FRACTIONAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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Senior Level Support Without the Full-Time Commitment

You need high-level expertise to move things forward - but hiring full-time isn't the right fit. That's where I come in.

I provide flexible, part-time support that scales to your needs—whether that's owning a critical project, strengthening client relationships, executing a flawless event, or keeping leadership aligned.

The Best of Both Worlds

Bringing on a fractional professional can be a game-changer. Whether you're navigating complex projects, juggling multiple priorities, or filling a temporary leadership gap, you get the expertise and leadership you need—without the long-term commitment of a full-time hire.

It's about working smarter, not harder—and setting your initiatives up for long-term success.

What Challenge are You Facing?

Find the right solution for your needs.

“I need a strategic right-hand to keep leadership aligned.”

Turn vision into action and free up executive bandwidth.

Fractional Chief of Staff

“I need someone to own a major event or production.”

From conferences, to concerts, to on-sites - executed flawlessly.

Fractional Event Manager

“I need to strengthen client relationships and reduce churn.”

Drive retention, expansion, and long-term partnerships.

Fractional Client Success Manager

“I have a critical project that needs dedicated ownership.”

On time, on budget, and on scope - with clear communication.

Fractional Project Manager

“I need a host who can energize a room or sparkle on camera.”

Keep your event flowing or your content engaging with warmth.

Emcee & Hosting Services

When Fractional Makes Sense

Common scenarios where flexible, senior-level support is the right call

Coverage & Transitions

  • Team member on parental or medical leave.

  • Key departure while you search for a replacement.

  • Bridging a gap during new hire onboarding.

Growth & Scale

  • Landed a big client and need dedicated support fast

  • Preparing for a major milestone or launch

  • Need to prove the value of a role before hiring full-time

Expertise & Bandwidth

  • Need specialized skills your team doesn’t have

  • Leadership is stretched too thin

  • Managing an agency of vendor relationship

Strategic Initiatives

  • Critical project needs dedicated ownership

  • Cross-functional teams need more alignment

  • Entering a new market or vertical

Fractional & Professional Services

Flexible support tailored to what you need, when you need it.

FRACTIONAL ROLE

Fractional Chief of Staff

Think of me as your right-hand leader, working behind the scenes to streamline operations, drive key initiatives, and free up your time to focus on the bigger picture. I help turn your vision into actionable plans and keep everyone aligned.

Key Responsibilities

  • Turn your vision into actionable, strategic plans

  • Keep leadership and teams aligned on priorities

  • Streamline operations and eliminate inefficiencies

  • Provide executive-level insight and decision support

  • Drive-cross functional projects and initiatives

Why Austin?

Built and scaled a new department in direct partnership with executive cabinet leadership, including staffing structures, brand strategy, and strategic planning. Served as strategic advisor to presidents, boards, and senior executives on engagement, retention, and communications. Managed cross-functional teams without direct authority, partnering with project managers and senior staff to deliver outcomes on projects with budgets exceeding $500K. I'm experienced in matrixed environments where alignment is critical—and skilled at translating leadership vision into operational reality.

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FRACTIONAL ROLE

Fractional Client Success Manager

Retaining clients and growing accounts takes consistent attention, strategic thinking, and strong relationships. As your fractional client success manager, I help you reduce churn, deepen client partnerships, and drive expansion revenue—without the cost of a full-time hire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to key accounts

  • Lead client onboarding, business reviews, and renewal conversations

  • Monitor account health and proactively address risks

  • Identify opportunities for growth, upsell, and cross-sell

  • Translate client feedback into actionable insights for your team

Why Austin?

Managed 110+ enterprise accounts representing $5.5M+ ARR in SaaS education technology. Promoted twice in two years at a higher ed marketing agency, where I built strategic partnerships with university presidents, boards, and cabinet leaders. Led onboarding redesigns, drove retention through relationship-first strategy, and tracked account health using Salesforce and Tableau. Deep expertise in higher education—with skills that transfer across sectors.

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FRACTIONAL ROLE

Emcee & Hosting Services

Whether live on stage or on camera, I show up with what clients have lovingly described as golden retriever energy—friendly, upbeat, engaging, and always ready to make your audience feel right at home. I'll help build excitement, set the tone, and keep your event flowing smoothly.

Perfect For

  • Galas, retreats, and fundraising events

  • Conferences and community events

  • Music festivals and conerts

  • On-camera hosting for social media, digital content and live broadcast

Why Austin?

500+ hours of facilitation experience with audiences ranging from 5 to 5,000+. Known for natural warmth and energy that makes audiences feel comfortable and engaged. Delivered presentations and facilitated workshops for boards of trustees, executives, faculty, staff, alumni, and students. I combine entertainment value with professionalism and strategic awareness—so your event feels both fun and polished.

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FRACTIONAL ROLE

Fractional Event Manager

Planning a successful event takes time, strategy, and attention to detail. I bring the expertise you need to plan, manage, and execute events—from corporate conferences and galas to arena concerts and multi-day festivals—without the full-time overhead.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design the event experience from concept to execution

  • Manage logistics, timelines, run of show and production

  • Coordinate vendors, venues, A/V, and production crews

  • Oversee on-site execution, and troubleshoot in real-time

  • Track performance and provide post-event analysis

Already Have an Internal Team?

  • Provide strategic direction and senior leadership

  • Coach, mentor, and develop your planners and volunteers

  • Build SOPs, playbooks, and scaleable frameworks

Why Austin?

13+ years producing arena concerts, multi-day festivals, and high-profile events for audiences up to 5,000+. I've advanced shows with artists like Dylan Scott and Andy Grammer and comedians like Hasan Minhaj, Michelle Buteau, and Taylor Tomlinson—coordinating directly with agents, tour managers, and production companies. At UTC, I produced 170+ annual events and managed budgets exceeding $310K. As NACA Conference Logistics Lead, I managed 700 participants, 60+ sessions, and a 142-booth exhibit hall. I build the documentation systems, planning frameworks, and team culture that keep complex events on track.

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FRACTIONAL ROLE

Fractional Project Manager

Big projects need dedicated attention and a steady hand. I provide the structure, communication, and accountability to keep your critical initiatives on track—so you can focus on the work that only you can do.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end project planning and execution

  • Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies

  • Facilitate functional communication and alignment

  • Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies

  • Provide clear, consistent status updates to stakeholders

Why Austin?

13+ years managing multi-stakeholder projects in complex environments. Managed 12-20 concurrent client accounts with project budgets up to and exceeding $500K. Proficient in Wrike, HubSpot, and Asana for tracking milestones, optimizing timelines, and mitigating scope creep. I develop scalable frameworks, SOPs, and planning tools that bring consistency and clarity to even the most complex initiatives.

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