Company PROFILE

 

J Kristensen Associates, LLC provides professional services to organizations and individuals in the areas of administrative support services, marketing, business development and human resource management.

J Kristensen Associates is retained by firms seeking to maximize their budgets while reducing overhead expenses. The JKA team provides administrative support services that include office administration, business development, executive coaching, technical writing, recruiting and temporary office help. The firm has worked with a variety of clients, both large and small representing government, entertainment, security, healthcare, real estate, law firms and service organizations.

In addition to providing administrative support services, JKA also assists agencies with their supplier development objectives. JKA provides training and support services for M/W/BE firms that range from contract administration, bids and proposals, working with government agencies, job costing, subcontracting, teaming and compliance.

The firm’s President, Jean Kristensen was the recipient of the Eileen C. Dugan Public Service Award, and was a participant at Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit in 2002. Prior to founding J Krisentensen Associates, Ms. Kristensen was Chief Executive of the largest minority and women owned Security Guard Company in New York City. She served on the board of the National Minority Business Council, and was a member of the American Women’s Economic Development Association, The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Professional Women in Construction and The Chairman’s Circle.

J Kristensen Associates, LLC is an active member of the Connecticut Business & Industry Organization,  Greater New England Minority Business Development Agency, American Society for Industrial Security, and Professional Women in Construction.


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Corporate Buyers and MWBEs - May 2011

On Friday May 20th 2011, Jean Kristensen was in attendance at yet another successful meeting with Corporate Buyer, Blue Cross Blue Shield. The meeting with Supplier Diversity Management was a huge success; resulting in follow-ups with Strategic Sourcing in the areas of Facilities Management, Healthcare, and Training & HR Compliance. The Jean Kristensen Associates Team is meeting with Corporate Leaders such as BCBS on a frequent basis in an effort to open dialog on issues that are relevant to Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Development. Meetings such as this are specifically geared toward gaining insight and addressing the needs from both sides. Click the link below for additional information on Doing Business with Corporate Buyers.

TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR MWBEs: CORPORATE BUYERS


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