Cody Hicks Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Brought on to work with the CEO/President to integrate the major functions of the organization, bring more clarity to the the strategic business plan and develop systems and procedures to drive operational excellence. As Fractional Chief of Staff, my role is laser-focused on bringing clarity, consistency, structure, and improved communication to the strategic leadership team.

Cumming, Georgia

Strategic Planning-Develop and lead the strategy of the organization by using performance based measurements to guide strategic and operational decision-making.-Through consultation with the Board of Directors, provide leadership in the formulation of strategic objectives, programs and policies. -Put tactics and short term business objectives in place to achieve the 3 year strategic plan of the organization. -Identify, develop and nurture strategic partnerships that help drive… Show more Strategic Planning-Develop and lead the strategy of the organization by using performance based measurements to guide strategic and operational decision-making.-Through consultation with the Board of Directors, provide leadership in the formulation of strategic objectives, programs and policies. -Put tactics and short term business objectives in place to achieve the 3 year strategic plan of the organization. -Identify, develop and nurture strategic partnerships that help drive long-term strategic goals. Operations and Organizational Leadership -Leadership role in driving a collaborative process with the Board of Directors, staff and leadership team that resulted in the development of goals, objectives and operational plans for the organization. -Manage organization by appropriate departmental metrics to achieve quarterly financial results. -Operational oversight and management of major business functions including finance, HR, operations, marketing, and revenue. -Lead, motivate and develop staff of over 120 people so that they are passionate about the mission of the organization and working towards continuous improvement.-Ensure the org has a diverse staff with skills appropriate to the needs of the strategic plan through people management including hiring, on-going staff development, performance management, compensation/benefits. Financial Responsibility-Achieved revenue growth of 15% year over year and exceeded budget by 9% during my tenure as interim CEO.-Transitioned all accounting/finance from outsourced third party to building out an internal finance department led by fractional CFO-Oversee preparation of the annual budget including approval process with Board of Directors-Regular & on-going management of the P&L for the $6M annual budget of the organization. -Lead financial growth to maintain healthy cash flow and adequate reserves to support board-approved investments and risk-taking Show less

Atlanta, Ga

Vestigo works with companies in Atlanta and Denver who are passionate about their people's abilities to adapt, change, and innovate. Utilizing both high tech (VR) and high touch (outdoor experiences) experiential learning programs, Vestigo focuses on mindset training to help employees embrace innovation and navigating uncertainty.

Greater Atlanta Area

Coach and Mentor (Living Your Adventure) -One on One coaching to help men clarify and fulfill their lives deepest purpose. -Transformational adventure experiences for individuals with a focus on growth & development -Areas of Focus: Overcoming fear, Career Transition, Life Purpose, Family Values, Digital DetoxCommunity Builder (The Exchange Forum) -Exclusive community of entrepreneurs, authors, artists, entertainers, explorers, and adventure seekers… Show more Coach and Mentor (Living Your Adventure) -One on One coaching to help men clarify and fulfill their lives deepest purpose. -Transformational adventure experiences for individuals with a focus on growth & development -Areas of Focus: Overcoming fear, Career Transition, Life Purpose, Family Values, Digital DetoxCommunity Builder (The Exchange Forum) -Exclusive community of entrepreneurs, authors, artists, entertainers, explorers, and adventure seekers sharing experiences, stories, ideas and inspiration -Over 400 participants that gather regularly for retreats, themed dinners, weekly coffees, and speaker events -Launching in multiple cities across the SE in 2020 Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

At Bread n Butter Content Studio, we create concepts, content marketing programs, and distribution strategy to help brands build authentic/loyal relationships with their target consumer- using the power of food in a meaningful way.At our core, we specialize in:Branded ContentWe are marketers that understand how to use the power of food to drive our partners marketing & branding objectives. We understand the nuance of finding the perfect balance of staying “on-brand” while… Show more At Bread n Butter Content Studio, we create concepts, content marketing programs, and distribution strategy to help brands build authentic/loyal relationships with their target consumer- using the power of food in a meaningful way.At our core, we specialize in:Branded ContentWe are marketers that understand how to use the power of food to drive our partners marketing & branding objectives. We understand the nuance of finding the perfect balance of staying “on-brand” while also creating content that is relevant and engaging to the viewer.Video Content Creation:Driven by our passion for storytelling, we have filmed over 2,500 hours of footage. We have used that footage to tell more than 1,000 enticing food stories for clients such as Caesar’s Entertainment, Toyota, The Brown-Forman Corporation, Coca-Cola, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, KIA, Intercontinental Hotels, etc.Distribution Strategy & TacticsWe are big believers in the power of video in today’s digital media landscape. 50% of mobile traffic is video. 8 Billion Video views will take place on Facebook today. YouTube is the second largest search engine. All social platforms are now optimized for video consumption. We help our brand partners navigate this fragmented digital landscape based on marketing objectives and target consumer.Influencer MarketingWith over 170 million posts on Instagram for food, and chefs being today’s rock star, influencer marketing is a very effective way for brands to connect with their target demographic is an authentic and seamless way. We have curated and assembled a network of food & chef influencers to work with our brand partners. Show less