Kim Fischer, MBA,Wcp
About Kim Fischer, MBA,Wcp
Kim Fischer is the Director of Agile & Lean Strategy at MEMIC, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in risk management and continuous improvement, she has held various roles in organizations such as Unum and Covetrus, and holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
Work at MEMIC
Kim Fischer has served as the Director of Agile & Lean Strategy at MEMIC since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational processes and strategies through agile methodologies and lean principles. Her responsibilities include addressing obstacles, redundancies, and trade-offs to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Fischer's position is based in Portland, Maine, where she collaborates with various teams to facilitate communication and foster collaboration across functions.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Kim Fischer accumulated extensive experience in various positions. She worked at Unum as a Senior Underwriter from 2016 to 2018 and also held roles as a Continuous Improvement Consultant II and Senior Disability Benefits Specialist during her tenure there. Fischer's experience extends to Covetrus, where she served as an Operations Analyst II from 2018 to 2019, and she previously worked at MEMIC as a Business Intelligence Analyst from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kim Fischer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication from the University of Southern Maine, graduating in 2008. Fischer possesses a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, which complements her expertise in risk management, financial analysis, project management, continuous improvement, coaching, and organizational change management.
Background
Fischer's professional journey includes diverse roles that have shaped her skills and expertise. She worked as a Citizen Outreach Director at the Fund for the Public Interest from 2009 to 2010 and as a Barre Instructor at Magnolia Fitness from 2015 to 2018. Her varied background has contributed to her ability to facilitate communication and collaboration across functions, focusing on interdependencies within organizations.
Professional Skills
With nine years of experience in her field, Kim Fischer has developed a strong skill set in risk management, financial analysis, and project management. Her focus on continuous improvement and organizational change management allows her to proactively identify and address challenges within organizations. Fischer's ability to coach and guide teams enhances her effectiveness in driving strategic initiatives.