Not Your Typical Consultant – Kristoffer Garringer

So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek formulaic solutions. We value the unique experiences, skills, and interests of each employee and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where everyone can grow and thrive in their own way.

In the Not Your Typical Consultant Series, we’ll be showcasing some of our FMP employees and the fascinating paths that led them to us. From military backgrounds to international adventures, to unique previous positions, our team has some captivating stories to share. For the first blog of this series, we chatted with Kristoffer Garringer, Controller and US Air Force Veteran, about his prior experiences in analytics and accounting, and how he’s able to apply his strong data analytics experience to life at FMP.

1. What can you tell us about yourself and your experiences prior to joining FMP?
   • I’m not your typical consultant. I’m a former US Air Force veteran with data analytics and visualization, accounting, and supply chain management experience, and when I’m not working, I am likely checking local restaurants, cooking, running/working out, or spending time with my friends and family.
2. How did your prior experience uniquely prepare you for consulting?
   • My prior experiences in the military and other organizations taught me that quality checks, details, communication, and proactive skill sets are important to have when reaching team goals. These skill sets were easily transferrable to consulting work, especially when trying to manage against a statement of work and anticipating client needs. 
3. How does working at FMP allow you to leverage your prior experiences?
   • Working at FMP allows me to leverage my experience and technical skills to produce accurate reporting, improve processes, and provide advice to my colleagues.
4. What, in your opinion, makes FMP different from other consulting firms or workplaces?
   • FMP differentiates itself from other organizations by leveraging internal resources to create a collaborative environment and produce innovative solutions.
5. What piece of advice do you have for someone who is thinking about applying for a role at FMP?
   • If you’re seeking a work environment that is collaborative, fast paced, and fun, then FMP is the right organization for you. I thoroughly enjoy working with my colleagues every day because everyone is so collaborative, easy going, and supportive.

When filling roles at FMP, we seek out innovative thinkers who possess the knowledge and experience to create lasting positive impacts on individuals, processes, and systems, even after our collaboration concludes. Visit our career page to explore if you might be a great match for one of our available positions.

Haley Fuller joined FMP in October 2023 as a Human Capital Consultant. Haley leverages her unique background in healthcare communications to support clients in developing target and impactful communication strategies and collateral. When Haley isn’t working, she’s likely chasing her wild two-year old around or spending time at the Jersey shore.