MEET YOUR NEW CONSULTANT
Marjorie Kitzes (M.Ed., CPC) is known for being a strategic leader with organizational acuity and integrity who is innovative and solution-oriented. She is also known for her proven strength in improving operational efficiency, organizational development, and capacity building. In addition, she has a demonstrated track record of ensuring compliance with global regulations and best business practices.
Marjorie began her career with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from Boston University and a Master of Education Degree in Counseling from the University of Missouri. She quickly made a name for herself in the international community for her expertise in contracts and grants administration, compliance management, and organizational development. Her numerous skills are capped by her credentials from the International Coach Federation as a Certified Professional Coach as well as her ongoing specialization in talent management, team building, leadership development, and personal coaching.
Marjorie has built teams and capacity to improve practices across a range of functional units. In addition to excelling in cross-cutting solutions, she is particularly gifted in human resource management and coaching, guiding individuals and teams with personal and professional challenges, and facilitating diversity and inclusion in both domestic and international offices. She has also advised U.S. Government contractors and grantees on various compliance matters, drawing on an extensive background in project management and donor regulations.
Marjorie is able to home in on the needs of an organization and develop innovative solutions with speed and efficiency. She prides herself on her adaptability to any type of organization. Examples of past assignments include:
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Directed non-profit organizations in developing a strategy and methodology for mapping core management functions.
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Counseled organizations on contract development, grants administration, procurement, and financial management of U.S. Government-funded international programs.
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Researched and drafted articles for publication by a financial services company on multiple U.S. Government regulations.
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Coached a senior-level professional in her search for a new position as Executive Director.
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Led efforts to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program for a non-profit membership organization.
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Advised a pharmaceutical company on the compliance requirements of a U.S. Government contract in response to the global pandemic.
SELECT TESTIMONIALS
“Marjorie has a well-earned reputation for her excellence in leadership, wide area of knowledge and expertise, and commitment to high-quality work. She is someone I have always been able to rely on to get the job done well, whether it is strategically leading a team to reach its goals or providing technical advice on compliance requirements of U.S. Government contracting.”
— Linn D., New York City, NY
For-Profit Chief Operating Officer
“Marjorie can always be relied upon to stick with an issue until a resolution is final. In keeping with her excellent HR skills, she is able to deal with difficult and sensitive HR issues calmly and directly. Marjorie has a well-developed sense of fairness and equity and always advocated strongly for equitable treatment of staff – and often without staff knowing the details of her tenacity. Marjorie also served as a good sounding board if her staff were struggling with how to approach a tough situation even if it wasn’t in her purview.”
— Catharine T., Arlington, VA
NGO Vice President
“I learned more and grew more professionally in the five-plus years Marjorie supervised me than in any comparable period in my career. She taught me to think critically, engage with stakeholders, act with decisiveness, and learn from missteps. She always knew when to be direct, when to teach by example, and when to coach her teams to learn on their own. I find myself referring to her advice and wisdom frequently as I now lead and develop staff. She 'unpacked' problems in a way that allowed for others to see clearly a path forward in times of uncertainty and in an increasingly complex environment."
— Matt I., Medford, MA
Leadership Coaching Client
“I value Marjorie's advice and insights very highly. She is an astute, analytical, and helpful coach and advisor. Marjorie provided such outstanding guidance and support during my job search that I genuinely credit her with helping me land a terrific new position. The ideas she provided and perceptive questions she asked made me a much better candidate. Her strategic counsel has also been very effective in clarifying and sharpening my thinking in general, which has benefited me and my organization.”
— Peg W., Washington, DC
Non-Profit Executive Director
“Marjorie has a tremendous range of skills and a talent for leading and improving operations. She has in-depth experience in meeting the requirements placed on government contractors and non-profit organizations…with particular success in improving processes and programs, and utilizing and motivating people to perform.”
— John P., Belmont, MA
Non-Profit Executive
“[Marjorie] ensures that she delivers to expectations. She is detailed, very analytical, has excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and delivers quality work within the expected time frame. Marjorie is a strategic thinker and I would not hesitate an opportunity to be part of her team.”
— George A., Nairobi, Kenya
Audit and Compliance Assoc. Director