Jacob LaBree
Latham
Summary
Looking to join a results-oriented corporation. I will bring thorough knowledge of professionalism to your managerial operations. My strengths include innovations, ability to bring logical solutions to challenging problems, and an overall knowledge leading a team of individuals to a goal. I have a proven record to meet deadlines and financial responsibilities, whether working autonomously, or in a group setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Albany Firebirds
Albany
11.2024 - Current
- Leading all business and operational aspects of a professional arena football franchise, including team management, revenue growth, sponsorship development, marketing, and community engagement.
- Overseeing strategic planning, staff leadership, and game-day execution, resulting in increased attendance, brand visibility, and fan loyalty.
- Securing key partnerships, managing budgets, and positioning the team as a competitive and respected presence in the league.
Business Account Executive
Property Gauge
Latham
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Sole account executive for a fast-growing SaaS startup, driving end-to-end sales efforts including prospecting, demos, contract negotiation, and onboarding.
- Consistently exceeded sales targets, helped shape go-to-market strategy, and built strong relationships with early adopters.
- Played a key role in refining the sales process and customer feedback loop, contributing to product development and early-stage growth.
Business Account Executive
Spectrum
Latham
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for selling primary communications to small and medium businesses.
- Achieving successful goals through prospecting new clients within a given territory.
Managing Director
NILICO
Remote (Syracuse Office)
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for training, managing, and assisting new agents all Virtually through Zoom.
- My agents were spaced out from Rochester NY to Long Island NY.
- Required a quarterly growth of 35% and retaining a 90%+ of applications submitted to the company.
Senior General Manager
BBL Hospitality / Recovery Sports Grill
Capital Region
03.2013 - 05.2020
- Responsible for overseeing 3 locations of Recovery Sports Grills, Malta NY, Albany, NY, and Queensbury NY.
- I would oversee all aspects of growth, P&L, accounting, marketing, payroll, etc. for all 3 locations, as well as Actual vs. prior year’s results increase by 7% per period and managing a staff of 14 Managers and over 100 hourly employees.
General Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Saratoga Springs
06.2011 - 01.2013
- While maintaining $10.8 mil restaurant’s daily operations, I led a team of 60-80 employees, increasing profitability per quarter based on prior year’s results.
General Manager
Friendly's
Lee
09.2007 - 06.2011
- With this company is where I first got a job overseeing property management, YOY results, employee leadership and team building.
- Scheduling, Food Cost Variances, Budgets, P&L Reports, Labor Adjustments, and overall Profitability growth of properties.
Education
International Business And Logistics
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME05-2006
High School Diploma -
Rockland District High School
Rockland, ME06-2002
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Revenue growth
- Team management
- Budget management
- Staff leadership
- P&L management
- Employee training
- Operational oversight
- Executive leadership
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Albany Firebirds
11.2024 - Current
Business Account Executive
Property Gauge
08.2023 - 11.2024
Business Account Executive
Spectrum
02.2022 - 08.2023
Managing Director
NILICO
09.2020 - 01.2022
Senior General Manager
BBL Hospitality / Recovery Sports Grill
03.2013 - 05.2020
General Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
06.2011 - 01.2013
General Manager
Friendly's
09.2007 - 06.2011
International Business And Logistics
Maine Maritime Academy
High School Diploma -
Rockland District High School
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