Roger Knoren

About Roger Knoren

Results-driven Organizational Development Specialist with a strong track record of enhancing team functioning, setting strategic goals, and implementing effective processes and structures to strengthen distributed leadership. Skilled in change management methodologies and frameworks, conducting organizational assessments, and driving organizational change initiatives. Experienced in designing and delivering impactful training programs, workshops, and facilitated sessions.Core Traits- Demonstrated experience in progressive leadership and management roles within a mission-driven social enterprise, emphasizing the ability to lead and develop teams effectively- Strong abilities in interpersonal communication, active listening, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment to facilitate discussions and convey ideas effectively- Prioritizes building relationships and fostering distributed leadership and decision-making, enabling team members to contribute and excel beyond traditional hierarchical structures- Brings deep expertise in strategy planning, development, and implementation. Capacity to understand the big picture and align organizational goals and interventions to drive long-term success- Multilingual proficiency in Dutch, English, and German, with close ties to Western Europe, indicating a valuable cultural understanding and sensitivity in diverse environments.

Experience

1. Community Manager

   Humanity United

   Mar 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   The Community Manager plays a key role in supporting an inclusive and cohesive organizational culture that aligns with HU’s mission and values and centers belonging in a remote/hybrid environment. Also, responsible for building connections across HU, managing the organization’s operating rhythm and leading content design and logistics for in-person and virtual all staff gatherings.

Education

• Academy of Arts St-Joost Breda

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photography

  1998 — 2001

• Technical University Eindhoven

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Architecture

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Set Design
• Organizational Development
• Photography
• Project Management
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Event Planning
• Salesforce.com
• Event Management
• Program Management
• Community Outreach
• Art Direction
• Live Events
• Production Budgeting
• Nonprofits
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Sustainability
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Film
• Video Production
• Scenic Carpentry
• Video Editing
• Directing
• Set Construction