MacKenzie Keever

About MacKenzie Keever

Built, scaled, and now leading the Contractor and Freelance division at Creative People. Currently overseeing a powerhouse team of Agents who are not only wonderful humans, but also dedicated to connecting top-tier marketing, brand creative, and product design contract talent with hypergrowth startups and brands.We work with fast-moving companies across fintech, DTC, consumer tech, and AI - supporting their need for flexible, high-impact talent through freelance, interim/fractional, long-term contract, and contract-to-hire roles. What we do best- Tap into a massive personal network of proven creatives, strategists, and specialists- Specialize in mid-to-senior-level roles across marketing, brand, and product design- Deliver a full 360° recruitment process—from sourcing and interviews to negotiation, onboarding, and contractor payroll- Act as a true partner, blending speed with thoughtfulness to make smart, strategic hires- Deliver results quickly, while maintaining our mission of humanizing the recruitment process, leading with authenticity, empathy, and transparencyWe use a combo of smart tools (Loxo, Airtable, Notion) and real human relationships to keep things fast, seamless, and personal. Our results speak for themselves- Over 500 placements- 9-day average time-to-fill- 94% fill rate- Embedded partnerships with some of the top leading consumer tech, SaaS, entertainment, and fintech brands in the country- Longstanding relationships with the best creative, marketing, and product minds in the businessWhether you\'re building a team for a product launch, scaling up for a growth round, or testing the waters with a contract-to-hire model - we’ve got you covered

Experience

1. Head of Contractor Division

   Creative People

   Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Leveraging my operational expertise and deep recruitment roots, I co-launched, built, scaled, and now oversee the Freelance and Contracts Division for Creative People. Establishing our Seattle HQ from scratch, and have since grown our team to 13 (and counting!)- combining recruitment strategy, people leadership, business operations, and client growth into one high-impact role.Since launching this division in 2021, we’ve grown thoughtfully and intentionally. We’ve built a model that’s powered by real relationships and repeat partnerships - with over 600 lifetime contract placements and a network of talent we know, trust, and advocate for. Our growth reflects the real needs of teams doing bold, meaningful work - and our ability to consistently track and deliver creative, product, and marketing talent that fits not just the role, but the culture and mission.Categories our division can support:Marketing - Lifecycle, Growth/Performance, Paid & Organic Media, Content, Analytics - Project Management - Program Management - OperationsCreative - Brand Design - Copywriting - Motion Design, Animation, 3D Modeling - Art Direction - Creative Direction - OperationsProduct & Design - Product Design - UX Research - UX Copywriting - Content Design - Product Management

Education

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Advertising
• Conducting Interviews
• Website Development
• Public Relations
• Recruiting
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Statistics
• Social Services
• Employee Training
• Microsoft Office
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Hiring
• Retail Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Psychology
• Online Marketing
• Psychology