Jessie Hartke

Turning complex, multi-stakeholder systems into something that actually works

Overview

Senior operations leader with 10+ years of experience running complex programs in environments where strategy is evolving in real time and execution still has to land.

My work sits at the intersection of operations, finance, and product reality, translating big-picture direction into systems, timelines, and decisions that actually function under pressure.

I've led multi-million-dollar initiatives across live events, venues, and emerging platforms, often balancing competing priorities like active operations, new development, and financial constraints at the same time.

What I Do Best

Selected Case Studies

Somewhere Fest & Conference

Delivered a large-scale, multi-venue program under fixed deadlines and multi-million-dollar budget constraints, coordinating cross-functional teams, external partners, and high-risk dependencies across production, ticketing, and guest experience.

Hartke Presents

Led operations across a portfolio of venues, touring, and festivals, managing parallel workstreams while standardizing systems, improving visibility, and maintaining financial discipline across projects.

Midtopia

Built a mission-driven organization from the ground up, designing operating structures, governance, and funding workflows while navigating growth, uncertainty, and shifting strategic priorities.

Crisis Response & Regulatory Operations (SVOG)

Supported large-scale coordination efforts during pandemic shutdowns, navigating regulatory ambiguity, compliance requirements, and financial uncertainty across a distributed network of stakeholders.