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JASON
HEDGES
BUSINESS MANAGER
Looking to obtain a management position in a
fast-paced organization where exceptional leadership skill and ability will be useful to meet set
organizational goals.
FOUNDER & CEO - OCT. 1998 - FEB. 2019
All About Fun - Portland, OR
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - AUG. 2002 - SEP. 2003
Salem Communication Inc. - Portland, OR
Prospected, cold called and networked to create a
Was a recognized leading "new business" producer
Developed and presented strategic sales and marketing Created a unique radio buy and event opportunity that new book of business through media sales.
3 months in a row.
campaigns to C-suite executives.
became a successful template embraced by sales team to excite new business prospects.
PRESIDENT & OWNER - DEC. 2000 - OCT. 2001
Global Code Network - Portland, OR
linkedin.com/in/jason-hedges/
Built and managed all operations for party planning and event services company.
Responsibilities included scheduling, managing employees, temps, 3rd party contractors, venue/catering contract negotiation, and operations support for over 700 events annually.
Handled all financial details, including forecasting, budgeting, and disbursements necessary to support events and general business operations.
Trained sales executives in both inside and outside sales, prospecting, presentation, account management, and CRM implementation.
Hands-on supported warehouse team on all repairs,
Planned events for large enterprise organizations include Intel, Xerox, Columbia Sportswear, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Oracle Corp, and Honda of America.
maintenance and construction of over 150 event rental products.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona - Tucson, Arizona
BA: Liberal Arts
Minor: Business, Psychology, & Spanish
SALES MANAGER - DEC. 1999 - DEC. 2000
Balance Software - Portland, OR
Implemented an effective GTM strategy to prospect through Scouted news groups and developer chat rooms to hire Developed new revenue stream by finding projects for Successfully sold 500K in contracts in the first 4 months. online direct-to-hire job boards in search of large software development opportunities that could be better serviced through our in-house consulting team.
unique programmer talent to support existing software consulting projects.
independent 3rd party developer and negotiating contracts. PRESIDENT & OWNER - DEC. 1996 - OCT. 1998
Virtual Promotions Inc. - Portland, OR
Quickbooks
VTiger CRM
Zoom
Microsoft Office
G-Suite
IT system support
Contract Negotiation
Strategic Partnerships
Sales Management
Upselling
Event management
Established software consulting company that
Operated as an independent project manager for
Daily tasks included prospecting software development opportunities through online job board, cold calling Uncovering developer talent, negotiated contracts, aided inhouse development teams with in new
talent aquistition for specialized projects that required unique expertise.
companies in need of SAAS development.
company direct, pitching, forecasting production
timeline, price setting, and consulting contract closing. supervised development cycle through project
completion.
Owned and managed a multi-location entertainment
business that brought virtual reality to the Portland market. Responsibilities included hiring/firing, training, scheduling, and general operations management.
Created multiple revenue streams including pay-per-play, product merchandising.
Contracted to local businesses for off-site event and increase revenue by 50% second year.
developed strategic partnerships with leading NW event rental service companies.
SKILLS Social Media marketing
Web development
Sales Pitching
HR Support
Direct to consumer sales
Marketing
Business Management
Operations
Logistics
New Business Development
Advertising
Languages: English/ Spanish
EXPERIENCE