Kim Stimson

Skilled organizational development and human resources consultant. Direct experience in manufacturing, financial services and software development industries. Specializing in assessment, coaching and training. Interested in start ups and growth oriented companies.

Kim Stimson’s Specialties:

organizational assessment and development, coaching, training, start-up organizations, mergers and acquisition, outsourced Human Resources solutions

Kim Stimson’s Experience

Owner

KS Communications

(Management Consulting industry)

October 2009 — Present (3 months)

Your Business Concierge
Let me do your juggling for you!
Small to large business
No task to large or too small
Flexible schedule

Content Development
Website Development
Contact Management
Trade Show Coordination
Email Campaigns
Social Networking
Data Management
Electronic Form Development
Document Management
Marketing & Overall Business Strategy
Director of Business Development

ISC

(Human Resources industry)

February 2009 — Present (11 months)

ISC is a boutique executive search firm. We are proudly committed to excellence and cost effective services. We are dedicated to providing quality as the foundation of a successful business relationship.

We have an extensive network of contacts that enables us to fill positions for our client companies with qualified individuals in a cost and time efficient manner.

When working with ISC, to save you time, you have one point of contact, who along with our team of experienced executive recruiters, is here to service your account.

ISC keeps a select client base. We strive to learn our clients’ corporate cultures and business strategies so that we become a business partner not just for one placement, but to enhance the continued growth and success of their company.

Specialties include: Real Estate, Construction, Property Management and Development, Hospitality Management, Operations, Manufacturing / Logistics, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing and Administrative positions
Partner

Sales & Management Group

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2008 — Present (2 years )

As a partner at the Sales & Management Group, I provide problem solving and process re-engineering consultative services to businesses, helping them increase revenue through practical, affordable and effective solutions.

I also promote and support the Association of Entrepreneurs, a non-profit organization offering educational workshops and networking designed to help small business owners and start-up companies learn, share, collaborate and succeed.
CEO

Organizational Gardener, Inc.

(Management Consulting industry)

April 2005 — April 2008 (3 years 1 month)

The Organizational Gardener provides creative consulting services and products to help organizations maximize effectiveness through individual and team assessment, coaching, management development and training. Our organization is founded upon the principles of conscious leadership and we strive to model the values of Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truth-telling, Love and Effectiveness in our lives.
Placing the right people in the right jobs as superior performers is required to achieve greatness. We help organizations of all sizes face challenges like these and flourish:

* Expensive Employee Turnover
* Hit and Miss Hiring Practices
* Ineffective Managers
* High Absenteeism
* Poor Customer Service
* Dishonest Employees
* Lack of Motivation
* Inadequate Team Development
* Bad Job Fit
* Low Work Ethic
* Substandard Productivity
* Poor Response To Stress, Tension and Conflict
Human Resources Solutions Manager

Ultimate Software

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; ULTI; Computer Software industry)

November 1999 — April 2005 (5 years 6 months)

Managed team responsible for developing HR features in a Web-based and Windows HRMS application used by 1000 customers. Team developed business requirements, product design specifications, QA test plans and cases, code, online user documentation and training modules within prescribed timeframes using standardized processes. Responsible for managing product development and support for HR features throughout the software development life cycle.
HR Generalist & HR Service Center Manager

Chase Manhattan Bank

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Banking industry)

March 1995 — March 1999 (4 years 1 month)

Directed all facets of human resources including employee relations, organizational development, change management, compensation administration, diversity facilitation, government compliance, workers’ compensation and training for 1000 on-site employees. Managed a staffing department of 8 employees that supported multiple lines of business and recruited for an 11 state region, filling 1000 positions per year.
HR Manager

Cintas

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Textiles industry)

December 1993 — February 1995 (1 year 3 months)

Managed the HR function during the start-up of a uniform manufacturing operation. Responsibilities included: developing and implementing a staffing strategy, developing and delivering orientation and training programs, compensation and benefit administration, employee relations and community relations.
HR Team Leader

Chef America

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Food Production industry)

February 1993 — December 1993 (11 months)

Responsible for developing the HR function during the start-up of a 200 associate food processing facility. Responsibilities included: recruiting, orientation and training, safety (OSHA), compliance, workers’ compensation, associate relations and office management. Accomplishments included:
• Developed a fair and consistent recruitment and orientation process.
• Developed programs designed to promote opportunity awareness, problem resolution, communications and recognition.
Personnel Manager

Walle Corporation

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Packaging and Containers industry)

February 1992 — February 1993 (1 year 1 month)

Provided general HR support to 131 employees. Responsibilities included: OSHA/safety compliance, workers’ compensation administration, employee relations, staffing, training, salary and benefit administration and union avoidance. Maintained non-union status despite an organization attempt.

Kim Stimson’s Education

Fielding Graduate University

MA , Organizational Development , 2003 — 2005
University of Louisville

BS , Personnel Administration & Industrial Relations , 1987 — 1990

Activities and Societies:

Marching Band, Pep Band, Symphony Band, Honors Student
Pleasure Ridge Park High School

Advance Program 1984 — 1987

Additional Information

Kim Stimson’s Websites:

My Company

Kim Stimson’s Interests:

recruiting, organizational development, strategic planning, community service/volunteer work, professional networking, travel, cooking, snowboarding, music, nature, environmental concerns, womens issues