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Kristen Barnett

@kristenbarnett

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I lead enterprise transformation, organizational effectiveness, and change that drives measurable adoption.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an organization where I can lead enterprise transformation and organizational effectiveness—especially change activation and AI adoption—using human-centered, behaviorally informed approaches, executive influence, and measurable adoption outcomes.

I’m a director-level talent and change leader with 15+ years in Society of Human Resource practice, helping organizations strengthen leadership capability, workforce management (SHRM), and culture through human-centered, behaviorally informed strategies. I’m known for designing change activation work that aligns leadership, workforce capabilities, and business priorities to drive engagement, adoption, and measurable results.

Across enterprise transformation, organizational design, and executive coaching, I build practical roadmaps, operating model recommendations, and adoption plans that improve organizational health and long-term performance. From AI readiness and governance to workforce transition, DEIB and culture strategy, and learning/value realization, I partner with executives and HR leaders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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President & Director

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Evolve Consulting Group, Inc.

Dec 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Built and scaled a transformation consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, AI adoption, and leadership activation, including HR transformation work to establish AI governance and workforce readiness. Led a workforce transition for an acquisition, achieving 85% talent retention and $500K in savings.

Enterprise Transformation Organizational Change Management AI Adoption Strategy Executive Coaching Prosci ADKAR Kotter Workforce Strategy Organizational Design Salesforce ServiceNow

Independent OCM Consultant

Oct 2002 - Aug 2007 (4 years 10 months)

Directed acquisition integration, IT outsourcing, and ERP standardization initiatives at a transportation company impacting 30,000 employees, streamlining operations and improving enterprise efficiency. Supported 50% revenue growth through organizational effectiveness and change management.

M&A Integration IT Outsourcing ERP Standardization Organizational Change Management Enterprise Transformation Workforce Transition Operational Efficiency Stakeholder Management