James S. Ladman
***********@*****.*** 480-***-****
linkedin.com/in/jamieladman
Summary
I am an experienced Executive, Project Manager, General Manager, Sales Manager and Entrepreneur.
PROFITABILITY: I have a niche for taking on challenging and unique projects and making them profitable. For example, under my direction, I increased one company’s value by 850% with over 1.8 million new customers in two years.
MARKETING/ADVERTISING: I have been personally responsible for developing profitable marketing campaigns which included the following: TV, radio, print, IT/social-media, networking groups, grassroots, business-to-business and large promotional events.
EFFICIENCY: I have created and utilized popular incentive programs for the staff and clients while maintaining strict controls for operations.
ADAPTABILITY: I have created smart, progressive business strategies for accelerated growth of the businesses.
INFLUENCE: Our businesses became the sector leaders.
Experience
Canvassing
Fieldworks
March 2024 – Present
CEO/Founder
Clear Choice Lifestyles Treatment LLC
May 2024 - Present
Behavioral Health Technician
Purpose Healing Center
Aug 2023 – March 2024 (9 months)
Business Owner
Ladman Consulting
Feb 2019 - Present (5 years 3 months)
I mentor new entrepreneurs. I raise(d) capital for unique business ventures.
General Manager
HQ Nightclub, Sacramento, CA
May 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)
I was responsible for the company's concept and oversaw all aspects of the operations. My impact delivered sustained profitability. I moved back to Arizona.
General Manager
4125 LLC, DBA; Scores Gentleman's Club Phoenix
Sep 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 6 months)
I oversaw every aspect and the operations of the business to restore and grow profitability.
COO/Co-Founder
Drone Wars, LLC
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 7 months)
As the Chief Operating Officer, I was responsible for making sure that the business operations ran smoothly and efficiently daily. I oversaw all aspects of Drone Wars, LLC with emphasis regarding coordination and execution of events.
I was a pivotal executive in building the Drone Wars brand while expanding the business through his strategy, vision, and leadership.
Co-Founder/Executive VP US Accounts
Bioenergy International Group
Jun 2010 - Jan 2015 (4 years 8 months)
I was a co-founder of Bioenergy International Group (BIG). BIG distributed clean-burning energy sources in United States and other emerging countries. BIG distributed other biproducts such as BIGFlame firewood logs and heating pellets in the US. BIG delivered cleaner, more efficient, and more powerful products/services to our end users than our competitors.
General Manager
Northern Acquisitions Management Group, LLC
May 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 2 months)
General Manager/Consultant
Partner
Vertical Land, LLC
May 2007 - May 2009 (2 years 1 month)
I was responsible for assisting commercial real estate funding through my networking connections.
Founding Partner
Minx Nightclub
Jul 2004 - May 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Owner/President & GM
Babe's Cabaret
Feb 1992 - Jul 2004 (12 years 6 months)
I was responsible for building a very lucrative business model for the Gentleman's Club industry.
I incorporated marketing ideas including, but not limited to, celebrities, golf tournaments, themed parties, executive nights, TV/print interviews, movie location shoots, online presence etc. coupled with exceptional service.
Babe's Cabaret was world known under my leadership.
Education
UofA & ASU
I studied Business, Management, Marketing, and related support services
1984 - 1987
McClintock
Licenses & Certifications
Various state & local licenses and certificates needed for different businesses
2x Arizona Class #6 Liquor Licenses
Skills
Administration • Hiring • New Hire Orientations • Hiring Practices • Executive • Owner-managed businesses • Analytical Skills • Networking • Advertising • Financial Accounting