Kim Fabian

Experience

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  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  Sept 1989 - Apr 1992

  Publications Specialist

  Responsible for writing, design, and production of internal and external publications.

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  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

  Apr 1992 - Dec 1993

  Public Affairs Specialist

  Responsible for media relations, content creation, design, and production of internal and external publications.

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  Ovations Inc.

  Sept 1993 - Jan 2011

  President

  I founded Ovations with the mission of supporting organizations in content creation, brand communication, and marketing. In working with leaders, I discovered that I could have an additional impact by helping managers build their expertise and lead more effectively through experiential team-building and leadership development programs.I worked with a long list of for-profit companies, nonprofits, and association and government organizations including AEGON, U.S. Army, Towson University, T. Rowe Price, Genesis Healthcare, Johns Hopkins Medicine, State of Maryland, Lifebridge Health & Fitness, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Carroll Hospital Center, Federal Executive Women, and Chesapeake Human Resources Association, among others. During this time, I also authored Magic Moments: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Forgotten Pleasures and completed nationwide book and media tour that led to dozens of appearances on stages, radio shows, and TV programs across the country, as well as in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Selling Power, Baltimore Business Journal, Maryland Daily Record and Baltimore magazine. Show less

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  Ascension

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  Director, Maryland Metabolic Institute, Saint Agnes Hospital

  I had a significant impact in a condensed period of time as the Director of the Maryland Metabolic Institute. My focus was to provide strategic, entrepreneurial leadership for the launch of this new initiative that combined recognized, innovative lines of service to decrease the incidence and complications of metabolic disease.During my time in this role, I generated nearly $700,000 in annual revenue for the organization and collaborated with Saint Agnes Foundation to identify and write grants that supported and enhanced Institute programs. Contributions led to more than $340,000 in grant funding within one year.I also provided oversight of redesignation of the bariatric program as a Center of Excellence and of the Diabetes Center as an ADA Certified Self Management Education Program. In addition, I oversaw space planning and redevelopment of facilities for program growth.Managing vendor relationships and contracts was another key part of this job and, with our largest vendor, I achieved savings of more than $200,000 as a result of contract and program revisions. Show less

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  Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2020

  Senior Vice President

  In the SVP role, I managed internal operations, marketing communications, and program implementation for more than 48,000 K-12 students each year. My responsibilities included developing the annual operations plan and budget, leading the performance management process, facilitating team and board meetings, strengthening brand awareness to position JA as a trusted resource and solution provider, supporting business development efforts and special events, and working closely with the President to develop our strategic plan and promote board engagement. Because JA is mostly funded by corporations and businesses, its operations and financial procedures are best-in-class among nonprofits. As a result, we actively hired people that continue to bring that level of expertise and professionalism to the table. I viewed the essence of my role as facilitating a greater connection between our mission and programming, and the staff and volunteers that make it all possible. I focused on driving strategic priorities, as well as designing and putting key systems in place regarding onboarding, employee engagement, coaching, and retention so our team members felt valued and supported.I was also instrumental in securing and stewarding key resources from a variety of funders, including Under Armour, Allegis Group, T. Rowe Price, Wells Fargo, and The Achievement Foundation. Show less

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  Greenville Center for Creative Arts

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

  Executive Director

  As Executive Director, I provided strategic and day-to-day leadership for this seven-year-old, community-based non-profit visual arts center that offers quality art education for all ages; affordable studio rentals for working artists; free exhibitions of local, regional, and national art; and arts enrichment outreach for underserved populations.In addition to my fiscal management and operating expertise, building relationships and trust were the keys to my success at GCCA. I worked during the most challenging of times to stabilize the organization, energize the board to be active ambassadors, collaborate with community leaders to expand access to the visual arts, and foster partnerships that leveraged resources. These strategies were critical to take an organization that had three months of operating cash when I began to accumulating well over a year's worth of reserves, all while funding and completing a 7,000 square-foot facility expansion within a renovated textile mill. During my tenure, I also led a strategic planning process that engaged more than 200 community members to create an impactful roadmap for the future. Show less

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  Elevatr

  Oct 2022 - now

  CEO | Chief Experience Officer

  In my role as Chief Experience Officer, I work with leaders of small- to medium-size nonprofits and service-driven enterprises who crave the space to focus on priorities, reconnect with their purpose, and build a foundation of wellbeing and resiliency for themselves and their organizations. I am part of a team of leadership consultants and trusted advisors who provide practical guidance and tools to build capacity, navigate change, and amplify impact.Leaders come to me for support to develop and implement strategic vision, simplify decision-making, drive positive change, and mobilize teams through transparency and meaningful vision. I have led clients and organizations through transformational growth, completion of capital projects, strategic planning processes, brand redevelopment, and the launch of new lines of service.A published author and seasoned speaker, I’ve made more than 100 presentations to a variety of audiences and appeared on radio, TV, and print outlets across the country. I speak and provide educational programs in the areas of leadership, wellbeing, nonprofit management, and strategy. Show less

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  Jasmine Road

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Interim CEO

  As interim CEO, I worked with the staff and board to provide oversight and support during a leadership transition that aims to strengthen the impact and resiliency of the organization. Drawing on my skills for fiscal management, team leadership, operations, and communications was key to helping this seven-year-old nonprofit run smoothly, prepare for the new fiscal year, implement strategic priorities, and ensure that the new CEO enters an organization that is healthy and primed for its next phase of growth. Show less

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  YouthBASE, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  Interim Executive Director

  As interim Executive Director, I work with the staff and board to provide oversight and support during a leadership transition. Priorities are to maintain operations and strengthen the resiliency of this organization, which builds behavioral, academic, social, and emotional skills in K5-2nd grade youth. This role and my experience with financial management, operations, and marketing helps to ensure that the new leader enters an organization that is healthy and primed to continue its impact.