Stan Kimer

About Stan Kimer

As a CEO, Business Strategist, and Board Member, I’ve spent over 25 years revitalizing teams and crafting innovative solutions to optimize operations and drive organizational growth. My experience spans Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Design, and Operations in both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses.I excel in launching and scaling Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) initiatives linked to HR management, strategic planning, financial oversight, market expansion, branding, and employee experience. I’m passionate about solving complex business challenges, boosting team productivity, and driving morale in matrixed environments. I am actively seeking paid Board & Advisory roles where my leadership can drive profitability by enhancing executive team dynamics and building innovative workplace cultures that infuse creativity into a global workforce.As a board member and strategic advisor, I help clients and C-suite leaders create, implement, and measure DEIB strategies aligned with business goals. My expertise includes building inclusive leadership frameworks, driving equitable talent management, and fostering belonging across diverse teams. Leaders appreciate my ability to turn complex DEIB concepts into clear, actionable strategies that engage and inspire teams.The organizations I support often struggle with:1) A lack of a cohesive DEIB strategy, relying on isolated efforts that fail to deliver significant impact.2) Limited understanding among senior leadership of how DEIB can drive functional excellence, innovation, and competitive advantage.3) A weak DEIB culture, resulting in siloed operations, poor collaboration, low psychological safety, talent attrition, and lost customer loyalty.I help transform organizations by:1) Designing DEIB strategies that integrate equity and inclusion into core operations, with measurable actions and scorecards to track accountability & progress.2) Coaching senior leaders on inclusive behaviors and cultural competence, empowering them to leverage DEIB as a key driver of business growth & transformation.3) Enhancing talent acquisition, development, and retention to promote diverse pipelines, ensure equitable opportunities, and create a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.With deep cross-functional experience in large corporations and entrepreneurial success, I offer a holistic perspective on driving systemic DEIB transformations. When not advancing DEIB strategies, I enjoy competing as an adult figure skater and traveling the world to experience diverse cultures.

Experience

1. President and Owner

   Total Engagement Consulting By Kimer

   Oct 2010 — Present

   Total Engagement Consulting by Kimer (check website: will assist your enterprise in gaining efficiencies and growing profit by getting you totally engaged in these key business areas:* DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) strategic planning and execution* Senior leadership, management and all employee DEIB /\"Respect in the Workplace\" training* Employee Resource Group and Diversity Council launch and training* Inclusive Recruiting Strategic Planning, Execution and Training * LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) marketplace and workplace diversity* Organizational Effectiveness and Project PlanningLink to my website (cut and paste):

Education

• University of Chicago

  MBA, Finance and Accounting

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Management Science

Skills

• Training Delivery
• Talent Acquisition
• Career Development
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Program Management
• Equality & Diversity
• Performance Improvement
• Human Resources
• HR Consulting
• Executive Coaching
• Executive Development
• Consulting
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Personal Development
• Culture Change
• Change Management
• Organizational Design
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Business Coaching
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Emotional Intelligence
• Team Building
• Management
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Mbti
• Employee Engagement
• Personnel Management
• Management Development
• Onboarding
• Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation