Alimat Ayodele

Automation Specialist | Automation Consultant | Airtable, Notion, Make, n8n & Zapier | CRM & Workflow Automation for Business Operations

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

About

WHAT I DO At some point, every growing business hits the same wall: leads slip through, follow-ups are late, spreadsheets multiply, and someone says, “We need to hire another person.” I step in before that hire becomes necessary. I build real automation systems that actually run business operations, using Airtable, Make, Zapier, and Notion. From lead capture to pipelines, follow-ups, reporting, and internal workflows — I replace repetitive, error-prone tasks with systems that work automatically and reliably. ________________________________________ WHY I DO IT I’ve watched smart teams burn time and money on work software should already be doing. Manual processes don’t just waste time — they create hidden costs: missed opportunities, slow response times, and unnecessary hires. Automation fixes this by removing friction from everyday operations. I do this work because when boring tasks are automated, teams move faster, founders think clearer, and businesses scale without chaos. ________________________________________ MY APPROACH Tools don’t fix broken processes. Systems do. I don’t start with Airtable, Zapier, or Make — I start with how the business actually works. I map the flow of data, identify failure points, and design workflows that run in the background without constant babysitting. Every system I build is: • Designed for real-world execution • Tested under real usage • Documented for long-term reliability • Built to scale as operations grow ________________________________________ MY SKILL SETS If a workflow breaks in production, I know how to fix it — not just explain why it broke. • Airtable system design (bases, relationships, automations, dashboards) • Zapier & Make (multi-step, conditional, and complex workflows) • CRM automation, pipeline tracking, and reporting • Integrations with forms, websites, WhatsApp, email, Google Sheets, and third-party tools • Workflow troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation Hard Skills Good automation is invisible — until it stops working. • Workflow design and execution • Debugging broken or unreliable automations Soft Skills • Clear communication with technical and non-technical teams • Meticulous attention to detail • Independent problem-solving ________________________________________ WHY CONNECT WITH ME If your team is doing repetitive work by hand, you’re paying twice — once in time, and again in salary. If you’re looking for someone who builds systems teams actually rely on, not just nice-looking workflows, let’s connect. Reach out to me at [email protected]

Experience

  • Automation Specialist at Upwork
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Design and implement end-to-end automation systems for business operations using Airtable, Notion, Make, n8n, and Zapier. Build CRM workflows, lead capture pipelines, and reporting systems for service businesses and agencies.

  • Customer Service Representative at Thames Water Utilities Ltd
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    1. Serve as primary point of contact for customer enquiries, managing high-volume inbound calls with professionalism and efficiency 2. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless information flow and fast issue resolution 3. Consistently achieve top-quality management scores and customer satisfaction ratings

  • Grant Writer at Upwork
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    With five years of experience as an accomplished Grant Writer, I have proven my ability to assist both profit and non-profit organizations in securing essential funding. My career has been marked by innovative approaches to grant procurement, strong teamwork, and effective project management within tight deadlines. As a Freelance Grant Writer on platforms like Upwork, I have delivered tangible results. Over four years, I have secured funding awards totaling over $800,000 for various organizations. My responsibilities have included crafting comprehensive proposals, reports, acknowledgments, and budgets for diverse funding sources, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals. I continually research new funding opportunities at federal, state, and local levels, along with private foundations. Working closely with program, financial, and development staff, I create compelling narratives, meet evaluation expectations, and develop accurate budget components for proposals and reports. I pay meticulous attention to document formatting, ensuring consistency and adherence to style guides. I also maintain a well-organized calendar to track funding opportunities, proposal due dates, RFP releases, and annual grant and contract opportunities.