KRISTIANA ELISABETH FOX
Fountain Hills,US
Summary
Professional business leader with strong track record in overseeing operations, driving performance, and enhancing profitability. Adept at strategic planning, financial analysis, and process improvement, with focus on collaborative team management and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Think Outside the Box, LLC
01.2014 - Current
- Founded and led a consulting and venture-building firm supporting nonprofit startups, social enterprises, and mission-driven organizations.
- Launched and scaled nonprofit and social enterprise initiatives from concept through execution.
- Developed strategic business plans, marketing strategies, and fundraising roadmaps.
- Secured $235,000 in grant funding through LOIs, proposals, and grant research.
- Commissioned social enterprises, including a food-truck initiative generating $350,000 in grant funding.
- Designed earned-revenue strategies to diversify funding and increase sustainability.
- Established mission, vision, values, and governance frameworks for startup organizations.
- Developed CSR, governance, workforce, community, and environmental policies aligned with ESG and sustainability standards.
- Led B Corp certification initiatives and co-founded B Local Arizona.
- Developed innovative business strategies to enhance service offerings and market reach.
Business Manager
TRE, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Senior operational leader responsible for business growth and daily operations.
- Managed administration, operations, HR, legal compliance, taxes, and financial oversight.
- Designed and executed business and marketing strategies following competitive analysis.
- Led marketing, PR, and digital campaigns across email, social media, and events.
- Organized international and regional conferences and workshops.
- Oversaw hiring and training of interns across PR, project management, and design.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
Director
The Berceli Foundation
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Built organizational infrastructure including branding, communications, and governance materials.
- Created board agreements, bylaws, and governance documentation.
- Designed and launched marketing and communications strategies.
- Initiated and coordinated an evidence-based research study and certification program.
- Developed services programs engaging 40+ nonprofit organizations.
- Created mission, vision, values, logic models, and evaluation frameworks.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to align programs with mission objectives and community needs.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and community impact.
Founder & CEO
Mary Poppins Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Founded and operated a referral-based childcare and swim instruction business.
- Served 40+ families, building a reputation-driven, referral-based growth model.
Founder & CEO
Training City
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Founded and operateed a referral based personal training and yoga instruction business.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Arizona State University
Certification of Nonprofit Management - undefined
Arizona State University
Skills
- Business planning and implementation
- Leadership in operations
- Policy development
- Revenue growth strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Market analysis and structuring
- Operations management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Financial oversight
- Social enterprise expertise
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Project management
Affiliations
B Corporation Consulting/ B Local Arizona - Chapter Leader
Website, Portfolio and Profiles
- Linkedin.com/in/kristiana-fox-mba-aa598a59
- Www.thinkoutsidethebox.company
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Think Outside the Box, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Business Manager
TRE, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director
The Berceli Foundation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Founder & CEO
Mary Poppins Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
Founder & CEO
Training City
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Arizona State University
Certification of Nonprofit Management - undefined
Arizona State University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix