about kin communications
kin communications is a full service investor relations firm, focused on building market value for our clients. We excel at providing our clients with sound, strategic advice, financial marketing and brand positioning, and targeted investor communications.
Since kin's inception in October 2007, we have helped our clients raise over $438 million and have helped two independent clients reach $1 billion market capitalization.
We have a proven track record of generating investor interest, building an active shareholder base, and growing share liquidity. Differentiating our clients from industry comparables is just one of our many strengths..
philosophy
We work hard, we work smart, and love what we do. We hold ourselves and our clients to the highest of standards to ensure our shared success. kin believes that achievement is only possible when an opportunity exists; accordingly, a company must have strong fundamentals to be considered for the kin portfolio.
kin strongly believes that relationships are the key to business longevity and therefore respects the privacy and information of all individuals. kin's Responsible Marketing Principles permit us to only contact those who have expressed interest in a particular company.
our vision
To be recognized [by our clients and industry peers] as an outperforming investor relations firm.
our mission
At Kin we are committed to growing shareholder value for our portfolio of clients, with the highest level of service and integrity.
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people
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Arlen Hansen, President
Arlen Hansen is the President and founder of kin communications. Arlen is known for identifying new opportunities in companies and turning them into demonstrable results. He is a passionate, high-energy venture capitalist with extensive experience in finance, marketing and communications.
In 2007, Arlen launched kin communications after identifying a need in the Vancouver marketplace for a full service investor relations company. Since then, Arlen and his talented team have been adding shareholder value to their growing client list.
In addition to his studies with the Canadian Securities Institute, Arlen graduated from the Sales and Marketing program at BCIT. As kin celebrates its third anniversary, Arlen is focused on maintaining the high standards of service and integrity kin has become recognized for, while building and diversifying its client base. |
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Cristina Bittante, BBA, VP Marketing & Investor Relations
If Cristina Bittante can't move mountains, she will certainly scale the heights. Cristina's reliable, meticulous attention to detail and astute understanding of the finance industry help her master all aspects of positioning and marketing kin clients to its retail and institutional base. Cristina is driven, strategic, and loves a good challenge. Her marketing leadership and finance career began in 2003 at First Associates Investments and later Golden Capital Securities, where she acquired her Investment Advisor's designation. Prior to joining kin in 2008, Cristina's passion for marketing landed her as Head of Corporate Communications for a publicly traded resource company, where she played a pivotal role in multiple financings and investor relations initiatives. Equipped with multiple scholarships, Cristina graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Joint Major in Business Administration and Economics, with concentrated studies in Marketing. |
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Mario Vetro, BA, Investor Relations Representative
Mario Vetro graduated from UBC with a Major in Political Science and Minor in Philosophy. For 5 years prior to starting at kin, he enjoyed a successful career in sales, management and marketing with Cutco Cutlery Canada. While there, Mario excelled becoming the #20 all time company sales leader, #1 Branch Manager, #1 Student Sales Rep, 7 time quarterly Top 10 Sales Performer, and # 1 Sales Manager. While this Trekkie aspires to be a hockey coach, he remains the Head Waterboy for the local PeeWee hockey division. |
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Joel Kitsul, Investor Relations Representative
Joel Kitsul is a hard working, motivated, sales orientated individual. Prior to joining Kin, Joel worked as an investment advisors assistant at Union Securities. Joel has completed the BCIT exploration and mining course, Canadian Securities Course, Conduct & Practices Handbook, and the derivatives fundamentals course through the Canadian Securities Institute. He also continues to work towards his Derivative Market Specialist designation. When Joel is not pounding the phones at Kin, he could be found playing rugby, hockey, golf, or enjoying other leisurely activities. Joel loves staying on top of his tarot card readings and collecting WWF paraphernalia. |
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