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I work with job seekers and career pivoters who are looking to make a move or find their next role. My focus is helping people with the most important job seeking skill - networking! Because 80-85% of jobs are found through your network. My Background: With over two decades of experience in marketing and business intelligence, I have honed my skills in leadership development and strategic planning. As the CEO of Twinning Edge, I help small businesses and startups build trust and grow their brands through innovative AI-driven strategies. My background includes executive roles at Cracker Barrel and Ahold Delhaize, where I led transformative marketing initiatives and strategic projects. I am passionate about empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential, offering personalized coaching that drives ownership and a growth mindset. Let's work together to elevate your career and achieve your professional goals!

With more than two years of experience in five different internship roles across tech and consulting, I understand what success and fulfillment looks like in a variety of early career roles. I love helping people--especially ambitious early career professionals--use writing, reflection, and conversation to better understand what kind of work makes them feel excited about life. Past roles in product management, editing, data analytics, technical consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurship enable me to take a multidisciplinary approach to career conversations.

Welcome! As an experienced Engineering Manager at LinkedIn, I have a proven track record of leading teams to build robust backend solutions for Commerce & Payments systems. I have been managing a team of 20 people, including senior ICs (Staff Engineers, Senior SWE) and frontline managers. Myself grew from a SWE to Staff Engineer and then Engineering Manager. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I bring a strong technical foundation to my coaching. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented distributed system, big data pipeline and Machine Learning solutions for the business use cases for e-commerce system. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Reach out to me today and let's work together to unlock your full potential!

I've been a CEO for 15+ years and one of the top jobs of a CEO is to grow employees, advance their career, not just in your company but prepare them for after. I have helped advanced the careers of hundreds of employees, all of which have stayed and colleagues, friends and mentees. Perhaps this one small principle will make you see that I am different than most other people. In all of my companies I've had a rule where there can't be any job that doesn't have a path to grow. How about my executive assistant then? In most companies EA's stay in one job forever. All EA I've had, had a career path from EA to customer support, to account management to sales. I've grown so many administrative assistants to be sales people, and they are eternally grateful. Even the simplest job has to have a growth path otherwise employees are unhappy. I have never seen an employee leave working for me that I didn't want to see leave. It's these small but important principles that make it happen.

With 15+ years of experience leading teams and organizations across tech, retail, consumer goods, and consulting, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to grow and thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. I’ve personally progressed from individual contributor to team manager to executive leader at companies like Amazon, Audible, Accenture, and a Series B startup—overseeing organizations of 50+ and shaping company-wide strategy. I understand the challenges and priorities at every stage of a career and have helped team members, mentees, and coaching clients successfully navigate promotions, internal moves, and external job transitions. My coaching blends real-word leadership experience with a strategic mindset to help you clarify your goals, build confidence, and take actionable steps toward the career you want.

I’ve spent more than a decade building and leading within a Fortune 500 organization, progressing from an entry-level role to Head of Logistics Excellence at Kraft Heinz, where I currently lead a team of 14. Along the way, I’ve mentored professionals across functions on promotion readiness, internal mobility, and strategic career pivots. I’ve seen firsthand how performance, perception, and organizational dynamics influence advancement decisions. In addition to my operating experience, I earned my MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, strengthening my foundation in leadership, talent development, and career strategy. I combine real-world corporate leadership experience with structured strategic thinking to help high-performing professionals take intentional control of their career trajectory.

I coach ambitious professionals navigating high-stakes career transitions—particularly into investment banking, private equity, venture capital, startups, and global leadership roles. Over 25+ years, I have built and led companies across private equity, venture capital, family offices, and digital health. I have raised and deployed capital, executed cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures across multiple continents, and served as both a C-suite executive and board member. I understand how talent is evaluated at the highest levels—not only by hiring managers, but by investors and boards accountable for performance. My coaching focuses on strategic positioning: clarifying your narrative, sharpening your differentiation, and ensuring you compete effectively in highly selective environments. Whether you are pursuing PE/VC recruiting, transitioning through an MBA, pivoting industries, or stepping into broader leadership responsibility, I help you think like a decision-maker—not just a candidate. I bring both operator and investor perspective so you position yourself not just for your next role, but for long-term leverage.

15+ year veteran in advertising industry who has personally managed change and advised clients/mentees on best practices when navigating career changes while providing clear guidance to make significant career decisions.

Welcome! I’m an ICF-certified coach with 13+ years of corporate experience spanning accounting, business development, and management consulting including my work at Bain and KPMG. I help professionals navigate key career pivots—whether that means leveling up, changing industries, returning from parental leave, or launching something new. My approach blends structured, strategic thinking with deep empathy, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and a concrete action plan to achieve your goals. Together, we’ll turn uncertainty into direction and design a next chapter that feels both successful and fulfilling.

With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive leadership experience at top companies like Oracle and Ibotta, I bring a wealth of knowledge in marketing strategy, sales leadership, and executive coaching. As a Fractional Executive and founder of Kelly Owens Consulting, LLC, I specialize in helping professionals navigate career transitions and achieve their career development goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing on my experience leading large teams, hiring new team members, supporting clients in conducting networked job searches, and coaching technology execs to maximize their growth potential. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or pivot to a new industry, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!