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Areas of expertise:
Program Director ( Speaker ( Consultant ( Coach
Change Management ( Metrics ( Business Planning ( Project Manager
Risk Management and Mitigation ( Quality Assurance ( Strategic Planning
Human Resource Manager ( Research & Data Analytics
I skillfully lead organizations to encourage productivity and profitability
using applied strategic interventions. I combine leadership, training, and
coaching to empower people and boosting morale. With success in
overcoming reorganization, supply chain and IT challenges, I have built a
reputation spanning major government agencies, universities, and Fortune
100 corporations. I coach people for skills to do their jobs effectively
and ensure metrics are in place to manage business so that the organization
is reaching the end-goal. As acting Director of Supply Management, I
successful lead a team to do new work; which incorporated a new (3-tier)
outsourcing model, wrote policy and procedures and empowered employees to
do the work as a team. I am a proven team leader focused on fostering
change, building relationships, and exceeding goals. My capabilities
highlights include:
. Strong program and project management; metrics, risk, budget and
resource management.
. Demonstrated ability in all aspects of Project Management, including,
Risk Management, Communications Management, Schedule Management,
Resource Management, Change Management, Quality Assurance Management,
Capacity Planning, Scope Management, Budget Management, and
Procurement Management (including hire/fire and disciplinary action).
. Manage & lead projects, supervise, mentor, coach and train people.
. A number of years teaching business management, information systems,
project management, development and introduction to computers courses
at DePaul and UW Whitewater.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GROSHEK CONSULTING, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin ( May 2000 - current
Principal - Independent consulting firm that specializes in strategic
transformation for government, financial, healthcare, and higher education
organizations. I have worked with companies virtually, managing global
initiatives developing and managing 5-10 year program plans to smaller 3-
month project plans. Many of these projects were dynamic web products and
virtual programs, which I setup from scratch to managing operations.
These include but are not limited to:
. State of Wisconsin, Department and Children and Families, Project
Management Liaison for DocGen, Project Portfolio setup and management,
Change Management, Chief Security Officer and additional agency-wide
projects based on requests.
. WPS Health Insurance, Director of PMO.
. GE Healthcare IT Asset Management Global Program: Developed a high
level initial 3 year executable plane, and a far-reaching 5-10 year
high level future plan.
. Higher Education - University-wide transformation and upgrades across
all schools and departments.
. Kraft - Warehouse / Distribution / Logistics / IT
. GE Healthcare, SVA - Global Asset Management Program
. CUNA Mutual - Credit Union and Insurance - ETL processing, Outsourcing
and Supply Management
. Start-ups - dynamic Web development and implementations
. State of Wisconsin - Government - Lottery Operations / Warehouse /
Distribution
. DHFS - Wisconsin Child Protection implementation (6 facilities from
warehouse to office space, new systems, and training facilities for
600 employees)
. DOJ State Government Statewide server migration, 2-year executable
plan, which included all core areas to manage.
. TREK Bicycle - (Operations / Bikes) Warehouse / Distribution
These are a subset of the major initiatives I managed:
. SVA - Lead a team of 15, standardized the metrics management and ETL
Processes at SVA, a Healthcare operations organization that processes
billing for medical doctors and hospitals. As a Project Director, I
coached the Business Manager, Board of Directors and Technical Team, to
implement better management practices. I developed and implemented an
organization PMO.
. CUNA Mutual Group - Corporate Strategic initiative at CUNA Mutual Group:
Cut costs $6 million annually and increased productivity goals 15% at
CUNA Mutual Group by strategically implementing the company
transformation in both product and the print supply and sourcing
department. Developed and implemented a strategy for the product and
supply and sourcing departments, with 75 employees, and 8 senior
executives. Comprised of capacity planning for human resources,
approach, program and model; human resource and infrastructure
consolidation; governance (policies, guidelines, rules and procedures);
and strategy to implement. Slashed printing costs from $25 million to
$11.5 million by incorporating vendor competition and an accountability
strategy to transition organization from 1 print supplier to a multiple
supplier strategy.
. GE Healthcare - Global Asset Management Program for GE Healthcare:
Strategic analytical recommendations for the global organization.
Comprised a target study to develop a strategy for global asset
management program, with 50 countries, corporate officials, capacity
planning for all organizational human resources, recommended approach,
program and model; recommended human resource and infrastructure
consolidation; recommended governance (policies, guidelines, rules and
procedures); and recommended strategy to implement.
. Peralta College, California and Buffalo University, New York - Program
manager. Saved Universities more than $1 million in 1 year by
strategically transforming educational setting in both business and
Information Systems. (Governance, developed and implemented policy and
procedures, integration business new processes for admissions, distance
and traditional learning, financial services, student services,
implementing integrated mainframe databases, ERP, and 5 other system
solutions, and realigning personnel into new positions)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wisconsin ( 1991-2005
The State of Wisconsin provides state government programs and services.
Senior Project Manager: Led numerous large-scale, statewide projects.
Managed human and material resources across multiple projects and oversaw
project policies and governance. These are a few of the major initiatives:
. Strategic eGovernance study and made strategic analytical recommendations
for the statewide government organization. Comprised a target study with
the Department of Administration for 72 agency officials, capacity
planning for all organizational human resources, model and approach;
recommendations for infrastructure consolidation; recommendations for
policies, guidelines, rules and procedures,
. Managed 6 transitions from local to state government, transitioned from
warehouse to operating facilities, within 3 years by transitioning
facilities from Milwaukee county agency to state agency control.
. Migrated 5 divisions, including legal criminal investigation unit, law
enforcement, justice executive administration, law training, and
enforcement regulation by serving as project manager.
. Implemented complex CPS project on time and within budget by successfully
navigating political atmosphere, driving leaders to meet timelines, and
keeping communication channels open.
PRIVATE ORGANIZATION (RPW) Madison, Wisconsin ( 1991-1993
Director of Computer Operations: Managed state-wide organization computer
operations and functions
TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION Waterloo, Wisconsin ( 1986-1990
Customer Service Representative, Warehousing and Shipping.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UW WHITEWATER, Whitewater, Wisconsin( 2003-2005 (part-time)
Teacher, Coach, Mentor and Trainer for the Higher Education industry
Taught Small Business Development, Computer Science, Advanced Database
Design, Implementing Internet Design, and Research, Published Author.
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois ( 2001-2003 (part-time)
Teacher, Coach, Mentor and Trainer for the Higher Education industry,
Taught Computer Science, Implementing Internet Design and Research, Global
education programs and Published Author.
JEFFERSON PARKS & RECREATION, Jefferson, Wisconsin ( 1988-1998 (part-time)
Water Aerobics Instructor
MILWAUKEE BUSINESS SCHOOL, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ( 1991-1993 (part-time)
Teacher for Business Students, Taught Business and Computer Skills
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
I donate my children's books to each of these organizations:
. A World Fit for Kids provides kids with healthy ideas, teaches skills
and educates them in healthy lifestyle habits; which include
encouraging kids to get out and enjoy the fresh air and exercising.
. Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center
. Camp Incredible is a camp for young kids with aids to have a week of
solitude and fun located in southern California.
. Christmas gift bag in hospitals (Chicago)
. Donors choose, New York NY
. El Hogar del Ni o (The Home of the Child) (Chicago)
. Ethiopia Reads creates a reading culture in Ethiopia by connecting
children with books. By planting libraries for children, creating
culturally appropriate reading materials and training educators to
nurture a love of books, Ethiopia Reads brings hope and educational
skills to this generation of Ethiopians. This initiative believes
that those who read...bloom!
. First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one of
the most important factors affecting literacy - access to books.
. Hailey's Book Club is a special Hailey's corner designated at
libraries, which provide special story hours for kids. I read my
books and share my story with the kids on special occasions.
. Layla House is a place where orphans with aids can stay with love and
support.
. NBC Today Holiday Gift Drive, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY
. R.E.A.C.H. a Child is an organization that helps kids who are placed
in temporary homes. The program gives a backpack to these children
filled with books and toys to help them explore and keep their mind
off of the situation at hand. My donated books are in the Backpacks
for Kids program.
. Ronald McDonald House (Colorado Springs, CO)
. Tremendous Life Books
. The Boys and Girls Club (Colorado)
. The Second Wind Foundation's Books for the World program
. Teaching Books (Wisconsin)
. Watch Me Draw! Is a program that debuts a character in a children's
book as the featured drawing of the month located in California and
South Carolina schools. The children's learn how to draw my Bug
character in Bug's Adventure Series taught by Art Teachers, sharing
techniques and approaches.
PUBLICATIONS
. Groshek, Kim & Mmusim, Tinaye, "Leadership and Gender Initiative",
Global Conference for Academic Research (GCAREBM), (2013).
. Groshek, Kim. (June 2013). Win by Leading. Madison: Creatively
Canny.
. Groshek, K and Urner, (May 2012) A. Nate the Dragon Stops Bullying
[Soft cover and eKindle] Madison: Creatively Canny.
. Groshek, K. (03/15/2010). Bug goes through the Maze (Bug's Adventure
Series) [Hardcover, Animated CD & Soft cover] Madison: Creatively
Canny.
. Groshek, K. (02/28/2010). Bug meets his Friend (Bug's Adventure
Series) [Hardcover, Animated CD & Soft cover] Madison: Creatively
Canny.
. Groshek, K. (02/22/2010). Floyd Talks about Fire Safety (Floyd the
Fire Truck Series) [Animated CD] Madison: Creatively Canny.
. Groshek, K. (11/2009). Bug's Trip to the Store (Bug's Adventure
Series) [Hardcover (3/2010), Animated CD & Soft cover (11/2009)]
Madison: Creatively Canny.
. Basu, Chenoweth, & Groshek, eVoting, Global Information Technology
Management Association, 6th Annual Global Information Technology
Management (GITM) Conference at the Hilton Anchorage, Alaska, USA on
June 5,6 & 7, 2005.
. Munro, David, Sargent, George & Groshek, Kim, "A Collaborative
Software Paradigm For Governments", Faculty Student Multidiscipline
International Conference, Transactions on CIS, CS, DS, IT&MIS, Volume
5 Number 1, 2005.
. Groshek, Kim "Innovation in a Small Business" I.S.A.S, (2001).
. Groshek, Kim, "A Process to Help Information Systems Understand
positive conflict", I.S.A.S., (2001)
. Dschida, Elmer, Groshek & Kumar, "Web Based Systems Development:
Characteristics of Winning Solutions, "Challenges of Information
Technology Management in the 21st Century"", Idea Group Publishing,
(2000)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
. Electronic Technical Company (ETC), "Grow your business so it's right
for you." Monona Terrace, July 2014.
. SWE Minnesota Professional Conference "Set goal. Make plan. Get to
work. Stick to it. Make it happen! Shock every single one of them,"
Young Engineer Track, May, 2014
. SWE Minnesota Professional Conference "Win By Leading," Emerging
Engineer track, May, 2014
. Society of Women Engineers Region H Conference "Set goal. Make plan.
Get to work. Stick to it. Make it happen! Shock every single one of
them" 2014
. Society of Women Engineers Region H Conference panel," Women Leaders
Leading Change: Navigating Career Paths" 2014
. Women Advancement Conference, South Africa, Workshop: "Leadership to
Make Change Happen", April, 2013
. HART Region H - Professional Development 2013
. Society of Women Engineers WE12 conference panel
. UW Whitewater Graduation, fall 2011 and spring 2012 commencement.
. Sailing Unchartered Waters, 2012, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Region H Conference 2012 held in Madison, WI, U.S.A. February 17th-
19th, 2012.
. Presentation during spring 2005, Faculty Student Multidiscipline
International Conference, held in Deadwood, South Dakota, U. S. A.,
May 26-29, 2005
. Dschida, Elmer, Groshek & Kumar, "Web Based Systems Development:
Characteristics of Winning Solutions, "Challenges of Information
Technology Management in the 21st Century"", Idea Group Publishing,
(2000)
HONORS & AWARDS
2014 PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD, CREATIVE CHILD MAGAZINE. Nate the Dragon CD
and Book. Kids Books with CDs category
2014 SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD, Smart KiDS TV Show, Kids Educational
Entertainment category
Appointed Ambassador at Large for Women Advancement in Africa,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013
2013 MEDIA OF THE YEAR AWARD Creative Child Magazine, June 2013
Governors Choice Award "Planting Seeds Growing STEMS", Society of Women
Engineers, October 2013.
Top of Form
Bottom of Form
2011 Creative Child Preferred Choice Award - Creative Child Magazine,
August 2011
Bug's Adventure Series Children's Books - Best Vacation Children Products
Award
Dr. Toy The Best Advice on Children's Products, January 2011
BEST GREEN PRODUCT AWARD - Dr. Toy The Best Advice on Children's Products,
January 2010
Honorable Distinction Award, Honorary Society Phi Kappa Phi, 2007
GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
I have collaborated and implemented innovative strategies for education and
corporate learning in the position of President of the Executive National
Alumni Board and Currently Regional Representative and formerly section
Vice President advocating diversity Society for Women's Engineers; this
includes, pitching and leading story ideas, writing, editing press
releases, and exposing brand to media outlets, while building and
maintaining press relationships and tracking this information for relevant
coverage.
. Partnerships and Events Strategist & MESA Industry Metrics, MESA
International, 2009-present
. Advisory Board, College of Arts and Communication, Nonprofit; 11-50
employees; Research industry, July 2012 - Present (5 months)
University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Serve on the Board of Directors.
. Advisory Board, The Leadership Institute, Nonprofit; 51-200 employees;
Political Organization industry, July 2012 - Present (5 months)
University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Serve on Board of Directors
. Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 2009-present. (SWE-WI Officers
Section Representative - 2012-present, Judge (2009-present), SWE
Sister International Program (2012-present), Mentor (2012-present),
Vice President - 2011-2012, Outreach Co-Chair - 2011-2012, Secretary
Wisconsin Chapter - 2009-2010, SWE-WI Executive Council 2009-present,
Society of Women Engineers Board of Directors)
. College of Arts and Communication, Advisory Board, University of
Wisconsin Whitewater, 2012-present.
. The Leadership Institute, Advisory Board, University of Wisconsin
Whitewater, 2012-present
. UWW Alumni Advisory Board, President, University of Wisconsin
Whitewater (2011-present - mentor, 2009-2010 - Secretary / Treasurer,
2010-2011 - Vice President, 2011-2012 - President)
. International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITAGC) 2010-
present.
. ASQ, Quality Management Division (2010-2012)
. Project management Institute (PMI) (2001-2011)
. PMI, Risk Management Specific Interest Group (2001-2004)
. National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) (2000-2005)
EDUCATION
Doctorate Leadership (1 year 2011)
Cardinal Stritch University, Chicago, Illinois
Masters of Science in Computer Science (Aug 2007)
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Masters of Science in Management Information Systems (Aug 2000)
University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Education (Aug 1991)
University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin
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