I’m Ashlee Carlile, a Strategic COO, Project Manager and Transformation Leader with 15 years of experience delivering projects from start to finish across tech, startups and creative industries. I’m comfortable stepping into a completely blank page and building everything needed to make an idea real — whether that’s launching an entire company from branding to team structure or leading the delivery of large scale tech products with multiple moving parts. I specialise in human centred design and guiding cross functional teams through fast growth, change and digital transformation. I learn quickly, bring clarity to messy environments and create systems that help people and teams actually keep up with the pace. My work ranges from early stage startup launches, team build outs and operational foundations, to leading complex tech and product projects from concept, to roadmap, to execution. No matter the project, my approach stays the same. Make it clear, make it scalable and make it work for real people.…

Ashlee Carlile

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I’m Ashlee Carlile, a Strategic COO, Project Manager and Transformation Leader with 15 years of experience delivering projects from start to finish across tech, startups and creative industries. I’m comfortable stepping into a completely blank page and building everything needed to make an idea real — whether that’s launching an entire company from branding to team structure or leading the delivery of large scale tech products with multiple moving parts. I specialise in human centred design and guiding cross functional teams through fast growth, change and digital transformation. I learn quickly, bring clarity to messy environments and create systems that help people and teams actually keep up with the pace. My work ranges from early stage startup launches, team build outs and operational foundations, to leading complex tech and product projects from concept, to roadmap, to execution. No matter the project, my approach stays the same. Make it clear, make it scalable and make it work for real people.…

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I’m Ashlee Carlile, a Strategic COO, Project Manager and Transformation Leader with 15 years of experience delivering projects from start to finish across tech, startups and creative industries. I’m comfortable stepping into a completely blank page and building everything needed to make an idea real — whether that’s launching an entire company from branding to team structure or leading the delivery of large scale tech products with multiple moving parts.

I specialise in human centred design and guiding cross functional teams through fast growth, change and digital transformation. I learn quickly, bring clarity to messy environments and create systems that help people and teams actually keep up with the pace.

My work ranges from early stage startup launches, team build outs and operational foundations, to leading complex tech and product projects from concept, to roadmap, to execution. No matter the project, my approach stays the same. Make it clear, make it scalable and make it work for real people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Strategic COO Consultant (with Hey Parenthood) at Hey Parenthood
March 1, 2025 - Present
Partnering with high-growth startups and purpose-led brands to design operational foundations, team structures, and growth systems that scale with clarity and culture.
Director of Operations & People at Dubit
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2025
Led end-to-end operations and people strategy; redesigned lean processes to enable scalable growth; delivered significant revenue growth through lean redesign, digital transformation, and data‑driven strategy; built performance systems, talent processes, and a cross‑functional culture to support scale.
Head of Digital Development at Shaw Trust
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Spearheaded the launch of the digital program and app—driving product development, user acquisition strategies, and cross-functional collaboration; contributed to mental health program policy discussions and national outreach.
Fractional COO at The People's Mantra
October 1, 2020 - Present
Created strategic partnerships with music labels and built a high-performing team; applied lean startup and agile methods to streamline operations, driving measurable growth and improved performance.
COO & Consultant at BLK BLND E
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Launched multiple startups across diverse sectors; secured funding through targeted investor relations; provided strategic leadership and governance, built robust business plans, and oversaw end-to-end financial management and operations oversight; drove cross-functional leadership and optimized KPIs for growth and profitability.
Innovation Specialist at Australian Government – Innovation Specialist
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2020
Provided counsel to government officials and contributed to mental health program policy development; designed nationwide presentations to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues; helped establish impactful programs.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Business at Edith Cowan University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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