Casey Auve
Senior Project Manager,
Creative Operations Leader
& UX/UI Design Strategy
My Biography
Hi, I'm Casey Auvé, a Project & Operations Manager with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact initiatives, optimizing workflows, and driving organizational growth. With a background spanning technology, publishing, and nonprofit sectors, I specialize in strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
I have successfully managed complex, multimillion-dollar projects, including revitalizing the Lynnwood Rotary House Project, securing $1.2M to ensure its sustainability. As a co-founder of the Nourishing Network, I helped scale the program from $317K to $1.47M annually, addressing food insecurity for students. Additionally, I expanded the Foundation for Edmonds School District's Scholarship Alliance, increasing managed funds from $40K to $283K annually through governance improvements and operational restructuring. In publishing, I grew a regional newspaper network from 6 to 13 publications, streamlining production processes and enhancing market reach.
With expertise in cross-functional team leadership, business operations, and risk management, I excel at aligning business objectives with operational execution. My ability to drive efficiency, manage resources, and implement scalable solutions makes me an asset to any organization seeking strong project leadership. Let’s connect to explore how I can contribute to your team’s success.
My Journey
DesignOps Program Manager
Mill Creek, WA | April 2022 to Current (freelance)
Recruited by the new owner/publisher to establish best practices, and manage the production, design, and delivery of a bi-weekly print and online publication using content from editor and contributors with a circulation of 10,000 readers.
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Directed the bi-weekly production, advertising, and distribution of a print and online publication for 10,000 readers.
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Redesigned the publication, reducing printing costs by 20% and boosting readership.
Freelance Designer / Producer
Edmonds, WA | July 2013 to Current
Providing event management, operations, logistics and supporting marketing materials to local events on a contract basis. Work in partnership with public service organizations (Rotary), non-profits, schools, municipal groups, parks departments, and supporting first responders.
- Produce or Co-Produce 10+ Public events annually in cooperation with the City of Edmonds and Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce including Holiday Market/Winter Market with average traffic of 2500 people per event and the Mill Creek Festival serving up to 20,000 attendees.
- Provide hands-on design of market stall layouts and traffic flow for events.
Publisher & Operations Manager
Seattle, WA | March 2013 to March 2020
Delivered top-notch community publications throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties, engaging a combined distribution to 140,000+ residents with our exceptional publications.
- Launched a publication serving the Greater Seattle Area grew circulation to 20,000 readers.
- Pitched and landed contracts to produce Annual Business Guides for the cities of Burlington, Mount Vernon and Mill Creek.
- Through strategic negotiation, I successfully acquired the Community Shopper business and subsequently launched four regional shopping circulars with a combined distribution to 55,000 households.
Production & Operations Manager
Lynnwood, WA | May 2003 to February 2013
Responsible for managing business operations and publishing 13 monthly newspapers with a combined circulation of 125K readers. Produced 45 specialty publications annually serving numerous communities in the Pacific Northwest.
- Reduced recurring monthly production costs by over 30% by thoroughly analyzing business operations and securing new vendors for production and printing.
- Cut overtime labor costs by over 55% while improving publication quality by streamlining Production and Editorial department processes.
- Generated annual savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars by collaborating closely with press vendors to implement a sophisticated production system to maximize our time on their press while minimizing material waste.
- Increased value for all stakeholders by refining product format and layout to enhance reader engagement and boost advertiser visibility.
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