Kari Suzuki

Background

About Kari Suzuki

Foundational Excellence through Strategy and Operations. I am a value-based, collaborative leader with extensive experience directing the operations of a philanthropic trust with over $2 billion of assets. Experience formulating and implementing a wide array of strategies to help build effective solutions to complex problems across the organization. Works within a highly regulated environment to build a solid infrastructure to support the people and systems to carry out high caliber philanthropic ventures. Outside of work, I am an active community volunteer and board member at community-based nonprofits and organizations that I care deeply about. I am passionate about using my skills and abilities to help solve significant social, economic and justice societal issues. I develop and grow employees and approach challenges as an opportunity for learning, improvement, and efficiency. MY FOCUS: • Commitment to Public Service • Integrity, Authenticity, Trust, and Mutual Respect • Blending Intellectual Rigor with Real-World Practicality • Inspirational Leadership - Team Development • Effective Collaboration to Solve Problems As the former Director of Operations of the Otto Bremer Trust, I oversaw general administration and operations, personnel and benefits administration, and provided strong team leadership. EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES: • Administration | Operations Management • Grants Administration • Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition • Bank Holding Company Compliance • Financial Management | Budgets • Facilities | Vendor and Contract Management • Work Plans | Evaluation | Compensation • Strategic Planning & Execution • Business Continuation Plan/Disaster Recovery • Relationship Management