Kate Kriynovich

(614) 488-4659

Columbus, OH

kate@LifeTrekCoaching.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive career development and coaching experience with a diverse range of people including students, young professionals, seniors, and managers

• Familiarity and experience with career exploration, resume development, job search strategies, salary negotiation, and several career assessment tools

• Consulting experience at various organizational levels on staff and management development, employee relations, and performance improvement

• Implemented and managed a corporate Employee Assistance Program

EDUCATION

• Masters of Science degree, Counseling, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1993.

• Bachelors of Science degree, Business Administration / Finance, Iowa State University, 1981.

• Coach For Life, Masters Coaching Program.

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Qualified.

• DISC (behavior assessment) Class.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIFETREK, INC                                                                                   Jan 2002 to Present
Columbus, OH
Professional consulting and coaching services
Corporate Consultant and Coach

Responsibilities:

Consult with corporate clients to assist them in team, employee, and executive development and improved performance. Use methods such as assessment, workshop facilitation, and follow-up coaching to partner with organizations for goal achievement.  Coach individuals to realize their life purpose and attain the results they desire in their personal and professional lives.

KINKO'S, INC                                                                                   July 2000 to Aug 2001
Columbus, OH
Multi-national retailer/manufacturer in the document solutions industry
Market Human Resources Manager, Multi-state region

• Improved communications and processes between human resources, operations and sales staff.
• Assisted the generalists and management teams in improving overall employee retention,  "average days to fill positions", and  "cost per hire" rates.
• Provided support and stability to operations during management vacancies at the district level, and during two corporate restructures and territory realignments.
• Received outstanding ratings in the annual management effectiveness survey

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA                                         April 1986 to Aug 1999
Omaha, NE
Eight Billion dollar regional bank, with national products, and 5000 employees nationwide

Director, Training and Development, Bank Officer                Jan 1998 to Aug 1999

• Established effective consulting relationships with sales officers to provide assistance with training, measurement, employee selection, and sales process.

• Successfully steered the two largest training projects ever implemented in the company.

• Built strategic alliance with a key business division by introducing computer and web based training for product and services instruction.

• Coordinated the smooth transition of an internal EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to an external provider, without disrupting service.  Managed benefit design, proposal development, vendor selection process, marketing, informational sessions, supervisory training, and services coordination.

Director, Employee Assistance Program, Bank Officer         July 1996 to Jan 1998

Manager, Employee Assistance Program                                 Jan 1993 to July 1996

• Successfully introduced EAP as a popular new benefit for employees and their families.

• Annual usage rate of the program was at the high end of the industry.

•  Praised by senior HR management and executive management for individual performance.

Human Resources Manager, Career Development/Employee Relations
          Dec 1989 to Jan 1993

• Increased employee retention and job commitment by delivering career counseling services to hundreds of employees.

•  Developed reputation for successful problem resolution with management and staff.