Attendee at “The Slaying” Buffy Themed Halloween Scavenger Hunt, October 2021
“What did I enjoy most? Every single moment. I loved getting team photos. I loved the immersive environment. I loved going around town and having to complete challenges. I loved partying with buddies for the first time in forever. I loved having booze and snacks and so many wonderful things to support party goers in having a special time. I loved the photo booth and seeing all the photos and special moments. The gifs in the wrap up email alone are amazingly priceless. So super cool. Every part of the night we felt like we were in a show or movie of our own. It also made up for all the bad proms of my past. And it was the queeriest, happiest prom I've ever been to, which was really fucking special. <3 and OMG the band! what!!! It was the most kickass party I have ever been to. No fucking doubt about it.”
George and Dona Reynolds, Retired Couple and Prior HR Managers
“Given our fifty years of marriage, we have had to make an incredible amount of important decisions. One of the very best decisions we made was to select Kate to plan, organize, and run our 50th wedding anniversary. It is virtually impossible to exaggerate how wise, skilled, organized, and empathetic Kate is. She flawlessly dealt with visitors from all over the nation and from foreign lands. Amazingly, she seemed to know what we wanted and needed before we told her. Every single decision she made was the right one. Her efforts were flawless and our many dozens of friends continually complimented her over the course of our three day event. Simply put, Kate is the finest event organizer we have ever encountered. We recommend her without hesitation or reservation. We owe her a great debt and we cannot thank her enough.”
Lucas Loredo, Dirty Dishes Supper Club Participant, March 2020
“Kate's facilitation is second-to-none. The Dirty Dishes supper club stands out as one of my absolute favorite events of the past few years. The depth of connection I felt with the other folks around the dinner table was only possible because of Kate's deft hand, warmth of spirit, and expert guidance. Whenever I attend an Unfine Arts event, I know three things will be true: I'll have at least one deep belly laugh, I'll leave with something chewy to ponder, and I'll experience an opening of the heart. I can't say enough about Kate's skill as a facilitator and goodness as a human being.”
Elizabeth Funk & Cody Phelps, Newlyweds
“Kate is a joy to work with. She is creative, thoughtful, and dedicated. Before our wedding, Kate took the time to meet with us and make sure she understood our intentions of the event, how we wanted our guests to feel, and what was most important to us. She put together an excel document to help us organize our to do list, timelines, and things that needed to be taken/cleaned up. It helped us prepare and helped her know exactly what our plans were. While I was getting ready, several people asked “how do you feel?” And after weeks of anxiety and nervousness about the event going well, in the moment, I honestly felt calm and excited because I knew Kate had it under control.”
Attendee at “The Slaying” Buffy Themed Halloween Scavenger Hunt, October 2021
“Given the group I was going with and my love for Buffy, I thought this would be a fun event — but the organization of it, especially with other businesses — made it really amazing! We had all sorts of different puzzles to solve which gave people in our group with different talents a chance to shine. Really, really fun event.”
Zachariah Matteson, Violinist and member of Invoke
“Kate successfully coordinated two organizations (Invoke and Golden Hornet), four guest judges, and 16 composers (whittled down from ~300 applicants) to put on one of Austin's highly acclaimed ‘classical’ shows, the ‘String Quartet Smackdown,’ three years in a row. Each year, she worked on improving the experience for all involved from facilitating better communication between the ensemble and composers, to navigating live-streaming capabilities to composers not present at the event, to physically producing the entire show at the venue.”
Anika and Brian Schoenbaum, Engagement Hunt
“Kate’s natural ability to check in, be present in the moment, and then quickly create a clear path moving forward is truly a gift. We are so grateful for her ability, attention, and action!”
Kenzie Slottow, Composer | Flutist | Improv Theater Artist
“I was on a timeline of only a few months to fund and produce my first conducted improv show, and Kate took my time constraint in stride. Within an hour she helped me go from having no idea where to start fundraising, to having clear next steps and a draft of an event description I could share with potential supporters. She asked insightful questions and walked me through drafting language that was aligned with my vision, and wording that could make my unusual show concept make sense to the people I wanted to approach. She shared resources and templates and continued to offer her support as I worked on my materials. The show was a huge success and I credit lots of that to Kate’s ability to distill the message and experience of what I was creating! If you’ve got an event idea and aren’t sure how to talk about it or make it happen, I highly recommend you get Kate on your team.”
Graham Reynolds, Composer | Bandleader | Improviser
“Exceptionally organized, deeply creative, overdelivers. [Kate] makes herself indispensable and irreplaceable.”
Abigail Shiman, Violinist and Teacher
“You're creative, inspiring, and passionate about what you do. You have genuine interest in helping folks figure out their goals and what they are looking for. You're organized and structured in a way that not many people are. You are gentle but clear in feedback, down to earth, and straight forward. You're about inspiration and finding your own path. You're a creative, but not a musician, which is an inspiring and refreshing angle for a musician.”
Rachel Dennis, Visual Artist | Writer | Entrepreneur
“Kate has magical superpowers in the arenas of program development, community organizing, and event planning. Her process focuses on creating exceptional value and adding innovation, while also honoring equity and respect in any (Zoom) room. And as if her skills weren't impressive enough, she also possesses the rare ability to manage even the most chaotic situations with grace and authenticity. It's not always easy to do the messy work that creative communities call upon, and yet Kate can turn these tough times into opportunities and celebrations. Collaborating with Kate in a creative non-profit environment has been an absolute pleasure and I am grateful to have her as a mentor. You will be too!”
Krishna Raghavan, Johnson’s Backyard Garden
“Kate’s method of screening the applicants and getting employees hired was the best we had.”
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Eric G., Applicant to Door No. 3 Opening
“I appreciate all the communication and transparency throughout the process. Your company, has, by far, been the best experience in my search. Please keep my resume on file for future opportunities.”
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Ashley Phillips, Vuka
“One of the best (if not THE best) contractors I have ever worked with. She was clear, detail oriented, a work horse, and a great finisher with follow-through. Also, very competent with the ‘people’ aspect of the job. Highly competent in managing people and integrates well into a team.”
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Soham M., Applicant to Brodie Builders Opening
“Thanks for providing the genuine details and explanation of your decision making process, which is very rarely done in the industry. I do wish you the best in your continued search for the right candidate.”
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Scott Grubb, Scott Grubb Management Consulting
“Nearly every business I know lacks a well-organized system for tracking projects. Many struggle with hiring processes as well, which is oftentimes the root of their problems (the people in their organization aren't a good fit culturally or don't have the necessary traits for the role they're in). [Kate has] amazing attention to detail, excellent ability to follow up, and I appreciate [her] data-driven wiring. It allows [her] to think logically and remove emotion from decisions. These three combined are very hard to find.“
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Thea S., Applicant to Door No. 3 Opening
“Thank you again for being so responsive. It’s quite rare to receive any communication from recruiters or job posters. Your willingness to use your time to provide an informative and thoughtful response makes a world of difference and brings me peace!”
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.