Remote Fractional COO, Senior Project Manager & Go-to-Market Operations Leader

Turning strategy into execution—and execution into measurable results.

Remote Fractional COO, Senior Project Manager & Go-to-Market Operations Leader

When growth stalls, operations become fragmented, or critical initiatives keep getting delayed, organizations need more than advice. They need an experienced leader who can quickly understand the full picture, align stakeholders, improve execution, and move important work forward.

I am a PMP-certified Senior Project Manager, Fractional COO, Strategic Operations Leader, and Go-to-Market executive available for fully remote, contract, interim, fractional, and project-based engagements.

I help organizations manage complex projects, strengthen operations, lead business transformation, implement technology and AI, and convert strategic priorities into measurable results. With experience across marketing, operations, technology, supply chain, real estate, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, fashion, and community organizations, I bring both executive perspective and hands-on execution.

I do not simply identify problems. I help solve them, implement the solution, and keep the work moving.

Clarify the objective. Align the resources. Improve the process. Deliver the result.

Big Ideas, Real Impact.

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Big Ideas, Real Impact. 〰️

Why Organizations Bring Me In

Organizations often need experienced leadership when:

  • Growth has created operational complexity.

  • Internal teams are stretched too thin.

  • Multiple projects are competing for limited resources.

  • Priorities are changing faster than plans can adapt.

  • Processes, systems, or accountability are inconsistent.

  • A technology, AI, or digital transformation initiative needs an owner.

  • A product, service, or market launch requires stronger coordination.

  • Marketing, sales, operations, and leadership are not fully aligned.

  • A turnaround, restructuring, or business recovery is underway.

  • An executive-level project manager is needed without the cost of a full-time hire.

I bring structure to ambiguous situations, establish clear priorities, identify risks and dependencies, and create accountability across teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

How I Help

As a remote fractional executive and senior project management partner, I connect strategy to day-to-day execution.

My services include: 

  • Fractional COO and senior operations leadership

  • Senior project, program, and portfolio management

  • PMO leadership and project governance

  • Business transformation and operational restructuring

  • Turnaround strategy and performance recovery

  • Go-to-market strategy and execution

  • Fractional CMO and marketing operations leadership

  • Strategic planning and operating-model development

  • Process improvement and workflow standardization

  • Digital transformation and AI implementation

  • Technology evaluation, implementation, and systems integration

  • Organizational change management and user adoption

  • Cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder alignment

  • Vendor, partner, contract, and procurement management

  • Budgeting, forecasting, P&L, and financial oversight

  • Supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics initiatives

  • Product development and commercialization

  • Brand strategy, media buying, demand generation, and paid digital marketing

  • Sales enablement and business development

  • RFP and RFO development, competitive bidding, and vendor selection

  • Human resources, administrative, and business operations projects

Built for Complex, Fast-Moving Environments

I currently manage approximately 25–35 concurrent projects per day across companies, agencies, freelancers, influencers, vendors, and internal teams.

These projects may involve:

  • Creative development and graphic design

  • Website development and optimization

  • Product development and manufacturing

  • Technology implementation

  • Marketing campaigns and sponsorships

  • Signage, displays, and customer experiences

  • Operational improvement initiatives

  • Vendor and supply chain coordination

  • Full-scale business transformation programs

 The project may change, but the fundamentals of effective execution remain consistent. I clarify scope, establish milestones, manage dependencies, monitor risks, coordinate resources, communicate with stakeholders, and keep teams focused on business outcomes.

When to Engage Me

I can support your organization on a fractional, interim, contract, consulting, or project-based basis when you are:

  • Experiencing rapid growth

  • Entering a new market

  • Launching a product or service

  • Preparing for an acquisition, expansion, or transition

  • Managing a turnaround or operational recovery

  • Implementing new technology, AI, or business systems

  • Reorganizing teams, processes, or workflows

  • Managing too many projects with too few resources

  • Building or rebuilding a marketing or go-to-market function

  • Improving profitability, efficiency, or accountability

  • Seeking an experienced remote project manager

  • Looking for senior operations leadership without a full-time executive commitment

I can step in as a remote Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO Leader, Fractional COO, Operations Manager, Fractional CMO, Go-to-Market Leader, or Strategic Operations Consultant.

What It Is Like to Work with Me

I am organized, adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in environments where priorities shift quickly.

Clients rely on me for:

  • Executive-level judgment

  • Hands-on project and program leadership

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Cross-functional coordination

  • Practical problem-solving

  • Strong follow-through and accountability

  • Financial and operational awareness

  • Vendor and contract management

  • Risk identification and mitigation

  • Strategic relationship development

  • Process discipline without unnecessary bureaucracy

  • The ability to move between strategy and execution

I can work directly with executive leadership, manage project teams, coordinate vendors, review budgets, refine workflows, prepare business cases, develop roadmaps, and ensure deliverables are completed.

Selected Business Impact

I led a three-year business recovery that generated more than $2 million in profit through:

  • Operational restructuring

  • Technology modernization

  • International procurement

  • Supply chain improvement

  • Vendor optimization

  • Distribution expansion

  • Process redesign

  • Profitability improvement

I also founded and led Designs Group Consulting, initially as a nationwide full-service marketing agency and later as a strategic advisory and turnaround consulting firm. Over more than 12 years, the business has served more than 350 clients, with approximately 88% acquired through referrals.

As an embedded advisor and fractional executive, I have served as a:

  • Fractional COO

  • Fractional CMO

  • Senior Project Manager

  • Go-to-Market Leader

  • Strategic Operations Consultant

  • Business Transformation Advisor

  • Turnaround and Growth Consultant

My work has included organizational restructuring, process improvement, marketing operations, demand generation, sales enablement, brand development, business planning, market expansion, operational recovery, and performance improvement.

Global Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial Experience

My experience spans international sourcing, manufacturing, product development, distribution, logistics, and vendor performance across markets including:

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Holland

  • England

  • China

  • The United States

I have managed initiatives involving soft goods, hard goods, apparel, licensing, product development, international procurement, import/export, manufacturing, distribution, and go-to-market execution.

 I also bring experience with:

  • P&L management

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Accounting and invoicing

  • Payments and operational controls

  • Contracts and licensing

  • RFP and RFO processes

  • Vendor evaluation and selection

  • Financial projections

  • Risk management

  • Technology assessment

Earlier in my career, I gained experience in the Risk Management Department at ING Barings, strengthening my understanding of financial controls, risk analysis, and business performance.

Project Management Across Industries

As a PMP-certified project manager, I have led projects across:

  • Real estate and property management

  • Healthcare

  • Private communities

  • Fashion and apparel

  • Marketing, media, and advertising

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Hospitality and food services

  • Spas and wellness

  • Finance

  • Manufacturing and supply chain

  • Technology and digital transformation

I have supported more than 15 real estate companies and organizations, including RE/MAX, Trademark Realty, CENTURY 21, Big Red Realty, Keller Williams Realty, Holliman Homes, Renaissance Custom Homes, and eXp Realty.

My project management expertise includes:

  • Project scope and requirements management

  • Work breakdown structures and project roadmaps

  • Schedule and critical-path management

  • Budget and resource planning

  • Risk, issue, and dependency management

  • Vendor and contract coordination

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Quality assurance and user acceptance testing

  • Project reporting and governance

  • Change management and user adoption

  • Digital transformation and AI applications

  • Process mapping and workflow improvement

  • End-to-end project delivery

Enterprise Project Leadership

Marketing, Go-to-Market, and Strategic Advisory Leadership

At Designs Group Consulting, I developed integrated marketing, commercial, and operational programs that connected brand positioning, customer acquisition, revenue objectives, and execution.

 My work included:

  • Go-to-market planning

  • Market expansion

  • Brand and management

  • Marketing and business plan development

  • Sales materials and sales enablement

  • Website development and optimization

  • SEO and SEM

  • Paid digital advertising

  • Media buying

  • Campaign management

  • Magazine production and publishing

  • Creative direction

  • Demand generation

  • Customer acquisition

  • Marketing performance improvement

 As the firm evolved into a strategic advisory and turnaround practice, I became an embedded executive partner for organizations experiencing growth, transition, restructuring, underperformance, or operational complexity.

I helped leadership teams diagnose operational gaps, clarify market positioning, strengthen internal processes, improve marketing effectiveness, and build practical plans for sustainable growth

As Marketing Director and company-wide Project Manager for the Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association, I led strategic initiatives, technology implementations, operational improvements, marketing programs, and cross-functional projects across the organization.

I managed initiatives from research and requirements gathering through:

  • Vendor evaluation

  • Competitive bidding

  • Budget development

  • Business-case preparation

  • Board presentations

  • Procurement

  • Implementation

  • Training

  • Change management

  • Performance monitoring

Key initiatives included:

  • Permitting and inspections software

  • Community gate access technology

  • An organization-wide IT systems overhaul

  • A visitor golf application

  • Fishing licenses and boat rentals

  • The “Gold Rental” property validation program

  • Community-wide marketing and engagement events

I coordinated stakeholders across accounting, administration, recreation, public services, public works, golf, police, and fire departments. This improved communication, data management, workflow integration, and operational efficiency.

I also created and managed community events, including open houses, an annual triathlon, a Zombie Run, a motorcycle and scooter show, and a flash mob event. These initiatives secured approximately 85% paid sponsorship participation, increased brand awareness, supported visitor and prospective-resident traffic, and contributed to stronger community engagement and home sales.