Krystle Starr

Multifaceted Entrepreneur & Strategic Leader with over 20 years of experience blending high-level operational management with modern digital creativity. My background features 17 years of excellence in Restaurant Management, where I mastered the art of team leadership, P&L accountability, and guest experience. Currently, I bridge the gap between traditional business operations and digital growth.

As a Business Consultant and Nano-Influencer, I help brands—from local boutiques like Hazel Jayne to wellness shops—build their digital footprint through professional web development, social media management, and authentic brand ambassadorship. I bring a unique "front-of-house" energy to everything I do, whether I'm acting in community theater or managing executive workflows as a Personal Assistant.

Founder & Digital Consultant - Self-Employed - Cowden, IL

(2021)

Empowering local businesses by designing custom websites and managing social media presence to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Executive Assistant - Dean Samuel

(2024)

Served as the Executive Assistant to Dean Samuel, a renowned business mentor, where I played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and providing strategic support. My responsibilities included managing scheduling, correspondence, and project coordination, thereby ensuring seamless communication and workflow within the organization. Utilizing my exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, I streamlined processes, allowing Dean to focus on high-level decision-making and mentorship initiatives.

This role honed my ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Website creation and branding advisor - Krystle Starr

(2021)

Served as the Executive Assistant to Dean Samuel, a renowned business mentor, where I played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and providing strategic support. My responsibilities included managing scheduling, correspondence, and project coordination, thereby ensuring seamless communication and workflow within the organization. Utilizing my exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, I streamlined processes, allowing Dean to focus on high-level decision-making and mentorship initiatives.

This role honed my ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Owner and talent - Krystle Starr intuitive consultant

(2022 - 2024)

Founded on a vision of innovation, I established a consulting company that harnesses the power of social media to drive business growth and engagement. Leveraging targeted digital marketing strategies, I successfully built a robust online presence, attracted a loyal client base, and elevated brand visibility. Through meticulous content creation and data-driven analytics, I refined my approaches to achieve a substantial increase in client acquisition and retention.

With a passion for guiding businesses through the ever-evolving digital landscape, I empower organizations to achieve their goals and thrive in today's fast-paced market.

Restaurant Management - Multiple Establishments (Chili's, Jersey Mike's, Rend Lake Resort, 17th Street Bar & Grill)

(2004 - 2022)

Throughout my 17-year tenure in leadership roles at Chili's, Jersey Mike's, Rend Lake Resort, and 17th Street Bar & Grill, I have consistently demonstrated a proven track record of effective team management, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. My extensive experience spans restaurant management, staff development, and delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments. I excel at cultivating a collaborative team culture, streamlining processes, and driving financial performance, all while maintaining a laser-like focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Led diverse teams to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Managed all aspects of operations, from vendor relations to high-pressure problem solving and guest relations.

Brand Ambassador & Influencer - Multiple Brands (Hardy's House of Herbs, La Petite Vintage)

Represented Hardy's House of Herbs and La Petite Vintage through creative content, modeling, and community-focused marketing.

• Audience Growth & Engagement: Cultivated a loyal community of followers with a consistent engagement rate, significantly higher than the industry average for nano influencers.
• Brand Collaboration: Executed end-to-end sponsored campaigns for brands including Brand A and Brand B, managing everything from creative concepting and high-res photography to caption copy writing and performance tracking.
• Strategic Storytelling: Leveraged platform analytics (Instagram Insights/TikTok Studio) to refine content strategy, resulting in an increase in organic reach over six months.
• Community Management: Facilitated high-touch interaction with followers, maintaining a "trusted advisor" status that drove a click-through rate on affiliate links.

Non-profit Work - Love The Ham, Hardy's House of Herbs - Effingham, IL / Tower Hill, IL

Worked with non-profit Love The Ham in Effingham IL and Hardy's House of Herbs Tower Hill IL

Associate of Arts degree - Arts - Lakeland community college (2022 - 2024)

Certification - Jasper AI - Coursiv (2025)

Certification - ChatGPT - Coursiv (2025)