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Hey, I'm Nathaniel

I'm the founder and managing partner of KCA Consulting which specializes in helping high-growth companies scale operations, increase revenue, and prepare for international expansion. We blend LEAN Six Sigma, strategic planning, and executive alignment to drive measurable results.


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Supported cross-border expansion into Toronto, Amsterdam, and APAC markets

Drove $2M+ in new revenue streams and reduced operational inefficiencies

Continued executive coaching and consulting post-engagement, including international leadership transitions—

CV | RÉSUMÉ


Nathaniel Swokowski – Strategic Business Consultant

Los Angeles, CA | (480) 737-6783 | [email protected]


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nathanswokowski | www.kca-consulting.net

Professional Summary

Strategic business consultant and executive advisor with 15+ years of experience driving organizational growth, leadership development, and international expansion. Specializes in helping companies scale by aligning people, processes, and strategy. Consults on leadership infrastructure, international business development, talent architecture, and operational transformation using SWOT analysis, LEAN Six Sigma, and change management frameworks. Advises high-growth companies, startups, and global teams through custom consulting engagements with organizations such as King's Loot, UpRecruit, McDermott + Bull, and Blueprint Health and Wellness. Continues to offer underserved university student and recent college grads executive career coaching on a pro-bono basis to proactively develop gen-z.


Core Competencies

• Strategic Growth & Expansion
• International Business Consulting
• Executive Advisory & Leadership Coaching
• Organizational Design & Talent Architecture
• SOPs, SLAs & Operational Frameworks
• LEAN Six Sigma & Change Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Retained Executive Search Strategy
• KPI Development & Market Entry Planning


Professional Experience


KCA Consulting | Strategic Consultant & Advisor
Apr 2021 – Present | Remote, Global

  • Advise high-growth companies on business transformation, global expansion, and executive growth strategy.

  • Led multiple client engagements across the U.S., Canada, Taiwan, and China, including on-site advising during the 2024 Canton Fair.

  • Supported clients with manufacturing strategy, international shipping & tariff navigation, and Taiwan market feasibility.

  • Developed SOPs, SLAs, and org charts for scaling organizations; trained executive teams on operational strategy.

  • Advised U.S. firms on Taiwan partnerships in sectors including e-commerce and tech.Continued contract work for McDermott + Bull’s Executive Network post-employment, providing career coaching, strategic advising, and international market analysis.

  • Delivered pro bono career coaching to underserved university students, new graduates, and executives in career transition (2020–2023), with future plans to serve students at Hsing Wu University (醒吾科技大學) in Linkou, New Taipei City.

KCA Client: Saint Willo (DTC Beauty Brand | Strategic Advisor & Equity Partner)
2021–Present

  • Scaled the brand from 1 product on Amazon to 4 products across Amazon, Walmart.com, Facebook/Instagram Shops, and TikTok.

  • Advised expansion into Canada and supported international supplier partnerships, including negotiating a gel product development agreement with Ostar Nails in Taipei.

  • Drove 185%+ revenue growth, surpassing $1M in sales for two consecutive years and laying the foundation for $10M+ global growth.

  • Led brand strategy, marketing funnels, and supply chain positioning, leveraging insights from the 2024 Canton Fair to guide Taiwanese manufacturing exploration and tariff planning.

KCA Client: UpRecruit | Executive Search & Revenue Strategy Consultant

2023–Present

Guided the launch of a retained executive search practice projected to deliver $1.3M+ in new revenue.Advised transition from contingent to retained model; developed playbooks, client materials, and internal training.Supported leadership on global positioning and market readiness, including high-value executive placements.

KCA Client: TAG CXO | Practice Launch Consultant

2023

  • Defined frameworks for retained executive search offerings within a fractional leadership firm.

  • Advised on commission models, growth KPIs, and capability mapping; supported internal rollout.

KCA Client: King’s Loot | Strategic Advisor – Growth & Operations

2021–Present

  • Helped scale brand from $2M to $12M+ annual revenue by advising on executive infrastructure and cross-border logistics strategy.

  • Reduced product returns from 12% to 6% and restructured the process into a $2M revenue-generating channel.

  • Guided development of a new international warehousing hub and trained leadership on operational frameworks and customer experience optimization.

  • Continued partnership into 2024 with roadmap for expansion in Asia-Pacific and international hiring strategy.


KCA Client: McDermott + Bull Executive Network | Leadership & Transition Advisor

2023–Present (Contractor Post-Employment)

  • Retained post-employment to coach executives in career transition and advise the firm on leadership development and market insights.

  • Supported international coaching strategy, with a focus on cross-border readiness and career navigation in Taiwan, Canada, and the Netherlands.

  • Delivered strategic guidance to M+B clients during a time of economic uncertainty and executive realignment, maintaining firm trust and extending brand impact.Integrated LEAN Six Sigma coaching and global expansion insights into executive network programming.

McDermott + Bull | Sr. Partner, Talent (Full Time Employment)
Feb 2021 – Apr 2023 | Remote

  • Led 20+ executive searches across finance, nonprofit, aerospace, real estate, and tech sectors.

  • Advised on expansion into Canada (Toronto) and Europe (Amsterdam), and supported global hiring including Ukrainian hires post-2022.

  • Spearheaded LEAN Six Sigma rollout and SOP development across 5 verticals; received firm-wide Continuous Improvement Award.

  • Facilitated national executive roundtables and transition coaching sessions.

Other Roles (2011–2020): Apple, Carvana, Yelp, ADP, Right Side Up

  • Held senior roles in recruiting and operations supporting hypergrowth teams and startups.

  • Built scalable hiring systems and supported companies such as Apple, Uber, and other national brands.

  • Prepared internal operations for S1 Filing and Pre-IPO measures.


Highlighted Executive Placements

• CIO – Consolidated Precision Products
• President – Blueprint Health and Wellness
• General Counsel – Veritone
• Chief Strategy Officer – Valley Strong Credit Union
• SVP of HR – MBK Real Estate
• VP of Product – Remitly (International)
• Head of Marketing – Envestnet
• Managing Directors – McDermott + Bull (US, Canada, Netherlands)


Education

Christian Bible College, Tempe, AZ – Associate's Degree


Awards & Recognition

• Continuous Improvement Award – McDermott + Bull
• LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• Kings Loot Client Partner of the Year Excellence Award 2021


International & Strategic Impact

• Supported international hiring strategies across Canada, the Netherlands, the USA, the Philippines, and China.
• Consulting partner for U.S. companies expanding into Asia-Pacific.
• Working toward developing strategic partnerships between Arizona-based firms and Taiwan-based tech companies.