Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
BARRY J MCDONALD

BARRY J MCDONALD

EVP | Chief of Staff
Chicago,IL

Summary

  • Creative executive well-versed in sales, operations, marketing & finance.
  • Collaborative team builder and astute at organizational design and the ability to scale companies to growth
  • Visionary with 10+ years of experience in developing highly successful and award-winning teams
  • High-achiever with moral character and integrity recognized for reinventing companies and executing against plans
  • Comfortable leading engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand notability..
  • Specialized in leading teams in Tech, Professional Services & Hospitality organizations to record level revenue including IPO or successful exit.
  • .Cross functional high-achiever with moral character and integrity, recognized for utilizing unique GTM methods and tactics.
  • M&A experience including Due Diligence, Financing & Integration strategies.

Overview

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Executive Leadership

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Sales Leadership

15
15

Marketing Leadership

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15

Operations Managment

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M&A

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

BW Events Tech [PE Portfolio Company]
2023 - Current
  • Deliver revenue growth by developing and implementing comprehensive sales and marketing playbooks resulting in new logo acquisition
  • Oversee business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organizational design for scale
  • Developed hiring & incentive plans to motivate growth and build scalable teams
  • Maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
  • Collaborated with executive team to develop strategic initiatives and long term growth goals
  • Established milestones for M&A
  • Developed product & market matrix plans for TTM

Board Member

GTJ Executive Consulting
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - Current

Investor group assisting professionals with career advancement at the Director and C-Level.
• Advisory board member
• Present & sell to C-Level executives & institutional leadership
• Relationship building to upsell services & renewals.
• Integrated technology and scaled business operations to maximize efficiencies
• Oversight of agency workflow and projects
• Oversee DEI & philanthropy initiatives

Executive Vice President

RWBI [Red White & Bloom - Mid-American Growers]
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - 01.2023

Multi-State operations with 200+ employees specializing in the acquisition, manufacturing and distribution of licensed medical consumer products and facilities, with approximately $200 Million in annual revenue
• Spearheaded Operations, Revenue, Corporate Development & Compliance.
• Full P&L Management & Quarterly Reporting -$200M
• Improved Margin +40% via strategic collaboration with CFO.
• Negotiated capital funding with CEO >$35 Million via strategic partnerships.
• Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture.
• Strategically managed integration of 4 acquisitions, overseeing technology, finance, facilities, branding, revenue and processes.
• Implemented KPI's and incentive programs delivering an immediate ROI in both revenue & Operating Income.
• Oversight of HR, benefits & compensation policy roll out.

Vice President - Sales, Operations & Marketing

onPeak | GES
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 08.2020

An international leading software (SaaS) and management services provider with 200+ employees specializing in technology platforms for non for profit and large associations, with approximately $100M in revenue
• Scaled Operations, Sales, Marketing and Organizational Design & Development = 15% CAGR
• Hired and trained Sales & Marketing teams to successfully establish ‘SMART' goals and exceed their teams' KPI's resulting in record revenue growth.
• Contributor role presenting and renewing tier 1 clients [$10M+]
• Championed 5 year business plan with HR & Executive team to facilitate change management across the organization, delivering 3x revenue growth and increased operating income
• Collaborated with CFO on forecasting and competitive analysis to determine product performance levels and need for new product developments
• Developed short and long-term strategies with the CEO to gain market share, uncover new opportunities and improve operating income.
• Launched data science, BI platform, cloud marketing and social media programs enabling improved performance monitoring and data decision making
• Negotiated licensing agreements with oversight of all project teams resulting in a faster go to market strategy

Founder | President

BENO Entertainment
Chicago, IL
06.2013 - 01.2015

An event franchise coupled with social media advertising for sponsors and attendees.
Provided expansion planning coupled with day-to-day build-out of the management team, operations, technology, marketing, finance and operations:
• Built productive partnerships and strategic business relationships via contract negotiations.
• Full P&L managment
• Secured 100+ clients including McDonald's, Nordstrom's
• Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations
• Established operating and schedule planning for multiple client events at one time
• Successful exit with a continued investor role.

Vice President of Sales

Somerset Entertainment (Mood Media)
Buffalo Grove , IL
2003.06 - 2013.06

International consumer product goods company with 250 employees specializing in media products with approximately $100 Million in annual revenue
• Developed short and long-term sales strategies at National Account level resulting in sales growth of $100M - Walmart, Walgreens, Costco, Sam's, Kroger. Amazon.
• Performed monthly sales forecasting and competitive analysis to determine product performance levels and need for new product developments.
• Fostered performance development of staff through ongoing coaching and mentoring on best practices.
• Created additional revenue streams by introducing new product lines, boosting revenue +60%.
• Contributed to team and customer success by creating and delivering engaging client-facing presentations to communicate product benefits.
• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Education

Master of Science - Marketing

University of Illinois
1997

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Illinois
1994

Skills

  • Sales Management
  • Chief of Staff
  • P&L Management
  • Broker Management
  • Operational Efficiencies
  • Business Analysis
  • Joint Business Planning
  • Revenue & Profit Maximization
  • Persuasive Negotiator
  • Strategic Account Developer
  • Change Management Expert
  • Forecasting Accuracy
  • Project Management
  • Consultant Oversight
  • Member Education
  • Sales and Marketing Leadership
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Business Operations

Accomplishments

  • Olympian – Atlanta, Georgia
  • NCAA Nissan Senior Award Winner
  • Inductee to the UIC Athletics Hall of Fame
  • Wal-Mart Supplier Award of Excellence
  • Certified Coach/Judge – NCAA Gymnastics

Timeline

Vice President - BW Events Tech [PE Portfolio Company]
2023 - Current
Executive Vice President - RWBI [Red White & Bloom - Mid-American Growers]
09.2020 - 01.2023
Board Member - GTJ Executive Consulting
01.2020 - Current
Vice President - Sales, Operations & Marketing - onPeak | GES
01.2015 - 08.2020
Founder | President - BENO Entertainment
06.2013 - 01.2015
Vice President of Sales - Somerset Entertainment (Mood Media)
2003.06 - 2013.06
University of Illinois - Master of Science, Marketing
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Arts, English
BARRY J MCDONALDEVP | Chief of Staff