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Greg Armbrust

Coach-Director-Business Development
Portland,OR

Summary

Educator, administrator, business manager and entrepreneur with experience running start-up and emerging companies. Background in: business ownership creation and management, with over 30 years of experience. University teaching and coaching leadership and administration. Versed in business development and raising capital. Application of new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives to reach all company objectives. Experienced in managing and leading International and domestic business practices, overseeing long-term and daily business activities. Developed targeted business operation plans, managed new business areas, and reviewed performances.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Coaching (DOC)

Cap FC
09.2011 - 02.2019
  • Raised funds for equipment upgrades, travel expenses, and scholarship opportunities through various fundraising efforts.
  • Organized competitive events such as tournaments, showcases, and camps to provide athletes with additional opportunities for skill development and exposure to college recruiters.
  • Developed partnerships with local schools and community organizations to increase program visibility and recruit talented athletes.
  • Collaborated with sports scientists, nutritionists, and strength trainers to design comprehensive athletic development programs for players.
  • Devised age-specific curricula that catered specifically towards developmental milestones and created seamless progression path for young talent.
  • Established a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, respect, and open communication among athletes and staff.
  • Directed training, conditioning and performance of sports program and led and supervised coaches in efforts with assigned teams.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive revenue.
  • Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.

CEO

Kasa Boarding Solutions
Sep 2010 - 12.2021
  • Founded and managed international student boarding agency, growing international revenue from $65,000 to $350,000 in first year and to $1M within 3 years.
  • Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across student-agency boarding operations.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Monitored current and future market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in 37% increase in revenues.

Director of Admissions

Capital Christian School
08.2009 - 03.2020
  • Increased international student registrations over 90% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and agency engagement plans.
  • Negotiated agreements between international agencies to clarify directions and increase performance.
  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, increase revenue, modernize operations and created vertical markets to improve institution operations.
  • Ongoing development, marketing, implementation and strategic planning to attract, support, and retain international students. Including direct collaboration with agencies, agents and alumni-parent interaction. Additionally, supporting spiritual, emotional, academic and non-academic assistance aimed at improving all phases of the international student experience.

Head Soccer Coach (U-19) B&G

Cap FC
08.2009 - 02.2019

Head Soccer Coach (B&G)

Capital Christian School
09.2009 - 05.2019
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
  • Led the team to multiple regional victories with focused game strategies and effective communication techniques.
  • Provided guidance on college recruitment processes for interested athletes, connecting them with resources to maximize scholarship opportunities.

Owner/Founder

Tahoe Tiny Homes
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Designed and built first Tiny Home from start to finish.
  • Established Tahoe Tiny Homes to further create affordable housing for a needy industry.
  • Investigated and resolved construction problems, including electrical and plumbing issues with diverse trades.
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.

CEO

Simple Industries Inc - OptiqHub
11.2016 - 06.2021
  • Established company; designed and executed manufacturing for B to B B to C; storage hub for eyewear industry.
  • Collaborated successfully with cross-functional development teams to design and manufacture new products.
  • Specified appropriate products and design materials to meet product objectives and design scheme.

President

Essix Development Group
03.2003 - 12.2010
  • Spearheaded funding strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and raised more than $5M in second trust deed investment capital.
  • Managed over $20M in commercial-multi family real estate assets.
  • Managed all aspects of commercial real estate division, including raising project capital, acquisition purchasing, marketing, advertising, construction crew oversight and new product development.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

President

Pangea Foundation Technologies
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company's mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Oversaw daily administrative operations, including client relations, employee management and business development.
  • Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration for sustainability.

Director Of Development

Miles Ahead Crusades
06.2001 - 05.2002
  • Created development department to raise funds and worked to maintain outstanding donor relationships.
  • Developed team communications and information for all stakeholders.
  • Worked with CEO to enhance donor relations, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Coordinated crusades in various national and international locations, meeting with local business leaders, marketing and advertising outlets and venue managers.

Teacher

Horizon High School
09.1993 - 06.1999

Social Studies/History Teacher - Head Soccer Coach

  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.

Head Soccer Coach - Instructor

Point Loma Nazarene University
07.1991 - 06.1995
  • Successfully led team through rough periods, including losses and player injuries.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Forged cooperative relationships to recruit new players to soccer program.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

Teacher/Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Chaffey High School
09.1990 - 06.1991

Social Studies/History Teacher - Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA

BA - Social Studies - History

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Skills

    Coaching and mentoring

    Strategic planning

    Business analysis

    Business Development & Administration

    Product and Budget development

    Relationship development

    Team management

    Process Improvement

    Presentation Skills

    Talent Development

    Operational Excellence

Additional Information

  • US National Soccer team member.
  • Teacher and Soccer Coach (Club, High School and University)
  • University player and coach (Azusa Pacific University - Point Loma Nazarene University).
  • National Club team member and coach (La Jolla Nomads).
  • Dallas Cup participant as player and coach (La Jolla Nomads - Won Dallas Cup as head coach -LaVerne Lazers Soccer Club-1990).
  • International experience, playing and coaching.

Timeline

Owner/Founder

Tahoe Tiny Homes
03.2018 - 08.2021

CEO

Simple Industries Inc - OptiqHub
11.2016 - 06.2021

Director of Coaching (DOC)

Cap FC
09.2011 - 02.2019

Head Soccer Coach (B&G)

Capital Christian School
09.2009 - 05.2019

Director of Admissions

Capital Christian School
08.2009 - 03.2020

Head Soccer Coach (U-19) B&G

Cap FC
08.2009 - 02.2019

President

Essix Development Group
03.2003 - 12.2010

President

Pangea Foundation Technologies
08.2002 - 05.2004

Director Of Development

Miles Ahead Crusades
06.2001 - 05.2002

Teacher

Horizon High School
09.1993 - 06.1999

Head Soccer Coach - Instructor

Point Loma Nazarene University
07.1991 - 06.1995

Teacher/Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Chaffey High School
09.1990 - 06.1991

CEO

Kasa Boarding Solutions
Sep 2010 - 12.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Valhalla High School

BA - Social Studies - History

Azusa Pacific University
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