Kim Mills

Award winning, results-driven marketing and sales executive with 25+ years of experience in developing comprehensive marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, fundraising, and digital campaigns for a myriad of clients, non-profit to Fortune 500. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and execution and leveraging marketing, communications, and sales programs and strategies to contribute to company growth and success. Recognized as a marketing and sales executive who views organizational and clients' challenges and problems as opportunities for transformation and growth.

President & CEO - IDEA MILL MARKETING AGENCY

(2008-10)

Direct, develop, and execute results-driven comprehensive marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, fundraising, and digital campaigns for multiple clients

• Garnered $5.5M in additional revenue in the first year for building client
• Raised Glassdoor "Culture and Values" employee satisfaction rating from 1.5 to 4.6 in 3 months for SaaS client leading to investor purchase
• Propelled B2B client into 11 new markets with a now 12x annual event

Brand Strategist - 1558 BRAND AGENCY

(2021-10 - 2022-11)

Strategic marketing design and team lead for multiple concurrent clients ranging from SaaS, nonprofits, retail, service, and B2C businesses.

• Market analysis and marketing plan creation
• Geofencing and digital ad development and management
• Web design and project coordination

Sales Counselor - MERCEDES HOMES

(2009-09 - 2011-09)

• Top 10 Sales company-wide - over $11M
• 100% Customer Satisfaction rating
• Marketing Innovator Award

Marketing Manager - RYLAND HOMES

(2006-04 - 2008-10)

• Planned $3.7M marketing budget to support company's $85M annual revenue
• Managed 3 direct reports and 20+ communities
• 19% YOY web lead generation
• Increased employee satisfaction 62% to 90% with morale program
• Improved department efficiencies by 15% on marketing ROI

Marketing Manager - K. HOVNANIAN HOMES

(2003-10 - 2005-07)

• Feasibility studies for $71M development
• Marketing operations for construction projects collectively $1.6B value
• Design and deliver sales training for team of 15 - increased customer satisfaction 76% to 92%

WATG HONOLULU

• Supported principal architect for Venetian Hotel and Casino in Vegas

HONOLULU BOARD OF REALTORS

• Tactical marketing and technical education

BELLOWS AIR FORCE

• Comprehensive marketing for MWR military beach resort

Marketing and Events Manager - HAWAII CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

• Organized and executed the Medal of Honor dinner honoring the 21 recipients from the 442nd. Assigned seat plated dinner for 2500 people

Teaching - VARIOUS

• High School Speech and Debate
• Renaissance to Reformation History

Masters - Business Administration - University of Phoenix, Honolulu, Hawaii

Bachelors - Business Administration - University of North Texas