Human Resources · Training · EHS · Operations

Business Built
to Last

The Crafted Group partners with small businesses in hospitality, food & beverage, and beyond — bringing expert consulting in HR, operations, training, and environmental health & safety to the places that make communities thrive.

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"Crafting operational excellence for the businesses that craft experiences."

What We Do

Our Practice Areas

We bring deep expertise across four core disciplines — each tailored to the unique rhythms of small, experience-driven businesses.

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Human Resources

From hiring frameworks and employee handbooks to compliance and culture-building — we help you build a people strategy that grows with your business.

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Operations

Streamlined processes, organizational structure, and workflow design that reduce friction and give your team the clarity to do their best work.

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Training & Development

Custom training programs that upskill your team, onboard new hires with confidence, and build a culture of continuous learning.

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Environmental Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and safety culture development — so your team goes home safe and your business stays protected.

Who We Serve

Built for Craft Industries

We specialize in the businesses where passion meets operations — places where the experience is the product and the people are the brand.

Craft Breweries Wineries & Vineyards Boutique Hotels Social Clubs Distilleries Restaurants & Cafés Event Venues Specialty Retail Wellness Businesses & Beyond

If you take pride in what you make, we take pride in helping you build the business around it.

The Team

Who's Behind The Crafted Group

A mother-daughter consulting duo with deep expertise across people, operations, safety, and development.

Natalie Hopkins

Natalie Hopkins

Co-Founder & Managing Principal

As the Managing Principal and lead consultant of The Crafted Group, Natalie Hopkins brings expertise in human resources and business operations to small businesses navigating growth, change, and complexity.

She is the primary client partner — guiding businesses through hiring strategy, HR compliance, organizational design, and day-to-day operational efficiency.

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Heidi Godfrey

Heidi Godfrey

Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, EHS & Training

With deep expertise in environmental health & safety and workforce training, Heidi Godfrey brings decades of professional knowledge to clients who need to build safer, more capable teams.

She designs and delivers custom training programs and EHS frameworks that meet regulatory standards and build lasting safety culture from the ground up.

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Get in Touch

Let's Build Something Crafted Together

Ready to talk through your business challenges? We'd love to hear from you — no jargon, no pressure. Just a conversation.

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Email

hello@thecraftedgroup.com

Location

Greenville, South Carolina

Serving

Nationwide