Aidan Gates
Fresno,United States
Summary
- Strategic visionary with a proven track record of driving innovation and fostering business growth.
- Proven ability to excel in leadership roles across diverse industries.
- Rapid skill acquisition and adaptability to dynamic landscapes.
- Strong strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership capabilities.
- Extensive background in crafting engaging user experiences across various sectors.
Innovative Product Management professional bringing expansive product lifecycle knowledge and trend forecasting expertise. Well-versed in creating and managing effective marketing campaigns and product positioning to align with corporate goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Yelp - San Francisco
Remote
11.2023 - Current
- Top Performer: Consistently recognized as a top-performing sales representative, driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies.
- Cold Calling Specialist: Expertly converted potential leads into long-term clients through targeted cold calling and relationship-building techniques.
- Client Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, leveraging CRM software to enhance client interactions, identify opportunities, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Sales Strategy: Contributed to the development and execution of sales strategies, helping to optimize overall team performance.
- Customer-Centric Solutions: Delivered tailored solutions that met client needs, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term relationships.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing, to ensure alignment of sales efforts with company goals.
Financial Strategist
Pacific Advisors
Fresno, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Orchestrated dynamic financial strategies for diverse clients, achieving targeted fiscal objectives
- Engineered comprehensive insurance, legacy planning, investments, and debt elimination solutions
- Pioneered user-centric approaches, enhancing document accessibility and communication efficiency
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to ensure holistic client success
- Synthesized intricate data into actionable reports, driving informed financial decision-making.
Founder & CEO
Vending Ventures
Fresno, CA
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Pioneered a vending machine empire from inception, scaling operations across 42 central valley locations
- Applied data-driven insights to optimize product placement, driving a 20% sales increase per location
- Led innovative marketing campaigns, elevating brand visibility and fostering customer engagement
- Managed diverse teams across finance, maintenance, legal, marketing, and location development
- Championed green initiatives, reducing energy consumption by 25% through strategic equipment upgrades.
Tech Strategist
INOV8 Tech
Fresno, CA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and execute revolutionary payment processing technology
- Conducted extensive market research and competitor analysis, resulting in a product that disrupted the market
- Forged strategic partnerships, expediting product adoption and maximizing distribution reach
- Translated intricate technical concepts into compelling presentations, fostering stakeholder alignment.
Founder & Leader
TechConnect
Fresno, CA
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Established and led a nonprofit organization focused on empowering underrepresented youth through technology workshops and mentorship programs
- Designed and executed engaging workshops, inspiring young minds to explore technology careers
- Fostered collaboration with local schools and community organizations to expand the program's reach
- Recognized with the Community Impact Award for contributions to youth education and empowerment.
Senior Project Manager
FD Solutions
New York (Remote), NY
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology Exercise Science -
California State University, Fresno
Graduated in 2016 -
Bullard High School, Fresno, CA
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills for cultivating and sustaining relationships
- Proficient in leveraging digital platforms for operational enhancement
- Strong leadership capabilities, recognized with Entrepreneur of the Year award, Strength Innovations, 2018
- New Market Penetration
- Project Management
- Fiscal Management
- Cash Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Contract Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Organizational Management
- Account Acquisition
- B2C Sales
- Lead Qualification
- Regional sales
- Telephone sales
- Sales closing
- B2B Sales
- Prospecting and Cold Calling
- Cold calling expertise
- Pipeline Development
- Salesforce CRM
- Persuasive negotiator
Accomplishments
- Championed the creation of a cutting-edge fitness program at Strength Innovations, fueling a remarkable 137% expansion in the client base.
- Received the Client Builder Award for exemplary success in client acquisition and retention.
- Earned the Small Business Management Award for the creation and development of a leading small business in Fresno.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Yelp - San Francisco
11.2023 - Current
Financial Strategist
Pacific Advisors
07.2019 - Current
Senior Project Manager
FD Solutions
08.2018 - 12.2020
Founder & Leader
TechConnect
07.2018 - 02.2021
Tech Strategist
INOV8 Tech
01.2017 - 01.2022
Founder & CEO
Vending Ventures
01.2014 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Kinesiology Exercise Science -
California State University, Fresno
Graduated in 2016 -
Bullard High School, Fresno, CA