ACRT Services
Christa Kuminski Arite has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Christa Kuminski currently works as the Operations Director, Facilitator, and Program Manager at Canoe Collaboration, where they provide program and project management consulting support. Prior to this, they were the Director of Corporate Strategy at ACRT Services.
Christa also has experience at GMO Research, Inc., where they served as the Managing Director of Operations & Business Development, North America. Christa Kuminski was responsible for overseeing operations and business development in the region. Christa Kuminski also held the role of Director of Operations at GMO Research, where they managed day-to-day operations.
Before joining GMO Research, Christa worked at DigitasLBi_UK, where they held various roles including VP/Director of Project Management and Associate Director of Project Management. In these roles, they managed account operations, coached project managers, and led integrated campaign work.
Christa Kuminski has also worked at Sears Holdings Corporation as the Manager of Project Management, User Experience, where they managed a team of project managers and was responsible for the success of the team. Prior to this, they held the role of Senior Project Manager, User Experience at Sears Holdings Corporation, where they managed various interactive projects in the web and mobile ecommerce space.
Christa's earlier experience includes working as a Project Manager at Designkitchen, where they coordinated resources and served as a primary contact for clients in the mobile and technology space. Christa Kuminski also held the position of Senior Project Manager, Managed Services at EVault.
Additionally, they worked as a Regional Account Manager at i365 A Seagate Company and as a District Manager at ADP, where they presented payroll solutions and achieved sales goals. Christa also developed expertise in a time tracking system and led training programs for the product.
Overall, Christa Kuminski Arite has a strong background in project management, operations, and business development, with experience in various industries.
Christa Kuminski Arite, CSM has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Sales from Ohio University. Christa Kuminski also obtained certificates in Japanese Language and Group Facilitation from the same institution. Additionally, they have a Continuing and Professional Education certificate in the Group Facilitation Certificate Program from DePaul University. Christa holds several certifications, including Change Management Certification from Acuity Institute in 2017, Certified ScrumMaster from Scrum Alliance in 2014, FoCuSeD Facilitator in 2013, and Organization Facilitation from DePaul University in 2011.
ACRT Services
ACRT Services offers expert, independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including vegetation management consultation and training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, and utility metering services. We assess and monitor systems for liabilities, consult with decision-makers on planning and budgeting, represent utilities and train personnel to be safety-focused leaders. Throughout our history, ACRT has maintained a track record of excellent, tailored service for utilities. ACRT was founded as a utility vegetation management company, independent of ties to any tree service company. Our independence ensures we act with our core values—People, Dedication, Process and Education—driving the business, doing only what’s best and necessary for your system. It’s our Independent Promise. In 2018, ACRT, Inc. transformed into ACRT Services, a parent company supporting three wholly-owned subsidiaries—ACRT, ACRT Pacific and Bermex. The transformation was driven by ACRT’s rapid, ongoing growth and the organization’s commitment to strengthening our service to all customers across industries. We are an employee-owned company focused on empowering employees, customers, and the communities we serve.