This custom-built Google Sheets solution functions as a personal Job Search & Networking CRM. It combines contact management, automation, and integrations with Google Workspace to streamline the entire networking process—from capturing leads to scheduling follow-ups and generating documents.

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  • Contact Management – Store names, companies, roles, LinkedIn URLs, emails, and phone numbers in one central place.
  • Automatic Contact Capture – Extract LinkedIn URLs from transcripts (Zoom, webinars, etc.), clean them, remove duplicates, and infer names automatically.
  • CRM-Style Tracking – Log engagement type, last contact date, and schedule the next follow-up for recruiters, hiring managers, or networking connections.
  • Calendar Integration – Automatically create Google Calendar events with reminders directly from the sheet, and manage them without leaving the spreadsheet.
  • Daily Follow-Up Reminders – Receive an email every morning with a list of all contacts that require follow-ups that day.
  • Automated Document Generation – Generate Google Docs for detailed notes with a single checkbox, stored neatly in Drive with direct links in the sheet.
  • Custom “My Tools” Menu – Run all features with just a few clicks—no need to touch the code.

Tonya Harris is the founder of Elevated Sand, blending technical development, educational design, and strategic consulting into practical tools that empower parents, learners, and small businesses.

With a background in instructional design, process improvement, and digital automation, Tonya builds customized dashboards, web experiences, and workflow systems that make complex tasks easy to manage.

She is known for creating clear, intuitive solutions—from family planning tools to data-driven business automations—and helping users confidently adopt technology that supports their goals.