Katie Chase
CI Manager at Thrivent
- Role
- Continuous Improvement Program Manager at Thrivent
- Location
- Appleton, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Chase
As a Continuous Improvement Program Manager at Thrivent, I lead enterprise initiatives that reimagine how work gets done - modernizing client data, simplifying operations, and creating better experiences for both employees and customers. Under my leadership, the Continuous Improvement Program has evolved into a powerful grassroots movement: over 40 new grassroot programs launched, nearly 100 improvements implemented, over $1 Million in savings delivered, and hundreds of employees newly equipped with the tools and mindset to make things better every day.But my story isn’t about metrics - it’s about momentum. My passion lies in helping others see continuous improvement not as a project or methodology, but as a culture—one that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and courage to challenge “the way we’ve always done it.”
Experience
Continuous Improvement Program Manager
Apr 2025 — Present
Overall accountability for ensuring the Continuous Improvement program is effective, delivers results and is embedded within the organizations culture.
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management
2011 — 2013
Fox Valley Technical College
Associate of Arts (AA), Interior Design
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Organization
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Event Planning
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Business Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Project Management
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