Andrea Key

  • Small Business Roots
  • Team Builder
  • Operations & Technical Expertise
  • Business Leader & Advisor
  • People-Focused
  • Problem Solver
  • Community Minded
  • Patriotic American
  • Exceptional Personal Credit Score

About Me​

Small business runs in my blood. My great grandparents owned a cobbler’s shop during the great depression, my grandfather ran a farm & garden center, and I grew up the daughter of parents who established, owned, and operated a home interiors store. After 23 years as a technical consultant turned business executive in Northern Virginia, I am ready to return to my small business roots. As a technical solutions architect, operations director, and chief information officer, I have had the opportunity to identify and solve business challenges of complexity and scale, build teams and capabilities, and lead & encourage people to grow their careers. My experience, along with my small business hustle, and educational foundation has prepared & moved me to lead a successful company into the next generation. I am excited to make a difference in people’s lives, as employees, customers, and partners.

At My Core

Decades of experience building high performing teams and game changing capabilities
Confidence that honesty and transparency are at the root of success, in life and in business
A commitment to listen well and deliver excellence
A deep care for people, and an unapologetic belief that kindness is a superpower

Small Business Experience​

I have worked alongside small business owners to improve their businesses, improving operations & customer experience, increasing profitability by 40%, and guiding owners through preparing for an eventual exit from the business.

Through this journey I have an enhanced respect and passion for small business and its impact on people and communities.

Andrea Key

Entrepreneur, Leader, Problem Solver

Problem solver and change agent across a spectrum of technical, business, and human capital challenges and opportunities. Enthusiastic about providing opportunities for others to grow personally and professionally by creating relationships, removing roadblocks, and encouraging & inspiring people to be their true selves.

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