An accomplished sales and marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in building and managing high-performance sales organizations. Successfully founded and sold a marketing agency, and served as Head of M&A for a private equity firm. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing growth strategies, driving revenue growth, and building strong customer relationships. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.
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Anthony Atkins
Dallas,TX
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AVA AcquisitionsAustin, TX
Head of M&A
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Served as Head of M&A for AVA, responsible for identifying and executing strategic acquisitions.
- Conducted thorough due diligence on potential acquisition targets, analyzing financial statements and performing market research to identify opportunities and risks.
- Negotiated deal terms with potential acquisition targets, resulting in successful acquisitions that enhanced firm's portfolio and drove revenue growth.
- Worked with Head of Integrations to develop smooth integration plans post acquisitions.
- Trained and developed junior M&A associates for managing qualifying calls.
- Developed strategic relationships and robust referral network.
- Developed off-market strategy for deal flow and oversaw implementation.
- Successfully grew firm's portfolio through strategic acquisitions, resulting in 850% increase in revenue.
Uhuru NetworkAustin, TX
Head of M&A
09.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Served as Head of M&A for Uhuru Network, responsible for identifying and executing strategic acquisitions.
- Conducted thorough due diligence on potential acquisition targets, analyzing financial statements and performing market research to identify opportunities and risks.
- Negotiated deal terms with potential acquisition targets, resulting in successful acquisitions that enhanced agency's service capabilities and increased revenue by 75%
- Worked with Head of Integrations to develop smooth integration plans post acquisition.
- Oversaw deal flow generation efforts.
Cixxfive ConceptsDallas, TX
Owner
05.2013 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Founded and grew successful marketing agency, providing content marketing, SEO, and paid advertising services to clients across varies B2B industries.
- Developed and managed team of 17, providing mentorship and guidance to drive team performance and client satisfaction.
- Created strategic sales initiatives and partnerships that accelerated agencies growth by more than 300%.
- Oversaw all financial aspects of the agency, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
- Successfully sold agency, generating over seven figures in profit for shareholders.
White, Jacobs, and AssociatesPlano, TX
Head of Marketing
11.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Managed branding campaigns and event marketing initiatives in print, web, social media, and SEO.
- Conducted and evaluated market research to adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
- Developed and implemented B2B marketing strategy and overall communication plans to produce long-term partners.
- Redesigned user experience and site functionality to increase leads.
- Increased market awareness and penetration through development of creative collateral.
- Identified low-cost opportunities to increase visibility and drive traffic.
Contract Resolve GroupDallas, TX
VP of Sales
04.2009 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Exceeded sales quotas of over $10m booked business a month.
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Revenue Growth - Sales, Marketing, Rev Ops
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Corporate Business Development
- Market & Competitive Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- P&L Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Public Speaking
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Market & Competitive Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
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Quote
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.
Timeline
Head of M&A
AVA Acquisitions
01.2022 - Current
Head of M&A
Uhuru Network
09.2020 - 01.2022
Owner
Cixxfive Concepts
05.2013 - 09.2020
Head of Marketing
White, Jacobs, and Associates
11.2012 - 02.2013
VP of Sales
Contract Resolve Group
04.2009 - 10.2012
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