James B.
Executive Assistant & AI Automation | Inbox, Calendar, HubSpot CRM
I keep founders organized, grow their LinkedIn presence, and build AI agents that take repetitive work off their plate. Most recently I helped a CEO grow from 13K to 41K LinkedIn followers. 5+ years as an Executive Assistant and Operations Manager for US businesses. What I handle for you: • Inbox and calendar management (inbox zero, no double bookings) • Travel, meetings, and meeting summaries • LinkedIn growth support: engagement, comment replies, and content approvals • CRM upkeep in HubSpot, Podio, and Zoho • Lead sourcing, cold calling, and appointment setting • Bills, expense tracking, and reconciling with accounting • Team coordination and productivity reporting AI agents and automation: • Built and run 19 AI agents for a CEO's portfolio of companies • Daily agents draft LinkedIn, X, and TikTok replies, track HARO pitches, route content for approval, and summarize team huddles • Weekly agents run SEO health checks, competitor website reviews, visual trend briefs, and team performance reports • I can set up the same kind of automation for your business Proof, not promises: • Helped grow the CEO's LinkedIn following from 13K to 41K • Executive Assistant to the CEO of SocialPost.ai, ALIANDO, and Henson Venture Partners • Managed a team of 14 (10 appointment setters, 4 lead sourcers) at Cash4Houses, running payroll, KPIs, and outbound campaigns • Full executive support for BrandCowboy and MyOutdesk clients • Former SDR, endorsed for consistently beating lead generation goals I work US hours, reply fast, and flag problems before they become yours. Send me a message with what's taking up too much of your week. I'll tell you how I'd take it off your plate.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2, the fewest it counts (since Oct 2026)
Read daily since Nov 3, under 30 days
Billed in all: $1,159$1.2k
$1.1k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Tracked from Nov 3, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 19% in Travel Planning
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #729Zoho CRM2,793 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #216Top 26%🇵🇭#216 of 648
- #1,243Calendar Management4,894 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #516Top 25%🇵🇭#516 of 1,947
- #1,313Email Management4,968 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #671Top 26%🇵🇭#671 of 2,289