Lindsey Kirkendall
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Adaptable, compassionate yet tenacious team player and proven leader in business development with a track record of developing robust relationships, strategic partnerships and exceeding revenue goals. Skilled in public speaking, strategic thinking and coaching women dealing with trauma. Passionate about storytelling to create audience engagement and driving revenue; empowering women and being a force for good.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner, Head of Business Development
Storyteller Media
03.2016 - Current
- Business Development: identified new verticals, markets and business opportunities through extensive research, networking and strategic partnerships
- Product + pricing design: assists with market research and product creation, identifying gaps in the market and creating a product suite to meet those needs
- Education: responsible for creating educational content and teaching live in workshops, lunch and learns and other live formats aimed at generating new revenue
- Marketing: content creation for print, digital and social including emails and copywriting
- Notable projects include: City of Bradenton Economic Development Commission, 26 West Center
Instructor Coach
26 West Entrepreneur Center/State College of FL
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Led a cohort of music students through my proprietary curriculum: The 6 Figure Music Business Plan, over the course of a 2 semester program in partnership with the 26 West Center + State College of FL
- Responsible for program design, class lectures and ongoing mentorship of students to help them develop their own unique music business model and prepare for an end-of-year pitch showcase to a panel of investor judges.
- Assisted with Pitch Showcase Event Planning and Investor-Judge panel selection
- Final showcase resulted in the winner receiving nearly 3xs more in investment capital than what the program was awarding
Owner
Lindsey Kirkendall Artist Services
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Responsible for overall vision and leadership of brand as a thought leader for female artists in the arts economy
- Generated over 300k in revenue in 24 months as a sole proprietor and no sales staff
- Provided educational, coaching, business consulting and spiritual guidance to female artists
- Developed, created + executed content marketing campaigns to include: email, social, web, podcast and video/youtube platforms
Director, Business Development
Key Renter Tampa
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in establishing new market share in the Sarasota, FL. market
- Sold property management services with emphasis on commercial clientele, working with investors and high net worth individuals
- Experience leveraging expos/trade shows and public speaking opportunities to grow market share.
Manager, National Promotions
Sony/Provident Music and Film Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed largest territory of radio stations, to include the top 3 stations in the country
- Won multiple awards for hitting add (sales) goals
- Developed strategic partnerships with program directors + key decision makers at large media conglomerates to expand brand initiatives in highly competitive markets
- Supported Films division as a business development spokesperson for new releases: identifying key stations to host viewing events, managing and planning events and speaking live to radio station staff to engage them in the story, increase viewership and help them translate that to their listeners.
Co-owner, Head of Business Development
PopGun Entertainment
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed all operations of the business to include: all sales + marketing initiatives, direct sales, digital audience growth through content marketing + ad campaigns, sponsorships, strategic business partnerships + revenue growth
- Grew revenue to support 2 full-time employees as a first-time entrepreneur, through live artist showcase events
- Created, hosted and emceed live showcase events from coast to coast
- Managed team of interns
- Responsible for getting national media coverage for numerous projects on outlets such as CMT, CCMMagazine.com and RyanSeacrest.com
Account Executive/Marketing Consultant
Salem Publishing/CCM Magazine
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Developed strong network of music industry and business contacts and sold print and digital ads into various national publications
- Created and launched CCM Indie, a subsidiary brand under flagship title CCM Magazine and grew audience to over 80,000 subs, created 2 new streams of revenue and boosting overall sales revenue
- Managed small team of interns and contractors
Education
Institute For Rapid Resolution Therapy
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA 08.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Prospect Research
- Partnership Building & High Ticket Sales
- Team Player
- Engaging Communication - written & verbal
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Business Development
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Gratitude
Certification
- Certified Trauma Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Completed Foster and Adoptive Parent training through Safe Children Coalition, Dec. 2023
Timeline
Instructor Coach
26 West Entrepreneur Center/State College of FL
09.2023 - 03.2024
Director, Business Development
Key Renter Tampa
03.2023 - 12.2023
Owner
Lindsey Kirkendall Artist Services
01.2018 - 01.2024
Co-Owner, Head of Business Development
Storyteller Media
03.2016 - Current
Manager, National Promotions
Sony/Provident Music and Film Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Co-owner, Head of Business Development
PopGun Entertainment
03.2012 - 04.2015
Account Executive/Marketing Consultant
Salem Publishing/CCM Magazine
05.2010 - 09.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach State University
08.2001 - 05.2004
Institute For Rapid Resolution Therapy
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