Donald Goode
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in guest service and event security. Proven expertise in customer support and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and client satisfaction at high-profile events. Adept at building community, creating partnerships and enhancing brand representation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
GoodeSelling LLC / Xurge Forward (501c3)
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Facilitate collaborations with local nonprofits to raise awareness and build community.
- Focus on enhancing revenue through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
- Develop new business opportunities while achieving targeted revenue goals.
- Manage client retention efforts to secure referrals, and foster loyalty.
- Execute community outreach programs to strengthen engagement with stakeholders.
- Oversee project management activities to ensure the timely delivery of initiatives.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to support nonprofit objectives.
- Implement marketing and sales strategies to promote community initiatives.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
First Responders Appreciation Night
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Multi-agency collaboration to honor the first responder community.
- Representation from the DOJ, US Marshals, Police, Fire, and Military.
- Support from local businesses, service organizations, nonprofits, and professional sports.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
San Diego Seals LAX / National Lacrosse League
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: San Diego's professional lacrosse team shares ownership with the Brooklyn Nets (Alibaba co-founder).
- Hired to expand reach, create relevance, and increase revenue.
- San Diego's professional lacrosse team shares ownership with the Brooklyn Nets (Alibaba co-founder).
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Poker For Charity Platform
SoCal, USA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Online initiative designed to raise awareness, build community, and fund specific projects for recognizable charities.
- Successfully garnered support from local businesses and tapped into the (pandemic) need for social engagement ...
- Formed this collaboration to include Hawke Media, Poker League of Nations, Poker4Life, and PokerNow.
- Successfully launched and operated events for Cystic Fibrosis, Spur Institute, and TheXurge, Inc.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Chips&Chicks for Charity
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- The management team included Tractor Supply Company, Kelly Minkin, Attorney, and professional poker player.
- Licensed the tech platform with PokerNow, and formed an advisory board made up of professional female poker players from over 12 countries.
- The event allowed us to place Xurge farming systems into Spur Institute learning centers.
Founder/Chairman
TheXurge, Inc. a 501c3 initiative
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Built on historical records of lake farms in the Aztec Nation.
- Designed and produced grow beds free of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Set goals to mitigate the greenhouse gases inherent in traditional farming practices.
- Formed by a team of scientists, engineers, and community leaders.
- The objective was to place gift systems in schools for hands-on research and experience.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Gaming Central Online, LLC
SoCal, USA
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Secured seed funding (two-year runway) to beta-test an e-sports competition platform.
- Players engaged in real time with game day's corporate sponsors.
- Launched Tolva League - free-to-play amateur eSports tournaments with corporate-funded prize money.
Consultant/ Project Development
Xurf City by Xavage
Cancún, Mexico
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Procured a joint venture agreement between Fernando Odriozola (Wavegarden Technology) and Miguel Quintana (Founder/CEO of Xavage Theme Park/Experiencias de Xcaret).
- Development to bring competition-quality ocean waves into a surf pool in Cancun, Mexico.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Digital Signage Company
San Diego, CA
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Video testimonials featuring neighborhood influencers shown on screens in popular gathering places.
- The app offered discounts in real time, positioning member businesses for POS cross-selling and increased traffic.
- Digital Signage Company successfully sold to Sticky Media in May 2017.
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Business Boot Camp
SoCal, USA
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Offered mentored training for recently separated servicemembers, funded entirely through grants, DOD benefit programs, and donations.
- Entrepreneurial training is provided by Brian Tracy International, and financial education and licensing are provided by Kaplan Financial Services.
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales/ Marketing
- Negotiation
- Event planning
- Project management
- Customer service
- Security
Timeline
Consultant/ Community Outreach
First Responders Appreciation Night
10.2022 - 12.2022
Consultant/ Community Outreach
San Diego Seals LAX / National Lacrosse League
08.2022 - 10.2022
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Poker For Charity Platform
08.2021 - 06.2022
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Chips&Chicks for Charity
08.2020 - 04.2022
Founder/Chairman
TheXurge, Inc. a 501c3 initiative
01.2020 - 12.2021
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Gaming Central Online, LLC
03.2017 - 12.2019
Consultant/ Project Development
Xurf City by Xavage
02.2016 - 10.2017
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Digital Signage Company
03.2014 - 12.2016
Consultant
GoodeSelling LLC / Xurge Forward (501c3)
01.2014 - Current
Consultant/ Community Outreach
Business Boot Camp
01.2010 - 10.2013
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