Kenny Ripkowski

About Kenny Ripkowski

Hello there! I\'m Kenny Ripkowski, and I\'m on a mission to bring strategy, problem-solving, and a touch of creativity to business. Picture this: a room with a whiteboard, colored markers, and Post-it notes – that\'s my playground for crafting strategic solutions.With a passion for diving into challenges head-on, I specialize in unraveling complexities and turning them into streamlined strategies. Whether it\'s mapping out the next big move or untangling intricate issues, I thrive on being the analytical thinker you need in the room.But it doesn\'t stop there. I\'m not just the \"whiteboard dork\"; I\'m also the face of the organization you want to represent you in the community. From networking lunches and conferences to golf tournaments and trade shows, you\'ll find me seamlessly bridging the gap between strategic thinking and community engagement.With over 20 years of experience in business consulting, I\'ve honed my skills in problem-solving and strategic planning. Imagine having someone who not only envisions the big picture but also knows how to paint it with the vibrant colors of success.I\'m ready to be your strategic partner, problem-solving aficionado, and friendly face connecting your organization with the community. Looking forward to being the creative force behind your success!I am a native Houstonian who is passionate about my family. My wife and I have 4 amazing children and sometimes feel like we are catching confetti with a butterfly net. While two loads of laundry a day are the norm - we would not trade our life of structured chaos for anything. When I am not shuttling kids between football/soccer/scouts/choir/school/church – you might find me on the pickleball court in Cypress.

Experience

1. Director & Principal Consultant

   The Hidden Profit, Llc

   Oct 2016 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   The Hidden Profit works within a company’s current infrastructure to help the leadership identify areas of improvement. With a fresh set of eyes and a practical approach, we are able to propel a business to a path of higher profits.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Economics

  1996 — 2000

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  CBPA, Business

  2020 — 2021

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Business Process Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Account Management
• Consultative Selling
• Business Strategy
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Strategy Development
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Networking
• Business Management
• Key Account Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Marketing
• Hiring
• Management
• Team Building
• Recruiting
• Contract Negotiations
• Vendor Management
• Professional Services
• Supervisory Skills
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Team Leadership