Dan Medley

Creative Operations
and Physical Problem Solving

I work where plans meet reality - spaces, timelines, and expectations that leave no room for error.
For the last five years in New York City, I’ve helped residential, commercial, and institutional teams identify risks before execution, clarify unclear plans, and avoid costly missteps.

WHAT I HELP WITH

- Evaluating physical spaces and plans before work begins
- Identifying risks, weak points, and false assumptions
- Creating practical punch lists and execution paths
- Translating between creatives, managers, and trades
- Helping teams make decisions they can live with long-term

WHAT I PREVENT

Instead of letting uncertainty turn into cost, delay, or rework, I help you see:- What will fail before it’s built
- What assumptions won’t hold up in real use
- What will get stuck, contested, or misunderstood during execution

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

LEGO · FAO Schwarz · T-Mobile · Roc Nation · Rudin Management · Central Park Tower · Nasty Gal · Mr. Beast

WHERE THIS FITS

This work is most useful for:
- Creative and media organizations
- Production teams building physical experiences
- Property owners and managers with complex spaces
- Design and architecture teams
- Institutions with aging or unconventional buildingsEspecially when timelines are tight and stakes are real.

HOW ENGAGEMENTS WORK

Some engagements are brief.
Some are ongoing.I’m typically brought in when judgment matters more than speed, and clarity matters more than force.If you’re unsure whether something will work the way it’s being imagined, that uncertainty is usually the right moment to involve me.

CONTACT

If you have a real problem and need a clear-headed second set of eyes, reach me at [email protected]

BACKGROUND

For the past decade, I have built and run a high-end handyman and general contracting company in New York City, supporting residential, commercial, and institutional environments where mistakes are visible, timelines matter, and people expect things to work.My role has often gone beyond execution. I am frequently brought in to assess situations that are unclear, overdesigned, or already drifting off course, and to help teams regain clarity before small issues become expensive ones.This work has included problem-solving and operational support for commercial and public-facing environments connected to organizations such as Lego, FAO Schwarz, T-Mobile, and Corcoran, as well as ongoing work with property managers, creative teams, and business owners responsible for complex spaces.What I am trusted for is judgment.I help people think through how ideas will function in the real world, how spaces will actually be used over time, and where plans are likely to fail if no one intervenes early. I translate between creative vision, physical reality, and operational constraints so decisions can be made calmly and responsibly.My background is hands-on, but my value is in foresight, communication, and restraint.If you’re unsure whether something will work the way it’s being imagined, that uncertainty is usually the right moment to bring me in.