Kate Austad
Professional Leader
Cold Spring,MN
Summary
Innovative leader talented in developing and implementing successful training programs and strengthening employee engagement. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project supervision, change leadership, and team development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Market Manager
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
St. Paul, MN
08.2012 - Current
- Collaboratively led strategic direction of 28 omni-channel retail
locations and 250 employees in sales, consumer lending,
underwriting, and customer service. - Designed courses for strategic initiatives and helped
develop new leaders within organizational structure. - Directed and improved program operations by
analyzing data, building metrics reporting, and
making proactive adjustments. - As Board Chair of the Affinity Plus Foundation,
directed fundraising initiatives, grant and scholarship
development, and community engagement
focused on diversity and inclusion.
Director of Operations and Finance
Westwood Church
St. Cloud, MN
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Member of senior team; direct oversight of
operations, finance, and human resources for
organization of 1400 constituents. - Coached and mentored Directors for K-6
educational program. - Developed curriculum and implemented interactive
parent education program.
Education
MBA - Management
College Of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN 08.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Leadership And Change
College Of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN 08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior
College Of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MNSkills
Remote staff management
Leadership training
Process evaluation and enhancement
Senior-level underwriting
Market Positioning
Marketing and advertising
Budgeting
Corporate Communications
Training & Development
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Teambuilding
Accomplishments
Board Chair of the Affinity Plus Foundation. Collaborated with board of directors to transform and reignite purpose, fundraising efforts, and community impact.
Timeline
MBA - Management
College Of Saint Scholastica
08.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Leadership And Change
College Of Saint Scholastica
08.2016 - 05.2019
Market Manager
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
08.2012 - Current
Director of Operations and Finance
Westwood Church
08.2005 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior
College Of Saint Scholastica