Kimberly Gibson
@kimberlygibson
Leader in risk management and strategic planning
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned executive with a strong background in risk management and strategic planning, I have a proven track record of driving growth, transformation, and day-to-day business operations in startups and companies with 50 to 1500 employees. With a talent for forging partnerships, gaining trust, and moving companies and teams forward, I have consistently delivered results, with an average satisfaction increase of over 25%.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in analytics, board governance, business forecasting, change management, client transformation, compliance management, contract negotiations, creative design, data analysis, financial analysis, high EQ, operational strategy, people management, and public speaking. I am a skilled leader with a strong ability to build and maintain stakeholder relations.
My experience spans multiple industries, including healthcare, marketing, and non-profit, with a focus on driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. I am a results-driven professional with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
Experience
Founder, Career Coaching & Recruitment
Beehive Creative
Aug 2020 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Bi-weekly and monthly mentorship and career coaching to a growing client base. Recruitment and headhunting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Consultation on best practices for team motivation, people management, recruitment strategies. Workshops on how to do multi-year digital planning, strategy mapping for clients and how to be an engaged and motivated people leader.
COO & Executive Producer
D Productions
Jun 2017 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Executed a strategic review of promotional campaigns, leading to the approval of targeted promotions resulting in an 80% growth in engagement. All operations within budget limits through sound fiscal management policies resulting in a 3% reduction of planned OpEx. Elevated the creative bar and inspired stories with forward-thinking leadership and fostered an environment of creativity and sharing.
Vice President, Client Services
Art & Science
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Executive leadership through operations and client strategic planning and led DEI initiatives such as annual survey, town forum, training. Established Center of Excellence (COE) for Client Experience through creation and implementation of core processes, training of team, offsite for team building, and change management communication rollout to agency. Spearheaded a customer-centric culture shift
Vice President, Client Services
Reason One
Sep 2019 - Apr 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Managed strategic client relationships and partnerships specifically aimed at growing the Healthcare client base. Directed market research initiatives to surpass profit goals, leveraging insights to drive revenue growth and enhance market position within the competitive landscape resulting in 20% revenue growth. Promoted agency by speaking at industry conferences (tech, marketing, and healthcare)
Director, Digital
Diabetes Canada
Oct 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Collaborated with key customers (internal and external) to gather feedback and implement procedure and system updates. Directed the overhaul of department workflow based on thorough analysis of current practices and advanced technical opportunities; achieved a 35% improvement in operational efficiency and an 8% reduction in OpEx. Led the Digital Transformation project for the organization that enc
Strengthened company position in the Healthcare market, leveraging industry knowledge and business acumen to achieve successes resulting in a 46% increase in clients. Orchestrated communication efforts among cross-functional teams, investors, and external partners; facilitated strategic partnerships that resulted in a 53% revenue increase. Increased business financial footing with risk analyses an
Products & Procurement Manager
Leapfrog IT Services
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year)
Reviewed existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to drive ongoing feasibility resulting in a 4% cost reduction. Made strong relationships with key suppliers to drive optimized value through a strategic relationship management program resulting in a 6% vendor referral increase. Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Led the development of a cus
Operations Manager
York Risk
Jun 2005 - Sep 2012 (7 years 3 months)
Spearheaded employee training programs and utilized conflict management techniques to optimize customer satisfaction and retention. Orchestrated a strategic business transformation initiative resulting in a 40% boost in client satisfaction scores, securing a 46% increase in CLTV, 26% increase in retention, and elevating brand reputation in the industry. Enhanced operations with new and enhanced pr
Tech stack
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Optimize
Tableau
SAP Crystal Reports
Contentful
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
Cloudflare
Google Docs
Mailchimp
Gmail
Workday
Rollout
Google Drive
Google Fonts
Google Analytics
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Adobe InDesign
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Jira
Storybook
React
HTML5
CSS 3
Google Maps
Ubuntu
Linux
Dashlane
Asana
Basecamp
WordPress
Drupal
Kentico
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
monday.com
Google Meet
Zapier
Kentico Cloud
Google BigQuery
Optimizely
Adobe Illustrator
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Adobe Premiere Pro
1Password
Microsoft Power BI
Google Ads
Airtable
Harvest
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