examples of my work

Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Creating Scalable People Operations for a Growing Startup

This startup had talent but no structure—no policies, inconsistent onboarding, and stressed-out managers. As a fractional Head of People, I built their HR foundation from scratch: policies, performance systems, onboarding automation, and scalable workflows that cut admin work and boosted retention.

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Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Building a Practical Safety and Compliance Program from the Ground Up

With no formal safety systems in place, this R&D kitchen and industrial shop faced real risks. We built a compliance program rooted in everyday use—clear checklists, fast training, and zero-fluff protocols. The result? A safer team, a clean audit, and a system that actually stuck.

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Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Support Navigator - A Personalized, Embedded Tool for Resource Discovery

A dynamic, embedded tool built for Entrepreneur Support Organizations to guide entrepreneurs to the right resources—without leaving their site. With improved UX, smart logic, and branded customization, the Support Navigator boosted engagement, delivered actionable insights, and became a model for scalable digital tools.

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Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Reworking the Global Distribution Contract Lifecycle

When global distribution contracts live in inboxes and spreadsheets, things break down fast. We overhauled Genova Diagnostics’ entire contract lifecycle—centralizing 20+ country partnerships in SharePoint, standardizing workflows, and cutting turnaround time by 40%. Here’s how structure, automation, and cross-team training made it possible.

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Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Blog Content - Scaling Entrepreneur Support Through Actionable Writing

We turned Supportedly’s blog into a practical guidebook for entrepreneurs—publishing over 100 posts focused on real challenges like funding, pricing, and team building. This case study walks through how we built a scalable editorial system that prioritized clarity, consistency, and action above all else.

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Stephanie Kissel Stephanie Kissel

Podcast - Elevating Local Entrepreneur Stories and Expert Insights

The Supportedly podcast brought local entrepreneurship to life—amplifying founder stories, expert insights, and regional resources. Built from the ground up, this show became a trusted way to connect with entrepreneurs on their terms while expanding the visibility of NC’s startup ecosystem.

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