Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
EVP | Chief of Staff

BARRY J MCDONALD

GTJ Executive Consulting
Chicago,IL
BARRY J MCDONALD
12

Executive Leadership

15

Sales Leadership

15

Marketing Leadership

15

Operations Managment

10

M&A

21
years of professional experience
  • 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.

Work History

Vice President

3 Years 9 Months
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

6 Years 9 Months
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

2 Years 4 Months
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

5 Years 7 Months
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

1 Year 7 Months
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

10 Years
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 - CurrentRead More

Executive Vice President

RWBI [Red White & Bloom - Mid-American Growers]
09.2020 - 01.2023Read More

Board Member

GTJ Executive Consulting
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

Vice President - Sales, Operations & Marketing

onPeak | GES
01.2015 - 08.2020Read More

Founder | President

BENO Entertainment
06.2013 - 01.2015Read More

Vice President of Sales

Somerset Entertainment (Mood Media)
2003.06 - 2013.06Read More

University of Illinois

Master of Science from Marketing
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University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts from English
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BARRY J MCDONALDEVP | Chief of Staff