KIMBERLY S. REED AMERICA S LEADING CORPORATEPRENEUR TM Speaker Executive Trainer Diversity Thought Leader Managing Partner & CEO Reed Development Group, LLC Senior Partner Ascendant Branding, A CEO Branding Company Reed Has Worked With The Following Companies:
Kim is known as a Corporatepreneur for her ability to effortlessly transition between corporate executives and small business owners. Kim is a regular speaker and lecturer at: The Wharton Business School s and Villanova University s LEAD Programs Executive 50, Temple University, Howard University s Leadership Programs National professional organizations Sharon Baptist Bible Institute. For nearly fifteen years Reed has helped executives and professionals develop a Y.E.S (You. Empower. Self) mentality. After over a decade, Reed has the ability through consulting as a diversity and inclusion strategist for some of the largest companies in the world. Reed has DEVELOPED MULTIPLE innovative diverse talent solutions for PriceWaterHouse Coopers, Campbell Soup Company, Merrill Lynch and Deloitte. She has a proven track record in developing top diverse talent.
REED S VENTURES Reed Development Group RDG, a New Jersey based firm has CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED PROVEN business and people performance practices. The business performance practice partners with Fortune 500 companies, top universities and nonprofits to develop innovative and interactive training programs, and creative recruitment and retention solutions for diverse employees. Kim has consulted with: Comcast Bank of America Philadelphia International Airport/City of Philadelphia KPMG Howard University University of Penn/Wharton School Ernst & Young Campbell Soup Company Eric Snow, NBA, Retired Villanova Ballard Spahr LLP Becton, Dickinson and Company United States Postal Services Sunoco The Ascendant Group Reed is a Senior Partner at Ascendant Group with clientele that has ranged from a multibillion dollar automaker to a mix of fortune 50 executives, CEOs, retired athletes, and faith leaders to help them cultivate their CEO or executive presence. Reed provides presentation skill training for Ascendant clients and works within the company in the areas of business development, human capital, and strategy. Bill Duke Dark Girls and Light Girls on The Own Network GAC Motor Jonathan Bender Scott Petinga Van Moody
REED S VERSATILITY An Award Winning Leader Reed has been recognized by such organizations as: Media Personality Reed has been featured on: Philanthropist Kimberly s ultimate inspiration and example, her mother, the late Barbara E. Reed instilled in her to pay it forward and share your blessings. Kimberly and her mother were committed to mentoring women business students and professionals. Reed served on several professional and non-for-profit boards including: Camden Empowerment Corporation Women s Way The Forum for Executive Women
ABOUT KIM REED When you hear Kim Reed speak you always remember it, her signature tone and inspiring sincerity ignites audiences on topics ranging from organizational leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, professional and personal development, diversity & inclusion, and presentation skills. Dearest to Kim s heart are her talks of resiliency. A recent cancer survivor, Reed had to tap into a deeper place to generate the faith and determination to make the necessary changes in her life and attitude to become cancer free.