Kristine McPartlin Smith

About Kristine McPartlin Smith

I am an operations and partnerships professional with 8+ years of experience supporting high-level executives, managing complex projects, and coordinating cross-functional teams across media, investment, and creative environments.I specialize in podcast operations, creator partnerships, and project management, with a strong ability to translate business needs into clear workflows, reporting, and partner-facing communication.In addition to my corporate background, I am the creator and host of Mind the Force Podcast—an award-winning series exploring storytelling and mental health through the lens of Star Wars. Launching a podcast from scratch has given me firsthand insight into the creator ecosystem: analytics, distribution, audience engagement, editorial development, and guest coordination.My superpower is bridging creativity and operations. Whether managing stakeholders, presenting performance data, onboarding partners, or executing high-pressure timelines, I bring clarity, structure, and a relationship-focused approach to every project.Specialties:Podcast Partner Operations • Project Management • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Talent & Creator Relations • Data Analysis • Onboarding • Reporting • Workflow Design • Content Strategy • Google Suite • Airtable • Riverside • Salesforce • Concur

Experience

1. Creator & Host

   Mind The Force

   Oct 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Produce and host an award winning podcast that explores Star Wars through storytelling, psychology, and cultural analysis, using fandom narratives to spark deeper conversations about identity, mental health, and personal growth• Lead all stages of the content lifecycle, including research, scripting, guest outreach and booking, interview preparation, recording, and episode hosting• Partner with a team of producers and audio editors to plan episodes, shape narratives, maintain quality standards, and ensure cohesive production from concept to final release• Collaborate with mental health professionals, writers, scholars, fandom experts, and industry guests to create thoughtful, informed, and emotionally resonant conversations• Develop and manage the show’s creative vision, long term editorial calendar, and thematic arcs across multi part series and special episodes• Oversee distribution and audience engagement across podcast platforms, social media, newsletters, and community spaces• Build and maintain relationships with listeners, fellow creators, and partner organizations to expand visibility and strengthen audience loyalty• Track and analyze performance metrics to guide content decisions, identify growth opportunities, and continually improve listener engagement• Represent the show in interviews, panels, events, and award submissions, contributing to industry recognition including multiple 2025 award nominations and wins

Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Master of Arts (MA), Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice

  2013 — 2016

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Fashion Merchandising Management

  2012 — 2013

• SUNY Oneonta

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion and Textiles: Fashion Merchandising

  2009 — 2013