-credentialed Executive Assistant and Operations Specialist with 15+ years supporting C-suite leaders, optimizing business operations, and building scalable systems that transform organizational chaos into predictable workflows. I specialize in strategic operations support, process improvement, and executive partnership that allows leaders to focus on vision and growth.
PROVEN RESULTS
I don't just manage calendars - I transform operations:
• Overhauled law firm billing system: Reduced cycles from 45+ days to 15 days, decreased errors by 85%
• Supported Real Estate Investment CEO for 2+ years: Managed investor relations, coordinated capital raises, handled stakeholder communications
• Built Financial Advisory practice for 13 years: Served 350+ client groups, managed all business operations, regulatory compliance, CRM systems
• Currently serve on nonprofit Board of Directors: Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation
CORE EXPERTISE
• Executive Support & Strategic Partnership
I've supported C-suite executives across legal, financial services, real estate investment, and nonprofit sectors. I manage executive calendars, prioritize inbox management, coordinate complex meetings, prepare briefing materials, and serve as trusted liaison. I work autonomously (U.S. Coast Guard officer, Top Secret clearance) and anticipate needs proactively.
• Operations Optimization & Process Improvement
I identify operational bottlenecks and design systems that eliminate them. I've built SOPs, documented workflows, implemented process improvements, and created scalable infrastructure. I combine MBA-level strategic thinking with hands-on execution discipline.
• Bookkeeping & Financial Operations
Full-service bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, Wave, FreshBooks, Xero. Capabilities include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, payroll coordination (Gusto, ADP), financial reporting, budget tracking, tax prep support.
• CRM & Technology Systems
Extensive experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, ClickUp, Monday, Trello, Airtable, Notion. I optimize workflows, ensure adoption, maintain data integrity, and configure systems to support business objectives.
• Project Coordination & Client Management
I've managed complex projects involving attorneys, accountants, investors, vendors, and cross-functional teams. I track deliverables, ensure deadline adherence, coordinate communications, and keep projects moving forward efficiently.
WHAT SETS ME APART
• Military Leadership: U.S. Coast Guard officer background provides operational discipline and systematic thinking that translates to business operations.
• Business Ownership: 13 years running my own practice means I understand challenges from the owner's perspective, not just as support staff.
• Analytical Rigor: MBA + Kolbe scores (8 Fact Finder, 7 Follow Thru) reflect systematic, research-oriented, execution-focused approach.
• Cross-Industry Versatility: I've built operational systems across legal, financial services, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, bringing fresh perspectives and transferable best practices.
WORKING STYLE
I work independently with minimal oversight, communicate clearly and concisely, and anticipate needs proactively. I take pride in building systems that make organizations less dependent on any single person. I'm detail-oriented without losing sight of strategic priorities.
IDEAL ROLES
Executive Assistant for C-suite leaders, Chief of Staff, Fractional COO, Operations Consultant, Operations Manager, Project Coordinator. I thrive in environments valuing autonomy, strategic thinking, and operational excellence.
Based in Massachusetts, Eastern Time Zone, available for remote engagements up to 30+ hours per week. Whether you need an Executive Assistant who thinks strategically, a Chief of Staff who executes flawlessly, or a Fractional COO who builds scalable systems - I deliver operational excellence that allows leadership to focus on vision and growth.
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🏆 Real Estate Acquisitions Closer | Cold Calling Expert | Seller Financing & Off-Market Deals | Top 1% on Upwork
I’m a Real Estate Acquisitions Expert and Manager with 10 years of experience helping investors secure off-market properties through seller outreach, cold calling, and creative financing like seller finance and subject-to. I’ve closed over $6.2M in assignment fees., I specialize in sourcing motivated sellers, negotiating profitable contracts, and building repeatable acquisition pipelines.
What sets me apart? I don’t just consult - I close. I’ve negotiated directly with sellers, trained lead teams, and built acquisition systems from the ground up. I’m in the Top 1% of Top Rated Plus talent on Upwork, not because I chase short-term wins, but because I bring long-term results.
💬 My Results speak for themselves, below are testimonials for Seasoned and Start-up Investors:
“Danish helped us go from 0 to $107K in wholesale deals in 30 days. He rebuilt our CRM, hired cold callers, and handled acquisitions like a beast.”
- Tyson W., Utah-based wholesaler
“Every time I bring Danish in, things get fixed fast. Whether it’s our CRM, cold calling process, or lead qualification — he brings order and results.”
- Jamie W. Broker & Business Owner
“We’d struggled for months to close deals. Danish came in, trained our team, set up lead tracking, and helped us lock 3 contracts in under 3 weeks.”
- Mitchell G., Real estate investor
So whether you need someone to source leads, qualify sellers, or close deals, I bring speed, structure, and strategy to your operation. This isn’t theory it’s real-world real estate acquisitions experience that moves the needle.
💡 Who I Work With:
I specialize in working with:
• Real Estate Wholesalers who need cold calling VAs, lead intake systems, and closing support
• Flippers & Buy-and-Hold Investors looking for qualified off-market leads and acquisitions.
• Brokers & Startups who want end-to-end acquisitions systems — cold calling, CRM, hiring, and follow-up
• Real Estate Entrepreneurs who want to scale intelligently, close more contracts, and systemize operations.
Some clients want full-cycle support - others need a closer plugged into their pipeline. Either way, I focus on clean processes, strong seller rapport, and profitable deal flow.
🛠 Tools & Tech Stack:
Cold Calling & Lead Management: Mojo Dialer, BatchLeads, REsimpli, REISift, CallTools, DealMachine
CRMs & Automation: GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Salesforce, FreedomSoft
Comms & Follow-Up: JustCall, CallRail, RingCentral, Kixie, Twilio, Google Voice
Marketing & Drips: ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Zapier, HighLevel
Project & Team Ops: ClickUp, Trello, Monday, Airtable, Slack
Property Data & Underwriting: PropStream, Privy, Reonomy, DataTree, ListSource, MLS
Admin & Docs: DocuSign, HelloSign, Calendly, Google Sheets, Loom
Through my agency Realty VAs, I’ve hired and trained 1,000+ virtual assistants for cold calling, SMS outreach, lead intake, and CRM operations giving my clients ready-to-go firepower to scale their real estate acquisitions.
🚀 Why Clients Choose Me:
“Best closer we’ve ever hired - hands down.”
“Danish helped us close $100K+ in deals in just weeks.”
“Took my broken acquisitions process and turned it into a machine.”
🔑 Let’s Work Together
Ready to close more deals, optimize your lead pipeline, or systemize your real estate operation?
Click the WHITE INVITE BUTTON - and let’s talk about how I can help you grow faster, leaner, and smarter.
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Hi, I’m Ali.
I help SaaS companies and businesses generate qualified leads, build clean outreach systems, and grow revenue through targeted prospecting and cold email campaigns.
Most businesses struggle with poor data, low reply rates, and messy outreach processes. My focus is on building accurate lead lists, verified contact data, and scalable outbound systems that actually help teams book more meetings and close more deals.
What I Can Help You With
✔ B2B Lead Generation & Prospect Research
✔ Cold Email Lead Lists & Outreach Support
✔ LinkedIn Prospecting & Lead Sourcing
✔ Verified Email & Contact Sourcing
✔ CRM Data Management & Cleanup
✔ Data Enrichment & Market Research
✔ SaaS Outreach & GTM Support
✔ Real Estate & Property Research
✔ List Building & Workflow Support
Tools I Use
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Apollo, ContactOut, Hunter
• Clay, Instantly, Smartlead
• HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive
• Google Sheets / Excel
• PropStream, BatchLeads
What You’ll Get
✔ Clean and accurate lead data
✔ Verified emails with low bounce rate
✔ Organized CRM-ready spreadsheets
✔ Reliable communication and fast delivery
✔ Outreach-focused research that saves time
I keep things simple: quality work, accurate data, and consistent results.
You can also request a free sample before getting started.
Looking forward to working with you.
Best,
Ali H.
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Need CFO-level financial leadership without the $320K executive cost?
I'm a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ, ICAEW) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with 13 years of finance experience, including Big Four training at PwC Australia. I help growing businesses get board-ready financials, strategic insights, and investor-grade reporting.
I work with business owners who've outgrown their bookkeeper but aren't ready for a full-time CFO. Whether you're operating across multiple currencies, scaling a services business, or preparing for investment or audit — I bring the financial clarity, structure, and strategic thinking that lets you make confident decisions.
What I deliver:
— Financial model development, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasting
— Monthly close oversight, management accounts, and board-ready reporting
— Multi-currency accounting, FX analysis, and intercompany reconciliation
— Finance function diagnostics: control assessments, efficiency reviews, and improvement roadmaps
— Statutory and regulatory financial reporting across Australian, UK, and international frameworks.
Track record:
— Led multi-jurisdictional financial reporting across Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Canada
— Managed a team of 30 delivering advisory services across 217 locations globally
— Delivered audit-ready financial statements with zero corrected or uncorrected misstatements
— Built and reviewed financial models for mid-market businesses preparing for investment, lending, and board presentations.
Ideal for:
— Growing businesses with complex financial operations (multi-entity, multi-currency, international)
— Services businesses — agencies, consulting firms, membership-based and subscription models
— Businesses preparing for investment, audit, or a step-change in financial rigour
— Founders and CEOs who want a strategic finance partner, not just a number-cruncher
I hold professional qualifications across two jurisdictions (Australia and UK), work extensively with Xero, and operate across time zones from Melbourne, Australia.
Let's talk about how I can support your finance function.
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I help businesses simplify their work by building smart Excel and Google Sheets solutions, from automation and dashboards to clean, structured reporting systems.
With over 7 years of hands-on experience, I focus on turning manual, time-consuming spreadsheets into tools that are accurate, easy to use, and fully automated.
If you're dealing with messy data, repetitive tasks, or reports that take too long to update, I can help streamline the process.
What I can help you with:
Excel & VBA Automation
Automating repetitive tasks and reports
Creating user-friendly tools with buttons and forms
Building systems for data processing, file merging, and reporting
Google Sheets & Apps Script
Automated workflows (Forms, Sheets, email integration)
Real-time dashboards and tracking systems
Multi-sheet data consolidation and reporting
Dashboards & Reporting
Sales, HR, finance, and performance dashboards
Clean, interactive reports with charts and filters
Easy-to-understand layouts for better decision-making
Data Cleaning & Structuring
Fixing broken or unorganized spreadsheets
Combining data from multiple files into one system
Using advanced formulas for accurate analysis
My approach:
I focus on building solutions that are not just functional, but also simple to use and easy to maintain. Whether it’s a small fix or a full system, I make sure the final result saves you time and works reliably.
Why work with me:
Strong practical experience (7+ years)
Clear communication and quick response
Attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable delivery and support
If you need help with Excel or Google Sheets, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to discuss your requirements and suggest the best approach.
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I bring a wealth of professional experience and expertise to your esteemed company. As a highly dynamic and certified accountant with a proven track record across multinational corporations, I offer a unique blend of skills in credit management, financial analysis, and strategic collaboration.
With over a decade of experience in credit management, including credit underwriting, debt collections, and cash management, I am well-versed in performing comprehensive credit risk analysis and developing robust business risk profiles. My membership in the International Credit and Trade Finance Association underscores my commitment to excellence in this field.
Moreover, my proficiency in utilizing financial tools such as GSAP, MS Excel, and credit bureaus, coupled with my customer service background, positions me as a versatile and adaptable professional. I am also adept at using XERO and possess a keen aptitude for learning new ERPs.
Throughout my career, I have delivered significant value to renowned organizations like Shell and Accenture, focusing on leadership attributes such as authenticity and collaboration. I have been commended for my respectful demeanor and have demonstrated the ability to manage complex finance processes independently, as evidenced by my recent role managing the end-to-end AR process for a logistics company.
I am eager to bring my expertise and passion for finance to your team and contribute to your company's success. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can add value to your organization in an interview.
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Do you need a dissertation coach who provides clear guidance and structured support? A researcher who delivers in-depth, high-quality analysis? Or an SOP writer who crafts compelling statements that get results?
With 10+ years of experience, I help individuals and businesses achieve exceptional clarity and impact in their writing. Whether it's research, thesis editing, SOP writing, e-book writing or business documents, I ensure your work is polished and effective.
📌 My Expertise Includes:
✅ Dissertation & Thesis Coaching – Structure, editing, and research assistance
✅ Research & Analysis – Academic, business, and industry research
✅ SOP Writing & Editing – Crafting standout Statements of Purpose
✅ Business & Professional Writing – Business plans, reports, whitepapers
✅ E-book Writing – Research-based eBooks on various topics
💡 Why Work With Me?
✔ Tailored Approach: Every project is unique, and I customize my services accordingly.
✔ High-Quality Work: Clarity, precision, and professionalism in every document.
✔ On-Time Delivery: I meet deadlines without compromising quality.
📩 Let’s collaborate to elevate your work to the next level!
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