Hi, I’m
Kristina Coleman
Wichita,KS
Summary
Diligent Diversity and Inclusion Director with 10-year progressive career in a global organization. Offering global experience and deep understanding of other cultures. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management, and complex problem-solving and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CURO Financial Technologies Corp.Wichita, KS
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Apr.2011 - Feb.2023 (11 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Liaised with internal communications team to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy.
- Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Established technical strategy for entire company, accounting for overall business goals, budgetary limitations and resource allocation.
- Designed and deployed internal development dashboard to provide single touchpoint to access progress metrics.
- Researched and selected development platforms for [Type] projects, prioritizing cost-effective, reliable solutions.
- Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
- Developed fundraising activity plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Coordinated team-building activities and celebratory events for volunteers and mentors.
- Championed volunteer achievements and drove performance through incentives.
- Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
- Managed aspects of program activities and services, overseeing operations of volunteers and mentors and personally corresponding with key donors.
CURO Financial Technologies Corp.
Director of Global Communications
12.2011 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Defined, communicated and implemented holistic commercial strategy for increased revenue and gross margin.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
- Managed internal company correspondence by delivering documents, memos and newsletters to appropriate personnel.
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design strategies for messaging and communications.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Friends UniversityWichita
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Management & Leadership
05.2008
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Internal and External Communications
- Communication Planning
- Crisis Communications
- Policy Development
- Corporate Communications
- Communications Programs Management
- Spreading Awareness
- Microsoft Office
- Project Planning
Additional Information
Awarded Wichita Business Journal's Diversity & Inclusion Award (2021)
Timeline
Director of Global Communications
CURO Financial Technologies Corp.
12.2011 - 04.2021
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
CURO Financial Technologies Corp.
Apr.2011 - Feb.2023 (11 years & 10 months)
Friends University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Management & Leadership
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