Top Talent like Simona are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Simona Merlin

Sales & Business Development Manager • Copywriter • Chicago, IL, US
Customer Experience
CRM
Sales
HubSpot
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Information Sciences + Data Science @ UIUC
I am a Senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Information Science and Data Science within the School of Information Sciences. I’m passionate about the intersection of business and technology. I am always open to discussing new ideas or exploring different perspectives whether it is in business or just in life. I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach me at simona.merlin7@gmail.com.

Projects

Blog Post Writer for Start up

I contributed weekly blog posts to Coach Corner, a platform that connects coaches with sports programs, aiming to boost audience engagement and foster community connections.See More

Work History

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Business Development Intern

CoachCornerAs a Business Development Intern, likely contributed to identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and supporting the growth strategies of the company.
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Data & Analytics Consulting Intern

FTI ConsultingJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mosAs a Data & Analytics Consulting Intern, likely assisted in analyzing data, supporting consulting projects, and providing insights to help clients make informed decisions.
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Director of Consulting, Project Manager, New Member

TAMID Group at the University of IllinoisOct 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosHeld multiple roles including Director of Consulting, Project Manager, and New Member. Likely involved in leading consulting projects, managing teams, and participating in group activities to support the organization's mission.

Education

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Sciences and Data Science2021 - 2025
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WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

2024

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Information Sciences + Data Science @ UIUC
I am a Senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Information Science and Data Science within the School of Information Sciences. I’m passionate about the intersection of business and technology. I am always open to discussing new ideas or exploring different perspectives whether it is in business or just in life. I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach me at simona.merlin7@gmail.com.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Simona are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Simona Merlin

Sales & Business Development Manager • Copywriter • Chicago, IL, US
Customer Experience
CRM
Sales
HubSpot
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Blog Post Writer for Start up

I contributed weekly blog posts to Coach Corner, a platform that connects coaches with sports programs, aiming to boost audience engagement and foster community connections.

Work History

C

Business Development Intern

CoachCornerAs a Business Development Intern, likely contributed to identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and supporting the growth strategies of the company.
F

Data & Analytics Consulting Intern

FTI ConsultingJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mosAs a Data & Analytics Consulting Intern, likely assisted in analyzing data, supporting consulting projects, and providing insights to help clients make informed decisions.
T

Director of Consulting, Project Manager, New Member

TAMID Group at the University of IllinoisOct 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosHeld multiple roles including Director of Consulting, Project Manager, and New Member. Likely involved in leading consulting projects, managing teams, and participating in group activities to support the organization's mission.

Education

U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Sciences and Data Science2021 - 2025
W

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

2024

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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