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Jeff Schulze
Executive And Founder

Jeff Schulze

Naptic, Inc.
OFALLON,MO

Overview

Results-oriented Business and Project Management Professional with advanced sales, development operations, data science, and artificial intelligence background. Drives revenue growth and project success through effective leadership, strategic planning, and innovative problem-solving. Builds cohesive teams and solidifies partnerships while fostering a positive work environment that inspires optimism and productivity.

22+
Years of experience

Work History

- Current
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Naptic, Inc.
  • Defined company vision and aligned product strategy with market opportunities.
  • Led strategic planning, prioritizing initiatives across growth and execution.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Designed and built an award winning platform that revolutionized the field of agentic AI advancing the field of computervision
  • Led fundraising conversations, investor updates, and capital planning.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Oversaw hiring, mentorship, and performance expectations for early team members.
  • Refined processes to improve decision-making, accountability, and operational consistency.
  • Negotiated contracts and guided legal, financial, and organizational decisions.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
11.2019 - 12.20201 Year 1 Month
Systems Analyst/Technician
Watchtower Security
  • Analyzed security system requirements to translate business needs into clear technical specifications.
  • Supported incident resolution by troubleshooting application, network, and access control issues.
  • Documented workflows, system changes, and support procedures for consistent operational use.
  • Identified process gaps and recommended improvements to increase system efficiency and reliability.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Provided expert technical support, reducing system downtime and minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Won every company achievement award offered at Watchtower in the first year. This is significant as more than a few 10+ year employees had not won a single achievement award, and I was the first to win all three during my employment
Co-Founder, Property Manager
Schulze Property Management LLC

Schulze Property Management began as a private asset management company and has grown to manage a portfolio of over 120 commercial and residential real-estate investments and construction projects for numerous clients.

  • Managed investment portfolios for clients
  • Directed property management operations, developing workflows for staff and coordinating maintenance and vendor oversight to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed client and tenant relationships to minimize critical events and ensure optimal satisfaction.
  • Coordinated property inspections, identifying repair needs and prioritizing corrective actions.
  • Oversaw rent collection activities, resolving payment issues and maintaining account records.
  • Developed tenant relations practices, addressing inquiries and supporting prompt issue resolution.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
  • Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted outreach and strategic networking efforts.
  • Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
07.2008 - 12.20085 Months
Producer (Contract)
iCombat
  • Collaborated with directors, writers, and editors to refine creative direction and final output.
  • Reviewed scripts, shot lists, and call sheets to maintain readiness and consistency.
  • Resolved production issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to filming and post-production workflows.
  • Communicated with stakeholders regularly, providing updates on progress, priorities, and production needs.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Created and delivered a multi media virtual AI that ran complex scenarios and equipment
11.2006 - 03.20081 Year 4 Months
Producer, Technical Director Contracted
Mastercard
  • Managed project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder feedback to keep production schedules on track.
  • Drafted and implemented complex technical riders and deployment plans for stakeholders and executive committees
  • Coordinated with meeting planners, IT departments, executives, and Union directors, to establish execution timelines, budgetary constraints, project guidelines and scope
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize workflows for recorded and live television
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints
  • Conducted Union negotiations for staffing, deployment, tear down, and transit in various cities
11.2005 - 04.20071 Year 5 Months
Regional Technical Director
Swank Audio Visuals and Swank Event Services
  • Acting director and head of technical production for all major events and programs in the mid-west United States
  • Collaborated with clients to create impactful marketing campaigns that enhanced brand visibility across multiple media outlets
  • Drafted project management and operational organization plans that streamlined departmental programs and improved execution efficiency
  • Guided technology strategy to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. including software, IT, video, program engineering design, sound, lighting, and broadcasting equipment
  • Pioneered new innovative ways to use equipment to enhance and set the presentation standard for the production industry like holographic projection.
  • Engineered extensive CAD electrical diagrams for arenas and live televised events
  • Created program logistical plans for transportation, placement, and delivery.
  • Maintained high profile client expectations and relationships (Celebrities, CEOs, The President of the United States, President Elect, committees, ambassadors, and producers)
  • Drafted, enforced, and managed financial planning and budgetary expenditures exceeding bonus surplus expectations significantly
  • Hired and managed a large department of technical coordinators, union workers, and contractors exceeding 400 employees
  • Acted as a Swank ambassador at high profile networking, partnership, and B2B client events throughout the country
  • Managed contractual Union agreements, labor, and negotiations in various cities
  • I collaborated with news clients such as Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC to support on-location reporting.
  • Managed vendor partnerships spanning television, recording companies, government regulation agencies, B2B, and service providers
02.2005 - 10.20061 Year 8 Months
Account Executive/Production Manager
Logic Systems Sound and Lighting Inc.
  • Conducted sales and project management of event services and A/V equipment for concert, corporate, and government events exceeding sales expectations
  • Collaborated with clients to design shows, develop operational plans, and engineer production budgets for programs and celebrity tours
  • Managed and enforced financial planning for events based on a fixed budget ranging from 27 to 522 thousand US.
  • Planned numerous large events
  • Managed contractual Union relationships, labor, and negotiations in various cities
  • Assisted in the implementation and management of a logistical barcode inventory tracking system
  • Worked with a team to engineer virtual renderings and create intricate technical blueprints for extensive celebrity projects
  • Managed and enforced financial planning for events based on a fixed budget ranging from 27 to 522 thousand US.
  • Supported field technicians during events
  • Managed client accounts and coordinated sound, lighting, and event production requirements.
  • Prepared detailed quotes, proposals, and contract documentation for new and repeat business.
Marketing Director
Airco Audio
  • Created and led marketing initiative for automated customized message platform, enhancing inbound lead generation
  • Implemented and contracted designers to create media campaigns, PPC, and backlink generation
  • Supported and guided new growth and loyalty marketing initiatives for B2B and B2C channels, including crafting marketing messages and core content strategies
  • Project Manager for website development
  • I setup and operated of vast array of lighting, sound, staging and video systems for large venue shows, programs, and events
  • Implemented and coordinated design efforts for media campaigns, PPC, and backlink generation
  • Implemented a logistical inventory tracking system drastically reducing Airco’s margin of error
  • Supported and guided growth and loyalty marketing initiatives for B2B and B2C channels, crafting targeted marketing messages and core content strategies

Education

Certificate of Continuing Education | Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making

Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 01-2021
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01-2021

Associate of Science | Theology

Ozark Christian College | 01-2002
Ozark Christian College
01-2002

Bachelor of Science | Management And Leadership

Missouri State University | 05-2004
Missouri State University
05-2004

Associate of Science | Project Management And Software Development

St Charles Community College | 05-2020
St Charles Community College
05-2020

Skills

Project management
Strategic vision
Customer acquisition
JIRA
Client engagement management
AI Governance
Profit and loss management
Business strategy

Accomplishments

Featured in:

Ted Danson's Advancements

Insider Magazine

Failing To Success

Marquis Who's Who

Top 100 Magazine (2022)

Rolling Stone

Certification

PMP Certification 2-Year Program

Meyer Sound Laboratories Certification

Shure Certification

Y Combinator's Startup School Graduate

Awards

ESPRIT Awards - Best Production

MARQUIS Who’s Who 2022 Entrepreneurial Award Winner

 Top 100 Magazine Top 100 Innovator of 2022

SXSW Startup Award Winner

International Accelerator Fund Recipient

Nvidia Inception Partner

Work History

01-2019

Certifications

05-2020

Timeline

Systems Analyst/Technician
Watchtower Security
11.2019 - 12.2020Read more
Producer (Contract)
iCombat
07.2008 - 12.2008Read more
Producer, Technical Director Contracted
Mastercard
11.2006 - 03.2008Read more
Regional Technical Director
Swank Audio Visuals and Swank Event Services
11.2005 - 04.2007Read more
Account Executive/Production Manager
Logic Systems Sound and Lighting Inc.
02.2005 - 10.2006Read more
St Charles Community College - Associate of Science, Project Management And Software Development
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Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Management And Leadership
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Ozark Christian College - Associate of Science, Theology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Certificate of Continuing Education, Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making
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Marketing Director
Airco Audio
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Co-Founder, Property Manager
Schulze Property Management LLC
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Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Naptic, Inc.
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Jeff SchulzeExecutive And Founder