Helping architecture & design studios

operate smoothly

Operations Management

As a fractional, remote operations manager, I partner with architecture and design studios to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Studios can engage me for a single area of focus or build a custom scope across multiple services, whatever level of support makes the most sense for where you are right now.

  • Your people are your most important asset. I make sure the operational side of managing them is organized and running smoothly so you can focus on building a great team.

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  • It's easy for things to slip into the gap between your studio and your accountant. I provide the organizational layer to keep your financial operations accurate, on schedule, and ready for review so nothing falls through the cracks at month end.

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  • Active projects move fast and the details add up quickly. I keep the operational backbone of your projects organized by working alongside your project leads to make sure staffing, hours, contracts, and project administration stay on track from kickoff through close-out.

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  • Every studio has a unique way of working, and the right systems make all the difference. I audit your existing tools and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that help your studio work efficiently.

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  • From purchase order to delivery, procurement requires consistent attention and careful coordination. I own the process end to end so your team can stay focused on design rather than chasing orders.

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  • Great work deserves to be seen. I manage the people and processes behind your studio's public presence so your visibility keeps pace with the quality of your output.

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Design Industry Expertise

  • RIVIAN: Client-Side Project Management

  • HEM: B2B Sales & Account Management

  • ATLANTA CAMPUS: Interior Design

  • D.C. CAMPUS: Interior Design

  • BOMBAS: Interior Design

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About Katelyn

Katelyn is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience across multiple sides of the architecture and design industry. She has worked as a client-side project manager on the in-house Built Environments team at Rivian, as a commercial interior designer with firms like HOK and WeWork, and as a B2B Sales Lead and Account Manager for the furniture brand Hem.

Throughout these various professional experiences, a clear throughline emerged. Katelyn is most energized at the intersection of relationship building, problem solving, and operations. That realization shaped her current focus, working as a Fractional Operations Manager within the A&D community.

Her goal is simple: help studios operate more smoothly so they can spend more time designing.

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