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Designed AI-Powered Tools (e.g., Prompt Pal, Interview On The Go) to support non-technical users and enhance customer interactions by simplifying complex workflows and improving search accuracy.
Conducted Global Research across North America,
LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, aligning talent insights and workforce trends with long-term organizational strategy and geographic expansion planning.
Developed job architecture frameworks, mapped skills and compensation data, and created structured interview processes to strengthen scalable, team-based hiring. Synthesized organizational structures, competitive intelligence, and talent benchmarks to guide executive decisions and align hiring, org design, and operational strategies with business objectives.
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KAY KELISON
Enablement Strategist AI Innovator
Throughout my 30+ year career, I’ve followed one guiding principle: build systems and processes that empower people to think smarter, work faster, and collaborate better. From leading a welding shop in the U.S. Navy to designing AI-driven tools for global organizations, I’ve never stopped evolving—and helping others do the same. What I bring to the table is a unique blend of creativity and strategy. I’ve worked at the intersection of product, engineering, and people functions—not as a coder or developer, but as someone who sees patterns, solves complex problems, and builds frameworks that scale. I specialize in operational strategy, AI enablement, and data storytelling, turning abstract challenges into actionable tools and platforms.
My experience as a researcher has been central to my success. I’ve built global talent and skills frameworks, advised on job architecture, and developed team-based interview systems that help hiring managers and recruiting teams align more effectively. My research has uncovered talent market trends, regional workforce insights, and future skills data that inform more effective organizational design.
In parallel, I’ve optimized customer-facing search strategies within AI tools, making systems more intuitive, efficient, and human-centered. Whether I’m training teams, building tools, or crafting scalable solutions, my focus is always on enablement—ensuring that people, systems, and strategies move forward together. I’m seeking new opportunities where I can bring this systems mindset to the forefront—partnering with product and engineering teams, enabling organizations to operationalize intelligence, and championing innovation in both people and processes.
Career Highlights
Zillow Group 2016 – 2024
Confidential (Transportation) 2015 – 2016
Confidential (Market Research & Intelligence) 2014 – 2015 Groupon 2012 – 2014
Microsoft 2005 – 2012
Wachovia 2004 – 2005
T-Mobile (Contract) 2004
Amazon 2001 – 2004
Netizen Group 2000 – 2001
Meridian Partners / Saltmine 1998 – 2000
United States Navy 1984 – 1990
Veteran: United States Navy Honorable Discharged
Recognition & Community Engagement
Prompt Pal – A tool that helps the individual write effective prompts for better results.
Prompt Library - An AI prompt library that teaches prompt writing without the complexities.
Search Starts - Helping teams jump-start sourcing
strategies.
Search On The Go – A lightweight tool for designing flexible search strategies in dynamic markets.
Interview On The Go – A real-time coaching app
supporting better hiring decisions at scale.
G.O.A.T. Award: Recognized for groundbreaking work in AI prompt innovation
People’s Choice Award: Celebrated for building accessible talent systems
7x DRIVE Awards: Honored for designing inclusive and scalable solutions
Speaker & Trainer: SourceCon, MREC, and global webinars on AI, enablement, and systemic innovation
Art Institute of Seattle, 1990–1992
AA in Communications & Graphic Design
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