Ingrid Bredenberg, M.A.

P.O. Box 128 Montague, MA 01351 413.522.0811 IngridInnovates@me.com

CAREER PROFILE Accomplished director of strategic initiatives who provides expertise and leadership in coordinating and implementing large-scale organizational alignment efforts. Over 20 years working with business, healthcare, education, government and public sector leadership teams to create nimble, responsive organizations. Keynotes, large group facilitation, and media presentations on collaboration, leadership and culture change. EXPERTISE Strategies and resources for strong, sustainable and resilient organizational culture Developing aligned, strategic and collaborative leadership teams Creating integrated and nimble organizational strategy, structure and systems HR systems and human performance alignment solutions Scenario-based planning and applied predictive modeling Talent optimization: executive and leadership succession and mentoring; workforce development; learning management systems Knowledge-Based Governance philosophy and practices CAREER HISTORY Senior Consultant and Strategy Coach, Bredenberg Associates, 1988 -1990, 1995 present Performance and Talent Development Solutions Ecovative Design, LLC 2010 - present Provide expertise to executive teams and boards of directors in developing organizational strategies, systems and structures to support business goals. Engage, develop and retain talent in hospitals, government, education, business and non-profits with leadership summits, strategic visioning retreats, and team trainings that equip stakeholders with leadership, planning and communication skills and resources. Design and deliver comprehensive learning packages in leadership, talent development and strategic alignment. Interim Co-Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer, CT League for Nursing, 2009 2010 Guided Board in strengthening and repositioning League as a leader in nursing education. Created roadmap for strategic initiatives to respond nimbly to market needs and opportunities with innovative blended-learning programs. New organizational structures and systems encourage member engagement and leadership development. Coached Board in effective governance, leadership and decision-making. Returned organization to financial stability and political relevance. Executive Director Women in Transition Institute, 1994-1995 Designed and produced women-focused weekend programs that provided educational programs for underserved population in Northwest CT Increased media coverage and mutual marketing gains due to strategic partnering with acclaimed resort and spa. Publicist Music for People and cellist, recording artist David Darling 1992-1994 Increased number of performances by 25% Gained national and international recognition for organization and artist President of founding MFP board, serving two terms in which: - Doubled number of programs and services and tripled revenues - Established teacher training program now in its 17th year

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Marketing Manager Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, 1991 Expanded direct mail catalogue distribution, media buys and public relations resulting in increased enrollment Enhanced Friends program encouraging increased participant involvement and loyalty Director of Sales International Meeting Services, 1990 - 1991 Increased client base by 10% in 12 months Opened new markets during economic downturn Management Development Specialist American Medical International, 1987-1988 Designed and facilitated customized leadership and team development programs for hospital executives, nurse managers and supervisory teams in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Indiana. Introduced performance solutions providing feedback and coaching Director, Corporate & Community Wellness Tampa General Hospital, 1986 1987 Expanded existing wellness program by 30%. Tripled public enrollment in six months. Produced innovative, alternative and traditional health care programming Attracted consistent media coverage of programs and benefits. Regular guest on television health show. Communications & Project Manager Florida Electric Power Coordinating Group, 1985 - 1986 Produced public educational programs and collateral materials on energy conservation Contributed articles to annual report and quarterly newsletters Coordinated quarterly and monthly meetings for industry leaders around the state Regional Director, Relationships Inc, 1982 - 1985 Launched and grew a regional office for an international educational seminar Produced monthly workshops on effective communication and interpersonal skills Coordinated dozens of volunteers and conducted activities for ongoing support for hundreds of program graduates Promotion and Media Specialist, Arts Resource Corps, City of St. Petersburg, 1980 - 1982 Coordinated and produced special events, from concept to successful completion Curate and promoted art shows of local and national artists in city gallery Gained regional recognition and extensive media coverage of city arts programs and artists EDUCATION M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of New Haven, CT Psi Chi Honor Society. B.A. Comparative Literature/Asian Studies, Eckerd College, St Petersburg, FL Studies in International Business & Politics, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan Leadership Institute for Public & Political Impact, Womens Fund of W. Mass Leadership Development Program, Eckerd Leadership Development Institute Certified Solutions Provider with Inscape Publishing - DiSC, Leadership 363 and other learning instruments Certified Kirton Adaptability Innovation Inventory Certified Practitioner, Neurolinguistic Programming Graphic Facilitation Certificate by Grove Consultants
P.O. Box 128 Montague, MA 01351 413.522.0811 IngridInnovates@me.com

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OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS Recognized for work in values-based healthcare leadership development by Women As Visionaries Conference, 2011 Member of Womens Fund founding cohort of Leadership Institute for Public & Political Impact, 2011 Facilitated strategic organizational transformation of nurse education association to reposition itself to play a leadership role in addressing healthcare reform in Connecticut Created Leadership Training for community and school leaders in Central Berkshire County, MA to encourage strategic thinking, collaboration and innovation for strengthening the community. 2008 - 2009 Created and facilitated Leadership Challenge executive program for directors and managers in NYS government designed to develop forward-thinking and collaborative leaders Guided three NYS government offices in re-integrating and aligning their systems and process. Provided leadership development and succession training. Designed a mentoring program for senior executives to groom emerging leaders. Developed curriculum that includes performance and style assessments, planning templates, teaming challenges and leadership toolkit. Provided strategic and succession planning expertise to regional agricultural association to optimize staff and board talent, increase membership, and streamline organizational systems for business success. Created a customized staffboard training program designed to align strategy and implementation efforts. Design Team member of Chamber of Commerce and United Way Leadership Training, a unique regional program to prepare business and community leaders to serve on boards of directors. Also designed a mentoring program for senior executives to groom emerging leaders for community service. Developed curriculum that includes performance and style assessments, planning templates, teaming challenges and leadership toolkit. Designed and facilitated Leadership Summit for 90+ business and community leaders in Hampshire Country in 2005. Initiated and coordinated Montague Votes 100% in 2004 elections, resulting in 90.2% precinct voting record Guided an international trade organization through a 3 year strategic planning and organizational redesign process that aligns board and staff efforts, encourages membership involvement and loyalty and increases revenues. Membership and policy milestones met or exceeded. Grew a boutique consulting firm from sole practitioner to a national network of 15 affiliates serving over 200 national and international clients Created Art of Leadership series of public presentations for bank designed to further its image as a Bank for Business, attracted new business and rewarded customer loyalty. Designed and implemented a performance development system in a manufacturing company. Increased productivity, reduced union grievances and improved communications through senior team alignment, performance development, supervisory training, transition strategies, front-line leadership and teambuilding for all levels of the organization. Organized and implemented promotional campaigns for private businesses and educational organizations, including: creative design, advance promotion, program logistics, and publicity.

P.O. Box 128 Montague, MA 01351 413.522.0811 IngridInnovates@me.com

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Served on Faculty: Marlboro Graduate School, Strategic Management & Policy 2012 Five College Collaborative Management Development Program Community College of Vermont Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Rowe Conference & Learning Center Clemson University Womens Leadership Program Professional Affiliations Society of Emotional Intelligence Eckerd College Alumni Association Board of Directors CT League for Nursing Womens Business Owners Alliance (Board Advisor) Western MA Coaching Alliance Kripalu Consultants Collaborative Inscape Training Network Music For People (past board president) American Society of Training and Development Leadership Hampshire County (Design Team) Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Franklin Country Chamber of Commerce Montague Grange Organic Trade Association (Org. Redesign Task Force) Montague Economic Development Task Force (Design Team) Association for Spirit at Work Association of Integrative Medicine Toastmasters International

P.O. Box 128 Montague, MA 01351 413.522.0811 IngridInnovates@me.com