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Kim Van Wyngaardt

St. Petersburg

Summary

Dynamic Senior Director with a proven track record at The District Communications Group, driving 20% revenue growth through strategic contract management and stakeholder engagement. Expert in financial planning and adept at fostering team development, I leverage emotional intelligence to enhance collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director

The District Communications Group (DCG)
St. Petersburg
09.2018 - Current
  • Demonstrated financial acumen by increasing annual revenue within an existing portfolio of communications contracts with multiple federal agencies (DOS, DOT, DOL, VA, SBA) through resource optimization, securing exercised contract option years, and winning recompete contracts. The result was employee retention and a significant 20% revenue growth.
  • Successfully implemented scalable processes and systems by leveraging AI tools and expanding the use of Monday.com beyond project management. This innovative approach enhanced team efficiency and agility, enabling the team to meet evolving business needs in a largely matrixed organization.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with stakeholders through effective communication, aligning expectations, and consistently exceeding them. This led to exceptional Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings for multiple contracts.
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to direct reports and peers to support their professional development by organizing employee training programs and proposing employee benefits enhancements that were adopted by executives. This resulted in increased employee morale, productivity, and employee retention.
  • Led change management initiatives focused on internal communication, encouraging transparency and accountability as responsible stewards of tax-payer dollars. This resulted in balancing top-down and bottom-up communication, fostering an environment of shared values and engagement.

Director of Board Relations & Governance

Public Interest Registry (PIR)
Reston
06.2009 - 12.2017
  • Led strategic initiatives focused on reducing overhead costs and maximizing profits to support the Internet Society, including implementing and facilitating virtual Board of Directors and Advisory Council meetings and proposing cost-conscious travel policies, contributing to exceptional fiscal responsibility and consecutive clean audits.
  • Effectively managed all aspects of board relations, including communication, collaboration, and strategic alignment with the Board of Directors, while also developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Led the coordination of strategic and efficient Board meetings, meticulously curating agendas and materials to facilitate focused discussions and prompt decision-making. This resulted in reducing the duration of Board meetings from 2.5 days to 1.5 days.
  • Drove strategic planning efforts for the application of the .ngo/.ong domains and four .org IDNs (in non-Latin-based scripts), aligning initiatives with organizational goals. This resulted in the successful application and launch of the .ngo/.ong technical bundle and the four IDNs.
  • Acted as a key liaison for outreach initiatives, connecting the executive team, board committees, and external stakeholders to promote awareness of domain name security and the benefits of .ngo/.ong domain extensions through strategic communication and collaboration. This resulted in enhanced outreach and awareness, including successfully conducting workshops across Latin America, South Asia, and Africa.
  • Facilitated essential stakeholder relations by bridging relationships between executive leadership, senior leaders of parent and peer organizations, partners, and vendors by ensuring cohesive collaboration and alignment of strategic goals through effective communication and relationship management.
  • Provided impactful leadership and mentorship by cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in governance practices. Conducted routine assessments, identified areas for enhancement, and implemented tailored strategies, optimizing board effectiveness and organizational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Program in Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, and Project Management - Certificate

Skills

  • Strategic Communications and Planning
  • Project and Program Management
  • Contract Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  • Financial Planning & Budget Management
  • Change Management
  • Government Relations
  • Leadership, Mentorship and Team Management
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Active Listening and Feedback Interpretation
  • Emotional Intelligence

Timeline

Senior Director

The District Communications Group (DCG)
09.2018 - Current

Director of Board Relations & Governance

Public Interest Registry (PIR)
06.2009 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Program in Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, and Project Management - Certificate

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