Carl Repp
Executive
Nashville,TN
Summary
Creating purpose through passion (people, business, technology, education, sport & wellness) I instigate disruptive change and drive growth by building high performance teams, environments, and companies.
I am a retired professional athlete (NHL), an experienced international executive, a seasoned program/project leader, a former high school Principal, and a serial builder & entrepreneur.
My past clients include the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, several government branches, VC's, software start-ups, & real estate companies. I led the development of Game Plan, Canada's National/Olympic athlete transition program. I am an executive (20+ years) and operator with experience driving growth across North America in health tech, prop tech & ed tech. I managed a worldwide portfolio of 13 SaaS companies for SureSwift Capital.
As a registered Project Management Professional (PMP) I have over 10,000 hours of strategic program management & project management. I am a certified change leadership, knowledge management, and UXUI specialist. I have deep knowledge in operational systems like EOS & McKinsey's 7S's, and a plethora of management software associated to structure, systems, sales, staff, and software development.
I am the founder of BrilliantShift, a base-camp and think tank for entrepreneurship, deep data analysis & valuation, change & project leadership, and business startup incubation & acceleration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO
BrilliantShift LLC
01.1999 - Current
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- National Manager (2014 – 2015) for Game Plan: Canada's Elite Athlete Career Transition Program, a partnership between the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Sport Canada
- Oversaw all aspects of program planning, build, and operation, including project & change management, $3.6M budget, and software design & development
- Consulting: Developed Canadian Sport Schools and co-wrote Sport Schools in Canada: The Future is Here
- Directed and co-founded the Student-Athlete Achievement Project
- Clients include: LegaciesNow2010, PacificSport, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Citius Performance Inc., BC Government, and BC Public Schools, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and software start-ups.
Chief of Staff, Integration, & Technologies
Rebuilt Holdings
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Rebuilt is a tech enabled wholesale SFR real estate company regionally ranked in INC's Top 50 fastest growing companies with 12 markets and over $100M in sales.
- I was the right hand of the CEO, responsible for “strategy to action” while sharing COO and CTO duties.
- Major 2023 milestones were re-opening a Series A and securing an additional $13M in a tough macro-environment, fully rebuilding our sales, product & engineering teams, releasing a propriety Real Estate marketplace, and standing-up new operations software such as Monday, HubSpot, Ninety, and Atlassian.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives for improved company growth and long-term success
Portfolio CEO/Director
SureSwift Capital Worldwide
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Director of the Monashee Portfolio, a group of 13 SaaS Companies including: LeadDyno, GrowthHero, ChargeStripe, Storemapper, Jell, and MySiteAuditor.
- Supervised 5 teams of General Managers, Engineers, Product Managers, Technical Delivery Managers, and Customer Specialists.
- Responsible for acquisition, growth, marketing, development, budget, roadmaps, and divestiture of $10M ARR portfolio of companies.
COO, Executive Vice President
ChatterHigh Communications
07.2015 - 08.2020
- ChatterHigh is a successful international EdTech.
- I was the number 3 employee and responsible for Canada and US expansion including oversight of all US growth, operations, marketing, and sales.
- Drove 800% user growth 2016-19 YoY in US markets.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth and profitability
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services
Seeker Solutions Inc
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Full oversight of Human Resources, Finance, Administration, Program & Project Management
- I designed and transformed the talent development program
- I restructured all four departments at a savings of over $2M while significantly increasing output and staff satisfaction.
Co-Founder and President
DevelopUs Training & Learning Inc
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed a series of eLearning courses on Privacy Basics for Health Clinics that were commercially released in March 2015
- Developed and delivered a training application for 3600 athletes in the Canadian Sport Institute Network
- Completed extensive learning plans and numerous courses for organizations such as the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
- Develop content on multiple platforms (including SCORM compliant) and manage learning through numerous learning management platforms.
Co-Founder & COO
DandeLyon Love Yoga & The Shiney Studios
01.2015 - Current
- Owned and operated brick and mortar yoga studios and wellness centers in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas - closed in 2020 due to Covid-19
- Current operations include international yoga schools and retreats.
Principal
Belmont Senior Secondary School
07.2009 - 11.2012
- Belmont was a complex grade 10-12 high school with over 2000 students, 135 staff, a $10M annual budget, and had the largest graduating class in the BC K-12 education system
- I had CEO responsibility for all aspects of school business including human resources, finance, communication, and educational leadership
- In three and a half years I led the school (including three unions) through massive technological and curricular change, implementing an agenda of 21st Century Learning amid union and government unrest.
Principal
Dunsmuir Middle School
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Dunsmuir Middle School was one of BC's largest grade 7-9 schools with over 75 staff
- Over three years, and driven by my common Language of Learning Initiative, I transformed the school culture from being one of the least desired work & school locations to one of the most attractive
- I was promoted to lead the largest grade 10-12 high school in BC.
Vice-Principal
Trafalgar Middle School
Vice-Principal
Golden Secondary School
District Vice-Principal
Rocky Mountain Continuing Education
- Established 11 adult learning centers with 19 programs.
Teacher
Selkirk Secondary School
Professional Hockey Coach
University Instructor
Department of Education - Michigan State University
Researcher
Youth Sport Institute
Professional Hockey Player
Team Canada & Los Angeles Kings Organization
Geological Mining Technician
TECK-Cominco and Treminco
Education
Master of Science -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Education -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC CanadaBachelor of Kinesiology -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC CanadaGeological Sciences - 2-year Technician
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC CanadaUX\UI Professional Certificate -
IronHack
Lisbon, PortugalPMP, PgMP, Strategic Initiative Mgt -
Project Management Institute
ASTD Knowledge Management Professional -
Association of Talent Development
PROSCI Change Management Certificate -
Association of Change Management Professionals
Certified - Advanced Negotiations -
Harvard University | Executive Development
Skills
Project Management
undefinedReferences
- Al Young, CEO – Rebuilt Holdings, Al@rebuilt.com, +1 (718)644-1306
- Glen Hallam, CTO – ChatterHigh Communications, ghallam@gmail.com, +1 (250) 813-1669
Timeline
Chief of Staff, Integration, & Technologies
Rebuilt Holdings
10.2022 - 04.2024
Portfolio CEO/Director
SureSwift Capital Worldwide
12.2020 - 08.2022
COO, Executive Vice President
ChatterHigh Communications
07.2015 - 08.2020
Co-Founder & COO
DandeLyon Love Yoga & The Shiney Studios
01.2015 - Current
Co-Founder and President
DevelopUs Training & Learning Inc
01.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services
Seeker Solutions Inc
01.2013 - 04.2014
Principal
Belmont Senior Secondary School
07.2009 - 11.2012
Principal
Dunsmuir Middle School
07.2006 - 07.2009
Founder and CEO
BrilliantShift LLC
01.1999 - Current
Vice-Principal
Trafalgar Middle School
Vice-Principal
Golden Secondary School
District Vice-Principal
Rocky Mountain Continuing Education
Teacher
Selkirk Secondary School
Professional Hockey Coach
University Instructor
Department of Education - Michigan State University
Researcher
Youth Sport Institute
Professional Hockey Player
Team Canada & Los Angeles Kings Organization
Geological Mining Technician
TECK-Cominco and Treminco
Master of Science -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Education -
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Kinesiology -
University of British Columbia
Geological Sciences - 2-year Technician
University of British Columbia
UX\UI Professional Certificate -
IronHack
PMP, PgMP, Strategic Initiative Mgt -
Project Management Institute
ASTD Knowledge Management Professional -
Association of Talent Development
PROSCI Change Management Certificate -
Association of Change Management Professionals
Certified - Advanced Negotiations -
Harvard University | Executive Development
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