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Leah M.

Fractional COO | Business Operations | Scaled Business to 10M+

I help businesses improve operations, streamline processes, and build the structure they need to grow. As a former business owner and CEO, I built and scaled a NY company to more than $10 million in annual revenue by developing systems, improving workflows, and managing operations. I work with business owners who need to improve efficiency, solve operational problems, establish accountability, or turn ideas into actionable plans. Whether you need help identifying bottlenecks, documenting processes, developing KPIs, or organizing projects, I bring a practical, hands-on approach focused on results. Here is where I can help: -Business Operations: Identify inefficiencies, improve day-to-day operations, and bring greater structure to your business. -Process Improvement & Workflow Development: Simplify workflows, eliminate unnecessary steps, and develop processes your team can actually use. -SOPs & Documentation: Create standard operating procedures, checklists, and practical documentation to support consistent execution. -KPIs & Accountability: Help establish meaningful performance measures and improve visibility into what's working and what needs attention. -Business Strategy & Project Coordination: Evaluate challenges, organize priorities, and turn recommendations into actionable next steps. My background includes more than 14 years of building and operating service-based businesses, leading teams, managing client relationships, and overseeing financial and operational responsibilities. I understand both the big picture and the details required to make a business run well. I don't believe in recommending complicated solutions just for the sake of it. I focus on understanding the problem, identifying what will make the biggest difference, and helping you implement practical improvements. If your business has grown to the point where you need better systems, clearer processes, or stronger operational support, let's talk!

🇺🇸Austin, United States$65/hr100% JSS5.00 (6)Since Sep 2023
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$527

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#75,759 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,313 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.3k

Last 6 months: $3.2k

World#33,454 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,512 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$3.3k

Billed in all: $3.5k

World#290,257 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#45,209 / 62.1k
Per project
$471

$1.6k in the last 6 months

World#188,235 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,536 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
7
71% fixed29% hourly
World#236,188 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#33,699 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$3.5k+$1.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2k$3k$4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 18% in Business Strategy

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  7. #122Employee Training582 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #40Top 21%
  8. #156Business Strategy871 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #68Top 18%