Managing Director

TRINITY KIRK

********.*@*****.*** 601-***-**** Dallas, TX 76065

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes. CORE LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES

• QuickBooks • Microsoft Office Suite

• Google Workspace • CRM Software

• Real Estate Platforms • Project Management Tools AR/AP & Financial Reporting

Systems

• • Leadership team building

• Organizational leadership • Operational excellence PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Interim Brand President/Managing Director Hawaii 11/2022 - 08/2025 Fluid Art - Dallas, TX

Proven leader in national franchise growth, territory development, and operational excellence, with deep expertise in FDD compliance, franchise sales, and infrastructure design.

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Spearhead strategic franchise expansion across multiple states, including territory development, market launches, franchisee onboarding, and real estate acquisition.

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Successfully sold and supported multi-unit franchise territories; built and deployed scalable SOPs and a standardized franchise playbook now used system-wide.

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Manage $4M+ in annual revenue; oversee accounts

payable/receivable and implement financial frameworks to support sustainable, scalable growth.

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Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.

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Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.

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Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.

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Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.

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Lead end-to-end site development, including market analysis, lease negotiation, construction management, and launch execution.

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• Direct cross-functional teams across real estate, finance, T

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construction, operations, and marketing to ensure alignment and efficient execution.

Serve as executive liaison to franchisees, delivering operational guidance, financial modeling, and comprehensive brand training to drive success and consistency.

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Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

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Account Manager – Receivables Mississippi Tank 02/2022 - 11/2022 Company - Mississippi

Managed high-volume, full-cycle accounts receivable for 100+ accounts, supporting revenue operations for a major industrial manufacturing company.

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Reduced AR aging and improved client payment timelines through strategic process improvements by 35%.

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Collaborated with internal teams to enhance billing accuracy, resolve disputes, and optimize cash flow forecasting.

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Founder & Director Tinker Tots Childcare - 01/2019 - 11/2021 California

Founded and scaled a state-licensed childcare facility focused on early education and developmental care.

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Led all aspects of operations: licensing, staffing, curriculum design, financials, and parent communications.

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Increased enrollment by 30% year-over-year through word-of-mouth growth and value-driven programming.

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Maintained a pristine record of regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

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Broker / Residential Realtor Trinity Outdoor Premier 05/2013 - 08/2018 Properties - Weaverville, CA

Operated a high-performing residential brokerage focused on Northern California markets.

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Successfully negotiated, marketed, and closed 80–100 residential and land development transactions annually, driving consistent revenue growth and client satisfaction.

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Consistently ranked among top-performing agents for volume and client satisfaction.

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Built long-term client relationships by delivering expert guidance and unmatched service.

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EDUCATION &

CERTIFICATIONS

Hayfork High School, Hayfork, CA 06/1998

High School Diploma

EDUCATION &

CERTIFICATIONS

• Real Estate Certificate – CA Department of Real Estate, 2013

• Childcare License - CA 2019-2022

CORE LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES

• National Franchise Expansion

• Multi-Unit Real Estate Acquisition

• Revenue Management & Forecasting

• Lease Negotiation & Site Development

• Construction & Project Oversight

• Financial Operations (AP/AR/P&L)

• Strategic Market Positioning

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Brand Experience & Customer Strategy

• Budgeting & Cost Optimization

• Vendor, Broker & Stakeholder Relations

• Operational Process Design & Scaling

CAREER

HIGHLIGHTS

Led Hawaii Fluid Art's strategic growth from a regional brand to a national franchise network.

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Managed $4M+ revenue portfolio and developed financial systems that support sustainable, long-term profitability.

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Built and launched high-performance operational playbooks, training systems, and onboarding processes.

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Founded two successful businesses—one in real estate and one in childcare—with long-term client and community impact.

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Negotiated commercial leases, coordinated build-outs, and opened multiple retail/studio locations across the U.S.

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