SIMPLIFYING YOUR MESSAGE IS OUR SPECIALTY
Every BK Strategies leader is a skilled problem solver.
We use our experience, passion, and creativity to help businesses share their story. Clear communication fosters collaboration and drives results.
From the boardroom to the break room and back, the greater the clarity of messaging, the greater the collaboration and the more impactful are the results.
Meet the Team
Chief Storyteller
BK Strategies Founder
Bryan Kassing
Bryan's professional experience has spanned the globe. Supporting leaders of nations, industry, and technology.
A skilled communicator and dedicated professional, he has led diverse initiatives, including massive digital transformations, executive coaching, board of directors communications, global corporate webcasts, and senior leadership training programs.
Bryan brings his personable approach, marked by insightful expertise and humor to every engagement. A hallmark of his style is his ability to connect at every level of an organization, bridging gaps in understanding and driving results. Relationships and trust are paramount with a strong emphasis on developing lasting relationships with clients and colleagues worldwide.
Technical Executive Storyteller
Specialized Communications Expert
Brendan Martin
Brendan is an engineer by training who is gifted with the rare ability to translate extremely complex cutting edge concepts into impactful actionable insights for executive audiences and easy to understand descriptions for .
With 30 years of proven expertise, including key roles at Accenture, Brendan has led a broad range diverse range of projects, from multi-national systems integration to major product launches.
He excels at translating complex technology solutions into clear, impactful insights for executive audiences, emphasizing business outcomes and IT architecture decisions.
A thoughtful and engaging leader, Brendan is as comfortable in the board room as he is in a project war room. Always quick to 'cut to the chase' Brendan focuses on the most important elements of a business scenario and eliminates extraneous language and actions.
His expertise has delivered measurable value to clients including AT&T, LinkedIn, Frontier Communications, Virgin Mobile USA, Optus Australia, and CenturyLink.
Executive Storyteller
Social Media, AI Specialist
Lavanya Sundararaman
Lavanya a storyteller, strategist, and seasoned communications professional with over a decade of experience crafting impactful narratives that inspire, inform, and engage diverse audiences. Her expertise lies at the intersection of strategy and creativity, where she brings ideas to life through compelling storytelling and tailored communication strategies.
Throughout her career, she's partnered with executives and leaders across industries to build authentic personal brands that resonate. From developing thought leadership content that positions clients as innovators in their fields to guiding them through high-stakes communications, she specializes in creating narratives that elevate influence and credibility.
Lavanya's work spans the full spectrum of communications, including managing dynamic social media strategies that drive brand visibility and engagement, fostering employee connection through innovative internal communications, and leading initiatives that align teams with organizational goals. She thrives on turning complex ideas into clear, impactful messages that connect with audiences on a personal level.
Executive Storyteller
Digital Marketing, AI Specialist
Brittany Martin-Aiello
Brittany is a skilled digital marketer with experience across diverse industries, helping businesses thrive through strategic campaigns, brand development, and compelling content. She’s known for combining creativity with data-driven insights, partnering with startups and established companies alike to boost brand visibility and drive measurable results.
As a freelance consultant, Brittany crafts customized marketing strategies, executes dynamic social media campaigns, and revamps websites to elevate brands. Her work with companies like LPL Financial and Asana showcase her expertise in content creation, project management, and performance analytics, consistently delivering high-impact outcomes.
Brittany is passionate about transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging messages that resonate. Having lived and worked in Europe and collaborated with clients around the world, she brings a fresh, global perspective to every project—blending strategy with creativity to create lasting success.
Executive Storyteller
Illustrator
Derek Gaughan
Executive Storyteller
Professional Trainer
Norby Rudel
OUR VISION
"Simplify" is the mantra that guides our approach as we deliver your message in the most effective way possible, whether your audiences are Wall Street analysts, employees in a town hall meeting or executives in the board room.
CORE VALUES
ADOPT A GROWTH MINDSET
A partner that can turn intelligence and talent into success can pivot from difficult challenges to lucrative opportunities. Embracing this idea develops resiliency and promotes future achievements.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Preparation is the primary distinction between execution and costly missteps. BK Strategies sharpens our pencils whether you are preparing a Wall Street analyst report, a presentation for a customer meeting, a global webcast for your entire employee base, or a local town hall meeting.
REFINE SIMPLE
"Simplify" is the mantra that guides our approach as we manage your communications in the most effective way possible. Less may be more but it also requires a skillful hand capable of refining data and communications into an elegant story.