The Acumen Team
 Mike Colosimo – President/CEO & Senior Business Advisor Mike Colosimo has a degree in business management from the College of St. Scholastica and is driven and passionate with regards to corporate growth and profitability. With a strong commitment to Acumen’s vision and mission, he is responsible for the company's long-term operational vision and strategy. Mike possesses over 25 years of business and executive management experience. Mike’s positions have included Business Consultant, Business Owner, President/CEO, Executive Director and Vice President of Operations. Mike has worked with a number of business owners in areas of business planing, plan writing, systems analysis and implementation, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, orgazational development, corporate restructuring and other vital business practices. Mikes operational strengths include, finding innovative solutions for effective action across multiple business environments, a task force mentality toward problem resolution and new business expansion and discovering practical and creative means of revenue generation. His possesses expertise in efficiencies and operational streamlining, all improve sustainable net operating income. His leadership strengths include, motivating, directing and training staff members and management teams and creating team cultures of the highest levels of productivity. Mike has directed a number of corporations in becoming more profitable, effective and efficient. Some of these properties include, InFit of Albertville, Minneapolis North Hilton, Get It Sold on EBay, St Croix Telecom, Minneapolis Eagle, Starwood Brand Hotels, Matty B's Restaurants, Wyndham Hotels, Four Wise Guys Hospitality, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Star Tribune and International Market Square’s Hospitality Division. |
 Kelly Colosimo, M.A. – Founder/Human Resources AdvisorKelly has over nine years of Human Resources and Recruiting experience. Kelly’s Human Resources experience includes managing the Human Resources department for a firm of 115 employees with multiple offices in the state. Kelly’s responsibilities include recruiting, employee relations, policy and procedures, auditing, compliance, benefits administration, formalizing organizational structure, payroll and staff training. Kelly is an expert and developing, implementing and facilitating Leadership Training Programs that ensure strengthen operations and increased profitability. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Master of Arts Degree in Education, and taught eighth grade Mathematics for two years. Kelly has completed the Dale Carnegie Training Effective Communication and Human Relation course and the Leadership Training for Managers Lab Program. She is also in the process of becoming an adjunct Trainer for Dale Carnegie Training in the Effective Communications and Human Relations Program. |
 Ben Olson - Business Solutions ConsultantBen Olson is a Certified Business Finance Consultant. He holds an extensive background in business development, sales & marketing, team building and training. Over the last decade, Ben has directed the profitability and growth of local, regional and national organizations. He has served as a Business Owner, Business Consultant, National Foundation Director, Area Director and Certified National Trainer. By overseeing and implementing operational strategies, Ben is able to lead the production efforts both internally and externally, while ensuring efficient and superior service. |
 Matthew Majkozak - Business Solutions ConsultantMatthew Majkozak is a 17 year broadcast media and business marketing professional. He has extensive experience in radio and television advertisement conception, writing, creation and production. His passion for business growth has been demonstrated through leadership as a BNI Chapter President and Education Coordinator, CAI-MN Communications Committee Member, Operations Manager, MMHA Ambassador, Major Market Radio Personality, Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Sales Person.
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 Kris Jacobson – Marketing Strategist Kris Jacobson’s marketing career and passion for helping businesses of all sizes succeed began in 1986 while in high school as a graphic design intern at one of Kansas City’s largest ad agencies. Over the last 20 years, she has worked for large corporations as well as small business owners providing strategic marketing planning, consulting and branding expertise. Her diverse experience working with industries including manufacturing, financial, and real estate for both large and small companies directly benefits clients by integrating the right mix and a variety of marketing vehicles with the RIGHT WORDS, the RIGHT IMAGE, and AT THE RIGHT TIME. Kris specializes in Comprehensive Marketing Consulting, Integrated Marketing Planning, Public Relations, Graphic Design, and Event Production and Management. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Management from Concordia University, St. Paul and attended art and design classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. “Each marketing strategy represents a link in a chain. Whether it is a logo, a brochure, a coupon, a website, signage, trade show, radio ad, an ad on a bathroom door or an ad in a glossy magazine or a hundred other marketing mediums – if they are not linked by similar branding, images and messages, they will not create a strong, effective marketing chain in the minds of prospective clients.” - Kris Jacobson |
 Bernie Mullen - Sr. Vice President, Organizational Development A graduate of Biola University and Argosy University with a degree in Accounting/Business Administration and Master’s in Organizational Development. Bernie began his career as a tax accountant at one of Los Angeles’s well known and respected accounting firms, Bonilla CPA Firm. While working as an accountant he was recruited by the owner of a Maplewood Hotel Corporation to reconcile the balance sheet due to mismanagement and cash flow inefficiencies. The project was designed to last one month but turned into seven years and ownership, hence started a wonderful career in hospitality. Bernie held several positions, including VP of Hotel Operations, Asset Manager & Organizational Developer, General Manager, Regional Controller, and Hotel Controller. Currently managing partner with Encompass Hospitality Group responsible for management contracts and consulting services. With Wischermann Partners Hotel Management Company, Bernie opened upscale properties, and Bernie is an adjunct instructor at the collegiate level teaching business which allow him to continue mentoring, guiding and coaching students and to stay current on business practices, plus Bernie finds it’s simply fun! With over 20 years experienced Bernie developed and patented a robust business planning process called the Triple Bottom Line Hotel Performance System® implemented at property levels.Bernie describes his abilities as a three legged stool: cash management, operational efficiencies, and organizational development. That produces greater financial performance, an engaged associates and improved guest loyalty. This system is proven and works in all industries! |
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Contact AcumenAcumen Business Solutions 14056 Savanna Drive Rogers, MN 55374 Phone: 612-790-4096 email us |
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