Ray Reaves
Director - CFO Relations & Strategic Alliances
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Seasoned leader, proficient at fostering beneficial business relationships at the executive level. Action-oriented in translating complex needs into scalable solutions and opportunities of strategic alliances. Excited by the possibilities of shaping a partnership roadmap from strategy through execution. Well versed in dealings across multiple sectors; FinTech, Finance, Manufacturing, SaaS.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director: C-Suite Relations & Strategic Alliances
CFO Intelligence
Califon, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Liaison for the CEO to CFOs who represent companies with annal revenue of $10 million and in excess of $1 billion annually.
- Manage key underwriting partnerships with leading national and global business leading to growth and expanded market reach.
- Launched professional networking campaigns and leveraged industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships and attendee rate.
- Responsible for seamless planning, hosting and execution of C-suite business engagements, dinners, galas, and executive outings.
Trade Show Manager
C+A Marketing
Edison, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with venues and suppliers while maximizing ROI for trade show investments through diligent tracking of expenses and revenue generated from each event.
- Represented renowned brands at shows with budgets in excess of +$1 million per event, foreign and domestic.
- Led all aspects of trade show execution; travel, exhibition logistics, project management, vendor management, which produced significant cost savings.
- Managed and facilitated training initiatives, timelines and procedures for employee staff and crew of 80 -100 under supervision.
Global Marketing & Sales Manager
Gren iMedia
Somerset, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Drove global sales initiatives resulting in buyout efforts from major electronics manufactures.
- Promoted within 2 months of hire due to my efforts with trade show and sales development, successfully acquired distribution agreements with major retailers.
- Secured distribution opportunities via market research and outreach in the US, Canada, and Europe.
- Identified and redefined the process for marketing and sales initiatives from implementation that piqued product interest on a global level.
Education
Communications
Raritan Valley College
Branchburg, NJSkills
C-suite negotiation & relationships
Business development
Cost containment
Creativity and innovation
Partnerships and alliances
Contract and vendor management
Project management
Effective communication
Timeline
Director: C-Suite Relations & Strategic Alliances
CFO Intelligence
01.2019 - Current
Trade Show Manager
C+A Marketing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Global Marketing & Sales Manager
Gren iMedia
01.2015 - 01.2017
Communications
Raritan Valley College
COURSES
- Real Estate Center for Real Estate Education — Jul. 2023 - Sep. 2023
- Project Management, via Vizual Coaching — Apr. 2020 - Nov. 2020
CES & IFFA Performance Award
Award recipient for excellence at a IFFA present by my peers for my efforts in successful execution at an international show.
Award recipient for excellence at CES presented by the CEO for my contributions of planning, hosting, leading, and managing.