TATE ROGERS

206-***-**** ~ acrhgd@r.postjobfree.com ~ http://www.linkedin.com/pub/taterogers/b/25/730

Objective

Secure a general manager, business development, strategy and/or marketing position.

Join a successful, innovative, risk tolerant management team.

Utilize my skills in sales, management and customer service.

Professional Strengths

Highly self-motivated individual who thrives in challenging and changing environments.

Entrepreneurial business professional with 20+years in sales, management and leadership roles.

Accountable, decisive leader who inspires productivity through efficient delegation and teamwork.

Effective problem solver with an ability to think laterally.

Savvy, self-driven salesman committed to excellent rapport and high level customer service.

Persuasive negotiator, able to empathize with all parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

Visionary, resourceful innovator known for driving and developing successful new products/services

Efficient B2B marketer experienced in maximizing outcomes with limited resources.

Successful in pitching products and services to VC firms and Angel investors.

Systematic business analyst who seeks balanced risk/reward opportunities.

Experience

Tate’s List, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer/Founder

August 2013 to Present

Founded and managed online engagement platform connecting bars and restaurants with vendors.

Hired and oversaw a team of 13 professionals including engineering, UX, design and sales.

Enrolled over 850 bars and restaurants and 1200 vendors to participate and advertise on the site.

Independently raised $700k seed round.

Built active Advisory Board including leading restaurateurs and experienced start-up executives.

Launched Seattle Market in May 2014 and Portland in April 2015.

Responsible for daily operations, business development, investor reporting and growth.

Nectar Lounge

Co-Owner/Founder

August 2004 to May 2013

Nectar is a nationally renowned, award-winning Seattle-based live music venue with a capacity of 450.

Responsible for the marketing and advertising of live acts.

Established strong relationships with local radio and print media outlets.

Negotiated financial sponsorship with vendors, as well as, contracts with agents and musicians.

Representative Acts included Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, 2 Live Crew, Collie Buddz, Jefferson Starship, Pretty Music, Wiz Khalifa, Raekwon (Wu Tang Clan), Little Dragon, Eekamouse, The Dirty Heads, Barrington Levy, Kymani Marly, Morgan Heritage, and Maxi Priest.

Responsible for $8k in weekly ordering from 8-10 different vendors.

Managed staff, hiring and schedule of daily operations.

Facilitated planning of corporate events with local companies, averaging 200-300 guests.

Managed donations and fundraising events for local nonprofits.

Continuously analyzed the business model to maximize profitability and success.

Booked 20-25 shows per month ranging from local to international acts.

Maintained Quick Books Bookkeeping, accounts payable and payroll.

CORNWALL MORTGAGE & REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer

January 2001 to December 2004

Managed 10 person team generating $25 million per month in loans funded.

Facilitated company expansion from three to twenty employees by assuming managerial responsibilities.

Developed unique service package combining real estate and mortgage solutions.

Implemented marketing campaigns that included digital and print advertising.

Earned highest client referral rate, 80% of business from referrals versus 55% for the company as a whole.

Lead informational workshops for first time homebuyers with groups averaging 25 attendees. Converted 30% of these participants into clients.

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Branch Manager

September 1996 to January 2001

Managed the third largest branch by fleet 450 vehicles in Washington State for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Branch exceeded company financial goals with 30% fleet growth, and 20% revenue increase.

Built branch culture delivering top tier customer satisfaction scores exceeding 80% against a company average of 74%

Established and grew relationships with dealerships, body shops, service stations, insurance companies and corporate customers to drive continual growth.

Responsible for customer experience, branch P&L and employee training and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Management ~ Washington State University ~ June 1996

Real Estate License ~ Rockwell Institute ~ 1995

Additional

Volunteer Vendor Coordinator for Magnolia Summerfest. Responsible for procuring 60+ vendors for two-day festival. Collecting payment and overseeing setup and breakdown.

Outdoor Enthusiast- Enjoy hiking and camping with my friends and family.

Sports Fan- Passionate about my hometown teams. Enjoy being a volunteer coach for my son’s soccer and baseball teams.

Favorite pastime- Spending time with my wife and two boys, ages 10 and 7.

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