Hi, I’m Carrie Avritt-Friend. I’m a multi-faceted professional blending 3+ years of financial services operations with a strong background in culinary management, healthcare, and creative marketing. I currently operate House of Beurre, a boutique creative and marketing consultancy, and I’m the Founding Producer of The Freudian Slips Experience in Albuquerque. I excel in end-to-end project execution, multi-channel client support, and cross-functional team leadership, and I’m seeking part-time, remote opportunities.

Carrie Avritt-Friend

Hi, I’m Carrie Avritt-Friend. I’m a multi-faceted professional blending 3+ years of financial services operations with a strong background in culinary management, healthcare, and creative marketing. I currently operate House of Beurre, a boutique creative and marketing consultancy, and I’m the Founding Producer of The Freudian Slips Experience in Albuquerque. I excel in end-to-end project execution, multi-channel client support, and cross-functional team leadership, and I’m seeking part-time, remote opportunities.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Avritt-Friend. I’m a multi-faceted professional blending 3+ years of financial services operations with a strong background in culinary management, healthcare, and creative marketing. I currently operate House of Beurre, a boutique creative and marketing consultancy, and I’m the Founding Producer of The Freudian Slips Experience in Albuquerque.

I excel in end-to-end project execution, multi-channel client support, and cross-functional team leadership, and I’m seeking part-time, remote opportunities.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founding Producer & Creative Director at House of Beurre / The Freudian Slips Experience (client)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Founded House of Beurre, an independent creative business encompassing performance, digital marketing consultancy, and handmade arts; produced The Freudian Slips Experience (FSE) from concept through casting, marketing, sponsorship solicitation, and day-of operations; built two WordPress websites (freudianslipsabq.com and houseofbeurre.com) with copy and SEO strategy; developed and executed multi-platform content calendars across four Instagram brand accounts and three Facebook Pages; designed assets in Canva; established a five-tier sponsorship program; serves as educator and mentor in burlesque act development and performance branding.
Transaction Processing Representative III — Money Out at Fidelity Investments
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Processed same-day money out transactions for workplace retirement plans using Excel, XTRAC, mainframes, and proprietary systems; ensured high accuracy and compliance for time-sensitive defined benefit and defined contribution plan transactions.
Pension Associate at Fidelity Investments
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Supported participants in pension plans, 401(k) plans, and fixed annuity products via chat and phone; managed complex participant situations with empathetic communication, resolving issues involving 401(k) rollovers, fixed annuities, and retirement plan distributions; maintained high standards across multi-channel service delivery.
Electronic Response Multi-Channel Associate at Fidelity Investments
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Delivered empathetic support to retirement plan participants across chat and phone channels; proactively defined problems clearly and drove successful resolutions.
Financial Customer Service Representative at Fidelity Investments
April 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Provided frontline financial customer service; developed foundational Fidelity systems and retirement product expertise to support progression into processing roles.
Seasonal Healthcare Customer Service Representative at UnitedHealth Group
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Obtained State Accidental & Health Insurance License in 13 states; identified consumer insurance needs and recommended appropriate packages based on health status and eligibility.
Food Service Sales Manager at SFE — Southwest Foodservice Excellence
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Opened and managed retail locations across the district; managed kitchen staff; oversaw kitchen P&L, inventory usage, and cost reports; handled forms, reports, and schedules; ensured food safety and quality compliance.
Manager in Training at Healthcare Services Group
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher while learning payroll, staffing, coaching, purchasing, inventory management, and budgeting; assisted with staff training, quality control, and in-service delivery.
Sous Chef / Lead Cook at SAGE Dining Services
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2021
Led daily lunch service for 400+ students, faculty, and staff; managed inventory, receiving, and storage; trained and onboarded new employees; oversaw special diets, catering, and events; adapted operations to COVID regulations.

Education

B.S. at William Woods University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010
A.A.S. Culinary Arts & Advanced Baking and Pastry (3.7 GPA) at Central New Mexico Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2015
Certificate, Dietary Management (CDM) at Central New Mexico Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Science
January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Google Analytics Certification
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027
HubSpot Marketing Certification
January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Certificate of Dietary Management (CDM)
January 1, 2021 - April 9, 2026
State Accidental & Health Insurance License
January 1, 2020 - April 9, 2026
Food Service Management Certificate (with Honors)
January 1, 2015 - April 9, 2026
ServSafe Alcohol Certificate
January 1, 2014 - April 9, 2026
ManageFirst Customer Service 1.0 & 2.0
January 1, 2014 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper The Freudian Slips Experience — Founding Producer, Ongoing Showcase

    Founding producer of The Freudian Slips Experience (FSE), an Albuquerque-based burlesque and variety showcase running since January 2023.

    The scope:

    • Recurring live production with a rotating cast of burlesque, drag, and variety performers
    • Venue relationships, cast coordination, and production logistics managed across each show cycle
    • Full digital presence: WordPress.com Premium website (freudianslipsabq.com), Kit email list, Instagram content, and sponsorship decks
    • Co-producing team of five, with clear roles across production, performance, and community outreach

    Notable: FSE is the anchor entity for grant applications and fiscal sponsorship pursuits, with the strongest documentation and community track record of the three House of Beurre entities.

    Produced in Albuquerque, NM — building toward regional and national festival presence.

    paper Grant Readiness Infrastructure — Three-LLC Documentation System

    Built grant readiness documentation from scratch across three LLCs: House of Beurre, The Freudian Slips Experience, and High Desert Heatwave Fiesta.

    The problem: None of the three entities had organized grant-facing documentation, making it impossible to apply quickly when opportunities arose.

    What I delivered:

    • Individual grant tracker documents for each LLC, including entity info, EIN status, documentation checklists, and target grant tables
    • Priority ranking system (FSE as strongest applicant, HDHF pending EIN unlock)
    • Fiscal sponsorship pathway identified (Fractured Atlas flagged across all three entities)
    • Bookkeeping infrastructure decisions: Wave Pro for current use, local ABQ tax professional engaged

    Result: All three entities now have organized, application-ready documentation and a clear next-action list for grant pursuit.

    Tools: Notion, Wave, Google Workspace

    paper Bread n' Butter — Freelance Client Onboarding System

    Built a complete client onboarding infrastructure for Bread n’ Butter, a Canva-based branding and marketing consultancy.

    The problem: Taking on new clients without a structured intake and admin process creates delays, miscommunication, and unprofessional first impressions.

    What I delivered:

    • New Client Admin Docs Checklist (Notion-based, covers intake through project kickoff)
    • Branded intake form (Netlify-hosted, embedded on houseofbeurre.com/connect)
    • Pricing guide published to website
    • Service listings drafted for Marketing VA and Creative Ops VA positioning

    Result: Bread n’ Butter can now onboard new clients with a consistent, professional process from first inquiry to project start.

    Tools: Notion, Netlify, Canva, WordPress.com

    paper @houseofbeurre — Instagram Account Strategy & Content Architecture

    Consolidated and repositioned the House of Beurre Instagram presence as the primary umbrella account for all sub-brands, replacing a fragmented multi-account approach.

    The problem: Three separate Instagram accounts were splitting attention and diluting reach. Sub-brands needed to point to a central hub without disappearing entirely.

    What I delivered:

    • Account consolidation strategy: @breadnbutterabq and @beurrefectionarts parked as placeholders pointing to @houseofbeurre
    • Weekly content series concepts for ongoing engagement
    • Instagram series: zodiac signs × performer act list (12-post arc, saved to content system)
    • SEO-focused positioning targeting “Albuquerque burlesque” search terms

    Result: Streamlined social presence with a clear content roadmap and a single account to grow.

    Tools: Canva, Metricool, Notion

    paper The Freudian Slips Experience — Full Social & Email Campaign

    Planned and executed a full digital marketing campaign for Slippin’ Into Spring, a live burlesque and variety showcase produced by The Freudian Slips Experience in Albuquerque, NM.

    The problem: Drive ticket sales and audience engagement for a live event with a modest budget and a 2-week runway.

    What I delivered:

    • 20-post content calendar (April–May, 3x/week) scheduled via Metricool
    • Meta ad campaign: $50 budget, 2-week run, primary and backup ad copy
    • Audience-facing email campaign via Kit (formerly ConvertKit), including newsletter and show announcement
    • Instagram assets designed in Canva across promotional, cast feature, and engagement post types

    Result: Campaign launched on schedule across all channels. All posts adhered to the brand voice — warm, camp, and community-rooted — while maintaining standard capitalization and professional presentation.

    Tools: Canva, Kit (ConvertKit), Metricool, Meta Ads Manager

    paper Branding / Canva Design

    Developed the brand identity for High Desert Heatwave Fiesta (HDHF), a multi-day burlesque and drag festival launching in 2027 in Albuquerque, NM.

    The problem: A brand-new festival needed a distinct visual identity strong enough to anchor sponsorship decks, social media, and future marketing — before a single event had taken place.

    What I delivered:

    • Brand persona discovery process (collaborative, values-driven)
    • Three distinct brand kit concepts developed for team vote
    • Visual direction that communicates the energy of the high desert and the artistry of burlesque and drag

    Result: HDHF entered its launch phase with a clear, vote-approved visual identity ready to support grant applications and sponsorship outreach.

    Tools: Canva

    paper House of Beurre Brand System — Full Identity Build

    Designed and built a complete visual identity system for House of Beurre LLC, a multi-venture creative umbrella brand based in Albuquerque, NM.

    The problem: Three distinct sub-brands (Beurre-fection Arts, Bread n’ Butter, and performer persona Beurre Amie) needed a cohesive visual language that could stretch across handmade arts, marketing consultancy, and performance without losing individual character.

    What I delivered:

    • Full brand kit in Canva: color palette, typography, logo variations, and templates
    • Distinct visual identities for each sub-brand while maintaining umbrella coherence
    • Social media templates, business card designs (produced via Canva Print), and a link-in-bio hub page

    Result: All three brands now operate from a unified visual system, with consistent presence across Instagram, website, and print collateral.

    Tools: Canva, Netlify, WordPress.com