TYLER JOHN KALB
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Strategic Advisor experienced in delivering impactful solutions and fostering strong client relationships. Utilized analytical skills and effective communication to drive results and optimize business processes. Delivered high-quality service in fast-paced environments while leading diverse teams and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Contract Advisor
Federal Government Advisors, LLC
Tampa, Florida January 2025
2025 - Current
- Advise small and mid-sized businesses pursuing federal contracting opportunities by providing strategic guidance throughout the government acquisition lifecycle. Sourcing, proposal development, and comprehensive bid writing.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance in advisory services.
- Identify and qualify federal, state, and local contract opportunities across multiple agencies and procurement platforms. I fully evaluate and break down those RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, IDIQs, MATOCs, DIBBS opportunities to ensure they fit the scope of work and the clients are able to meet and execute on those projects.
- Advised business owners on capture planning, pursuit strategy, and long-term federal growth initiatives, facilitating SAM registration, SBA certifications, capability statements, NAICS code determination, and market positioning while creating joint venture opportunities among subcontractors and prime vendors.
- Guided businesses through complex government contracting procurement processes, enhancing proposal quality, compliance, and capacity while acting as an in-house team focused on government procurement, managing everything from setup to submission.
Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder
Amato's Ranch & Leasing LLC
Brooksville, Florida July 2021
2021 - Current
- Developed business verticals to diversify revenue streams.
- Oversaw horse boarding operations catering to 25 horses.
- Coordinated horse breeding and managed buying and selling processes.
- Managed breeding programs for exotic animals and facilitated encounters.
- Managed leasing of commercial and personal trailers.
- Coordinated event hosting and delivered professional photography experiences.
- Exotic Animal Breeding & Encounters
- Managed daily ranch operations, overseeing livestock care, breeding activities, and animal health programs, including administering medications and providing first aid treatment to ensure overall animal welfare.
- Maintained barns, fencing, water systems, and agricultural equipment, ensuring functionality and safety of property infrastructure.
- Marketing, customer acquisition, vendor negotiations, client retention, customer service, business administration, and online presence management. With the goal of developing business systems supporting scalable growth and operational efficiency.
Banquet Captain
Banquet Masters
Clearwater, Florida January 2022
2022 - Current
- Directed full-service event operations from setup to completion, ensuring high-quality hospitality experiences through detailed room layouts, table settings, buffet stations, dessert presentations, and continuous guest service for events of varying sizes.
- Weddings, dinner theaters, corporate events, private functions, monthly meetings and large-scale catering engagements on site or at remote locations.
- Contracted by Pinellas County for emergency response catering operations to support first responders, utility workers, and storm response teams during hurricanes and storms.
- Provided full-time catering services for Major League Baseball organizations including the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers.
Licensed Insurance Agent / Insurance Broker
AAA – The Auto Club Group
St. Charles, Illinois And Clearwater, Florida
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained an exceptionally high close ratio of 46.5% by focusing on client education, risk analysis, and consultative selling (4th Highest in the Midwest Region).
- Conducted policy reviews, risk assessments, and coverage consultations. Guided clients through underwriting requirements, inspections, and mitigation documentation.
- Processed endorsements, policy modifications, helped with claim process or any membership services needed to maintain the current book of business. Conducted outbound prospecting, lead generation, and referral development to continue portfolio growth.
- Built and managed a successful personal book of business. Maintained strong client retention rates with an average customer satisfaction rating of 9.6/10.
- Trained and mentored new agents on company standards and sales strategies, enhancing their client acquisition techniques and overall effectiveness.
- Maintained a high close ratio of 46.5% through client education, risk analysis, and consultative selling, ranking 4th in the Midwest Region.
- Florida 2-20, Florida 2-15, Florida 6-20
Server / Wine Tender / Key Holder
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Naperville, Illinois
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Advanced through multiple customer-facing positions in the company and trained new employees and management personnel on department procedures and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory and product merchandising and organized the display floor in the tasting room.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences in high-volume flagship location as Barback, Host, Wine Tender, Server, Bartender, Key Holder.
- Generated over 1,800 wine club memberships through effective customer engagement and service.
Education
Marketing and Economics
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IllinoisAssociate of Arts - Business
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IllinoisSkills
Federal contracting
Sales professional
Account management
Operations management
Facilities management
Analytical thinking
Training and mentoring
Organization and time management
Leadership
Building rapport
Strong work ethic
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and demeanor
Licensed insurance agent
Certification
- Florida 2-20 Insurance License
- Florida 2-15 Insurance License
- Florida 6-20 Adjusters License
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Real Estate Course Work
- Sales Certificate
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Sommelier Certification
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- DB Tree Service, Masterpiece Flower Company, Chicago Tribune, Owens Corning, Chicagoland Exteriors, College Pro Painters, Home Depot, Lifetime Fitness, JFW Sales, Suncraft Technologies, Buttermilk, Steak n Shake, IKWF Wrestling Coach
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Insurance Agent / Insurance Broker
AAA – The Auto Club Group
08.2018 - 08.2023
Server / Wine Tender / Key Holder
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
11.2012 - 05.2017
Strategic Contract Advisor
Federal Government Advisors, LLC
2025 - Current
Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder
Amato's Ranch & Leasing LLC
2021 - Current
Banquet Captain
Banquet Masters
2022 - Current
Marketing and Economics
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Business
College of DuPage