MEET THE FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
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.
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 2023 – Present (Remote, Global)
- Advising high-growth clients like King's Loot and UpRecruit on business transformation, international expansion, and executive hiring strategy.
- Helped UpRecruit launch a retained executive search division, increasing revenue potential by 30%.
- Designed SOPs, SLAs, and scalable team structures for startups and scaling orgs.
- Led executive search strategy development and leadership consulting for Blueprint Health and Wellness.
- Consulted on Asia-Pacific strategy and client relationship expansion.
McDermott + Bull | Sr. Partner, Talent | Feb 2021 – Apr 2023 (Remote)
- Led 20+ executive searches across finance, nonprofit, technology, and real estate sectors.
- Drove firm expansion to Canada and Europe; placed MDs and Principals in Toronto, Amsterdam, and Houston.
- Spearheaded LEAN Six Sigma initiatives; awarded Continuous Improvement Award.
- Facilitated national executive roundtables and transition coaching sessions.
Other Roles (2011–2020): Apple, Carvana, Yelp, ADP, Right Side Up
- Held senior recruiting and operations roles supporting hypergrowth teams.
- Built scalable talent pipelines, improved onboarding, and led hiring process redesigns.
- Worked with brands such as Apple, Uber, and high-growth startups across the U.S.
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
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.
