Christopher Kogler Email & Phone Number

Watchung, Nj

Privately held consulting firm specializes in Storytelling For Leaders helping companies discover, initiate and narrate the changes needed to achieve success. Chris works with leaders and their teams and helps them to discover insights about their firms, craft strategic brand narratives and use these brand stories to increase the sales of their products and services.

Greater New York City Area

Helped found this enterprise to address the serious issues of smartphone dependency, distraction and productivity loss.

Basking Ridge, Nj

Sustainable Business Accelerator (SBA) is a not-for-profit organization that assists entrepreneurs in developing sustainable, green technologies. Advisory services include business analysis, technology development, sales, marketing and risk management. SBA is recognized by the state of NJ as one of only 14 incubators that support 450 companies who generate total revenues of $255M annually. Recruited by Chairman of the Board to lead re-launch, transition and build-up of Sustainable… Show more Sustainable Business Accelerator (SBA) is a not-for-profit organization that assists entrepreneurs in developing sustainable, green technologies. Advisory services include business analysis, technology development, sales, marketing and risk management. SBA is recognized by the state of NJ as one of only 14 incubators that support 450 companies who generate total revenues of $255M annually. Recruited by Chairman of the Board to lead re-launch, transition and build-up of Sustainable Business Accelerator to an independent not-for-profit organization (Sept 2010). SBA, previously known as Sustainable Business Incubator, was originally affiliated with Fairleigh Dickinson University. Successfully marketed smart grid client, Consolidated Energy Design (CED). Established experimental smart grid, a $15M project at leading technology university, Stevens Institute of Technology. Developed strategy and led new organization through first phase of development. Performed a corporate needs assessment (SWOT Analysis) that measured SBA’s strengths and identified areas for improvements. Developed and implemented turnaround strategy to drive positive change.Restructured organization, trained talent and created new business development/fund raising teams to support new multiple revenue stream strategy.Initiated the 501c3 process and search for a robust Board of Directors.Cultivated Autodesk Software relationship; led approval process for Autodesk Clean Tech Partner certification. Show less

Recruited by newly seated president to reset strategic direction and transition company from a privately held, midsize printing firm (Tisha Industries) to a successful, privately held boutique advertising agency and web design firm (Tisha Creative).Led complete rebuild and transformation of Tisha Creative from the ground up while maintaining a culture of unification and communication around the company’s mission statement and marketing focus. Drove customer development and initial sales… Show more Recruited by newly seated president to reset strategic direction and transition company from a privately held, midsize printing firm (Tisha Industries) to a successful, privately held boutique advertising agency and web design firm (Tisha Creative).Led complete rebuild and transformation of Tisha Creative from the ground up while maintaining a culture of unification and communication around the company’s mission statement and marketing focus. Drove customer development and initial sales efforts. Held full operational responsibility for the firm’s finances including AR/AP; performed cash flow analysis and maintained the company’s QuickBooks. "Operational Efficiencies / Cost Reductions" Developed and integrated an ERP database that captured and reported on daily business and operational metrics. Adopted as the standard for accountability company wide.Reduced telecommunication costs by 35% by renegotiating package and implementing an integrated VOIP/data system. Decreased healthcare costs by 10% by establishing a cafeteria healthcare plan. Realigned 401K Plan ensuring IRS compliance.Championed implementation of a mission-critical computer network that improved RAID 5 redundancies, as well as the firm’s computer network and IT functions. Initiated company’s first disaster recovery process."Organizational Restructure"Implemented a SMART goal setting process. Uncovered and invested in highly talented human capital. Created job descriptions for online and agency recruiting.Working closely with external legal counsel, initiated formal process for executing non-disclosure and non-compete agreements with employees and vendors. Wrote new HR manual in consultation with labor and employment law firm."New Client Acquisition"Introduced Salesforce as a CRM tool (forecasting, sales tracking and customer relationship management). Created first-ever vertical marketing plan that identified recession resistant industries/clients. Show less

Thirteen/ WNET is a not-for-profit (501c3) that grew from $80M and 200 employees (1990) to $170M in annual revenues and 500 employees (2006). Thirteen is NYCs 6th largest non-profit cultural institution in the “number one” US broadcast market with seven media properties and digital channels.Grew design group’s role to that of business partner to all production groups across Thirteen/WNET. Handled up to 60+ projects simultaneously and held full P&L for $10M+ in corporate resources, an… Show more Thirteen/ WNET is a not-for-profit (501c3) that grew from $80M and 200 employees (1990) to $170M in annual revenues and 500 employees (2006). Thirteen is NYCs 6th largest non-profit cultural institution in the “number one” US broadcast market with seven media properties and digital channels.Grew design group’s role to that of business partner to all production groups across Thirteen/WNET. Handled up to 60+ projects simultaneously and held full P&L for $10M+ in corporate resources, an annual budget of $2.5M and $4.8M in annual design revenues. Held purchasing responsibility for $2M in printing and $1M in digital video services. "Organizational Turnaround"Transitioned entire Thirteen/WNET design group from a cost center to a revenue generator, as well as from a print-only to a video, web and print design group.Built and led an Emmy award-winning design group, 21 creative people who designed and produced 1,100 design and marketing communications projects annually for local, national and international TV.Led team that reinvented and successfully launched Thirteen’s corporate brand. Established group’s standards for desktop digital design, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation. Created new systems incorporating high speed digital technology. Created brands for 75+ national and international television series including Nature, Great Performances and American Masters. Member of the senior strategic planning team that designed and launched Thirteen HD; digital channels WLIW Create, WLIW World and KidsThirteen. Defined brand management tools for digital video on demand (VOD) service, Thirteen On Demand and Thirteen.org.Negotiated 5 union contracts with the Graphic Artists Guild. "New Business Start-up"Under Thirteen umbrella, built the external for-profit design business, Thirteen Creative ($2.5M). Won/managed projects with clients: General Electric, GM, ABC, HBO, TIAA, The Guggenheim Museum, The Intrepid Museum, and NYC River to River Festival. Show less

Co-invented patented Severe Gear cold water kayaking and windsurfing glove, as well as neoprene hoods and vests. . We received patent #5,072,459 for our cold water action sports gloves.