Over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, talent acquisition and retention, general management, culture building and delivery of services to small businesses through financial/marketing services and technology.
Specialties: Leadership development, strategic planning, recruiting, employee retention and culture development, B2B service delivery, building and growing a company
SVP Business Development @ With over 5,000 customers, Signpost’s powerful CRM
Over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, talent acquisition and retention, general management, culture building and delivery of services to small businesses through financial/marketing services and technology.
Specialties: Leadership development, strategic planning, recruiting, employee retention and culture development, B2B service delivery, building and growing a company
SVP Business Development @ With over 5,000 customers, Signpost’s powerful CRM and marketing automation technology helps small business owners increase their revenue. Powered by automated data collection and email remarketing, Signpost drives 5 star reviews, referrals and positive feedback for local merchants. As one of Forbes “Most Promising Companies” Signpost prides itself on a nearly perfect customer retention rate thanks to an industry-leading customer experience team. From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Greater New York City AreaAdvisor @ Fundera's mission is to help small business owners get the capital they need to grow. The Company will find the best funding provider for your small business. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) Greater New York City AreaAdvisory Board Member @ Localstake helps business, investors and community partners connect through locally focused equity capital marketplaces. From September 2013 to Present (2 years 4 months) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaFounder and Owner @ Vodka and music video bar located on Mass Ave in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Named one of the 25 Best Bars in Indianapolis by Indianapolis Monthly magazine in 2013 From December 2011 to Present (4 years 1 month) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaChief Revenue Officer @ Responsible for sales, marketing, business development, channel partnerships and financial institution account management for the Company. From February 2014 to September 2015 (1 year 8 months) Greater New York City AreaChief Strategy Officer @ LendKey’s credit decisioning platform enables lenders to make real-time and compliant decisions based on their own credit scorecards across multiple asset classes. From November 2013 to February 2014 (4 months) Greater New York City AreaChairman @ From June 2012 to January 2013 (8 months) Greater New York City AreaPresident @ • Revenues quintupled under leadership in 2011 from 2009 from $4 to $20 million and 2012 Inc 500 Fastest Growing Companies. Revenue run rate at $40 million annualized when left role. 117% increase in overall unit volume with new customer growth of 176%.
• Successfully completed $19 million equity capital raise for Company in 2010/11.
• Manage 100 FTE and sales, marketing and all operational aspects of Company including a new direct inside and outside sales initiatives to complement existing partner distribution strategy.
• Promoted to President and named to Board within 8 months of being hired.
• Launched Platform Solution Group in 2011 to expand technology distribution to banks, digital players and corporations interested in facilitating trade finance in small business. From April 2010 to June 2012 (2 years 3 months) Greater New York City AreaChief Operating Officer @ • Developed infrastructure in credit, operations, marketing, human resources, finance and accounting while managing these functions for Company.
• Restructured financial operations to include closing new debt facilities, new general ledger, reconciliation of accounts and overall cash management. From August 2009 to April 2010 (9 months) Greater New York City AreaProject Specialist @ From July 2009 to August 2009 (2 months) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaPresident @ • Grew Commercial Banking group organically from $270 million in assets in one county in Indiana to $3.2 billion in assets (as of 12/31/07) in ten states over the past 20 years with asset growth being 13% during tenure as President.
• Created leadership development program for top 75 senior executives of company that resulted in internal promotions increasing from 46% to 64% in three years. Program also created over $5 million in cost savings/new revenues for the Bank.
• Led and fostered work environment that was recognized as one of the top twenty Best Places to Work in Indiana in 2006 and 2007 recognized by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce in the first two years of the survey.
• Managed an organization of up to 650 FTE that target clients who are privately owned businesses with revenues less than $50 million and high net worth individuals. Product lines include commercial lending, treasury management, deposit services, mortgage and consumer lending and wealth management.
• Compounded annual net income growth has been 24% from 1996 through 2007 with similar growth in loans and deposits for the institution during that time span.
• Grew assets from wealth management activities to over $1 billion in assets under management. These activities include a trust department, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), a broker-dealer relationship (LPL) and a full service insurance agency. From 2003 to June 2009 (6 years) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaEVP - Chief Operating Officer @ • Created and executed a strategy to enter 12 new metropolitan banking markets across the country based on talent, demographics and competitive conditions.
• Managed all aspects of the Bank including sales, marketing, credit, wealth management services and strategic planning for group which grew to 300 FTE. From 1995 to 2003 (8 years) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaSVP @ • Managed new market growth into two new community banking markets, including all sales and credit activities.
• Retained previous managerial responsibilities to bring total group to 50 FTE. From 1993 to 1995 (2 years) VP @ • Created growth strategy for expanding beyond County lines, creating three new community banking market locations as a test of expansion capabilities.
• Managed strategic planning, marketing, HR, training and insurance groups (25 FTE). From 1987 to 1993 (6 years) Planning Officer @ From 1986 to 1987 (1 year) Senior Business Consultant @ • Led/participated on engagement teams responsible for wide range of professional services to small business clients including auditing and financial consulting.
• Led/assisted on four initial public offerings of high technology client base.
• Promoted one year in advance of standard firm time to Senior level. From 1984 to 1985 (1 year) Orange County, California AreaSenior accountant @ From 1982 to 1985 (3 years) Staff consultant @ From 1982 to 1984 (2 years)
MBA, Finance, Marketing @ Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management From 1985 to 1986 BBA, Accounting @ University of Notre Dame From 1978 to 1982 Brad Kime is skilled in: Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Team Building, Credit, Insurance, New Business Development, Banking, Risk Management, Coaching, Sales Management, Business Planning, Executive Management
Websites:
http://www.lendkey.com
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