Here are what some of my customers have to say about my work, and highlights from key projects.

Strategic Planning

 WRQ
Led offsite meeting to develop mission and goals and improve team communication. The result, in the words of a team member:

"Kimberly is a good and effective facilitator. In my five years at WRQ and several attempts to get at a mission/vision statement, it has never happened so smoothly. I feel very happy to see our final mission statement and know that I was able to contribute in our department's mission."

Butler, Shine, & Stern - Sausalito, CA
Guided management team in aligning vision and developing plan to reposition the agency for growth. One year later, they stepped into that vision, including restructuring the agency into new focus areas to support its new brand as a comprehensive marketing solution partner, acquiring an interactive agency, and landing new national brand clients.

Karuna Yoga Studio

"Kimberly has a knack for weaving the threads of your vision into a workable tapestry."
 - Candy Foon, Owner, Karuna Yoga Studio

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Marketing Strategy

Microsoft 
Facilitated strategic planning session for worldwide product managers who were flown in from different countries around the world for a one-day planning meeting. The goal was to get their approval for new program guidelines and address everyone's issues and concerns. The outcome was agreement on 90% of the guidelines with a plan for addressing the remainder by the day's end.

"I asked Kimberly to help me get my marketing team thinking 'outside of the box.'  I wanted to push them outside of their comfort zone to get really creative and do marketing in new, exciting ways. Kimberly designed activities that were really fun and creative yet produced some actionable ideas for both the short and long term. It was definitely a worthwhile day for my team."
- Connie Waite, Microsoft Group Marketing Manager

Microsoft Windows 2000
Led Windows Marketing Team in identifying customer mindset and developing brand proposition for Microsoft Windows 2000. In one day, the team developed a brand proposition that formed the basis for the launch campaign communications for Windows 2000.

NW Wood Construction
Advised on development of marketing plan, including vision, goals, brand strategy, positioning, and implementation plan.  

"I'm now extremely confident when I talk to customers. I was always wondering what the other guy is doing and how I stack up against the competition. Now I know that I'm one of the best, that I really am a kind of special contractor. That confidence is really important when a big part of your business is sales."
- Ed Tronca, NW Wood Design, General Contractor

BBFM Creative Marketing Services
Conducted competitive analysis and led the brand strategy process for clients in high tech, telecommunications, consumer, and education markets.  Facilitated brand and positioning sessions that resulted in brand strategy, positioning frameworks, marketing messages, and foundations for graphic identities. Clients included: Esage Group, Casabyte, Wavelink, Viair, International Wildlife Adventures, and Microsoft.

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Fundraising Strategy

Leschi Community Council
As Fundraising Chair for the Flo Ware Park Renovation Project, developed fundraising strategy and coordinated successful $479,000 fundraising campaign, raised entirely through volunteer efforts in one year.

"I have come away from the fundraising part of Flo Ware Park's restoration with great admiration for Kimberly Bowen's coaching skills. Her diplomatic skill and reasonable manner were invaluable as we moved forward through each stage of fundraising. She encouraged us to explore all aspects of our connections with possible fundraising sources. And I was able to bring $30,000 to the table via a connection I had not first considered!" 
- Diane Solvang-Angell, Friends of Flo Ware Park

NARAL
Chaired fundraising events, including the Peggy Platt 3rd Annual All-Girl Comedy Revue which brought in 100% increase in net income from previous year.

"Kimberly, you did a fabulous job pulling this event together.  And you're much better dressed than that chick who did it last year!"
- Peggy Platt, Comedian

 

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Team Development

Voices of Children
Mediated program evaluation session for documentary project, resulting in conflict resolution, clearer vision for the future, and harvested learning.  

"Kimberly is extremely gifted at facilitating group process, honoring and summarizing participants' thoughts succinctly, and neutralizing conflict.  Her knowledge of the non-profit sector is especially helpful, as she is able to validate project issues. She is a great sounding board for assisting my decision-making process as a leader."
- Alana Karran, The Voice of Children, Executive Director 

Microsoft

"Kimberly is an excellent facilitator in that she keeps the activities on track without being intrusive. I sincerely recommend Kimberly to anyone who is interested in team-based planning."
- Sue Bohn, Microsoft Group Manager

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Coaching 

"Kimberly leads with an easy laugh and penetrating questions. She is a natural leader and an insightful teacher.  I have worked with her as a co-facilitator and I have sought her direct support as a personal coach. Kimberly gets to the point, her feedback is decisive, her manner graceful and supportive. She's been an excellent resource in the development of my work." 
-Peter Donaldson, Community Organizer, Watershed Legacy Project

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