∆ recording artist ∆ designer ∆ word weaver

Creative Operations

 
 

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.
— Justin, Business Owner & Former Boss
 
 

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.
— Alex, Former Co-worker, Production Manager
 

THE PROCESS

How We’ll Work Together

  1. Discovery Call Understand your goals and challenges.

  2. Custom Proposal – Tailored plan with deliverables.

  3. 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.
— Iman, Community Garden Founder & Collaborator
 

Ready to team up?

 

PACKAGES


3-Month Retainer

Focused, short-term support.


6-Month Retainer

Ongoing growth and operations support.


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.