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Krista Andersen

Orem,UT

Summary

Accomplished leader well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions, and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO and Founder

Fiksal, LLC
11.2022 - Current
  • Establish foundational processes for business operations.
  • Build productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Identify new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Cultivate a forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead the industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Cultivate forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Shape solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.

Master Mediator

Conflict Concepts
01.2015 - Current
  • Establish a calm environment for dispute settlement, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to reach agreements on contentious issues.
  • Conduct initial meetings to outline the process, answer questions, and set expectations for both parties.
  • Conduct individual meetings between parties, utilizing empathetic listening skills and documenting relevant details.
  • Lead interviews and collect evidence to support either side and achieve favorable resolutions.
  • Prepare agreements and settlement documentation for each interested party to sign and complete.
  • Formulate focused and individualized resolutions aimed at settling disputes peacefully.
  • Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and guide parties toward mutual agreement.

Founder

Validus Enterprises, LLC
02.2010 - Current
  • Develop strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Create the organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Identify business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Create and monitor promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Registered Investment Advisor

World Financial Group
06.2003 - 01.2009
  • Monitored, managed and developed investment portfolios.
  • Developed and presented detailed analysis of investment performance, portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies.
  • Cultivated client relationships through high levels of direct communication to maintain customer loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
  • Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.

Education

Doctor of Education - Interdisciplinary Leadership

Creighton University
Omaha
12.2022

Master of Science - Negotiation And Conflict Resolution

Creighton University
Omaha
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
04.1999

Skills

  • Strategic Partnership
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Direction
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Lean Methodology
  • Conflict Alleviation
  • Operations Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Market Understanding
  • Organizational Leadership

Timeline

CEO and Founder

Fiksal, LLC
11.2022 - Current

Master Mediator

Conflict Concepts
01.2015 - Current

Founder

Validus Enterprises, LLC
02.2010 - Current

Registered Investment Advisor

World Financial Group
06.2003 - 01.2009

Doctor of Education - Interdisciplinary Leadership

Creighton University

Master of Science - Negotiation And Conflict Resolution

Creighton University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Utah Valley University
Krista Andersen