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Korsha D. Mitchell, MBA, MSc, LSSGB

Change Management & Business Transformation Leader · Technology Adoption · Stakeholder Engagement · Strategic Communications

Open to All Locations  ·  918-991-9091  ·  kpalmer@kdionne.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/korshamitchell

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Summary

Communications-driven change management leader with experience guiding 150+ cross-functional change, process improvement, technology adoption, and operational initiatives across organizations with combined annual revenues exceeding $9.2B - spanning finance, supply chain, healthcare, government, and corporate environments. Builds change strategy on a foundation of strategic and crisis communications - translating complex systems and process change into stakeholder-ready messaging, training, and readiness plans that help cross-functional teams adopt and sustain change, backed by fluency in financial and operational systems and the analytical rigor to measure adoption.

Core Competencies

Change Management (ADKAR) Strategic & Crisis Communications Executive Messaging Stakeholder & Change Impact Analysis Organizational Readiness Resistance Management Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) Process & Value Stream Mapping Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics Logistics & Vendor Operations Cross-Functional Team Leadership Business Transformation Governance & Compliance

Experience

Customer Success & Project Management - Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Vendor Operations June 2025 - Present
HIT Promotional Products

Manage a portfolio of cross-functional projects and drive stakeholder adoption of standardized workflows and systems change across a high-volume, multi-country production, distribution, and financial operations network spanning 24 overseas manufacturing partners in 9+ countries.

  • Manage a portfolio of 3,500+ active projects and orders daily, building change plans that span a $4M sales pipeline, $18M production backlog, and $200M in managed inventory.
  • Translate system and process updates into actionable project guidance that sustains performance across a high-volume, multi-country network.
  • Build personal process maps and SOPs to structure project tracking, improve accuracy, and reduce individual rework.
Principal Consultant - Strategy, Operations & Communications Advisory February 2019 - Present
KDionne Strategy & Operations Advisory · Owasso, OK

Lead a strategy and operations advisory practice guiding technology adoption, financial and operational workflow change, and cross-functional execution - clients have included the Governor of Oklahoma, City of Tulsa, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Tulsa Public Schools.

  • Design and lead full-lifecycle change strategies - stakeholder workshops, readiness assessments, leader toolkits, and FAQs - for 150+ initiatives representing $9.2B+ in combined client revenue.
  • Conduct stakeholder assessments across 80+ organizations to surface resistance early and align executives, program teams, and employees.
  • Generate 95% of engagements through referrals and repeat partnerships.
Communications Specialist Girl Scouts Magic Empire Council
Strategic & Crisis Communications

Supported executive leadership through strategic communications, media relations, crisis communication planning, and organizational outreach that strengthened stakeholder engagement, organizational preparedness, and public confidence.

  • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop crisis communication plans, protocols, and media response procedures ensuring consistent messaging during sensitive, high-visibility situations.
  • Delivered crisis communication training that equipped staff with clear procedures for handling media inquiries and escalating sensitive issues.
  • Developed executive communications, newsletters, and multi-channel campaigns supporting organizational initiatives.
President, Board of Directors - Governance & Compliance Leadership Dec 2020 - March 2026
Oklahoma Parents Center · Tulsa, OK

Led governance and compliance for a statewide, federally funded organization, elected to the board's top seat after serving as Vice Chair and Compliance Officer.

  • Served as Vice Chair and Compliance Officer before being elected President.
  • Led governance oversight, regulatory and policy compliance, and budget and risk accountability for a statewide, federally funded nonprofit organization.
  • Represented the organization's families and constituents in board decisions and helped resolve sensitive organizational matters.
Logistics VIP Delivery Support June 2017 - February 2019
Hilti, Inc. · Tulsa, OK

Owned fulfillment reliability and delivery performance for high-priority shipments; tracked shipment performance across 15,000+ orders and served as escalation lead for complex logistics failures.

  • Owned fulfillment reliability and delivery performance for high-priority, time-sensitive shipments.
  • Tracked shipment performance across 15,000+ orders to identify and resolve service gaps.
  • Served as escalation lead for complex logistics failures, coordinating cross-functional resolution.
Change Management & Communications Consultant (Contract) 2013 - 2017
Essential Companion Care Service · Tulsa, OK

Partnered with ownership to strengthen organizational capability through technology modernization, executive coaching, and strategic communications during a period of sustained growth.

  • Advised ownership and leadership through executive coaching, strengthening decision-making and change readiness during periods of operational transformation.
  • Led technology evaluation, procurement, and rollout, guiding staff adoption of new systems through hands-on training and process documentation.
  • Directed strategic communications and content development - brochures, digital media presentations, and website content - to strengthen stakeholder engagement and organizational visibility.
  • Partnered across the organization as a trusted advisor, applying change management principles to support sustained growth and operational change.
Director of Membership 2012 - 2013
YMCA of Tulsa · Tulsa, OK

Led membership operations, service delivery, and staff coordination in a high-volume community facility, governing a $2.3M operating budget supporting 7,500 members.

  • Led membership operations and service delivery for a high-volume community facility.
  • Governed a $2.3M annual operating budget supporting 7,500 members.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling and performance across membership and service teams.

Education

MBA & MS, Supply Chain Management August 2024
University of Oklahoma - Inaugural Concurrent Dual-Degree Graduate

MBA focus: Strategic Leadership & Organizational Transformation. MS-SCM focus: Supply Chain Strategy, Analytics & Operations.

Bachelor of Arts August 2018
University of Oklahoma

Focus: Human Behavior, Systems Thinking & Communication.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Computer Information Systems
Tulsa Community College

Focus: Software Development & Information Systems.

Certifications & Professional Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

AI & Digital Technology: Business Applications of Generative AI (OU) · Generative AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.AI) · Digital Technologies: AI, IoT, Robotics & Blockchain (LinkedIn Learning) · Azure DevOps Boards (Udemy)

Lean Six Sigma Projects

QA Audit Digital Transformation

Led a Green Belt DMAIC project - process mapping, SIPOC, and root cause analysis - transforming a paper-based QA audit into a streamlined digital workflow. Delivered ~$19K annual savings and 300%+ ROI.

Warehouse Operations Optimization

Applied Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate non-value-added time across warehouse workflows, targeting a ~25% reduction in processing time.

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