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sara aftab

@saraaftab

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Experienced Upwork bidder and business developer driving revenue growth.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles where I can drive client acquisition and revenue growth, work cross-functionally with teams, and build lasting client relationships in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I am an experienced and results-driven Upwork bidder and business developer with over five years of proven success in proposal writing, market research, and client acquisition. I specialize in building and optimizing Upwork profiles, applying SEO and keyword strategies, and creating tailored proposals that convert and retain clients.

Throughout my career I have driven significant revenue and profile performance improvements — from increasing a company’s revenue tenfold to growing individual Upwork earnings from $35k to $60k+ in seven months and raising job success rates to 98%.

I collaborate closely with CEOs and technical teams to align client acquisition strategies with business goals, prioritize high-quality engagements, and maintain strong client communication and project documentation to ensure long-term satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Upwork Bidder

Current

Lasani 3D

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Built the company's Upwork profile from the ground up, driving a ten-fold revenue increase by securing diverse high-value projects and acquiring 7 long-term contracts. Aligned client acquisition strategies with the CEO to strengthen market position and brand visibility.

Upwork Bidding Proposal Writing Lead Generation Client Acquisition Market Research Communication Project Management

Business Developer

Kashif Rashid

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)

Increased Upwork earnings from $35k to $60k+ in seven months by positioning the profile as an authority in video editing and Midjourney, optimizing profile SEO, and improving client communication. Boosted job success rate to 98% and grew a loyal customer base.

Business Development Upwork Bidding Video Editing Positioning Client Communication Proposal Writing Client Retention Market Analysis

Upwork Bidder

Aims Digital

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)

Managed Upwork profile end-to-end, developing client bidding strategies that achieved a 100% job success rate and significantly expanded the client base by identifying high-potential leads in Flutter development. Secured multiple high-quality projects.

Upwork Management Proposal Strategy Lead Identification Flutter Project Sourcing Client Engagement Quality Assurance Bidding Strategies

Upwork Bidder

Wadic

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)

Liaised between clients and technical teams, conducted market research that increased bid acceptance rate by 25%, and maintained high-quality documentation and usability feedback to improve project outcomes.

Market Research Proposal Writing Documentation Usability Testing Communication

Upwork Bidder

German Software House

Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Managed and optimized Upwork profiles using market-driven strategies, researched and engaged potential clients to generate business, and tailored proposals to increase successful client engagements.

Market Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kinnaird College for Women

Bachelor of Textile Design, Textile Design

2024 -

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Textile Design at Kinnaird College for Women, focusing on textile theory, design techniques, and practical studio work.