Rachele Eve Guastella
Fractional Creative Operations Manager
What Does
"Fractional" Mean?
Hiring expert support on a flexible, part-time basis. Access the specialized skills and leadership
you need for specific projects or ongoing support, without the overhead of a full-time role.
Running a creative business or pursuing artistic work can be overwhelming, unpredictable and time consuming. I’m here to bring clarity, organization and extra care to your work.
Rachele Eve Guastella, Detroit-based artist, adventurer and communicator
Why Work With Me?
Customized Operational and Creative Support
Secured $27K in funding for land-based community garden projects
Generated $12K in revenue growth through a fashion brand’s email marketing campaign
Increased employee retention by 25%, improving workplace culture and efficiency
Revitalized music programming for a Chicago acoustic venue with full-capacity events
Streamlined physical and digital workspaces for a screen printing production team
Who I Work With
Small businesses and entrepreneurs in art, music and intentional retail
Boutique brands balancing operational complexity with creative vision
Organizations that value thoughtful planning and people-focused systems
Artists and Musicians preparing for large-scale projects or looking to expand their markets
“Rachele is organized, passionate and proactive. Her impact on our company was profound. She created SOPs that streamlined our processes and implemented an HR program that continues to be incredibly valuable to our organization today.”
WHAT I OFFER
Operations & Project Management
Public Relations & Marketing Coordination
Copywriting & Organizational Storytelling
Policy & Process Development
HR, Benefits Administration and Payroll
Travel Planning & Event Support
THE BENEFITS
Increased Engagement
Connect with the right people, build stronger relationships and get your audience to take action.
Improved Efficiency
Implement or enhance existing systems in your preferred platforms to ensure no deadlines slip through the cracks.
Reduced Stress and Chaos
Eliminate the overwhelm of juggling too many tasks at once by letting me handle the details.
Expanded Capacity
Free up your time with strategic and consistent support.
“Solution oriented thinking is always at the forefront of her mind.”
THE PROCESS
How We’ll Work Together
Discovery Call – Understand your goals and challenges.
Custom Proposal – Tailored plan with deliverables.
Ongoing Check-ins – Weekly updates to ensure progress.
“Rachele took on her tasks there wholeheartedly and was quite adept at changing hats gracefully. Her adaptability with others is a cornerstone of her work ethic.”
Ready to team up?
PACKAGES
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3-Month Retainer
Focused, short-term support.
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6-Month Retainer
Ongoing growth and operations support.
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Project-Based Work
For targeted, time-sensitive initiatives.
Organizations I’ve Worked With
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of organizations—both on a contract basis and as a W2 employee. These organizations reflect the diverse industries I’ve served, and each has benefited from my ability to bridge creative vision with operational excellence.