K Feather Solutions LLC

Are you a busy professional easily distracted by the shiny squirrels?  Fear not, I'm your perfect match.  I'm the details gal with years of experience helping companies turn strategy into actionable steps.  I have over 20 years of experience providing:
Project Management, including System implementations, including set-ups & optimization (CRM, Payroll, HR Management).
Process Development & Process Improvement, including development and documentation of SOPs.  
Product Launch 
Event services (award meetings, trade shows, trainings)
Business Consulting in the areas of:
Strategic planning- helping to develop and or expand upon 3-5 years plans
Marketing & social media strategies 
Strategic research (competitors, market demographics)
Finally I'm a skilled Travel Advisor able to save small businesses time and money on any travel related need.

Business Integrator | Travel Advisor

Travelmation

Working to help clients book amazing vacations that meet their travel preferences, goals, and budget.  Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Luxury & Groups Certified.  Connecting travelers to the best supplier for their personal needs.  I book cruises, all-inclusive, land tours, rail tours, theme parks, hotels, car rentals, AND MORE!

Independent Travel Consultant

FirstRule Group

Project Management- 50% |Meeting Preparation & Facilitation 25% | Process Development 25% 

•	Project Management: Responsible for delivery of all scope for the Kinship Project.  Developed Project Plan & reported status in SmartSheet.
•	Meeting Preparation & Facilitation: Responsible for Agenda & Material Development and Facilitation of meetings for the Kinship Project.
•	Process Development: Assisted with the development of project management processes.  Included templates for Charters, Status Reports, Project Plans, Training Presentations, and Close-out documentation.

Senior Project Management Consultant

Expeditors

Release Train Engineer- 25% |Scrum Master 50% | Project Manager/ Mentor 25%

•	Release Train Engineer: Provided critical facilitation and prioritization to develop the team's backlogs of work.  Coordinated and Facilitated the Quarterly Planning Meetings.
•	Scrum Master: Facilitated all Scrum Ceremonies.  Facilitated the Team through user story development, including the definition of work and definition of done.  Ran team metrics on a per sprint / per planning increment basis.
•	Project Manager/ Mentor: Provided project management expertise to non-development projects within the division.  Provided training and mentoring to Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Senior Project Manager, IS- Connected and Intelligent Solutions 

Scrum Master- 65% |Leadership 25% | Project Manager/ Mentor 10%
Started as Project Manager III, Information Services, Customs and Compliance (May 2017- April 2018).   Promoted to Senior Project Manager. 

•	Scrum Master: Facilitated all Scrum Ceremonies.  Facilitated the Team through user story development, including the definition of work and definition of done.  Ran team metrics on a sprint basis.
•	Leadership: Provided leadership to the team and visibility to the management structure to keep goals focused, deliverables moving and help create an environment for the technical staff to thrive.
•	Project Manager/ Mentor: Provided project management expertise to non-development projects within the division.  Provided training and mentoring to Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Senior Project Manager, Information Services, Customs and Compliance

Report Development- 25% |Project Management & Scheduling SME 50% | Process Development 25%

•	Report Development: Developed numerous dashboards and key metrics to provide visibility to the project/ program/ and portfolio health ensuring the IS organization is meeting strategic initiatives.
•	Project Management & Scheduling SME: Provided Project Management and Scheduling subject matter expertise and training to the IS department. Developed the charter and serves as Manager for the organizational PM Community of Practice. Served as member on the Project Management Advisory Board. Assisted various teams to improve the project management discipline of the organization.
•	Process Development: Provided training, hands on consultation and job aid documentation to support MS Project Server usage throughout the IS organization. Provided quarterly project planning expertise to assist with accurate resource planning and ensuring resources are aligned with strategic initiatives.

Project Manager III, IS, Portfolio Management Office

Shipcom Wireless

Report Development- 25% |Project Management & Scheduling SME 50% | Process Development 25%

• Report Development: Developed monthly EVM and Client Briefing reports.
• Project Management & Scheduling SME: Provide project scheduling and project management expertise to the VA POU Project. Responsible for the monthly IMS CDRL submission to client.  Provide critical path and milestone analysis monthly internal review.
• Process Development: Developed Scheduling and Earned Value Processes and Procedures for the organization. Develop and conduct annual Cost Account Manager/ Work Package Manager training.

Project Planning Consultant

Senior Project Planner

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

Project Scheduling- 65% |Critical Path/ What If Analysis 25% | CDRL Submissions 10%
Started as Senior Production Analyst (February 2010 -  September 2011).  Promoted to Program Scheduling Analyst. 
•	Project Scheduling: Provided project scheduling expertise to the Poland Air Force Project as well as various Navy Special Mission Projects. Provided material handlers with 2 week look ahead for critical material needs.
•	Critical Path/ What If Analysis: Provided critical path and milestone analysis for weekly customer briefing. Provided EVM analysis on a weekly and monthly basis. Provided Project Manager and Production Supervisor with what-if analysis.
•	CRDL Submission: Responsible for the monthly IMS CDRL submission to the client. Participated in monthly Project Manager meetings.

Program Scheduling Analyst

🌏 Do you 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 by daily operations & technology?
🌏 Do you 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 to balance your professional responsibilities & personal life, feeling 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 in the day.
🌏 Do you wish you could 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, cultures, and experiences without 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 about the 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 and the 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱?

If so, you are not alone. Many small business owners face these same challenges, striving to grow a sustainable business while maintaining a connection to their friends and family.

🌴 Imagine a future where 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲, giving you the freedom to spend quality time with your family, explore new places, and enjoy the rewards of your hard work.
🌴 Imagine being able to 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻, more easily, while still 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and income.
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𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅?

I’m Kathy Feather, your integrator and travel planning right-hand. I understand your unique needs, reduce the noise, and create a supportive environment where you can thrive. Together, we’ll turn your vision into reality, giving you the freedom and peace of mind to enjoy life to the fullest.

We do this by:
✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: We’ll develop a tailored roadmap aligning your vision, ensuring you’re always moving towards your goals.
✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Refine your business processes, reducing chaos and improving efficiency.
✨ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: I’ll curate luxurious getaways allowing you to recharge, knowing your business is in good hands.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲.  Just imagine it, you're setting sail 🛳️ 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, engaged knowing 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳. You feel energized & ready to indulge in those culinary delights. Your operations are 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱, your business is managed, and you’re finally able to 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁.

With 20+ yrs experience in project management and a passion for travel, I offer a unique blend of services designed to scale your business and enrich your life.

If you want this for yourself, please visit my website to connect: https://www,kfeathersolutionsllc.com/

Ever wish you could do more with less? 


That’s the magic behind the 'Content Multiplier' approach I’m exploring! 🚀
 
Instead of letting the value from a single YouTube Video fade away, I'm focusing on turning that one session into a dozen high-impact assets.

Think blog posts, LinkedIn articles, short videos, and social posts. It’s all about amplifying your efforts and creating an ecosystem of value from everything you do.
 
I’m curious: How are you maximizing the reach of your content right now?

Kathy Feather

Certified Operations Director | Strategic Partner to Visionary Entrepreneurs | Transforming Business Operations for Scale #BlueprintToFreedom

Check out my latest LinkedIn Newsletter: 

🎄 From Horror Film to Disney Magic: The Power of Perspective

Where I'll show how a unexpected Christmas decoration provides a good lesson that adding a little light & focus can make all the difference in what you see.

I don't know about you, but Christmas decorations are already popping up everywhere in my neighborhood. Yesterday evening, after dark, my neighbor was

🎄 The Power of Perspective: From Horror Film to Disney Magic

Ever hear the myth that "tailored solutions take too long to implement"? 🕰️


I used to believe it myself......
Until I saw firsthand in my own business how the right strategy can deliver quick wins, even with custom setups.
 
I’m always on the lookout for ways to blend speed with personalization, proving you don’t have to choose between fast results and a fit that truly works for your business. 🚀✨

Feeling stuck in your business?  Let's chat.

Ever feel like your business would grind to a halt the day you take a vacation? 


You're not alone. 

The "owner-dependent" business model is a fast track to burnout and limits your potential for sustainable growth.

Building an "owner-independent" machine isn't just a dream—it's about implementing the right systems and empowering your people.

3 Practical Steps to Reduce Reliance on You 

Over the past two weeks I've had a number of people in my network have family emergencies.

Let's be honest, they happen.  We don't know when or for how long; but we know it will happen "someday". 

A month ago, I took unscheduled time off when I lost my dog. 

But you know what I didn't do?

I didn't worry about my business.  

I knew:
✔️My funnels kept prospects coming in the door.
✔️My billing would happen on it's on.
✔️My expenses were on auto-pay.
✔️My clients were aware of my dogs declining health.

My days off without interruption weren't an accident.  It was a strategy.

I’m a huge believer that thoughtful documentation and automation isn’t just a nice to have…

It’s a pathway to:
🛣️ Resilience
🛣️ Efficiency
🛣️Freedom 

It empowers you and your team.  It ensures nothing falls through the cracks, even when you're not there to oversee the day-to-day.

Is your business ready for your next family emergency? 🚨
If not, let's chat!

Imagine everything: your strategic planning, your team's day-to-day, client files, and even invoicing........

Finally living together in ONE place.

The ClickUp Business Center is a done-with-you service designed to give you that effortless operational consistency. It's a key to success that keeps you focused on the right work at the right time. 

My bonus gifts delivers:
🎁A single, trustworthy source of truth for every project detail. 
🎁The ability to focus on high-level strategy and vision, reducing the daily task management drag. 
🎁Dashboards that highlight problems in real time
🎁Seamless workflows that eliminate manual tasks and bring you closer to reclaiming your time. 

This Black Friday, 🎁 give yourself the gift.

A simple solution for growing a thriving business that fuels your passion and allows you time to rest, recuperate, and spend time with loved ones. 

Comment below 👇 for more details.

You know that feeling when a project is running smoothly, aligned, and delivering results? 

That's what I bring to your operations - on a fractional basis. 

I’ve spent years as the project manager leading team to successful delivery of their projects. Now, I take that professional expertise and apply it to creating simple, personalized services that meet the needs of small business owners just like you. 

The ClickUp Business Center is the result of bringing high-level corporate strategy to the small business visionary:
😀It helps visionaries get out of the weeds of daily task management. 
😀It utilizes low-cost, highly effective tools. 
😀Works time and time again for small business. 

I'm not out to solve all the world's problems; I'm out to create simple solutions that provide my clients:
🕰️time to rest
🕰️time to recuperate
🕰️time to spend with loved ones. 

My Black Friday offer ends soon.... Don't miss out https://lnkd.in/eij_UJ4A

Are you feeling a little stuck with a decision you need to make?  Feeling unclear on the direction you want to head?

If so, you need to experience the gifts of Stacia Hobson first hand for yourself.  Through her divine intuition she'll guide a group and individuals on the questions they bring to the table.

Learn more about her event tomorrow where the magic happens:
link https://lnkd.in/eTN4hPau

I'll be in the room and so should you.

Where Divine Intelligence Meets Executive Decisions I Breakthrough Results for Visionary Leaders I Business Coach | Strategic Consultant I 38 Years Experience

I’ve noticed how some people swear by their Sunday night rituals......


While others prefer to take things as they come. 

Personally I'm a weekly planner 🗓️ the Friday of the week before as I finish my day.  

How about you?

The goal of hiring a VA or team is to gain time back......


Not add another layer of management. 

If you're constantly directing resources or answering "where is X?" questions, your systems are the problem!  

Not your people! 

As a Certified Operations Director I understand the frameworks required for small business success.

The ClickUp Business Center provides the centralized, consistent structure needed to:
🔥Define clear targets to focus on. 
🔥Effectively direct VAs and other resources to obtain results. 
🔥Reduce stress for everyone by ensuring a single source of truth. 
🔥Stop paying resources to fumble for details. 

Invest in focus and clarity this Black Friday.

Comment "ALIGNED" below for the details on the ClickUp Business Center and my Black Friday bonus gifts. 🎁

Ever wished there was an easier way to find those golden nuggets in client feedback? 🕵️‍♂️
 
I’ve been working on an AI-powered 'Testimonial Extractor' that sifts through client communications to pull out those powerful, genuine stories.
 
Finding meaningful testimonials shouldn’t feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.   Let's chat.

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