About
The Filipovic Group LLC, a boutique consulting firm based in South Tampa, FL, is dedicated to helping Tampa Bay’s residents and small business owners intentionally transform spaces, brands and systems into ones that are cohesive, beautiful, and functional.
What Sets Us Apart
Our unique combination of three guiding principles (Cohesive, Beauty, Functionality) drives each project’s vision and task-based decision making. While our four core values (Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Fun) is the foundation of how we interact with clients and our vendors, as well as the quality of our work.
During each project, our Owner & Principal Consultant, Katharine H. Filipovic, blends her design-eye, fun/bubbly self with her “meticulous New York Auditor” perspective to provide practical solutions that are thoughtfully cohesive, beautiful, and functional.
Meet Katharine H. Filipovic
Owner & Principal Consultant
Katharine H. Filipovic is the Owner and Principal Consultant of The Filipovic Group LLC, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping Tampa Bay’s residents and small business owners intentionally transform spaces, brands and systems into ones that are beautiful, cohesive and functional.
Katharine blends her blends her design-eye, fun/bubbly self with her “meticulous New York Auditor” perspective to provide practical solutions that are thoughtfully cohesive, beautiful, and functional.
As a former Internal Auditor for Citi Group, Barclays, and JetBlue, Katharine honed her skills in internal controls, risk management, and process improvement. Her experience as a senior auditor honed her ability to assess organizations from the inside out, using her natural analytical, organized, and detail-oriented mind. Working at large international corporations, Katharine saw how meticulously designed and documented their systems and controls were and also the positive impact of internal audit findings. While not all companies have an internal audit department, they may choose to hire externally. Katharine saw that many audit consulting firms are geared towards large corporations and very few catered to small businesses. In addition, she’s seen how detailed and super helpful their branding kits were in order for one to create branded presentations, marketing materials, etc.
As a Certified Organizational Specialist™, Katharine understands how to tweak and create functional organizational systems that support her clients’ natural daily routines and distinct organizing styles, which makes things easier and intuitive to stay tidy long-term.
Katharine’s passion for interior decorating, organizing, and process improvement could be seen as early as childhood. from room makeovers, organizing sessions, and website/business audits for friends and family. For over 15 years, in her spare time she’s read books, such as “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo, watched videos, and taken courses to increase her knowledge on these topics.
Degree
BBA in Finance | Bernard M. Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business | New York, NY
Certification
Certified Organizational Specialist™ | Clutterbug | Online
Specialized Courses
Certificate in Business Decorating | International Business and Management Career College | Online
Personal
Aside from her passions in interior decorating, organizing, and process improvement, Katharine loves to watch the sunset from her balcony, trying out the best food in the Tampa Bay Area, luxury traveling, spending time with family and friends, and attending Bible study.
In 2024, Katharine experienced a profound personal and spiritual transformation when she was introduced to a relationship with God and Jesus Christ through her then-boyfriend and his Pastor friends. This turning point reshaped how she approaches her life. Thank you Jesus!