Katherine (Kathie) Wright
Summary
At Easter Seals Superior CA, I spearheaded risk management initiatives, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
My leadership as Director improved team performance and client satisfaction, leveraging skills in audit coordination and stakeholder communication.
Achievements include fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety, significantly mitigating risks.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Manager & Compliance Officer
Easter Seals Superior CA
11.2013 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish effective risk management practices across all business units.
- Trained employees on risk management best practices, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding potential risks.
- Streamlined communication channels between various departments, ensuring timely sharing of critical risk information.
- Achieved regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines related to risk management.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement in risk management, encouraging feedback from employees to identify areas for enhancement.
- Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
- Implemented continuous improvement process for risk management program, ensuring it remains aligned with changing business needs and external challenges.
Director of Easter Seals Enterprises
Easter Seals Superior CA
09.2006 - 11.2013
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL06-1994
Skills
- Internal controls
- Equity risk mananagement
- Program design
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Employee safety
- Audit coordination
- Exposure assessment
- Strategic planning
- Operational risk management
- Incident response planning
- Project evaluation
- Stakeholder communication
Accomplishments
I have participated and/or coordinated CARF accreditation throughout my tenure at Easter Seals Superior CA, since December 2006 achieving a 3-year accreditation each time.
Timeline
Risk Manager & Compliance Officer
Easter Seals Superior CA
11.2013 - Current
Director of Easter Seals Enterprises
Easter Seals Superior CA
09.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Springfield
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