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July 23, 2025
Katie
Priest
Chief of Staff
Victoria
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Career Story
A strategic advisor with 20+ years of consulting experience and 10 years in the SaaS ecosystem, my experience has prepared me to be an immediate force multiplier for founders seeking to scale intelligently. What sets me apart? I build operational systems that scale; I transform vague ideas into concrete results; and I connect strategic vision to practical execution even when the path isn't clear. Short-Term Interests (1-3 month engagements/Fractional) | Program establishment or progression; Elevate delivery capabilities from tactical to advisory; Thought partner to align strategic goals with plans that are realistic and attainable Long-Term Interests (full-time hire) | Chief of Staff to [CXO / Board / Leadership Team] or Head of [Customer Success / Professional Services / Change / Program Development / Strategy]
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My career goal is...
A strategic advisor with 20+ years of consulting experience and 10 years in the SaaS ecosystem, my experience has prepared me to be an immediate force multiplier for founders seeking to scale intelligently. What sets me apart? I build operational systems that scale; I transform vague ideas into concrete results; and I connect strategic vision to practical execution even when the path isn't clear. Short-Term Interests (1-3 month engagements/Fractional) | Program establishment or progression; Elevate delivery capabilities from tactical to advisory; Thought partner to align strategic goals with plans that are realistic and attainable Long-Term Interests (full-time hire) | Chief of Staff to [CXO / Board / Leadership Team] or Head of [Customer Success / Professional Services / Change / Program Development / Strategy]
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Contact Information
Phone
0476271243
Email
priestka@gmail.com
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WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Business Operations
Secondary Expertise
People & Culture
Seniority Level
20 - 25 years
Key Skill
Assertiveness,Brainstorming,Confidence,Creative thinking,Decisiveness,Documenting,Evaluating,Networking,Organizing,Problem solving,Project planning,Public speaking,Rephrasing,Simplifying,Storytelling,Strategic planning,Streamlining,Training,Written communication,Management Consulting
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