Naomi K. Arndt has built a meaningful career rooted in service, adaptability, and the pursuit of helping others overcome challenges through practical solutions and informed guidance. As a brand consultant, she provides tailored support to clients across various sectors, helping them manage administrative functions, analyze competitive landscapes, and develop strategies that align with organizational goals. Her consulting work is marked by precision, empathy and accountability. She is known for delving deep into client needs, conducting extensive research and presenting actionable insights that inspire informed decision-making. Her ability to see the operational and human sides of business has made her a trusted partner to those seeking clarity and strategic direction.
Ms. Arndt’s academic foundation has been a cornerstone of her professional success. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Empire State University, where she deepened her expertise in management, research and organizational behavior. This accomplishment complimented her Bachelor of Science in business administration and management from Elmira College and her associate degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College. Her excellence in academia was recognized through the Student Excellence Award from Empire State University and the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence from the State University of New York. This educational background has guided her thoughtful approach to problem-solving, empowering her to navigate complex systems and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Arndt worked as a consultant for several organizations, offering expertise in organizational development, research and stakeholder engagement. Her experience also extends into academia, where she contributed as a research assistant at Empire State University. In that role, she explored business trends and the dynamics of organizational growth, gaining valuable insights that continue to inform her consulting work. Her background as an educator further strengthened her communication and leadership skills. As an instructor with Joint Education and Training and GST BOCES, she designed and delivered coursework that emphasized applied learning and student empowerment.
Ms. Arndt’s professional history reflects an extraordinary ability to adapt and step into challenging environments with confidence. As a caseworker for Tompkins County, she joined the Ithaca drug court treatment team, working alongside judicial staff to support families affected by substance abuse. She is particularly proud of helping a non-English-speaking client reunite with his family by learning essential phrases in his language to facilitate communication, an act that reflects her compassion and determination to make a meaningful difference.
While working as an organizational development coordinator for Tompkins County, Ms. Arndt demonstrated steady leadership during one of the most uncertain moments in modern history. On September 11, she was called to meet with the head of what was then the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, now the legislature. Despite the prevailing sense of fear and confusion, she remained on-site, providing counsel and maintaining composure. She considers this a defining moment in her career, a testament to her calm presence under pressure and her dedication to duty. Her early experience as diversity coordinator for the City of Elmira was equally formative, reinforcing her lifelong belief in inclusivity and equitable access.
Ms. Arndt’s professional affiliations reflect her broad interests and community engagement. She has been involved with the Society for Human Resource Management, participated in the Affirmative Action Situation and served as a board member for the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County. These experiences have allowed her to bridge professional expertise with civic service, enriching both her career and her personal growth.
Ms. Arndt’s dedication to learning extends beyond the classroom and workplace. While English is her primary language, she has studied Spanish and Mandarin Chinese to assist speakers of those languages, completed a year of Latin at Cornell University to enhance her understanding of linguistic structures and acquired useful phrases in other languages as needed to support others.
Looking ahead, Ms. Arndt aspires to be known as a consultant’s consultant, someone others rely on for wisdom, insight and direction when answers are not easily found. Above all, she hopes to be remembered for her compassion, her persistence in seeking truth and her determination to leave the world a little better than she found it.