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Skills

  • Campaign Building
  • Consultant
  • Marketing
  • Networking
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Startup Consulting
  • Training
  • Business Consultancy
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Business Plan Development
  • Business Planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Training

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Services

  • Grant and Proposal Writing

    $40/hr Starting at $40 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have been contracted most frequently over the past 5 years for my grant and proposal writing services. I have deep experience in this area and have written numerous successfully-funded grants, from...

    ConsultantFundraisingGrantGrant Proposal WritingGrant Writing
  • Project Management

    $40/hr Starting at $40 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    As a Project Consultant in my full-time work at a consultancy over the past 2 years, and in my volunteer role with an international development-focused NGO, I have gained deep knowledge about the practical...

    ConsultantManagementPlanningProject ManagementProject Management Training
  • Workshop Facilitation

    $100/hr Starting at $100 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Since 2017, I have been a certified Master Facilitator of an intercultural training program and have delivered this training to young professionals on an annual basis. Additionally, I have been part of...

    Business TrainingCorporate TrainingFacilitatingIntercultural CommunicationMotivational Speaking
  • Business & Startup Consultatation

    $50/hr Starting at $50 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    As a co-founder of a previous social enterprise called Ambrosia Global, I am a passionate member of the start-up community. I have expertise in the business planning process, including business ideation,...

    Business ConsultancyBusiness ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Plan DevelopmentBusiness Planning
  • Organization & Community Building

    $50/hr Starting at $50 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    This is perhaps one of my favorite areas to work in because it is so exciting to help clients bring their vision to life. Due to the pandemic, the world has been pushed to connect more online, which has...

    Communication TrainingCommunity BuildingCommunity DevelopmentConcept DevelopmentDesign
  • Communication & Marketing

    $40/hr Starting at $40 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    This area has been the ‘bread and butter’ of my work over the past two years. From early-stage projects to late-stage ones, and those in between, I have been hired to implement communication materials...

    Campaign BuildingCampaign PlanningCommunicationCompany ProfileContent Writing

About

A strategic visionary with a passion for environmentally sustainable design, urban and community development, and entrepreneurship.

Dorothy Estrada holds a M.Sc. in Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design, and a B.S. in Environmental Science. She has over 7 years of work experience and has specific expertise in both urban and environmentally sustainable development. She also has a passion for writing and deep experience as a Project Coordinator and a freelance proposal writer for projects related to local economic development, international development, and entrepreneurship/business development.

Dorothy has used her knowledge and skills to write numerous winning grant proposals, implement effective strategic plans for organizations, and facilitate project design and management through workshops and one-to-one consultations. She is a certified facilitator for cultural safety, cross-cultural communication, and conflict resolution, and has advanced presentation and public speaking skills.

Dorothy’s first language is English, but she is also proficient in German and Spanish. She is well-versed in project management software, MS Office suite, CRM software, and has intermediate skills with GIS and Adobe suite design programs. Dorothy is a strategic, creative thinker who provides added value to her client's work. She is a dedicated, thorough professional who is able to deliver high-quality work in a timely fashion.

Work Terms

**AVAILABLE FROM LATE APRIL 2021** I am open to available jobs up to 35 hours per week. I prefer longer-term contracts, but am open to shorter projects as well.
I am currently based in the U.S., but lived and worked in Germany for 5 years. I am used to working with clients across multiple time zones. I frequently use Zoom or other conference calls for meetings and communication.

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