Kim Plutte

Co-Founder

Portland, Oregon, United States21 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in organizational growth.
  • Expert in leadership and executive coaching.
  • Successful in guiding businesses through transitions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive in coaching and organizational development, specializing in B2B growth strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Leadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

Other Skills

Life & Business CoachingLeadership DevelopmentRelationship BuildingPerformance MotivationEmotional IntelligenceTransformational LeadershipCareer DevelopmentCorporate Culture EnhancementCoachingEntrepreneurshipLeadershipBusiness StrategyPublic SpeakingStart-upsBusiness Acumen

About

As a seasoned executive with extensive experience in driving organizational growth and leading teams through transformative change, I’ve pivoted my career to focus on empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through coaching. With a proven track record of leading start-ups to international success, guiding businesses through complex transitions, and building high-performing teams, I now leverage these skills to help others achieve their personal and professional goals. My passion lies in helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigate life’s challenges and opportunities with clarity, confidence, and purpose. As a Life & Business Coach, I provide guidance on mindset, performance optimization, career transitions, and leadership development, fostering sustainable success and meaningful growth. Whether you’re an individual seeking personal transformation, or a business looking to elevate your team’s performance, I partner with you to create actionable strategies that align with your vision and values. Together, we’ll design a path forward that brings balance, fulfillment, and results. Core Competencies: Leadership & Executive Coaching Career & Life Transitions Personal Development & Empowerment Mindset & Resilience Coaching Organizational Growth & Performance Optimization Team Dynamics & Collaboration Vision, Strategy & Goal Setting Accountability & Results-Driven Approach

Experience

21 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
10 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Kimplutte.com

Founder & CEO

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Portland, Oregon

  • Helping individuals and businesses achieve transformational growth through coaching and mentorship. Providing tailored programs focused on leadership development, personal empowerment, mindset shifts, and performance optimization.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Empowered entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while maintaining personal balance and well-being.
  • Guided professionals through successful career transitions, helping them achieve clarity and direction.
  • Delivered workshops and seminars on leadership, productivity, and emotional intelligence to diverse groups.
  • Partnered with organizations to develop high-performing teams and enhance corporate culture.
Life & Business CoachingLeadership DevelopmentLeadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

Douglas-guardian services corporation

CEO

Nov 2021Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Houston, TX

  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Turned company around after Covid epidemic.
  • Provided roadmap for strategic mergers and acquisitions.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that drove profitability, operational efficiency, and organizational alignment.
  • Mentored and developed leaders within the company, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
Relationship BuildingPerformance MotivationLeadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

Quiktrak a bureau veritas company

3 roles

Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2018Jan 2020 · 2 yrs · Beaverton, Oregon, United States

  • Led a team of 105 FTEs, with 10 direct reports, and 1000+ contractors through the integration of Quiktrak into the greater Bureau Veritas North America (BVNA) organization after acquisition. This included full P&L responsibility for a $28M business.
  • Provided domestic and international vision for future, consulting with all departments within Quiktrak organization.
  • Maintained 6%+ organic growth during this period, increasing profit from 10% to 17.4% within 10-month period.
  • Determined strategic technology objectives to drive future of organization and recruited Project Manager to transition to Agile development methodology
  • Implemented Google SPRINT process to organization to focus technology initiatives, while serving as the primary driver of new business through new vertical markets.
  • Kept organization profitable throughout COVID-19 pandemic with successful transition plan and no employee furloughs necessary.
Relationship BuildingPerformance MotivationLeadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

Chief Customer Officer

Jan 2014Jan 2018 · 4 yrs · Beaverton, Oregon, United States

  • Led a team of 6 direct reports that defined and executed client experience strategy. This included strategic management and consultation of all audit service and licensing client relationships and managing a $17M budget with full P&L responsibility.
  • Identified new markets, products and continued global expansion that led to the successful acquisition of the company by BVNA.
  • Led a globally dispersed team that achieved 21.6% aggregate growth during that 4-year period, penetrating 30+ countries.
  • Consulted with clients and collaborated with technical team, leading to creation of dealer self audit, development of dealer services, and electronic auditing
  • Introduced opportunities for BV GSIT in France, Mexico, China, Russia, South Africa, Argentina, Europe, and Brazil.
  • Led team in process development and preparation of ISO 27001:2013 certification and achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.
  • Identified opportunity in Australia, developed business plan, recruited team and opened operations in Australia.
Relationship BuildingPerformance MotivationLeadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

Vice President of Global Sales and International Operations

Jan 2000Jan 2014 · 14 yrs · Beaverton, Oregon, United States

  • Led a team of 28, with 2 direct reports, that formed global strategic partnerships with Bureau Veritas, SGS, Sword-Apak to transition company away from services to technology, dramatically increasing profitability. This included managing a $10M budget.
  • Assumed responsibility of global sales to revitalize and re-establish presence in the floorplan audit industry.
  • Identified and introduced services to new industry, resulting in $1M+ in new revenue within 10 months.
  • Established, expanded, and oversaw business operations across 14 countries in Europe, including sales and new client generation, marketing, technology, staffing and training, and billing and accounting processes.
  • Generated $1.1M in revenue in FY11, achieving 72% gross margin and 40.5% operating income.
  • Member of Executive Team tasked with shaping immediate and long-term strategy and mentoring junior executives and managers.
Relationship BuildingPerformance MotivationLeadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Growth & Performance Optimization

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