James Venkov
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional with a track record of building and scaling successful businesses from the ground up. Experienced in sales, business development, customer relationship management and a deep understanding of restaurant operations. Skilled in leveraging technology and innovative marketing strategies to drive growth and exceed business objectives. Drove $220,000 in gross revenue in the first year through strategic prospecting, networking with general contractors, and leveraging digital marketing. Attained $1 million in revenue in Tik Tok brand deals in the first 3 years through digital marketing and social media. Skilled in creating brand partnerships from initial call to final sale. Generated $3 million in sales at Rain City Hot Dogs and grew it into a multi-location restaurant.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Lead
Arc Excavation
Jacksonville
01.2023 - Current
- Co-founded an excavation services company
- Drove $220,000 in gross revenue in the first year through strategic prospecting, networking with general contractors, and leveraging digital marketing
- Expanded the company’s reach in the Jacksonville area, focusing on building a strong online presence through Google My Business (GMB) and client referrals
- This year surpassed the annual revenue goal of $300,000 within 2nd Quarter, demonstrating a strong ability to generate business growth from inception
Content Creator & Business Development Manager
Kelsey Interior Design
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Joined a content creation business focused on interior decorating and 'shop with me' videos, driving significant growth in social media engagement
- Developed strategic partnerships with major brands such as Target, Walmart, Dawn Dish, Dove, and many more resulting in lucrative deals and increased brand visibility generating $1 million in revenue
- Leveraged multiple platforms, including Amazon shop, TikTok’s creator fund, Instagram, and YouTube
- Enhanced brand presence and customer engagement through consistent, high-quality content and strategic digital marketing
Co-Founder & Operator
Rain City Hot Dogs
Seattle, USA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Multi-location restaurant concept
- Launched Rain City Hot Dogs with a small initial Investment, growing into a multi-location restaurant concept
- Managed all aspects of the business, including sourcing, inventory management, staff training, and customer engagement
- Generated $3 million in sales at Rain City Foods and grew it into a multi-location restaurant
- Developed and executed innovative marketing strategies to attract a steady stream of customers, resulting in sustained business growth
- Successfully sold Rain City Hot Dogs after nearly five years of operation due to its profitability, desirable business model and systems that were created
- Implemented Square POS systems and developed streamlined processes, ultimately positioning the business for a profitable sale
- Inventory and supply chain management
- Multi-location restaurant concept
Education
Associate of Arts -
Bethel School of Ministry
Redding, CA01-2013
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Team Mentoring
- Competitive Analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Business process improvement
- Competitor Analysis
Timeline
Business Development Lead
Arc Excavation
01.2023 - Current
Content Creator & Business Development Manager
Kelsey Interior Design
01.2021 - 01.2023
Co-Founder & Operator
Rain City Hot Dogs
01.2016 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts -
Bethel School of Ministry