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Eddie Bird

Santa Rosa Beach,FL

Summary

Proactive and growth oriented business professional with experience in mergers and acquisitions, sales, marketing, and leadership. Driven by achieving the strategic vision of the organization and team. Easily creates connections and interpersonal relationships. Always desiring to find the best solution for the team and clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Growth & Expansion Manager

Vacayzen
12.2021 - Current
  • Sourced, analyzed, financial modeling, and due diligence of $20 million worth of mergers and acquisition opportunities.
  • Pioneered and managed the first expansion market in company history.
  • Proposed, established, and integrated a charter fishing subsidiary.
  • Generated $1 million of new business by selling to firms to effectively serve their needs and customers.
  • Won the largest legacy account in the market.

Associate Director

Taylor Haugen Foundation
03.2018 - 12.2021
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for the foundation.
  • Sold sponsorships and secured scholarship endowment funds.
  • Spearheaded all corporate fundraising, project management, and event planning.
  • Authored a Florida resolution that was passed by state legislators.
  • Collaborated with board of directors to guide strategy and implement vision.
  • Managed all forms of media, marketing, communication, and technology.

Snowboard Instructor

Eldora Mountain Resort
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Inspired and motivated clients to learn and enjoy snowboarding.
  • Demonstrated technique, in a safe and fun environment, based on client's ability and goals.
  • Sought out level 3 instructors to improve coaching and riding skills.

Student Ministry Pastor

The Living Stone Church
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Apart of successful founding and launch of start-up church.
  • Facilitated meetings, programs, and camps for students.
  • Lead and coordinated volunteers.

Area Representative

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Guided students to become leaders on and off the field.
  • Partnered with school administration to build and improve student clubs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Business Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Analysis
  • Self Starter
  • Coachable
  • B2B Sales
  • B2B Marketing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Expansion
  • Relational
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Salesforce

Affiliations

  • Leadership Okaloosa
  • Toastmasters
  • Dale Carnegie
  • Redeemer 30A Church

Timeline

Growth & Expansion Manager

Vacayzen
12.2021 - Current

Associate Director

Taylor Haugen Foundation
03.2018 - 12.2021

Snowboard Instructor

Eldora Mountain Resort
12.2017 - 03.2018

Area Representative

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes
10.2016 - 01.2018

Student Ministry Pastor

The Living Stone Church
08.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

The University of West Florida
Eddie Bird