My name is Orvokki Crosby.

I am a management consultant, operations specialist & an effective assistant for high-end design companies & arts organizations.

I’m currently available for consulting and freelance positions

I am based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina but work with clients in New York, London, High Point and beyond.

With 20 years of experience, I’m a passionate consultant who combines my skills and knowledge in arts management, non-profits, retail, wholesale and e-commerce to help clients meet their goals. I work with small to mid-size companies in the world of designer products. I have expertise in operations, event planning, international shipping, sales, email marketing and production processes.

For the past ten years, I provided management consulting services to Tiina the Store, a high-end fashion and lifestyle boutique that was based in New York. I handled wholesale order management, import and export shipping, invoice management, billing, e-commerce and website management, social media, and Shopify support.

Recently, I have worked in a freelance capacity for Shoppe Object, Toogood, MoMA Design, Aesthetic Movement, Wooden Objex, Eutopia Design and more.

Operations Management & Assistance

I have a great deal of experience in the realm of operations. With e-commerce & shipping management, I handle import & export shipping, shipping quotations, customs support & general logistics. I create sales orders, purchase orders, and process invoices to be paid. I am experienced with Unleashed, Shopify, Squarespace and quick to learn new tools.

Exhibition & Event Planning, Grant Writing

I am experienced in the coordination of exhibitions of art, craft, design, as well as trade show booths. I can also organize or help organize fundraisers, crafts and art fairs for arts organizations. I have much experience with writing grants for artists and arts organizations. In 2023, I won a foundational grant of $50K for a non-profit gallery space. This year, I won a $17K educational grant for an individual.

Internal & External Communication

I am on top of emails and Slack threads. I am experienced with creation of newsletters (Mailchimp, Squarespace). I understand the need for discretion, being polite, a customer first attitude and straightforwardness when those qualities are needed whether it is internal (with co-workers) or external (customers, suppliers, interior designers).