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RETAINER-TO-FULL-TIME BUSINESS CASE PITCH DECK ARCHITECTURE
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Format: 6-Slide Executive Presentation Guide
Goal: Transition a proven 20-hour remote contractor into a salaried W-2 role.

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SLIDE 1: THE PROVEN 90-DAY BASELINE
- Summary of fractional contributions delivered over the past quarter.
- Exact KPI achievements: Projects completed, client tickets resolved, or SLA targets met.
- Key Message: Zero onboarding risk—demonstrated reliability and culture fit.

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SLIDE 2: THE CURRENT BOTTLENECK (THE COST OF CONSTRAINED HOURS)
- Identify high-priority internal projects delayed due to the 20-hour weekly cap.
- Highlight operational friction caused by handoffs when hours are exhausted mid-week.
- Key Message: Part-time availability is currently capping team velocity.

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SLIDE 3: THE EXPANDED FULL-TIME VALUE PROPOSITION
- Detailed breakdown of 40-hour weekly responsibilities.
- Cross-functional ownership: Taking on documentation, mentoring, or operations.
- Key Message: Full-time availability unlocks dedicated sprint ownership.

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SLIDE 4: THE RECRUITING ECONOMICS (BUY VS. PROMOTE)
- External Hiring Cost: Average recruiting fee ($4,000–$6,000) + 45 days ramp-up time.
- Internal Conversion Cost: $0 recruiting fee, 0-day ramp-up, immediate production output.
- Key Message: Promoting a proven contractor is 40% cheaper than hiring externally.

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SLIDE 5: COMPENSATION & VALUE ALIGNMENT
- Proposed full-time salary aligned with BLS OEWS market medians.
- Transition from 1099 hourly rate to W-2 base + standard benefits.
- Key Message: Predictable budget line-item with measurable business ROI.

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SLIDE 6: 30-DAY ONBOARDING & TRANSITION ROADMAP
- Week 1: Transition secondary contracts and establish dedicated 40-hour calendar.
- Week 2-3: Take full ownership of the backlog projects identified in Slide 2.
- Week 4: First full-time sprint retrospective and velocity review.
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