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Asking for Payment

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I specialize in helping Federal Government contractors win business. My experience is in large ($100M+) IT, Cloud, Cyber Security, DevSecOps, Biometrics, Records Management and other topics. Agencies include DHS, HHS, EPA, DOL, FAA, DOD, DoS, DoC, DOJ, the IC and Treasury. I have highly advanced competitive intelligence research skills. Companies hire me to find out information about how they can win, businesses with whom they should partner, and who in the Government is going to read and score their proposal. I especially enjoy helping my clients find teammates they can trust that are loved by the customer and fill gaps in personnel, augment their past performance and have relevant and meaningful customer relationships.

I specialize in helping Federal Government contractors win business. My experience is in large ($100M+) IT, Cloud, Cyber Security, DevSecOps, Biometrics, Records Management and other topics. Agencies include DHS, HHS, EPA, DOL, FAA, DOD, DoS, DoC, DOJ, the IC and Treasury. I have highly advanced competitive intelligence research skills. Companies hire me to find out information about how they can win, businesses with whom they should partner, and who in the Government is going to read and score their proposal. I especially enjoy helping my clients find teammates they can trust that are loved by the customer and fill gaps in personnel, augment their past performance and have relevant and meaningful customer relationships. 

Business Development Strategist Federal Contracts

I spent over 20 years as a Program Manager and Capture Manager in large systems integrators (SAIC, Lockheed, BAE Systems). I've been independent since I started SparkWorks in late 2014. My consulting clients include five Fortune 100 businesses and numerous small businesses.

I spent over 20 years as a Program Manager and Capture Manager in large systems integrators (SAIC, Lockheed, BAE Systems). I've been independent since I started SparkWorks in late 2014. My consulting clients include five Fortune 100 businesses and numerous small businesses.   

I am constantly learning new technologies and ways of working. I keep pace with industry trends by maintaining professional certifications, including a Project Management Professional (PMP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

I am constantly learning new technologies and ways of working. I keep pace with industry trends by maintaining professional certifications, including a Project Management Professional (PMP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Strategy & Planning

IT Contracts

Enterprise Infrastructure

Cloud and Cyber Security

Educating others about how to get from <a href="https://mrsphylliscalderon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sitting to standing</a> is the heart of what I do as a teacher-consultant-coach, performer-musician-contractor, and writer. If you're stuck, allow me to help get you to a place of movement. <ul><li>If you're a school administrator or arts organization unsure about which music direction your students or organization should take, visit <a href="https://atouchofclassicalplus.duetpartner.com/schools-and-arts-partners-look-here" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>If you're an intermediate string student needing help with orchestra music and want a new experience in a small class, reach out to me <a href="https://atouchofclassicalplus.duetpartner.com/lessons-classes-virtualinstruction" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>If you're looking for quality musicians for your next event, inquire <a href="https://atouchofclassicalplus.duetpartner.com/hire-ensembles-for-your-event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>If you would like me to speak about my authorpreneurial experience, book me <a href="https://mrsphylliscalderon.com/services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>

Educating others about how to get from sitting to standing is the heart of what I do as a teacher-consultant-coach, performer-musician-contractor, and writer. If you're stuck, allow me to help get you to a place of movement.  If you're a school administrator or arts organization unsure about which music direction your students or organization should take, visit here. If you're an intermediate string student needing help with orchestra music and want a new experience in a small class, reach out to me here. If you're looking for quality musicians for your next event, inquire here. If you would like me to speak about my authorpreneurial experience, book me here. 

Teacher-Musician-Author

From my book launch, answering questions from the audience and talking about my book "Stop Sitting and Stand."

Book Launch Interview

My colleagues and I (in the middle) snap a pose before a wedding ceremony performance.

 Wedding Ceremony

My students and I play at the Hyde Park Children's Book Fair

2022 Hyde Park Children's Book Fair Performance

Ad in fundraiser book for Burst into Books

My ad

Students of A.T.C.P

The last project I completed was my book, "Stop Sitting and Stand." I finished writing the first draft in 2019 and published it in 2022.

The last project I completed was my book, "Stop Sitting and Stand." I finished writing the first draft in 2019 and published it in 2022.

I continue to grow my skills by reading and attending conferences, networking events, and workshops.

I continue to grow my skills by reading and attending conferences, networking events, and workshops.  

Music Instructor

Book & eBook Writer

Passionate about contributing to your brand’s visual identity! My name is Jenna and I am a graphic designer with over three years of experience in branding, social media, marketing, and sales collateral. What I can bring to your project: REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE: I have contributed in obtaining over 10 million in revenue for a worldwide logistics company through the creation of modern and professional presentations and sales collateral. COMMUNICATION: As your guide through the entire creative process, I will be in contact with you from concept to completion. CONFIDENCE: I bring a smile and positive attitude to challenges and constructive criticism. Hoping to partner with you so I can help you achieve the goals for your next marketing or design project!

Passionate about contributing to your brand’s visual identity! My name is Jenna and I am a graphic designer with over three years of experience in branding, social media, marketing, and sales collateral.  What I can bring to your project:  REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE: I have contributed in obtaining over 10 million in revenue for a worldwide logistics company through the creation of modern and professional presentations and sales collateral.  COMMUNICATION: As your guide through the entire creative process, I will be in contact with you from concept to completion.  CONFIDENCE: I bring a smile and positive attitude to challenges and constructive criticism.  Hoping to partner with you so I can help you achieve the goals for your next marketing or design project!

Graphic Designer | Digital Manager

A job that is flexible and lets me enjoy the best things in life.

A job that is flexible and lets me enjoy the best things in life.

Grace Beverley! She is such an inspiration to business woman everywhere and her intellect and experience is unmatched.

Grace Beverley! She is such an inspiration to business woman everywhere and her intellect and experience is unmatched.

Graphic Designer

Brand Identity

Logos

Merchandise

I am a determined perfectionist - my biggest weakness AND strength. I love detail and will spend the time to get it done, but I also communicate regularly to make sure I'm putting the time in where it needs to go. After all, my biggest fulfillment and success comes from happy clients. I love what I do as a video editor and grow a little more every day, learning new things, meeting new people and creating content we can all love. One content style does not fit all, but if you dig my work I'd love to chat with you and see what we can come up with to bring your content to the next level.

I am a determined perfectionist - my biggest weakness AND strength. I love detail and will spend the time to get it done, but I also communicate regularly to make sure I'm putting the time in where it needs to go. After all, my biggest fulfillment and success comes from happy clients. I love what I do as a video editor and grow a little more every day, learning new things, meeting new people and creating content we can all love. One content style does not fit all, but if you dig my work I'd love to chat with you and see what we can come up with to bring your content to the next level. 

Video Editor for Social, Commercial, and Personal Content

Find samples of my work within each of my "specialty" categories, contact me, and get a feel for who I am!

My Website Portfolio

No, I haven't always worked for myself. I started out as a marketing assistant for a local trucking company while I was still in college, falling in love with video editing. My first experience of this nature was actually in a college classroom taking a class I was iffy about - boy am I glad I left my comfort zone! I've been in love with it ever sense. I progressed through my career, working for a few more companies in town - always leaving on good notes and mutual understanding - searching for my career destiny. I decided in 2021 to give freelancing a try and I haven't looked back. I like meeting new clients, the difficulty of figuring out what works for them versus someone else, and developing an understanding for the social world that pushes for those changes. None of my projects have been exactly the same and that's what I love - the variety and uniqueness of it all.

No, I haven't always worked for myself. I started out as a marketing assistant for a local trucking company while I was still in college, falling in love with video editing. My first experience of this nature was actually in a college classroom taking a class I was iffy about - boy am I glad I left my comfort zone! I've been in love with it ever sense. I progressed through my career, working for a few more companies in town - always leaving on good notes and mutual understanding - searching for my career destiny. I decided in 2021 to give freelancing a try and I haven't looked back. I like meeting new clients, the difficulty of figuring out what works for them versus someone else, and developing an understanding for the social world that pushes for those changes. None of my projects have been exactly the same and that's what I love - the variety and uniqueness of it all. 

I believe you can learn something new from everyone. I have always sought out mentors, because a lot of things in life are applicable to more than just 1 occurrence. Most of my managers have been mentors in my eyes - I looked for things they did well, things they didn't and asked a lot of questions. I still do! Everyone has a different experience, and that can shine new light over situations - especially as a video editor. Social interaction is a huge part of defining what video should be, do, and look like. So learning different people and how they tackle situations is always material for me to view circumstances in my work objectively and through multiple lenses (pun intended).

I believe you can learn something new from everyone. I have always sought out mentors, because a lot of things in life are applicable to more than just 1 occurrence. Most of my managers have been mentors in my eyes - I looked for things they did well, things they didn't and asked a lot of questions. I still do! Everyone has a different experience, and that can shine new light over situations -  especially as a video editor. Social interaction is a huge part of defining what video should be, do, and look like. So learning different people and how they tackle situations is always material for me to view circumstances in my work objectively and through multiple lenses (pun intended).

I believe these to be my own personal videos. They allow me to understand my style and what I'm best at so that I am capable of defining when a job is a fit for my skills, abilities, and overall editing style.

I believe these to be my own personal videos. They allow me to understand my style and what I'm best at so that I am capable of defining when a job is a fit for my skills, abilities, and overall editing style. 

Video Editor

Branded Commercial Content

Branded Social Media Content

Motion Graphics

I’ve always been a reader. I devoured books as a kid, everything from the Babysitter’s Club, to Nancy Drew, to Louis L’Amour westerns &amp; bodice-ripping trashbacks, as my teachers liked to call them. Little did I know that my love for words would one day translate into full-time writing. Whether it’s writing words for my clients, writing stories for my readers, or writing blogs to share my thoughts with the world, writing is, quite simply, what I do. I have written for a range of clients since my humble beginnings back in 2008. I have composed web copy, product copy, marketing emails, blog content, taglines, &amp; more for those clients, as well as edited, rewritten, and/or polished existing web content and web copy. I have contributed as a guest to notable blogs like Copy Blogger, Write to Done, Virgin, &amp; others over the years, &amp; run my own business and branding blog at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggirlbranding.com/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Girl Branding</a>. I also moonlight as an indie fiction author under a not so secret pen name. Shh. I'll never tell!

I’ve always been a reader. I devoured books as a kid, everything from the Babysitter’s Club, to Nancy Drew, to Louis L’Amour westerns & bodice-ripping trashbacks, as my teachers liked to call them.  Little did I know that my love for words would one day translate into full-time writing. Whether it’s writing words for my clients, writing stories for my readers, or writing blogs to share my thoughts with the world, writing is, quite simply, what I do.  I have written for a range of clients since my humble beginnings back in 2008. I have composed web copy, product copy, marketing emails, blog content, taglines, & more for those clients, as well as edited, rewritten, and/or polished existing web content and web copy.  I have contributed as a guest to notable blogs like Copy Blogger, Write to Done, Virgin, & others over the years, & run my own business and branding blog at Big Girl Branding.  I also moonlight as an indie fiction author under a not so secret pen name. Shh. I'll never tell!

Copywriter, Ghostwriter, Word Nerd

A few more recent clips for client projects.

Short Portfolio

Extended Portfolio

I started freelance writing in 2008 and quickly discovered I was good at it. From there, I continued to grow my skills and client base, and haven't looked back. I value long-term relationships and prioritize clients who value those kind of relationships too.

I started freelance writing in 2008 and quickly discovered I was good at it. From there, I continued to grow my skills and client base, and haven't looked back. I value long-term relationships and prioritize clients who value those kind of relationships too.  

I love working with retainer clients who need blog content or marketing emails and social media captions monthly, especially in markets I am passionate about, such as business/branding, productivity/mindset, and related niches. I have also written quite a bit in the clean beauty market, and enjoy writing for brands who like a fun, humorous tone. I also love editing and proofreading fiction for clients, since I am also an indie fiction author. It keeps me immersed in the world of fiction, which I love.

I love working with retainer clients who need blog content or marketing emails and social media captions monthly, especially in markets I am passionate about, such as business/branding, productivity/mindset, and related niches.   I have also written quite a bit in the clean beauty market, and enjoy writing for brands who like a fun, humorous tone.  I also love editing and proofreading fiction for clients, since I am also an indie fiction author. It keeps me immersed in the world of fiction, which I love. 

Articles & Blog Posts Writer

Mindset and Productivity

Entrepreneurship and Business

Branding and Marketing

Creative Writer

Editing

Urban Fantasy/Fantasy/Dystopian

Ghostwriting

Email Copywriter

MJE Designs&nbsp;is a professionally trained Graphic Designer with over 20+ years' experience.&nbsp;MJE Designs creates visual concepts to communicate information.&nbsp;MJE Designs is the one to shape the visual aspects of&nbsp;Websites, Books, Magazines, Product Packaging, Exhibitions, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brochures, Fliers, Social Media Graphics, Catalogs, Posters, Billboards&nbsp;and more with excellent support.&nbsp;The philosophy and requirements of MJE Design is to introduce fresh perspectives with visualizing and creative designs that are clean &amp; unique as well as high quality for all clients that will allow you to evolve and grow.

MJE Designs is a professionally trained Graphic Designer with over 20+ years' experience. MJE Designs creates visual concepts to communicate information. MJE Designs is the one to shape the visual aspects of Websites, Books, Magazines, Product Packaging, Exhibitions, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brochures, Fliers, Social Media Graphics, Catalogs, Posters, Billboards and more with excellent support. The philosophy and requirements of MJE Design is to introduce fresh perspectives with visualizing and creative designs that are clean & unique as well as high quality for all clients that will allow you to evolve and grow.

If you can Envision it, I can Produce it!

Portfolio

My primary focus is&nbsp;integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care with confidentiality and professional behavior.

My primary focus is integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care with confidentiality and professional behavior.

I would describe the perfect job as&nbsp;a job that makes the most of my qualifications and abilities and gives me a chance&nbsp;to constantly challenge myself.

I would describe the perfect job as a job that makes the most of my qualifications and abilities and gives me a chance to constantly challenge myself.

Kristen Adams here, Founder of MAVRIK - The Business Growth Agency. Building brands is more of a hobby than a job for me and I've spent years learning, practicing, failing, and growing my skillset to become as valuable as I can for the benefit of the companies I serve. I very much enjoy working alongside entrepreneurs that are passionate about doing good in the world. I am a self-starter, have very high standards for my work, and want the absolute best outcomes for every one of my clients. I created MAVRIK to help entrepreneurs and business leaders harness the power of holistic brand and marketing strategies to build brands that stick and scale better with time. We leverage continuous brand improvement strategies for getting ideal customers in a specific market to not just buy one, but "buy-in" to you and your mission.

Kristen Adams here, Founder of MAVRIK - The Business Growth Agency. Building brands is more of a hobby than a job for me and I've spent years learning, practicing, failing, and growing my skillset to become as valuable as I can for the benefit of the companies I serve. I very much enjoy working alongside entrepreneurs that are passionate about doing good in the world. I am a self-starter, have very high standards for my work, and want the absolute best outcomes for every one of my clients.  I created MAVRIK to help entrepreneurs and business leaders harness the power of holistic brand and marketing strategies to build brands that stick and scale better with time. We leverage continuous brand improvement strategies for getting ideal customers in a specific market to not just buy one, but "buy-in" to you and your mission.

Kristen Adams, MAVRIK - The Business Growth Agency

Here is my website where you can see samples of the brands I am currently working with or have worked on in the past. 

MAVIRK - The Business Growth Agency

Pretty much! In my early years in college I had the opportunity to work as an independent contractor for a great "boss" in the nonprofit world that allowed me to learn and try so many new things. It's how I fell in love with marketing, graphic design, and event planning even through my degree is in accounting! Since then I've been a freelance marketer, graphic and web designer working from home while raising 4 boys. Since they are all in school now I took a job working directly for a former client. I've maintained a steady client base in addition to that gig as well because I would get very bored only doing one thing.

Pretty much! In my early years in college I had the opportunity to work as an independent contractor for a great "boss" in the nonprofit world that allowed me to learn and try so many new things. It's how I fell in love with marketing, graphic design, and event planning even through my degree is in accounting! Since then I've been a freelance marketer, graphic and web designer working from home while raising 4 boys. Since they are all in school now I took a job working directly for a former client. I've maintained a steady client base in addition to that gig as well because I would get very bored only doing one thing. 

I have a very broad skillset, a "jack of all trades" type, and I have an insatiable love for learning new things. I view every client's business as if it were my own -- and pride myself on being efficient and purposeful with the projects I take on. If I sign up to "own your brand", I will baby it like it's my own and work like hell to make you successful.

I have a very broad skillset, a "jack of all trades" type, and I have an insatiable love for learning new things. I view every client's business as if it were my own -- and pride myself on being efficient and purposeful with the projects I take on. If I sign up to "own your brand", I will baby it like it's my own and work like hell to make you successful.  

Marketing Strategy

Branding

Web Designer

Innovative Thinking From Experience: I created female based consultancy focusing on improving business and services though the lens of creativity and innovation. We build new ideas from old, improve products with innovative design, and our process is collaborative and inspiring. We love to solve puzzles, be part of the creative process, and create products with a human touch. In advertising what I provide, I aim to be as honest as possible. I can assure you that I will recognize problems or blind spots in your ideas, plans, or projects, and that I will suggest improvements that will benefit your users and your bottom line. As for what happens after this, it's usually out of my hands and up to the client's implementation. Most of the time, I am hired as a UX consultant for a set period of time.&nbsp; My job is to deliver some specific work remotely or sometimes on-location, and then the client uses it according to their needs. As a result, the best measure of whether I have done a good job

Innovative Thinking From Experience: I created female based consultancy focusing on improving business and services though the lens of creativity and innovation. We build new ideas from old, improve products with innovative design, and our process is collaborative and inspiring. We love to solve puzzles, be part of the creative process, and create products with a human touch.  In advertising what I provide, I aim to be as honest as possible. I can assure you that I will recognize problems or blind spots in your ideas, plans, or projects, and that I will suggest improvements that will benefit your users and your bottom line. As for what happens after this, it's usually out of my hands and up to the client's implementation. Most of the time, I am hired as a UX consultant for a set period of time.   My job is to deliver some specific work remotely or sometimes on-location, and then the client uses it according to their needs. As a result, the best measure of whether I have done a good job

User Experience Design Specialist

I can help your business; brainstorm, provide insights, create and improve ideas and relationships, effectively, in a positive way, with both technical skills as well as creativity and innovation.

I can help your business; brainstorm, provide insights, create and improve ideas and relationships, effectively, in a positive way, with both technical skills as well as creativity and innovation.

Our Value Add Pledge<ul><li>I will focus on the strategic business aspects of UX challenges.</li><li>I will&nbsp;zoom out from the product or service to the ecosystem of the business.</li><li>I will&nbsp;use UX challenges to identify and solve deeper business problems.</li><li>I will&nbsp;help businesses become more user-centered, agile and digitally mature through UX projects.</li><li>I&nbsp;can work in a UX team with UX Design and UX Research.</li><li>I will provide validated, deep, and actionable insights to drive sustainable business decisions.</li></ul>

Our Value Add Pledge I will focus on the strategic business aspects of UX challenges. I will zoom out from the product or service to the ecosystem of the business. I will use UX challenges to identify and solve deeper business problems. I will help businesses become more user-centered, agile and digitally mature through UX projects. I can work in a UX team with UX Design and UX Research. I will provide validated, deep, and actionable insights to drive sustainable business decisions. 

UX Design

Design Systems

Digital Product Design

I help freelancers live a CEO lifestyle.

I help freelancers live a CEO lifestyle. 

I build system for Freelance Agencies

Im currently the COO of The Freelance Movement and DoMoreGiveMore Pro Group. These companies do 8-figure and 7-figure respectively while the CEO can still take a vacation without worrying about their business.

Im currently the COO of The Freelance Movement and DoMoreGiveMore Pro Group.   These companies do 8-figure and 7-figure respectively while the CEO can still take a vacation without worrying about their business.

I know when people talk about systems they always talk in revenue, sales etc. While nothing is wrong with that and that I have much respect for the hustle culture. My measure of success when working on the back-of-the-house of the business is the amount of reduced hours the CEO gets, the additional time-off the team gets and while the business keeps on running.

I know when people talk about systems they always talk in revenue, sales etc. While nothing is wrong with that and that I have much respect for the hustle culture.   My measure of success when working on the back-of-the-house of the business is the amount of reduced hours the CEO gets, the additional time-off the team gets and while the business keeps on running. 

Work together independently.

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