Chris Burzynski Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Worldwide, FR

Through the acquisition of Kin + Carta by Valtech in April 2024, I have continued in my role as Director, Global M&A Integration as part of the Valtech Post-Merger Integration (PMI) team.

London, England, GB

• Launched and directed the Kin + Carta Integration Management Office (IMO), defining M&A integration methodology, vision, organizational structure, and operating model, alongside a multi-year function maturity framework
• Scaled the IMO team through the implementation of a nearshore-led talent strategy focused on hiring and growing change management and PMO professionals across five different countries
• Led the completion of 10 M&A integration programs with distinctive business outcomes including new IP, nearshore expansion, capability growth, and acqui-hire transactions which added more than £7M in incremental EBITDA
• Executed integration PMO objectives in collaboration with cross-functional business functions increasing completion rates by 20X, while maintaining an attrition rate of less than 6%, through the creation of the first.
• Managed relationships with Executive stakeholders by communicating PMO progress through monthly report for Board of Directors outlining risks, completion rates, and recommendations to leadership
• Created and applied a human-centered, cross-functional integration diligence program to forecast integration costs, organizational synergies (people & non-people), and validate business assumptions prior to closing

London, England, GB

• Selected by C-Suite to relocate to global headquarters in London, England to kickoff global business transformation and organizational change program working alongside Executive stakeholders reporting to the Global CEO.
• Built and directed Global Transformation PMO to integrate and re-position the former St. Ives plc, a print-focused portfolio of brands, to Kin + Carta plc, a global digital transformation consultancy. Partnered with.
• Oversaw programs to divest five ‘non-core’ businesses from the K+C portfolio including program management of TSAobligations, communication with buyer(s), internal change management and communication, and.
• Throughout the transformation program, share price increased 194%, market cap increased 200%, and eNPS rose to +29
• Oversaw two corporate re-branding programs including the development of new market propositions, visual identity, website, employee communications, and people change programs
• Built and launched the first Global Operations Platform in collaboration with Global COO/CFO. Defined mission, purpose, vision, and maturity model for Platform functions (IT, Finance, HR, and Legal). Established.

London, England, GB

• Led development team of 15 cross-functional experts as Program Manager and Scrum Master delivering digital transformation outcomes for a Fortune500, global financial services client
• Implemented Agile methodology practices through client and team education, meeting facilitation, and acting as a servant leader by remove impediments preventing the team from reaching goals
• Applied continuous improvement through identifying gaps and implementing improvements across the program to achieve lean delivery through the stack resulting in more than 30 successful market releases within our $2.9M.

Dallas, TX, US

• Supported the AT&T Global Business Solutions sales organization as a SME, consulting with businesses regarding AT&T’s mobile application solution portfolio
• Managed deployment, implementation, integration, and training of mobile application solutions at client site
• Developed targeted marketing campaigns aimed at driving mobile applications sales in my territory
• Partnered with vendors, product marketing, and AT&T leadership to provide sales teams with updated product information, training, and enhancements to aid selling efforts
• Top performing Consultant, with sales team exceeding mobility application quota by 132% in 2013

Dallas, TX, US

• Received training and mentorship by AT&T Executives on a broad range of curriculum including presentation skills, consultative selling, account growth mechanisms, and value creation
• Supported the Government & Education segment with consultative sales and account management
• Ranked in first place on team for work with Government & Education segment by exceeding quota 469%

Valparaiso, IN, US

• Researched best practices in order to create an integrated marketing and communication plan for the Foundation
• Developed a grassroots, multi-channel campaign to drive visitors to Foundation website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter resulting in a 50% increase in activity YoY
• Created integrated communications plan for Porter County GIVE DAY event
• Interviewed current donors to draft personal stories to be used in marketing collateral
• Wrote media press releases and content for donor newsletter

Valparaiso, Indiana, US

• Contacted alumni and friends of Valparaiso University to solicit monetary support for programs and projects
• Negotiated with alumni or friends who were weary about giving to the University
• Received several awards for highest pledges/dollars over a semester and highest participation

Valparaiso, Indiana, US

• Assisted incoming freshmen and their parents through the FOCUS orientation program during summer and fall months
• Facilitated discussions with parents and students
• Addressed questions or concerns parents and/or students had as they entered University

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Oversaw a team of up to 40 customer service department employees
• Assisted in maintaining a healthy work environment in order to allow patrons a positive shopping experience
• Handled customer concerns and resolved other personnel issues in customer service department

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Internship while studying abroad in Puebla, Mexico and attending university at Universidad de las Américas Puebla
• Sourced and recruited candidates to fill IT positions for Fortune500 clients
• Collected, prepared, and formatted candidate resumes
• Conducted phone interviews and marketed positions to potential candidates

• Assisted patrons in having a positive movie experience through providing excellent customer service

B.S.B.A, International Business

International Business And Spanish Studies