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Leadership

Align teams. Accelerate execution. Drive outcomes.

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Product & Growth Leadership

Align strategy, execution, and customer outcomes

Product and growth succeed when every team is working toward the same definition of value. This includes connecting product direction, engagement strategies, adoption goals, and customer experience into a unified execution model.

Accelerate Growth

Director of Product Management

Lead Product Teams and guide evolution, prioritization, and delivery from discovery through launch and iteration.

Product & Growth Strategy

Connect product decisions with engagement, retention, and customer lifecycle outcomes.

Adoption & Retention Strategy

Improve product usage, onboarding, and long-term customer value through targeted improvements.

Roadmap & Prioritization

Clarify what gets built, why it matters, and how it supports business goals.

Cross-Team Alignment

Unify product, marketing, design, and leadership around shared outcomes.

Experience & Design Leadership

Deliver consistent, intuitive customer experiences

Strong experiences reduce friction and increase engagement. Experience leadership ensures UX, product design, and customer journeys are aligned across platforms and touchpoints.

Deliver Focused Experiences

Head of Product Design

Ensure design systems are consistent, scalable, and aligned with product strategy.

UX Manager

Guide usability, interaction design, and customer behavior optimization.

Customer Experience

Connect onboarding, product usage, support, and engagement into a seamless journey.

Research & Behavioral Insights

Use customer insights to inform design decisions and reduce friction.

Brand & Product Alignment

Align visual and messaging systems across product and marketing experiences.

Systems, Delivery & Operations

Build the structure that enables faster execution

Execution speed depends on systems clarity. Strong operational foundations allow teams to deliver consistently, reduce bottlenecks, and improve coordination across initiatives.

Streamline Execution

Workflow Optimization

Identify friction points and streamline how teams plan, build, and deliver work.

Agile & Delivery Leadership

Support agile processes that improve speed, transparency, and iteration cycles.

Ecommerce & Platform Optimization

Improve conversion flows, storefront performance, and digital revenue systems.

Marketing & Launch Coordination

Align campaigns, releases, and messaging across channels and teams.

Automation & Systems Integration

Improve operational efficiency through CRM, workflow, and system alignment.

Fuel progress with business systems expertise.

Eliminate bottlenecks and connect your teams. I guide you to analyze workflows, identify friction points, and implement tailored business systems solutions. From CRM and ERP to automation and workflow optimization, I help you build the operational backbone that lets your teams move faster and your product launch smoother.

Set your team up for success

FIXE

FIXE gives restaurants the optimal bookkeeping experience

Student enrollment platform

Enterprise student enrollment and reporting platform that turns student data into insights that drive enrollment growth

SECUMD Foundation

Diamond Award winning platform empowering Maryland's financial wellness

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Great outcomes come from connecting every stage of the journey.
Leadership to step in where you need it

Provide flexible, embedded support during growth phases, transitions, or critical initiatives.

Align teams around shared priorities

Ensure product, design, marketing, and leadership move in the same direction.

Connect strategy to execution

Turn priorities into coordinated action that delivers measurable progress.

Focus on measurable growth

Improve adoption, engagement, efficiency, and customer value across the business.

Scale with product lifecycle and team needs

Support ongoing optimization, platform evolution, and delivery as your product grows.

Growth is built through meaningful connections.

Explore how integrated growth strategies strengthen customer relationships, improve engagement, and create long-term business value.

How does cross-functional leadership improve business performance?

When teams are aligned around shared goals, execution becomes faster and more consistent. This reduces duplication, improves decision-making, and increases the impact of product, marketing, and customer experience initiatives.

What problems does cross-functional leadership solve?

It addresses misalignment between teams, unclear priorities, slow execution, and disconnected customer experiences. The goal is to create clarity, coordination, and momentum across the organization.

How do you align product, design, and marketing teams?

Alignment happens by connecting strategy, customer insights, and shared outcomes. This ensures all teams are working toward the same goals rather than optimizing in isolation.

When should an organization bring in cross-functional leadership support?

Support is most valuable during periods of growth, transformation, product launches, operational complexity, or when teams are struggling with prioritization and execution clarity.

Do you replace internal teams or work with them?

This role is designed to strengthen existing teams. The focus is on improving alignment, decision-making, and execution rather than replacing internal capabilities.

How do you improve execution speed?

By removing bottlenecks, clarifying priorities, improving workflows, and aligning teams around shared goals. This reduces friction and increases delivery efficiency.

How does this impact customer experience?

When teams are aligned, customers experience more consistent messaging, smoother onboarding, better product usability, and stronger overall engagement.

What outcomes can cross-functional leadership create?

Common outcomes include faster delivery, improved alignment, stronger adoption, increased engagement, better retention, and more efficient operations.

What clients say

Every partnership is built on trust, accountability, and results.

"Krissy has been great in being a partner to drive the brand of FIXE and really understanding our voice. She has been an extension of the team in growing our digital presence."
Ryan HandelFIXE, CEO & Co-Founder
Ryan Handel
"Krissy thinks like a product manager and works like a designer, and that combination made all the difference. She paired strategic decisions with real prototypes so our developers always knew exactly what they were building and why. She didn't just move the product forward, she changed how we worked together to get there."
Michelle AdkinsEncoura, Product Owner
Michelle Adkins
"Working with Krissy King is always a pleasure. In our recent project, her creativity and technical expertise brought our vision to life, delivering a stunning and user-friendly website. Plus, her attention to detail, timely communication, and problem-solving skills made the entire process smooth and efficient."
Pamela Esposito-AmeryTell Every Amazing Lady®, CEO & Co-Founder
Pamela Esposito-Amery
"Krissy always maintained a positive attitude, no matter how difficult the challenge, and worked effectively with our development and QA teams to launch our Sleep.com platform. I feel confident recommending Krissy to lead any product team. She will quickly prove herself to be an invaluable asset."
Jay TutenMattress Firm, Product Manager
Jay Tuten
"Krissy was an incredible partner in creating our new campaign page. Her patience, creativity, and can‑do spirit pushed us to think differently, use resources in new ways, and deliver a final product we’re truly thrilled with. She’s a fantastic communicator and a joy to work with. This was our second year working with Krissy and we look forward to many more!"
Charlotte OwsiannySECUMD Foundation, Executive Director
Charlotte Owsianny
"In my industry, I have the opportunity to meet, and work the most creative and innovative people around. From this group, Krissy is definitely at the top of the list. She is extremely hard-working and exceeds all expectations as they apply to timelines, communication, and performance."
Peter WardCHLA, Director of Product
Peter Ward
"Working with Striking Idea elevated our alumni program in ways we hadn’t achieved before. They translated our vision into a seamless, engaging digital experience that feels just as strong on mobile as it does on desktop. The platform is intuitive, flexible, and built with our community in mind. Most importantly, it’s helped us reconnect with alumni in a more meaningful, modern way."
Jesse HallWSU, Digital Communication Director
Jesse Hall
"I have worked with Krissy for many years and can't say enough about her value to the various companies we work with. Her talent as an versatile designer and developer is bar none. Not only does she deliver great work, she gets it done quicker than most. I haven't met a computer that can keep up."
Lance HollanderCEO, Agency Growth Leader
Lance Hollander
"Krissy at Striking Idea was wonderful to work with. She developed an outstanding and beautiful looking website and platform for our campaigns under a strict timeline. This allowed us to launch our biggest initiative ever with all of our digital assets ready."
Nik Strong-Cvetich, Executive DirectorSave The Waves, CEO
Nik Strong-Cvetich, Executive Director
"Working with Striking Idea helped us translate a complex clinical and research vision into a digital platform that feels intuitive, supportive, and genuinely useful for patients. The new PainHQ experience brings structure to an otherwise overwhelming space of information and makes it far easier for individuals to find meaningful guidance."
Dr. LevinsonMcMaster University, Professor, Division of e-Learning Innovation
Dr. Levinson

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