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Nathan Arant

Nathan Arant

Baton Rouge,Louisiana

Summary

Strategic growth leader with 15+ years of experience driving revenue and market expansion across startups and publicly traded companies. Builds and leads integrated sales and marketing teams, aligning go-to-market strategy with revenue operations and technology. Expertise in GTM execution, KPI optimization, and sales enablement enables implementation of scalable systems that enhance productivity and deliver lasting business impact.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Vice President, Engagement & Growth

PROtect, LLC.
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2025 - Current

Lead and integrate sales and marketing as a unified growth engine focused on revenue acceleration and market expansion. My job is to align brand strategy, demand generation, and sales execution to drive consistent pipeline growth.

Business Owner/Consultant

Arant Ventures, LLC.
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2023 - Current

I lead strategic growth initiatives across SaaS, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Technology sectors as a Fractional Chief Growth Officer, focused on revenue acceleration and scalable expansion. I align go-to-market strategy, modernize sales and marketing infrastructure, and build data-driven systems that drive measurable growth.

Chief Operating Officer

Elevator3
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2023 - 08.2024

Directed operations at a custom software development firm, aligning business goals with scalable strategies across client relations, sales, marketing, and HR.

Chief Marketing Officer

Sparkhound
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2022 - 05.2023

I led strategic marketing initiatives that boosted SEO rankings and generated millions in new revenue, directed lead generation efforts to position Sparkhound as an industry leader, and drove its expansion as a Microsoft Premium Partner for software development and AI consulting.

Sr. Director of Middle Market Business Strategy, Marketing and Technology

Baldwin Group
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 05.2022

I guided M&A efforts and go-to-market strategies to ensure seamless integrations while enhancing operational efficiency through technology implementations, including Salesforce Financial and Marketing Cloud.

Director of Marketing

Insgroup
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 05.2022

I oversaw marketing and digital strategy for one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in Texas, partnering closely with business development to align go-to-market execution. I leveraged data to optimize prospecting and lead engagement while leading SEM, SEO, and creative initiatives to drive growth and strengthen brand visibility.

Director of Digital Marketing, Middle Market

Baldwin Group
Houston, TX
09.2020 - 04.2022

I built and led a national digital marketing team of over 25 people, delivering innovative SEM, SEO, and creative solutions while supporting more than 38 brands nationwide, driving brand growth and alignment across diverse markets.

Director of Marketing

Versa Integrity Group
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 03.2020

I oversaw marketing for one of the fastest-growing Industrial Inspection (NDT) companies in the U.S., managing marketing efforts across 24 offices nationwide and supporting growth and technology initiatives to drive company expansion and innovation.

Director of Client Education and Business Development

Envoc
Baton Rouge, TX
05.2012 - 02.2017

I led sales and advised startups on web and mobile product development, combining business strategy with a strong focus on technology. I helped drive 100x year-over-year growth while managing a multi-million-dollar book of business and contributing to a culture that earned “Best Places to Work” recognition twice in Baton Rouge.

Education

Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) - Design and Visual Communications

Western Tech
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.2010

Skills

  • Marketing and Sales Leadership
  • Go to Market Strategy
  • New Business Growth
  • Market Expansion
  • Emerging Market Analysis
  • M&A
  • Revenue growth
  • Technology Consulting
  • Cyber Security Consulting
  • Software Project Management
  • Information Technology

Certification

  • Google Analytics Certification
  • Google Adwords Fundamentals
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Awards

  • 2023, Silver American Advertising Association (ADDY) Award - Website
  • 2014, Gold American Advertising Association (ADDY) Award - Website
  • 2015, Gold American Advertising Association (ADDY) Award - Software UI/UX
  • 2016, Gold American Advertising Association (ADDY) Award - Software UI/UX

Timeline

Sr. Vice President, Engagement & Growth

PROtect, LLC.
07.2025 - Current

Business Owner/Consultant

Arant Ventures, LLC.
07.2023 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Elevator3
06.2023 - 08.2024

Chief Marketing Officer

Sparkhound
05.2022 - 05.2023

Sr. Director of Middle Market Business Strategy, Marketing and Technology

Baldwin Group
12.2020 - 05.2022

Director of Digital Marketing, Middle Market

Baldwin Group
09.2020 - 04.2022

Director of Marketing

Insgroup
03.2020 - 05.2022

Director of Marketing

Versa Integrity Group
06.2018 - 03.2020

Director of Client Education and Business Development

Envoc
05.2012 - 02.2017

Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) - Design and Visual Communications

Western Tech
Nathan Arant