Creative

Operations

          Consultant          

- Creating order out of chaos -

  • I help creative professionals

    streamline operations, increase efficiency and drive growth -

    so they can focus on their craft.

Career Experience


ShowLabs // Director of Operations

2021-2025


Starz // Photo Operations Specialist

2018-2021

Vail Resorts // Digital Asset Manager

2017-2019


Centralize // Founder + Digital Archivist

2016-2019


Russell James // Digital Tech + Content Manager

2013-2016


Does your business struggle with…

Inconsistent workflows

Creating outcomes you can’t trust and missed deadlines

Too many manual tasks

Taking away time under tight deadlines

Managing multiple deadlines

That are challenging to manage and meet

Internal miscommunications

Due to team members being unclear about accountabilities

Content mis-management

Causing challenges in finding media efficiently

Stunted scalability

Building burnout amongst the team during exciting growth

Insufficient software + tools

Making your team hunt for information in multiple places

Clients that need more insight

On particular aspects of any project at any time

Asset Distribution

From the lack of file organization and standardization

Services I offer:

  • Workflow Systems

    Task Automation, System Integration, Process Standardization

  • Project Logistics

    Structured Scheduling, Resource Management, Progress Monitoring

  • Team Operations

    Defined Roles, Internal Communication, Team Scalability

  • Content Management

    Asset Organization, Metadata Strategy, and Distribution

  • "The best word I can use to describe Polly is that she's a powerhouse... She has an uncommon ability to be able to switch gears on a dime between strategic business thinking and doing very detailed, boots-on-the-ground work. I have yet to see a challenge she hasn't faced head on with a can-do attitude, logic, strategic thinking, creativity, and professionalism."

    Lisa Mulrooney, Product Design Lead

  • "What truly sets Polly apart is her versatility. She brings an impressive blend of creative studio expertise, project management skills, and leadership to any team. Watching her manage countless moving pieces while staying focused and delivering results is incredibly inspiring. Polly is the kind of person every team needs to succeed."

    Jacob McKee, Photographer

  • "Polly consistently demonstrated a remarkable work ethic and leadership, thriving under pressure. Her ability to creatively solve problems and motivate her team to tackle mission-critical challenges was invaluable. Polly's unique blend of strategic thinking and operational expertise combined with her experience working with creatives makes her an asset to any organization."

    Dan Jahn, Chief Technical Officer

  • "As the Director Of Operations, Polly was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflows, and optimizing our processes to meet the high standards expected by our clients. She played a critical role in managing the logistics of large-scale photo shoots, maintaining communication with clients, managing the team, and ensuring that deadlines were consistently met."

    Kevin Cady, Retoucher

Let’s work together