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Tazeen S.

Fractional Operations Leader | Executive Partner to Founders

Most growing businesses don't usually need more people managing tasks. They need someone who can look across the business, understand what's happening, and turn priorities into execution. That's the role I play. I partner with founders and leadership teams on the operational side of the business, taking ownership across projects, people, processes, and systems to make sure the business can execute effectively as it grows. My work often sits between strategy and day-to-day operations. A founder may know where they want to go, but getting there can involve coordinating multiple teams, improving a process, implementing a new system, solving an operational issue, managing outside partners, building the infrastructure behind a new initiative, or simply determining what needs to happen next and driving it forward. I've spent 7+ years leading business operations across growing companies, with an MBA in Marketing and experience spanning operations leadership, project management, financial operations, systems implementation, process improvement, team management, executive support, vendors, e-commerce, marketing operations, and business administration. A few examples of the work I've led: • $100K ERP Implementation: Directed an enterprise-wide integration unifying finance, sales, and supply chain into one operating platform. • 48% Manual Work Reduction: Redesigned cross-departmental workflows and implemented automated software systems to eliminate operational friction. • 25% Sales Growth Support: Optimized inventory and backend systems, eliminating fulfillment bottlenecks during key growth periods. • 40% Faster Payment Processing: Overhauled financial operations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable workflows. • 50% Higher System Adoption: Led end-to-end change management, custom SOP creation, and team training across remote units. When you work with me, here's what you can expect: I keep track of the details, think ahead, and notice what needs attention before it becomes a problem. I'm also big on communication. If you send something my way, you'll know I've got it. I'll keep you updated, and you won't have to chase me down wondering where things stand. You also don't need to have everything figured out before handing something over. Give me the objective, the context, and the people involved, and I'll figure out what needs to happen next, build the structure around it, and drive it forward. If you need someone who can step in, understand the business, and take ownership of execution, let's talk. Send me a message or book a consultation below to see how I can help.

🇺🇸Greenville, United States$70/hr100% JSS3.77 (43)Since Aug 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#22,125 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,858 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.2k

Last 6 months: $12k

World#19,236 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,082 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$158k

Billed in all: $271k

World#21,857 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,990 / 62.1k
Per project
$2.1k

$2k in the last 6 months

World#74,812 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,537 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
6
17% fixed83% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,906 / 62.1k
Projects in all
76

Across 84 contracts

23% fixed77% hourly
World#38,982 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,040 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$271k+$2.2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$268k$270k$272kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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