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Kristi Wasson

Kristi Wasson

Palmyra,PA

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing over 30 years of experience as an accomplished leader. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Graphtech
07.2022 - Current
  • Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.

Production Team Leader

Graphtech
05.2015 - 07.2022
  • Managed print production workload to produce high-quality products in timely manner to meet customer expectations.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.

Promotional Products Manager

Graphtech
02.2004 - 05.2015
  • Launched the Promotional Products Division which currently generates nearly $1.5M in sales.
  • Managed all aspects of placing orders, processing jobs and billing for Graphtech's promotional products customers.

Director of Association Management Services

Pennsylvania Medical Society
01.1994 - 04.2000
  • Lead a department of 25 employees which managed over 30 medical specialty associations.
  • Served as the Executive Director of multiple medical specialty associations including OB/GYNs; Gastroenterology; Allergy; Urology; Pathology; and Oncology.

Events & Meeting Planner

Pennsylvania Municipal League
01.1989 - 12.1993
  • Developed partnerships with suppliers and vendors through open communication and delivering clear expectations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing optimal pricing and services for all aspects of meetings.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure cost savings while maintaining high-quality events and experiences for attendees.
  • Oversaw on-site logistics during meetings.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media Relations

Shippensburg University

Skills

  • Leadership Team Building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Company Representation
  • Process Improvement
  • Partnership Development
  • Company Culture Integrity

Accomplishments

    Sticks & Biscuits Thanksgiving Day 5K - Palmyra, PA

    Founded this event in 2008 as a fundraiser for Palmyra Ice Hockey and Black Knights Sled Hockey. Served as the event’s Chair from 2008 – 2012 and continued on as the Marketing and Sponsorship Chair through 2019. I continue to volunteer as needed.

    UltraPA Lacrosse Club - Palmyra, PA

    Founder and President of a boys travel lacrosse club serving Central Pennsylvania. The program is designed to develop players who want to play lacrosse at the next level while providing recruiting services to the players and their families.

Timeline

President

Graphtech
07.2022 - Current

Production Team Leader

Graphtech
05.2015 - 07.2022

Promotional Products Manager

Graphtech
02.2004 - 05.2015

Director of Association Management Services

Pennsylvania Medical Society
01.1994 - 04.2000

Events & Meeting Planner

Pennsylvania Municipal League
01.1989 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media Relations

Shippensburg University

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