Kate B

@katebakerblo

Principal Systems Architect, Operations Consultant

United States
English
About me
I am a systems architect and operations leader with over 15 years of experience building digital headquarters for remote-first teams. I specialize in centralized knowledge systems, onboarding architecture, and AI-human interaction frameworks. I bring a Juris Doctorate's precision to solving operational leaks and scaling infrastructure.... Read more

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Work experience

Self_Employed

Consultant

Self Employed • Self-employed

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 7 mos

-Founded Selvlyn Systems to formalize this work under a dedicated consultancy, building custom "Digital Headquarters" for remote-first organizations and growing teams. -Built sturdy, adaptable digital headquarters for remote-first organizations. Expert in merging high-performance operational metrics (ASA, FCR, Service Level) with emotionally intelligent UX+AI frameworks and visual identity systems. -Designed AI-enabled operating systems and workflow automations that improve team continuity, reduce communication gaps, and support scalable onboarding. -Built cross-platform integrations and interface patterns that maintain reliable context across tools and high-volume communications.

Unlisted

Full-time • 5 yrs 3 mos

Executive Assistant

Apr 2024 - Nov 2025 • 1 yr 7 mos

-Provided executive-level support across multiple regions, including travel, calendar, and confidential personnel management. -Coordinated retreats, vendor logistics (hotel, catering, apparel), and team events. -Managed AV tech during major meetings: presentations, soundboard, mic setup, timekeeping. Collaborated with clinic nurses to monitor patient progress along treatment pathways. -Maintained a personal travel-ready meeting toolkit stocked with extension cords, presentation clickers, batteries, chargers, office supplies, and themed decorations to ensure seamless execution of any event. -Used SurveyMonkey to gather team feedback and Adobe Acrobat for digital contract workflows. -Designed Canva-based training materials, public and internal print materials, and internal newsletters.

Assistant Manager

Aug 2020 - Apr 2024 • 3 yrs 8 mos

-Progressed through multiple roles into a leadership position equivalent to Assistant Manager, overseeing a 15-person, multi-state Recruiting Team across several office locations. -Started as a Customer Service Specialist, then Recruiter, then Onboarding Coordinator, and then Senior Onboarding Coordinator. -Onboarded hundreds of hires per week, including personal outreach to every hire at multiple touch points. -Managed training, employee experience, and internal systems strategy within the Recruiting division. -Designed recruiting and onboarding materials, retention-focused training tools, and internal communications using Canva. -Managed tech access systems for new team members across platforms. -Oversaw troubleshooting of the internal ATS (Workable); co-developed a backup hiring workflow in preparation for a potential system transition. -Directed UX strategy for the co-creation of a custom employee database, leading UI design and rigorous debugging to ensure system stability during high-volume onboarding. -Led morale campaigns through Slack engagement: emoji libraries, custom content, and theme-based team initiatives. -Provided systems support and new-hire coaching throughout onboarding cycles.