Kaydee Manes

About Kaydee Manes

With a foundation in marketing and business management and a career grounded in people-centred roles, I bring a unique blend of relational savvy and operational acumen to every opportunity. As Operations Manager at RIVET, and wearer of many hats, I cultivate strong internal and external relationships—working seamlessly with executives, team members, donors, and partners—to keep the organization moving smoothly and strategically. Key Strengths-Building trust and rapport across all levels of an organization, acting as a hub of communication and coordination-Managing complex operations—scheduling, project-flow, resource alignment, and process optimization, so that teams are empowered to focus on what matters-Translating big-picture vision into daily execution, ensuring the “people side” and “process side” of the business move in harmony.In all that I do, I am deeply motivated by climate solutions and sustainability. Whether through my work in social entrepreneurship or my passion for making a tangible impact, I aim to bring a forward-thinking mindset to how companies operate in a fast-changing world. In short: I\'m someone who thrives at the intersection of relationships, efficiency, and purpose, linking human connection with operational discipline, all in service of meaningful change.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Rivet

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing

  2013 — 2017

• Utah Valley University

  Associate’s Degree, Science

  2010 — 2013

• Goldsmiths, University of London

  MA Social Entrepreneurship

  2018 — 2019