I’ve spent my career inside independent businesses — tattoo shops, galleries, and creative studios — building the operational backbone that keeps them running and growing.
I managed Great Lakes Tattoo starting in 2013, and held General Manager roles at Chicago Tattoo Company and Taylor Street Tattoo before that. My role was never just day-to-day management — it was building the systems, processes, and customer experience that made those businesses sustainable.
In June 2025, I launched Allison Attwood Consulting to bring that same operational and marketing discipline to a broader range of clients — not just tattoo studios, but any small business, creative practice, or independent brand ready to grow up behind the scenes.
Today, my work spans operations systems, marketing strategy, SEO, and event production — helping businesses become more organized, more visible, and easier to run.Our seasoned professionals demonstrate mastery across disciplines.
Credentials
Operations & marketing strategist for independent businesses
20+ years leading teams, systems, and customer experience
Deep experience across Square, Shopify, Acuity, Google Business Profile, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, Squarespace, and Apple Business tools
Known as “the fixer” — the person who steps in, figures it out, and makes it work
Builds systems that reduce owner dependency and support real growth
Who I work with
From startups to seasoned brands, I’ve partnered with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.