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Elyssa Kelly

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Versatile business leader and visionary problem-solver with demonstrated success implementing plans to meet current and future needs in a wide variety of industries.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Carefree Capping
South Lyon, United States
01.2022 - Current
  • Co-founder of this non-profit that provides financial assistance to young people in Michigan diagnosed with Lymphoma who wish to use cold cap therapy to save their hair during chemotherapy treatment
  • Organize first fundraising event, including event space selection, promotion, fundraising activities, and event sponsorship.
  • Relationship building with donors, sponsors, cold cap providers, and hospitals and oncology centers.

Real Estate Agent

National Realty Centers
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiate, facilitate and manage real estate transactions.
  • Specialize in investment properties, using my skills to successfully purchase and manage short term rentals.

Owner and Founder

Grow With Me LLC
Ann Arbor, Michigan
04.2008 - 07.2020
  • Named "Best Children's Store" by MLive, Metro Parents, Ann Arbor Parents, Ann Arbor Observer and several other local publications.
  • Average annual growth rate of 22% over 12 years.
  • Profitable from year one with increased profitability year over year.
  • Hired and managed twelve employees with a 95% retention rate.
  • Developed email list of over 6000 loyal customers.
  • Promoted business on multiple channels including social media, podcasts, local community support initiatives, email campaigns, word of mouth initiatives, and special events.
  • Donated items to local non-profits and monetary donations to various autism related organizations.

Project Manager

The Automotive Consulting Group (ACG)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
04.1991 - 04.2008
  • Managed a study for Oak Ridge National Laboratories to access the potential market for advanced structural ceramics for use in automobile and truck engines. The study was used to establish future budgets and research efforts for ceramic development.
  • Spearheaded ongoing competitive technology analyses for the Research and Development Center of a major automobile manufacturer. Results of the studies were used to help guide design and development of future products.
  • Led a project to help better position an OEM interior trim supplier in the marketplace. By pinpointing the firm's core competencies in relation to their competitiors, the company was able to successfully reposition itself as the leading second tier supplier in their industry.

Intern/Research Analyst

ELM International
East Lansing, Michigan
01.1989 - 04.1991
  • Gathered, arranged and analyzed research data for automotive related databases and directories.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.

Education

MBA - Evening Program

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Michigan State University - James Madison College
East Lansing, Michigan
05.1989

Skills

  • New Business Planning and Launch
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Planning and Management
  • Administrative Management
  • Project Bids and RFQs
  • Fundraising
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Employee Onboarding, Motivation and Retention

Additional Information

Publications and Social Media


  • Dennis Virag and Elyssa Mount (1998). Automotive Supplier Partnering Making partnerships work, Financial Times Business Report, UK.
  • Podcast: Sportstalk 1050 am with Michel Spath: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/643e6765-28f3-4147-aeef73a600522c62/episodes/94e13252-38bc-4c88-b9c4-d6ebab404b7e/small-business-podcast-106-grow-with-me071620

Timeline

President

Carefree Capping
01.2022 - Current

Real Estate Agent

National Realty Centers
06.2021 - Current

Owner and Founder

Grow With Me LLC
04.2008 - 07.2020

Project Manager

The Automotive Consulting Group (ACG)
04.1991 - 04.2008

Intern/Research Analyst

ELM International
01.1989 - 04.1991

MBA - Evening Program

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Michigan State University - James Madison College

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