Kristian Collins

Owner @KFAYE Consulting

💸 Marketing💼 C-level Executive👍 Sales & BizDev🧨 ConsultingCOO

Kristian Collins is the esteemed owner of KFAYE Consulting, a firm renowned for providing strategic business solutions. With a career spanning over 14 years, Collins has established herself as an expert in business strategy, operations management, and leadership/team development. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish KFAYE Consulting, where she works tirelessly to help businesses optimize their operations and achieve sustainable growth. Under her guidance, the firm has earned a reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions tailored to clients' unique business needs. Kristian holds a degree in Business Administration and continually updates her knowledge and skills to stay abreast of the latest industry trends. She is known for her enthusiastic personality and ability to create strong relationships.

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Work Background

Stream CompaniesDirector OEM Partnerships

Apr. 2024United States

ADTRAV Travel ManagementDirector of Group Air, Meetings & Events and Vacations

Feb. 2019 - Mar. 2024Birmingham, AlabamaOversee the strategic planning and implementation of 5 distinct business lines: Adventure Travel, Meetings and Events, Group Air, Long Term Housing and Volvo Overseas Delivery Program. • Designed, developed, and sustained a proprietary cloud-based business management tool that has increased profitability over 200% and increased efficiency and conversion by over 40%. • Successfully deployed new revenue streams as well as new organizational processes, tools, and team structures to increase revenue over 300% and profitability over 400% while maintaining a team engagement score of over 95%. • Supervise a diverse team of Managers, Internal and External Sales Associates, Certified Meeting Planners, Travel Agents, and Administrators. • Created and maintained the P&Ls, budgets, and financials for all allocated business units.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc.District Sales Training Manager

Jul. 2014 - Feb. 2019Orlando, Florida AreaCollaborated with senior dealership management and owners to create strategic sales, marketing, training, and operation plans that escalated sales performance for an extensive network of dealerships. • Designed comprehensive training curricula for diverse roles, strategically enhancing performance metrics across the organization. • Spearheaded logistics and presented at several successful product launches and dealer meetings to over 20,000 attendees. • Planned and hosted corporate marketing events and PR initiatives to elevate Toyota's brand presence and drive vehicle sales.

Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep RamCustomer Relations, Marketing & Operations Manager

Apr. 2013 - Jul. 2014Huntsville, Alabama AreaLed day-to-day operations and performance optimization to streamline internal business processes. • Increased associate and customer satisfaction by over 150%, by pioneering a transformative CRM training regimen, improving internal communication, and elevating customer satisfaction. • Revised and enhanced dealership recruitment protocols as well as authored comprehensive training guides in order to foster an agile and knowledgeable workforce. • Managed all PR and marketing endeavors, including agency recruitment/management, rebranding and community partnerships leading to becoming the #1 dealership in the state. • Directed event planning and promotional functions, amplifying brand engagement and market reach.

Alabama Media GroupAutomotive Multimedia Account Manager

Nov. 2011 - Apr. 2013Huntsville, AlabamaDrove sales and successfully acquired all prospective clients into my portfolio, resulting in representing all major automotive brands in my territory. • Generated over $450,000 in annual revenue growth in my first year, and a 25% increase in sales in year two. • Earned recurring "Salesperson of the Month" accolades for outstanding sales performance. • Guided print and digital marketing campaigns analyzing results, consistently achieving over 150% of monthly targets. • Directed high-impact SEO campaigns, consistently exceeding monthly quotas.

Muscular Dystrophy AssociationDistrict Fundraising Coordinator

Nov. 2010 - Oct. 2011Huntsville, AlabamaCultivated relationships, coordinated events, managed sponsorships, amplifying revenue streams. • Instrumental in securing additional revenue through strategic sponsorships and acquisition of key accounts, resulting in a significant financial boost. • Honored with the "Regional Star Achiever" award for exceptional contributions to the organization's mission.

APPRECIATION [EVENTS]Event Coordinator

May. 2010 - Nov. 2010•Organized 3-5 events on a weekly basis with revenue averaging $1,000 per event •Managed 60 new clients including several corporations in the Birmingham area, such as Cintas, CVS/pharmacy, Vulcan Materials, Blue Bell and UPS

Southern Progress CorporationConsumer Insights Intern

Aug. 2009 - Nov. 2009Birmingham, Alabama Area• Created extensive market research studies & presentations for top management as well as other companies from programs such as SPSS & WinCross • Researched & developed articles for Southern Living and Cooking Light’s September, October & November 2009 eNewsletters