Title: Founder and Executive Director
Company: Workforce Charity Solutions
Location: New York, New York, United States
Mark A. Kidd, MBA, founder and executive director at Workforce Charity Solutions, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in nonprofit administration.
With nearly three decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Kidd has established a successful career in nonprofits, specializing in charities and finance. He currently excels as the founder and executive director of Workforce Charity Solutions, a position he has held since 2023. Workforce Charity Solutions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of veterans, the disabled, and the elderly by providing relevant skills training and job placement services that lead to living wage employment. Their mission is to combat negative stereotypes and empower these groups to thrive in the modern workforce through personalized career counseling and support. His experience includes serving as a financial consultant at KIND from 2021 to 2022, a financial consultant at A&E Television Networks LLC in 2021, financial controller at TEGNA Broadcasting from 2019 to 2020, and director of financial planning and analysis at Kenneth Cole Productions from 2002 to 2017. Additionally, he is a member of the Financial Executives Networking Group and dedicates his time to City Critters, a small 501(c)(3) animal rescue and adoption organization. Laying a solid educational foundation, he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from The University of Texas at Austin in 1995, an Executive Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University in 2017, and is a certified internal auditor.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Kidd was inspired to make a difference in the lives of veterans, as they form the majority of his clientele. He recognized the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, particularly the lack of support and transferable skills that hinder their job search. Their sacrifices, along with those of their families, often go unrecognized. His goal is to improve veterans’ lives by guiding them through this transition, focusing on equipping them with the necessary skills before helping them secure suitable positions in the private sector, rather than merely acting as a recruiter or placement firm. He attributes his success to his adaptability and recommends consulting as an excellent way to challenge oneself and break out of comfort zones, as it requires solving business problems within specific timeframes. In the coming years, he aims to advance his career while significantly scaling Workforce Charity Solutions, with the vision of expanding its reach beyond the New York tri-state area to amplify its positive impact across other states.
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