Katrina Gray,   REALTOR®,   MBA, RENE, ASP

Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Broker, Real Estate Advisor, Developer & Investor

  • Education

    • Indiana Wesleyan University

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      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management, General
    • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

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      Bachelor of Science - BS BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

      Activities and Societies: Vice President, External Affairs (Black Student Union)

  • Experience

    • Eli Lilly and Company

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
      Summer Student
    • Kelly

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2001
      Administrative Assistant

      Administrative Assistant for Eli Lilly and Company

    • Boston Scientific

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

      Formerly Guidant Corporation Formerly Guidant Corporation

      • Sales Assistant, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Vascular Intervention & Market Development

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      • Marketing Coordinator and Women's Affinity Group Chairman, Corporate Marketing

        Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
    • Boston Scientific

      Feb 2005 - Nov 2007
      Associate, Management Development

      Performed job responsibilities as an HR business partner with field management to assess training needs and implement programs. Core responsibilities included but were not limited to field leadership coaching and training and employee career development programming. Utilized HR management principles, practices and tools to lead succession planning, providing Senior Management with a consistent pool of high potential candidates. Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures through the development and deployment of required training material. Show less

    • State of Indiana

      Nov 2007 - Jun 2009
      Manager, Training and Consumer Affairs

      Leading in dual-roles, directed agency-wide training solutions and provided management oversight for Consumer Affairs division. Introduced, marketed, and served as President for Toastmasters Club supplying 35% of IURC staff at various levels with leadership and public speaking opportunities. Negotiated, networked, and formed strategic alliances with external agencies, which expanded the Commission’s network and resource pool to 30,000 employees. Managed the development and oversight of the training framework implementation. Partnered with key stakeholders and HR teams to deliver effective training initiatives. Show less

    • Indiana Department of Transportation

      Jun 2009 - May 2012
      Director, Talent Management

      Established vibrant Talent Management department & culture while setting the foundation for new direction. Designed strategy and oversaw all aspects of talent management including training, on-boarding, management/leadership development, strategic planning, career planning, succession planning, e-learning, and employee recognition programs for 4,000 employees. Led geographically dispersed staff of 8 employees providing training and development solutions across 7 business units in 155 locations. Directed the career development program including employee/manager workshops, assessment tools, and individual performance management plans to assist in career development and progression. Championed efforts to improve the evaluation of training programs utilizing the Kirkpatrick methodology. Cultivated strategic relationships and gained support with internal/external leadership and stakeholders through strategic communication, resulting in shortened implementation timelines. Led internal Talent Management and Human Resource branding and marketing efforts. Show less

    • Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles

      May 2012 - Dec 2017

      Director of Organizational Development leading a high performing team (21 reports) of geographically dispersed managers, instructional designers, trainers, learning system consultants, project managers, and external consultants to drive the vision, strategy and execution for learning transformation, organizational effectiveness and ROI measurement and evaluation. Partnering with executive leadership and strategic business partner stakeholders conducting continuous operational and employee needs assessments, accelerated individual and institutional capabilities to achieve business success aligned with organizational KPI's in a dynamic competitive landscape. Team scope includes the following areas; training and development, leadership development, performance improvement and evaluation, learning, knowledge and content management systems and learning project portfolio management supporting customers dispersed throughout the State of Indiana across 11 business units in 128 locations. Show less Directed team responsible for developing and implementing learning management, knowledge management, and content management system solutions. Formulated strategy for efficient handling, collaboration, and sharing of information and knowledge resources within the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles utilizing technology, training/education, and development of standard operating procedures and policies. Initiated and led cross-departmental team through branded Zero Gaps project to align resources and eliminate the internal and external information gaps, which created consistency in messaging across multiple internal and external communication channels. Oversaw implementation of the BMV knowledge management strategy to create reusable education and data assets, and develop consumable information, which led to the optimization of talent, training, and education tools. Show less

      • Director, Organizational Development

        Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
      • Director, Knowledge Management

        May 2012 - Jun 2014
    • Eli Lilly and Company

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
      Consultant - HR Strategy & Transformation

      Responsible for leading and implementing transformative HR projects and processes to achieve short and long-term objectives. Provided project management oversight while collaborating and consulting with HR Centers of Excellence & Business leadership on large-scale enterprise-wide changes; Influenced senior leaders in shaping organizational strategies with significant people impact ensuring company continued to thrive operationally and culturally through innovative changes to best support business results. Show less

    • Gray Ivy Homes

      Mar 2019 - now
      CEO / Founder

      Real Estate Developer & Investor focused on analyzing opportunities, risks, and investment selections within target markets, improving neighborhood beautification and increasing property values.

    • F.C. Tucker Company

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
      Realtor

      Trusted resource for home buyers, sellers, dreamers, and investors. Responsible for leveraging qualifications and market knowledge to help clients purchase or sell commercial and residential properties.

    • Engel & Völkers

      Feb 2022 - now
      Real Estate Advisor

      As a trusted real estate advisor, Katrina recognizes the value and trust clients place in her and always strives to provide the highest level of service. Her passion for real estate is apparent through her warm and friendly approach, excellent communication and listening skills, in addition to her deep knowledge of the Indianapolis-area market. She understands that whether selling, buying, or investing in real estate, the process is complex and deeply personal, so she stays well-informed of the latest strategies and tactics combined with market and industry trends to make every transaction as smooth as possible. Show less

    • Braden Real Estate Group

      May 2023 - now
      Real Estate Advisor

      Proactive Real Estate Sales Agent dedicated to identifying and securing optimal properties to meet clients' unique needs. Committed to thorough market analysis, negotiation strategies, and fostering strong relationships, leading to successful transactions and high client satisfaction. Expert in leveraging market trends and investment opportunities, ensuring clients' financial goals are achieved, and their dream homes are realized.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior Professional in Human Resources

      HRCI
    • Accredited Staging Partner

      International Association of Home Staging Professionals
    • Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

      Real Estate Business Institute (REBI)
    • Real Estate Broker

      National Association of REALTORS®
    • Kirkpatrick Certified

      Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
      2nd Place - World-Wide Intranet Challenge - Effective and Efficient Design of BMV Intranet Site
    • Awarded to Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
      Commissioner Challenge Coin Recipient - Two-time Commissioner Challenge Coin recipient for high performing leaderhip within Organizational Development Department
    • Awarded to Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
      Distinguished Director Award - United Way Campaign - Served as United Way Campaign Chairman for top performing agency within the State of Indiana. Recognized for overall performance and innovative and creative leadership that produced significant performance results. BMV received 1st Place for increased participation and contributions.
    • Awarded to Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
      Spot Bonus - Leadership Development Program - Received Spot Bonus for strategy, design, development, implementation, and effectiveness of Leadership Development program.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman (BMV)

      Issued by United Way of Central Indiana
      United Way of Central IndianaAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
    • Strategic Advisor and Volunteer

      Issued by Center for Leadership Development
      Center for Leadership DevelopmentAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
    • Director of Strategic Events

      Issued by National Black MBA Association
      National Black MBA AssociationAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
    • Member and Volunteer (Various Projects)

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
    • President (IURC)

      Issued by Toastmasters International
      Toastmasters InternationalAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP
    • Communicaitons Manager and Volunteer

      Issued by Winning Experiences
      Winning ExperiencesAssociated with Katrina Gray, REALTOR®, MBA, RENE, ASP