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Kirsten A

@kirsten_agard

Operations Director

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Engels
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Over mij
I am an influential leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, process design, and change management across banking and nonprofits. I excel in strategic project management and data-driven decision-making to achieve high-impact results. My collaborative leadership style empowers me to foster innovation and deliver exceptional outcomes.... Lees meer

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Bedrijfsstrategie en innovatie
I will develop an actionable strategic plan for your nonprofit or organization

Werkervaring

Strategic_Pathways

Principal Consultant/President

Strategic Pathways • ZZP

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

Principal consultant of a boutique firm specializing in strategic planning, operational transformation, and community-centered development for nonprofits, government entities, and mission-driven businesses. • Partner with small-to-large enterprises, banks, and credit unions to design and implement scalable growth strategies, streamline operations, and align cross-functional teams for sustainable performance. • Develop and execute strategic roadmaps, process optimization plans, and performance management frameworks that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and strengthen organizational alignment. • Lead corporate strategy engagements encompassing organizational redesign, workflow automation, KPI/KRI development, and regulatory readiness to improve compliance and operational resilience. • Provide interim executive leadership and governance support during transitional periods, stabilizing operations and aligning mission-critical initiatives with executive and board priorities. • Deliver national trainings and toolkits on leadership, change management, and strategic planning—equipping executives and teams with practical frameworks that drive measurable outcomes.

Bank

Vice President, Integration Management Office

Bank • Fulltime

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022 • 7 yrs 11 mos

Led $60B merger projects to integrate regulatory, workflow, and cultural functions, ensuring stakeholder alignment and clear understanding of organizational changes. • Monitored operational processes, developing strategic procedures that increased workforce efficiency and productivity. • Evaluated optimal performance of network systems, helping to support daily business functions. • Worked with various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all aspects of integration were successful and providing ongoing visibility of project progress.