ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Gateway Consulting Solutions was founded by Christa Repas when she recognized the underserved needs in the college- and career-readiness market. Everyone should feel confident and prepared as they posture themselves to begin a new stage of life. We utilize our strong academic background, coaching acumen, and emotional intelligence to provide one-on-one guidance tailored to a client's individual wants and needs.
We work with individuals from all backgrounds, levels of education, and experiences. Our mission is to help our clients get where they want to go, no matter where they are starting from. We take a collaborative approach when providing insight and advice during our consulting engagements. This allows our clients to develop their own skills in areas like time management, problem solving, written and oral communications, and interpersonal relations.
Our experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to help others gives us a unique value proposition in this niche market. We want to share our knowledge to help others achieve their goals, explore future opportunities, and to elevate their career potential.
CHRISTA REPAS, OWNER // SENIOR CONSULTANT
Focusing on the intersection of operations and business strategy, Christa’s role involves the management of key operational systems and processes. As the Director of Business Operations, she works to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance the overall operational performance of the firm.
Christa oversees day-to-day management, identifies areas of process enhancement, and drives business efficiency. She focuses on building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met. She is able to build and maintain trusting relationships with clients, staff members, and strategic partners alike.
Christa ensures effective recruiting, professional development, performance management, as well as onboarding, client satisfaction and business retention. Her goal is to ensure that all processes align with the firm’s objectives, are compliant with industry regulations, and are scalable for future growth. Her success can be attributed to her strong analytical, managerial, communication, and leadership skills.
Christa is affiliated with many local charities and philanthropic organizations such as the Cleveland Food Bank, Autism Speaks, and Medicine in Mission. She is a member of the NE Ohio Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association and the Junior League of Cleveland. In her free time, Christa enjoys hiking, going to local farmer’s markets, and she plays in a shuffleboard league. She currently resides in Hudson, Ohio.
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