Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Timeline
Robyn T. Chapman

Robyn T. Chapman

Business Development
Colbert,GA

Summary

Talented Business Development Executive brings high-level business, marketing and sales acumen. Drives competitive growth through proactive relationship building and pursuit of business opportunities . Savvy to industry trends, practices and customer demands.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Customer Growth

GOTARA
01.2024 - Current
  • Led all strategy sessions and meetings to enhance B2B and GTM solutions and pricing.
  • Designed process to enhance company profitability by implementing sales process, strategic business plans, and optimizing operational processes.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Directed efforts to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.

Owner

CuratedEq, LLC
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Established and bootstrapped mobile equestrian boutique and grew to low $100k business in less than one year.
  • Actively prospected and pursued market penetration to identify leads and market to new accounts, while servicing existing clients in East Coast territory.
  • Identified and evaluated business and market opportunities for horse show attendance and private barn event experiences.
  • Remained in front of consumer at all times to reach and exceed sales, revenue, and gross profit goals.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain competitive advantage in marketplace.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit and build recognizable and trusted brand.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit margin to 56%.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected business's financial stability.
  • Cultivated, nurtured, and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

VP, Consultant Relations

Care.com Inc
01.2019 - 09.2022
    • Built business-to-business Channel from ground up, as team of one, national territory
    • Grew sales revenues from $750k to $14M in one year in national territory
    • Year two revenues increased to $22M
    • Regularly led sales and thought leadership presentations to prospects, existing clients, organizations, and at industry trade events
    • Directed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and grow market share within highly competitive industries.
    • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
    • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
    • Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
    • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.

Director, Channel - Recruitment Marketing Agency

Monster.com
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for leading turnaround of national territory of existing accounts, while identifying new account opportunities in business-to-business space.
  • Increased first year revenues from $100k to $8M.
  • Successfully and quickly reengaged former existing accounts to meet projected goals.
  • Worked closely with Marketing and Sales in pursuit of meeting sales goals, delivering effective presentations, and delivering relevant, quality thought leadership.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Nurtured, cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Director, Human Resources

CSC, LLC
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Built regional HR Department to serve three facilities in Southeast territory.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to design and deliver Department focused on employee retention and satisfaction.
  • Increased retention to 98%.
  • Managed and successfully lowered Workers' Compensation percentage to zero.
  • Managed all employee work-related injuries and through programs and education, significantly lowered number of work-related injuries, which increased number of days without accident.
  • Managed on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork and initial training.
  • Designed and delivered hiring events for three locations in Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details
  • Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local universities to create pipeline of qualified candidates for internships and entry-level positions.
  • Led successful implementation of new HR management system, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Successfully navigated employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating more inclusive work environment for all employees.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.

Education

A.A.: Liberal Arts And Sciences -

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
06.1983

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Event Conference Management
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Highly Collaborative with C-Suite Down
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • High-Touch, Nurturing, Consultative style
  • Problem-Resolution
  • Revenue Generation
  • MS Office, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Social, and other applications and software, as required

Accomplishments

  • Repeatedly achieved record-high pipeline and client growth in first year by developing a comprehensive sales and marketing plan.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to design and execute successful events, conferences, webinars, and more.
  • Demonstrated record of nurturing, building and rebuilding critical relationships externally and internally.

Timeline

VP, Customer Growth - GOTARA
01.2024 - Current
Owner - CuratedEq, LLC
07.2022 - 10.2023
VP, Consultant Relations - Care.com Inc
01.2019 - 09.2022
Director, Channel - Recruitment Marketing Agency - Monster.com
03.2016 - 08.2018
Director, Human Resources - CSC, LLC
01.2013 - 03.2015
University of Hartford - A.A.: Liberal Arts And Sciences,
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