Michael Kelly

About Michael Kelly

I\'m an executive level leader with specific specialization in helping businesses build accounting, HR, and office management systems. I have experience building startups from the ground up and transitioning them into successful, self-sustaining businesses. I\'m a team-centered, results-driven generalist with advanced problem solving skills and data-driven decision making. I excel in developing 2nd stage operational systems and work to develop streamlined systems that are efficient and effective. I believe lasting success comes from delighting your customers and clients and as such, work to make companies customer focused. I also believe that data should drive most decisions and work to experiment, research, and test business hypotheses. I\'m always willing to talk about new opportunities and enjoy my current ones. Specialties: Operations and finance for startups, contract negotiations, strategic planning, social media consulting, construction management, financial modeling and analysis, rapid team growth, HR management, ROI analysis, brand development, public speaking, team building.

Experience

1. President

   Sprout

   May 2013 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Founder of local restaurant chain with a mission to improve our lives. Vision to Execution - Imagined, developed, and brought to life, proprietary branding and food products using data-driven research, testing, and analysis.Fast Expansion - From vision to launch to present day, oversaw and directed employee growth and multi-million dollar budgets.Entry- to Mid-level Job Creator - Provided jobs and leadership to over 100 employees with varying backgrounds and skills. Implemented tools to handle rapid industry turnover and labor challenges.Retail Real Estate & Construction - Negotiated all real estate and construction contracts. Oversaw multiple restaurant programming, branding, architecture, and construction projects with a hand-on approach

Education

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Construction Managment

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Program Management
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Account Management
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media Marketing
• Ringing Chords
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media Consulting
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Budgets
• Sales
• Event Planning
• Construction Management
• New Business Development
• Online Advertising