Kip Tinstman Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

As Manager of Finance and Operations I am responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of all financial reporting, accounting, and operations functions of Norris Design. My responsibilities include providing these internal functions across all of the company's offices located in Denver, Phoenix, Tucson, Chicago, and Austin.

Greater Denver Area

Collaborate with small businesses on strategic growth strategies, operations, financial projection development and marketing strategies. Consult on how to effectively and seamlessly integrate business process with team members and company culture resulting in adoption and increased profits• Lead clients through strategic planning processes, to include business model evolution, sales and marketing strategies, pricing strategies, staffing strategies, financial planning and profit targeting.• Accounting consulting and training. Leverage QuickBooks expertise and build financial tracking models.• Complete special projects in areas of finance, marketing, operations, IT, and human resources

Greater Denver Area

A member of the executive leadership team for this brand strategy and brand innovation agency providing global services to companies such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson and Johnson, General Mills, PepsiCo, Covidien, Boston Scientific, and various other mid market organizations. • Responsible for the financial health of the organization. Developed, implemented, and managed the organizational wide systems that tracked and measured all work processes to maximize profitability.• Integral contributor to strategic planning for the organization resulting in 4 consecutive years of revenue growth. Created yearly sales and marketing plans and facilitated plan execution.• Contributed to the client acquisition process including attending initial meetings, writing proposals, developing pricing and negotiating final contracts ranging in size from $20K to $1M. • Identified, negotiated contracts with, and managed project vendors including; creative agencies, qualitative and quantitative research companies, and a network of freelance brand strategists and insights researchers.• Responsible for running the day to day operations of the Denver and Portland offices including; marketing, accounting, operations, human resources, staffing, and hiring.• Responsible for ensuring both project and company profitability targets were achieved. Increased project gross margins by over 10% in a one year timeframe.• Managed relationships with bankers, insurance brokers, attorneys, and all other operational vendors.• Developed and implemented the company’s intellectual property strategies resulting in licensing contracts for proprietary methodologies.• Led internal initiatives including: The repositioning of BrandJuice, service offering evolution and development, redesign of CRM system and sales funnel management process, evolution of proposal writing and estimating tools, structure and frequency of meeting rhythms, hiring and talent development processes.

Greater Denver Area

Accountable for the financial health of the organization and for developing, implementing, and managing the organizational wide systems that track and measure all work process to maximize profit. • Promoted to the executive leadership team 3 months after start date.• Created and implemented financial models to report progress on a weekly/monthly/quarterly and yearly. • Led all financial tracking and accounting procedures during the company’s 53% growth in 2007.• 100% on time presentation of company financials to the leadership team, and board of directors• Responsible for creating and monitoring the $3.1M company operating budget. • Managed all elements of Human Resource: hiring, compensation, benefits, and 401K administration• Created all operational procedures, personnel policies, and professional development programs.• Responsible for all Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions• Secured financing and led search for the purchase of a $1.4M building. • Project manager for the complete design, construction remodel, and company move into the new building. Delivered completed project 100% on time and 6% under initial build out budget

Greater Denver Area

Consulted for surety companies to ensure on time and on budget completion of at-risk large scale construction projects.• Responsible for an initial cost to complete analysis of distressed construction projects.• Responsible for tracking the on-site and financial progress of projects. Provided weekly financial and progress reports to the surety company.• Prepared claims, change orders, and onsite monitoring services on a $7M electrical construction contract. Participated in the settlement negotiations.

Greater Denver Area

Managed business start-up, operations, and $850k sale of 2 retail business.• Developed and executed business plans with vision, integrated strategies, and operational procedures.• Secured financing in excess of $500,000. Negotiated with both private and SBA lenders.• Negotiated all terms of a retail lease valued at approximately $900,000.• Opened start-up retail location 20% under budgeted expenditures.• Grew revenues from $900,000 to $1.6M with 7 straight years of growth.• Performed analysis of sales data to create forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.• Responsible for all HR duties and developed a performance management system.• Created and managed an operating budget of over $300,000. • Developed and implemented an inventory purchasing system to control over $800,000 of inventory. • Primary contact with over 50 vendors in wholesale business. Negotiated pricing and terms. • Developed and implemented all marketing, point-of-purchase, and store layout strategies• Negotiated the profitable sale of the businesses for $950,000 after marketing for a buyer.

Greater Denver Area

Managed branch sales, employees, and operations in $60M wholesale business.• Managed all operations of a wholesale distribution branch with $2.5M in revenues.• Responsible for day to day account management of 50+ customer in the mountain states region• Responsible for all inventory purchasing, order fulfillment and inventory control.

Masters Busness Administration, Business

Graduated Ranked 2nd in Masters Program, 3.9 GPA 2006 Excellence and Leadership Award

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science