Casey Auve
Senior Project Manager,
Creative Operations Leader
& UX/UI Design Strategy
My Biography
I’m Casey Auvé, a creative Project Manager with 20+ years of experience, blending bold design and sharp PM to champion education and community. My passion for youth mentorship and impactful initiatives drives transformative change in technology, publishing, and nonprofits.
- I led MTHS Chill Out to a 2024 Imagery Award, mentoring student branding and securing $17,000 in grants.
- I redesigned Rotary websites, boosting 20% membership with a $3,500 grant and UX.
- After acquiring the Alumni Association, I rebranded FoundationESD, launching the Scholarship Alliance, growing from $42K to $283K/year with a $50K Rotary partnership.
- I saved the $1.2M House Project with a $20,000 grant, renewing our commitment to the partnership.
- I cut ~$917K/year in publishing costs, keeping the Journal Newspapers in business five extra years.
Let’s connect to elevate your Tech PM, Creative Ops, or CTE Education team.
Case Studies
— Driving Impact Through Design, Leadership, & Mentorship —
My work blends creative design, strategic project management, and mentorship to deliver results that matter. From leading award-winning robotics branding with MTHS Chill Out 1778 to securing $1.2M for Lynnwood Rotary’s House Project, I transform challenges into opportunities. These case studies showcase my ability to craft compelling visuals, manage complex initiatives, and empower teams—skills I bring to Tech Project Management, Creative Operations, and CTE Education. Whether it’s raising $10,000 for robotics grants or rebranding FoundationESD for $1.4M growth, I’m driven to create impact, innovate, and inspire.
Mentored Chill Out to a 2024 Imagery Award with a freshman, creating season logos and Holland America poster. Secured $17,000 in grants, managed timelines, and grew the team by seven. Blended creative design and PM to shine at FRC Houston.
Revamped Lynnwood Rotary and Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary sites, securing a $3,500 grant and designing a mountain sun logo. Boosted 10+ members with updated website redesign, merging UX creativity and PM precision for nonprofit impact.
Led FoundationESD’s logo and name overhaul after acquiring Alumni Association for clearer donor engagement. Managed stakeholders and designed 5K fundraiser, fusing creative ops and PM to empower education.
Rescued Lynnwood Rotary’s $1.2M House Project with a $20,000 grant and strategic leadership, saving partnership ties. Managed stakeholders and crises, blending PM and creative ops to sustain CTE education.
Built $283K/yr Scholarship Alliance, coordinating stakeholders to fund student dreams. Designed collateral and led logistics, merging creative ops and PM to drive nonprofit impact for education.
My Journey
DesignOps Program Manager
Mill Creek, WA | April 2022 to Current (freelance)
Recruited by the publisher to establish best practices for a bi-weekly print and online publication with 10,000+ readers, managing production, design, and delivery using content from editors and contributors.
Tech PM
Optimized workflows, managing cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines for 10,000+ reader publication.
Creative Ops
Designed compelling graphics and layouts, boosting reader engagement.
Education
Mentored contributors on content clarity, enhancing community impact.
Community Service Director
Lynnwood, WA | March 2011 to March 2025
Directed community initiatives, including website redesigns and CTE funding, enhancing membership and scholarship access.
Tech PM
Secured $3,500 website grant, coordinated stakeholders for website rebuilds, driving 20% membership growth.
Creative Ops
Redesigned UI and UX, boosting engagement.
Education
Supported student scholarships, aligning with CTE goals.
Vocational Service Director
Lynnwood, WA | March 2025 to Current
Led efforts to save and sustain a $1.2M CTE program, securing grants and partnerships with Edmonds School District.
Tech PM
Managed $20,000 grant and stakeholder alignment, saving $1.2M project in spring 2025.
Creative Ops
Developed project collateral and refreshed logo, enhancing visibility.
Education
Sustained CTE programs, enhanced construction student education.
Graphic Design Mentor
Mountlake Terrace, WA | November 2023 to Current
Mentored high school robotics team, leading branding for FRC Championship (Houston, 2024 & 2025), securing grants, and fostering design skills.
Tech PM
Raised $17,000 in grants and donations, expanding networks via Rotary and FoundationESD networks.
Creative Ops
Led student design of Boombox Chilly, Diving Chilly, and Holland America poster, teaching Adobe Creative Suite.
Education
Guided Allison to 2024 Imagery Award, mentoring growing graphics team and pushed ~15 seniors to scholarships.
Board Member & Graphic Designer
Lynnwood, WA | May 2012 to Current (volunteer)
Volunteer leader driving the 2014 rebranding from Edmonds Public Schools Foundation to FoundationESD, strengthening its role as the district’s integrated partner through strategic initiatives and design.
Tech PM
Led Alumni Association acquisition, chaired rebranding committee with superintendent and donor, boosting $1.4M growth.
Creative Ops
Designed collateral for 5K Fun Run, annual breakfast, and gala as primary graphic designer since 2012, enhancing donor clarity.
Education
Solidified FoundationESD’s district partnership, supporting student programs like CTE and scholarships.
Program Developer
Lynnwood, WA | January 2014 to Current (volunteer)
Developed a FoundationESD scholarship program from the Alumni Association, growing it through strategic partnerships to empower students.
Tech PM
Secured $50K/year Rotary partnership, growing scholarships from $42K to $283K/year by 2023.
Creative Ops
Designed scholarship flyers, boosting application rates and donor support.
Education
Guided seniors to scholarship applications, fostering educational access.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer
Lynnwood, WA | January 2014 to Current (volunteer)
Co-founded a FoundationESD initiative raising over $1M/year to combat food insecurity, delivering impactful collateral and coordinating stakeholders.
Tech PM
Coordinated stakeholders to scale $1M+/year fundraising, managing budgets and timelines.
Creative Ops
Designed event and campaign collateral, driving donor engagement and program visibility.
Education
Supported student food security, mentoring community volunteers on outreach strategies.
Freelance Designer / Producer
Edmonds, WA | July 2013 to Current
Launched a design and consulting firm delivering branding, collateral, and project management for nonprofits and businesses, including FoundationESD, Lynnwood Rotary, Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary, Queen City Yacht Club, Mill Creek Chamber and more.
Tech PM
Directed projects, coordinating stakeholders and budgets for clients like FoundationESD’s $1.4M growth.
Creative Ops
Created logos, flyers, and digital assets, driving brand consistency.
Education
Trained clients on design tools, fostering self-sufficiency.
Assistant to the Event Coordinator
Mill Creek, WA | April 2015 to July 2024
Managed logistics and marketing for a festival with 20,000+ attendees, coordinating vendors and designing collateral.
Tech PM
Directed vendor timelines and placement for over 250 vendors at 20,000+ attendee event.
Creative Ops
Designed layouts and promotional materials, boosting engagement.
Education
Mentored high school volunteers on event execution, fostering skills.
Publisher & Operations Manager
Seattle, WA | March 2013 to March 2020
Delivered community publications across King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties, reaching 140,000+ residents.
Tech PM
Streamlined operations for publications serving 140,000+ readers.
Creative Ops
Designed graphics and layouts, enhancing community impact.
Education
Trained third party designers on quality standards, improving engagement.
Production & Operations Manager
Lynnwood, WA | May 2003 to February 2013
Managed production for 13 newspapers, optimizing workflows and designing layouts for massive cost savings.
Tech PM
Saved ~$917K/year by streamlining workflows and printing costs.
Creative Ops
Designed complex color-coded mockups, improving production efficiency.
Education
Mentored young designers on production tools.
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