Kevin Kramer

About Kevin Kramer

Accomplished strategic leader and problem solver, adept at building relationships, executing in ambiguous environments, and thriving in fast paced arenas. Capable of quickly adapting to organizational and strategic pivots with a background in product management, business analysis, project management, strategic frameworks, executive communications, training development, and delivering aligned initiatives around technology solutions. • Program & Product Management: As portfolio owner of internal software applications, responsible for resource planning and management of a multi-million-dollar software and services budget. Experience implementing Lean and Agile frameworks to rapidly deliver innovative solutions that add value and enhance performance while creating transparent intake and prioritization structures. • Innovation Catalyst: Lead key initiatives through the delivery of process and system improvements as an experienced Business Analyst and lean practitioner. Experience automating processes through PowerApps, VBA, and Ai/LLM tools to increase efficiency, team capability, and reduce costs. • Team Builder & Mentor: Supportive lead-by-example leader that fosters learning and growth, champions team accomplishments, and regularly rolls up sleeves when priorities outweigh team capacity. • Chair & Board Member: Chaired Project Management Learning Community, Business Analysis Center of Excellence, Corporate Toastmasters club, and Alki Community Council. • Executive Communicator: Effective in conveying complex ideas to large & diverse audiences, from written documents to public speaking engagements, known for highly engaging and entertaining presentations and storytelling.• Change Manager: Proven ability to develop, evangelize, and implement strategic frameworks and change initiatives that align business units and drive organizational success.• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Reputed for building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects meet objectives and deliver ROI.

Experience

1. IT Manager - Internal Applications

   Sound Transit

   Apr 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• University of Washington

  Project Management

  2015 — 2016

• Arizona State University

  BS Psychology, Pre-Medical, Business Minor, Neuropsychology

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Lean
• Microsoft Excel
• Performance Management
• Social Media
• Continuous Improvement
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Drupal
• Sharepoint
• Training
• Performance Metrics
• Business Strategy
• Photoshop
• Strategic Planning
• Html
• Operational Efficiency
• Balanced Scorecard
• Performance Dashboards
• Public Speaking
• Sales
• Leadership
• Vba
• Creative Writing