Kai Bailey Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Ga

Thrive serves business owners and solves problems through expertise in leadership, marketing, sales, production, operations, quality, technology, people, and finance. In 2020, I collaborated with Thrive’s owner on a joint project and, after a highly successful engagement, we decided to form a business partnership. As COO and co-owner, I lead day-to-day operations of the firm and have partnered with 50+ clients across more than 35 industries to help them thrive and scale. In collaboration with a team of 10+ functional business specialists, I spearhead critical and complex projects involving people, processes, and performance. ► KEY RESULTS-Accelerated onboarding and training of new hires 30% for a manufacturing distributor, catapulting operational efficiency, raising quality, and minimizing errors by overhauling workflows using agile methodologies and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs); freed up executive leaders to focus on strategic initiatives.-Attracted new investors and $10M in a Series A funding round for a tech startup by assessing the current state, facilitating strategic alignment of the executive team, and clarifying roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines.-Repositioned a healthcare business, attracting potential buyers and resulting in a successful sale within 12 months, by highlighting the financial health of the company and reducing staff turnover 15% in <6 months.Have a question? Want to learn more? Visit our website:► www.thrivebusinessoperations.com

Marietta, Ga

Driven by a vision to amplify profitability alongside people development, I grew and launched this strategic consulting firm to serve clients along their path to impactful business results. I advised and guided executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams on formulating and executing their strategic visions with best-in-class methods involving the three Ps: people, process, and performance. In addition to providing critical advice on business strategy, key messaging, and success indicators for clients, I defined the strategic and business goals of Pathway, overseeing new business development, sales, marketing, operations, and financial management. A crowning achievement was directing the ongoing development of services and products, including an innovative e-learning platform, eWire Online, which I continue to shepherd today (see Projects section below). The success produced at Pathways for our clients and firm garnered the attention of Thrive Business Operations in 2020, resulting in a merger where I continue to partner closely with clients to help them thrive and scale. ► KEY RESULTS-Enlarged product demand 18% in less than 30 days and strengthened the market position of a manufacturing company, enabling the client to showcase their product to their target market quickly.-Expanded team capacity 25% and improved adherence to project scope, deliverability, and timeliness for a technology client; introduced and deployed a technology solution that incorporated the sales workflow and increased cross-functional team collaboration.

Greater Atlanta Area

AMLI is a prominent, well-respected multifamily real estate developer and owner focused on the development, construction, and management of more than 83 luxury apartment communities boasting 25k apartment homes in eight U.S. markets.From Regional Training Director to National Director of Marketing (a position specifically created to leverage my unique skills and abilities), to VP of Marketing, and ultimately Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing….I built a 12-member, award-winning marketing department recognized nationally for exceptional performance. I oversaw a $7M+ marketing budget and established strong relationships with 10 regional offices and 70 on-site teams. Throughout my tenure, I earned a reputation for results-focused execution of strategic initiatives and critical projects while always valuing the individuals who drove our success. The firm's growth and achievements were not MY success - they were OUR success. As I’m often heard to say, People + Process = Performance. ► KEY RESULTS-Hired the first digital marketing team and led the global brand strategy development.Boosted online traffic 24% and lease conversions up to 7%, earning 1k+ new quarterly online reviews at a rating of 3 or higher.-Trained 700+ employees, ensuring brand consistency across all nationwide assets.

Greater Atlanta Area

Promoted to newly created National Director of Marketing position that established the first ever companywide marketing team and subject matter expertise resource. Brand and Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Process Improvement: Established relationships with 10 regional offices and 70 onsite teams to identify and strengthen leads and prospect process.

Greater Atlanta Area

Created, facilitated and measured outcomes of employees training and mentor programs for Atlanta and Kansas markets. Developed and provided group instructors in 25 content areas such as; new employee onboarding, sales training, company management software, empowerment, leadership development and conflict resolution to name a few. Trained over 700 employees on Onesite during new management software rollout.-Training, Coaching and Education: Created, facilitated and measured success of employee training and mentor programs for the Atlanta and Kansas markets. Taught average of six classes a month in a variety of mediums (classroom, online, WebEx, one on one)-Networking, Cooperative Collaboration and Training: Developed, edited and/or taught more than 25 different types of content. Developed new on-boarding product knowledge tool for assets. Worked collaboratively with regional and executive level management to determine mentoring program guidelines and awards system to empower employees to help each other learn and foster best practices more quickly in the field.