Meet Christy Claud

Your Agency Automation Expert

Former burned-out PM turned automation architect. I help remote agencies scale sustainably through smart systems, AI, and behavioral design.

Director of Operations | Automation Architect

My Journey: From Chaos to Clarity

The Breaking Point

Three years ago, I was drowning. As operations director at a 6-person remote creative agency, I was juggling 9 clients across Trello, Slack, Notion, and Google Docs—a patchwork nightmare where everything fell through the cracks.

I was working 70-hour weeks, sleeping with my phone, and constantly firefighting. My team was confused, clients were frustrated, and I was heading straight for burnout.

"I felt like the only person who knew how the agency really ran."

The Old Way (Chaos):

  • 15+ apps and tools
  • Information scattered everywhere
  • Constant context switching
  • Manual handoffs and updates
  • 70-hour work weeks
  • Team confusion and missed deadlines

The Transformation

That's when I discovered the power of unified systems and intelligent automation. I spent 6 months rebuilding our entire operation from the ground up, focusing on clarity, simplicity, and smart delegation.

The result? We went from chaos to a well-oiled machine. Our team became autonomous, clients were happier, and I finally got my life back. That's when I knew I had to share this system with other agency founders.

"Now my agency runs itself, and I actually take weekends off."

The New Way (Clarity):

  • One unified workspace
  • AI-powered automation
  • Clear SOPs and templates
  • Autonomous team operations
  • 40-hour work weeks
  • Happy clients and team

Expertise & Credentials

Systems Design

6+ years building scalable operations for remote teams

AI Integration

Early adopter of AI tools for productivity and automation

Team Psychology

Understanding what makes remote teams tick and thrive

Background & Experience

Director of Operations

Boutique Async-First Creative Agency • 2018-2024

Led operations for 6-person remote team serving 20+ clients across marketing, design, and development. Transformed chaotic workflows into streamlined automation systems.

Self-Taught Systems Builder

Continuous Learning & Development • 2017-Present

Mastered productivity methodologies, no-code automation, and AI integration through hands-on experience and thousands of hours of optimization.

Project Manager

Various Marketing Agencies • 2015-2018

Managed complex campaigns and cross-functional teams. Experienced firsthand the pain points of poor systems and inefficient workflows.

My Philosophy: Clarity. Automation. Sanity.

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Clarity

Every process should be crystal clear. If your team has to ask "what's next?" your system is broken.

Automation

Let technology handle the repetitive stuff so humans can focus on creativity and strategy.

❤️

Sanity

Work should enhance your life, not consume it. Sustainable systems create sustainable success.

What Makes My Approach Different

🎯 Practical, Not Theoretical

I've been in your shoes. Every system I teach has been battle-tested in real agency environments.

🤖 AI-Enhanced, Human-Centered

I use AI to amplify human capabilities, not replace them. Smart automation that actually makes sense.

⚡ Results in Weeks, Not Months

My systems are designed for immediate impact. Start seeing results in your first week of implementation.

🔄 Sustainable & Scalable

Built for growth. These systems work whether you have 3 people or 30.

What Agency Founders Say

Sarah M.

Founder, Design Studio (8 people)

"Christy's system saved our agency. We went from chaos to clarity in just 3 weeks. My team actually knows what to do without asking me every 5 minutes."

Mike R.

Founder, Marketing Agency (5 people)

"I was working 70+ hours a week and burning out fast. Christy's automation approach gave me my life back. Now I work 40 hours and our output has doubled."

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