Kalinda W. Email & Phone Number

United States

★ As President and CEO, I drive operational excellence, empower organizations to achieve measurable performance improvements, and strengthen risk management and resilience strategies. Our team achieves results through data-driven insights, Lean Six Sigma, and other proven methodologies. ★➤ Lead strategic RFP development, strengthening enterprise risk management frameworks and fostering supplier partnerships through robust governance structures.➤ Support efforts to align broker and partner relationships with clients' strategic and operational goals.➤ Facilitate ERM implementation, cultivating a culture of risk awareness, and empowering leadership to proactively identify and manage risks.➤ Optimize client workflows by enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.➤ Enhance supplier networks with eProcurement and eInvoicing system implementation, supported by tailored training and resources.

★ Led strategic oversight within the Division of Finance and Administration, driving efficiencies, cross-departmental collaboration, and robust risk management practices. Entrusted with safeguarding institutional assets, aligning operations with strategic goals, and advising executive leadership on complex issues. ★ ➤ Directed division-wide operations to improve efficiency, build cross-functional teamwork, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.➤ Provided executive guidance on enterprise risk management, aligning risk practices with institutional objectives to strengthen resilience and improve emergency preparedness.➤ Supported strategic restructuring of the Procurement Office, optimizing processes, reducing costs, and fostering a collaborative work environment.➤ Directed the development and implementation of a comprehensive ERM framework to empower proactive risk management across the institution.➤ Enhanced regulatory compliance by designing and updating policies, implementing continuous monitoring, and leading staff training fostering an informed and proactive approach.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

★ Oversaw the administration of $460M in state and federal funding, providing strategic direction for budget planning, implementation, reporting, and cost control, while establishing procurement protocols aligned with organizational goals. ★ ➤ Achieved sustainable cost savings, including $30M by centralizing contracts and programs, and $2M by streamlining procurement practices and negotiating competitive terms.➤ Led compliance initiatives to meet state and federal regulations, optimizing business rules and workflows, and supporting school districts in implementing the Results Driven Accountability (RDA) system.➤ Established a foundation for talent development by creating onboarding resources, launching cross-training programs for knowledge transfer, and building a framework to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

★ Promoted from Director, Contracts and Business Services due to early contributions in strengthening internal controls and policies, mitigating institutional risks, and launching a comprehensive risk management program. ★ ➤ Established the Risk Management Office and created a framework for enterprise risk management to protect institutional assets, strengthening loss control programs across financial, physical, human, and environmental resources. ➤ Reduced expenses and diversified revenue by securing multi-year partnerships with local and national businesses, establishing rebate relationships, securing additional federal funding, and negotiating competitive student health insurance premiums.➤ Developed and enhanced policies across the Division of Business Affairs, impacting Risk Management, Facilities Management and Planning, Finance, and other critical functions.➤ Led continuous process improvements by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies following comprehensive audits, ensuring all changes safeguarded organizational interests and assets.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

★ Expanded on contributions as an Operations Manager by overseeing $80M in annual procurement budget and collaborating with the CFO and senior leaders to establish strategic spending initiatives. ★ ➤ Increased procurement spend with minority-owned and economically disadvantaged businesses by over 5% for 2 consecutive years, while reducing overall agency spend by 30% through vendor cost reduction initiatives and contract renegotiations.➤ Designed and launched an eProcurement system, automating manual processes, minimizing errors, and standardizing procurement to achieve high levels of compliance and efficiency.➤ Secured and distributed $8M in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, critical to funding cleanup of contaminated leaking underground storage tank sites.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

★ Upon assuming the role, redefined the strategic direction for the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing by strengthening internal controls, mitigating compliance risks, and leading initiatives to consolidate facilities and optimize staffing resources. Directed customer service and IT teams, served as the primary HR liaison, and provided recommendations to improve and enhance the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code. ★➤ Conducted strategic audits and internal reviews to identify inefficiencies, implementing targeted improvements that bolstered operational consistency, enhanced internal controls, and strengthened compliance with state and federal regulations.➤ Established a division-wide framework for consolidated fiscal operations, developed training resources, and launched a satellite licensing office to streamline processes, aligning operational practices with division objectives.➤ Optimized mailroom, customer service, and IT operations to improve efficiency and service quality while ensuring alignment with division goals through targeted performance improvements.➤ Served as the primary HR liaison, overseeing personnel matters, fostering cross-functional communication, and supporting staff development to maintain a cohesive and effective workforce.

Master Of Business Operational Excellence - Mboe

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Activities and Societies: Public Administration & Urban Studies Graduate Assistantship Secretary, Public Administration and Urban Studies.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science; Public Administration Concentration