Steven Finch

Current

CEO at Insomnia Ltd

Past

General Manager at Wooden Hand
Head of Sales and Operations at Aristolend
Front Of House Manager at Radisson

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Education

University of the Sunshine Coast

Connections

73 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Steven Finch’s Summary

Crenk: Experienced in analyzing tech companies web products in relation to design and integration. Interested in early-stage startups as well as all major internet companies and products. I have provided consulting for several early-stage startups in a variety of markets.

Insomnia: As CEO and Co-founder of Insomnia I have controlled all the projects we have established under the umbrella as well as the overall growth and strategy of Insomnia. I enjoy all areas of business strategy as well as each individual companies business development and partnerships department.

Wooden Hand: I have been focused controlling the development of the company in which has focused on all commercial dealings. These dealings have been in sales and marketing as well as basic HR decisions and overall business development.

Steven Finch’s Specialties:

Business Management, Acquisitions, Project Management and Consulting for Internet Companies and Products.

Steven Finch’s Experience

CEO

Insomnia Ltd

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

Insomnia (http://insomniamg.com) is an umbrella company for a group of companies in both the internet, technology and music industries. Below are the companies within our portfolio.

RouteNote: RouteNote is a digital music distribution company, which allows unsigned and independent artists to distribute their music on some of the worlds largest online music stores for free. More information can be found at http://www.routenote.com

Adphilia: Adphilia is a site representation company that looks after all advertising activities for our clients. Currently we are looking after top 100 alexa sites, and we are looking to grow this even more in the coming years.

Black and White Music: Black and White Music is a music recording studio based in Cornwall, UK. Black and White Music has already record some top Cornish artists who have ended up signing to major labels.
General Manager

Wooden Hand

(Food & Beverages industry)

May 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 1 month)

Tasks: controlled admin, invoicing, credit control, purchasing, HR, Marketing and all overall management.

When I joined Wooden Hand the company was turning over 5000 pound per month and now 1 year later the turnover reached 400,000 pound for 2007.

So far I have lead negotiations and completed on acquiring 2 other smaller local breweries. These acquisitions have enable us to produce twice the volume per year.

Currently, I have moved into a more Commercial position that allows me to focus on acquisitions and managing all commercial relationships while at the same time controlling the sales and marketing department.
Head of Sales and Operations

Aristolend

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

May 2005 — March 2006 (11 months)

A UK drinks import company, which was focused on importing drinks from the Czech Republic. Importing and Distributing in the UK. Task Involve: Financial Control, Accounts Management and controlling Marketing Operations. Managed all Major Accounts throughout the UK, including, JD Weatherspoon, Matthew Clark, Radisson Edwardian Mayfair and Smiths of Smithfield.

Reasons for Transfer: One of the Brands distribution rights were sold to a Major Multinational. Owner offered promotion in charge of different companies within the same group.
Front Of House Manager

Radisson

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)

March 2005 — May 2005 (3 months)

Controlling Reception and also Concierge.