Kelly Kuhns
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Dynamic Vice President with a proven track record in strategic planning, team leadership, and complex problem-solving. Achieved operational efficiency and enhanced community engagement through cross-functional collaboration and relationship building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Grand Traverse State Bank
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align bank objectives with market trends.
- Analyzed financial performance reports to identify improvement opportunities.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to drive community engagement.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing high-impact projects and programs.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance collaboration.
- Monitored regulatory compliance to ensure adherence to banking standards.
- Provided mentorship and support to junior staff, promoting professional growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Assistant Vice President
Independent Bank
03.2015 - 01.2025
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced turnaround times for client services.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product development strategies and improve competitive positioning.
- Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more informed strategic choices and improved overall performance metrics.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget, enhancing company reputation in the industry.
- Contributed to budget planning, and initiatives for communications, planning and coordination of facility management and space allocations.
- Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions.
- Oversaw change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of organizational restructuring or process improvements.
- Attended board and committee meetings and took meeting minutes to create detailed records of various meetings and decisions.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Davenport University
Traverse City, MISkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship building
- Business development
- Results-driven
- Customer service
- Staff development
- Performance monitoring
- Corporate communications
- Forecasting
- Financial management
Timeline
Vice President
Grand Traverse State Bank
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Vice President
Independent Bank
03.2015 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Davenport University