Stephen J. Kirk

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EDUCATION

Wayne State University Graduated 2008

• Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing with emphasis on Business Development

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suites, SPSS Marketing Software

• Associate Value Specialist (AVS), Value Engineering, SAVE International

• Eagle Scout, BSA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Kirk Value Planners Detroit, MI

Business Development Manager July 2014 - Present

•Participate in value engineering, estimating and life cycle costing studies

•Implement various marketing strategies and communication skills in order to brand the firm in the market and attract new clients

•Utilize sales and marketing tools to create brand awareness in the market

•Introduce improvements in business strategies based on customer feedback

•Expand business along with the respective market share for the firm

•Play key role in company initiatives for developing new projects for future use

The Pay It Forward Initiative Detroit, MI

Executive Director January 2011 - July 2014

Built Detroit donor pipeline and donor networks. Researched, qualified, cultivated and solicited annual gifts

Developed proposals from new sources of funding from clients such as Whole Foods and Quicken Loans

Wrote and implemented development plan as well as created internal systems structure

Directed calendar planning, recruited and managed team of six including two grant writers

Supervised all public relations efforts of the agency

Directed branding and market positioning efforts, including social media

Created and implemented comprehensive plan for development and marketing activities

School of Business Assistance Center Detroit, MI

Team Leader for Business Program Development September 2009 - January 2011

• Addressed critical or short-term needs, such as brief coaching or question and answer sessions

• Prepared marketing feasibility, business strategy, financial projections and HR development reports

• Analyzed important industry market intelligence, in relation to market trends and development

Develop team strategies to reach goals, provided necessary training and evaluated team performance

Managed the flow of day-to-day operations

Created reports to update the company on the team's progress

Bank of America St. Clair Shores, MI

Personal Banker August 2005 - September 2009

• Provided full range of financial services to clients based on evaluation of their financial needs

• Devised and implement strategies to enhance loan selling

• Fulfilled daily, weekly and monthly sales targets and referral goals

• Compiled customer application information for new account opening

• Maintained upgraded knowledge of the available bank services and product offers

Berline Group Bloomfield Hills, MI

Public Relations Assistant September 2004 - August 2005

• Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns for products & organizations

• Prepared and distributed fact sheets, news releases and photographs

• Promoted and created publicity material and released them through various communications media

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