The Optimized Office

Full-service organizational development consultation and services for small to medium business owners.

Most common key deliverables offered to clients have included:

✔️ HR: Recruiting and onboarding program, KPI's, bonus plans, staff planning, recruiting services. 

✔️ Training and development: 1x1 coaching and team workshops for communication, team building, supervisory skills, meeting improvement, and organizational skills. 

✔️ Finance: Planning and comprehensive implementation to maximize existing revenue streams.

✔️ Office processes & organization: Office processes for A/R, A/P, customer intake, and workflows.

Organizational Development Consultant

Preppio: Remote Employee Onboarding

Advisory Services

1st Gen Entrepreneurs

Founding Member

The Coconut Traveler

Sustainable Business Consultant

Markee Valuations, LLC

Limited duration engagement. Primary key deliverable: Organizational development to support business growth and staff expansion. Project workflow development and staff planning, recruiting, and onboarding. Secondary contributions: Finance Analyst responsibilities.

Organizational Development / Finance Analyst

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

Managed all administrative aspects of a clergy personnel office. Restructured and improved numerous processes for annual events, reports, meetings, and personnel transitions. Comprehensive department improvement plan, project management guide for implementation of the plan, training guide, and detailed plan for onboarding future staff.

Office Administrator/ Organizational Development

Audigy

The purpose of this role was to coach audiology practice owners using strategic business platforms while perpetuating growth in their business operations.

Operations Manager

YESCO

While retaining the responsibilities of my previously listed position, I managed a service/selling branch of 30+ employees. Transitioned this branch office to a new location and restructured the staffing model to maximize efficiency and exceed profitability objectives. Strategic planning and analysis included opening 3 satellite branch locations.

Branch Manager/ Assistant Division Manager - Finance

Division finance/credit manager duties and oversight of four branch offices including a team of five office staff. Reorganized duties to increase efficiency and productivity after a necessary labor reduction equaling a loss of 100 labor hours a week.

Business Office Manager/ Assistant Division Manager - Finance

Executive Assistant

In a world of endless options, I help clarify the simplest path to a productive, engaged workplace. It’s all about the right people and the right processes.

With experience working in both large and small companies across various industries, from entry-level to upper management, I have a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed. As a Credit Manager, Finance Analyst, and member of a consultant management team, I've had the opportunity to see the inner workings of over 60 small businesses.

From these experiences, I've gained valuable insights that shape my approach. For instance:
💡Success and failure are measured differently for each organization.
💡Engaged teams are essential to achieving a business's mission.
💡The simplest ways to increase employee engagement are often overlooked.
💡Miscommunication is costly and underlies most issues.
💡There are many right ways to achieve an exceptional outcome.

If you'd like to talk more, feel free to message me or go to www.optimizedoffice.com and book a chat. I'd love to learn more about you!

Rachel Marie

Skye Equipment Rentals

As CEO of Skye Equipment Rentals, I'm responsible for the overall strategic and financial success of the company. With my two partners, we are building Louisville's premier independent rental store that caters to the needs of small and medium sized contractors.

We are located in the heart of Crestwood, KY at 6315 W Highway 146. 

You can always reach us at 502-678-SKYE or visit our website at https://skye.rentals

Co-Founder and CEO

I offer coaching & consulting to business owners who want to grow with purpose.

As the first person in my family to start a business (aka 1st Gen Entrepreneur) I know the challenges that come with navigating the unknown. After building my first business from scratch and selling it 15+ years later, I enjoy sharing my hard earned lessons with others so they can succeed.

More details can be found at 👉 1stGen.biz

Business Coach

SKYE Technologies

I founded SKYE Technologies in 2006 to address the tech needs of small businesses in the area. What started as a "one man show" evolved over a 15 year period before selling the company.

As true partner for our clients, we aligned our business interests with theirs. This model enabled us to put technology to good use in a way that helped them grow and succeed. We prided ourselves on starting and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.

As the founder, my personal experience included:

- Providing strategic technology consulting and advice for both existing and potential clients
- Developing new business through networking, advertising and referrals
- Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
- Ensuring customer satisfaction and responsiveness to feedback
- Creating and evolving internal processes to increase efficiency
- Researching new technologies and examining their benefits/drawbacks as they pertain to business

In July 2021 we announced the sale of SKYE Technologies to a larger regional firm.

Founder & CEO (Exited in 2021)

I ❤️ 1st Gen Entrepreneurs • Learn more at 1stGen.biz 👊

I'm an IT guy turned Entrepreneur who loves the art of building and growing successful businesses.

I started my first business (Skye Technologies) in 2006, grew it organically for 15+ years, then sold it in 2021. 

After that, I began offering business coaching/consulting under the banner 1st Gen Entrepreneurs. As the first person in my family to start a business, I know what it's like to learn everything the hard way. My goal with 1st Gen is to help others in the same situation to build healthy, sustainable businesses without as much headache & heartache.

Most recently, I became the CEO of a new venture called Skye Equipment Rentals. As a proud, independent, locally owned business, we are looking to become the #1 source for contractors in Oldham County and surrounding areas for all their construction equipment needs.

Thanks for taking a look at my profile and feel free to hit me up...  I love to talk business ☕️

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