Gary Burtka

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Co-Founder and CEO @ StarHouse Games Inc.
Lansing, MI, US
Gary Burtka's Location
Greater Lansing, United States, United States
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About Gary Burtka

With over 20 years of experience leading sales, marketing, and operations in the retail and tech sectors, I am a seasoned executive who brings innovation and excellence to organizations. As the President of North American Operations at PayEye, I am launching the first company in the world to offer iris-based payment identification technology, disrupting the payment space with biometrics.My core competencies include programmatic strategy, AI, e-commerce optimization, traffic generation, analytics insights, business development, forecasting accuracy, content development, market analysis, customer persona development, sales collaboration, operations mastery, impactful presentations, team building, and leadership. I also share my expertise as a Forbes Councils member, a multiple-time national and world champion jet skier, and an advisor at fig1, a digital agency that builds mobile solutions. I am passionate about pioneering strategies that elevate performance and create a lasting impact. Let's connect and explore the possibilities together.

Gary Burtka's Current Company Details
StarHouse Games Inc.

Starhouse Games Inc.

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Co-Founder and CEO
Lansing, MI, US
Website:
starhousegames.com
Employees:
4
Gary Burtka Work Experience Details
  • Starhouse Games Inc.
    Co-Founder And Ceo
    Starhouse Games Inc.
    Lansing, Mi, Us
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  • Payeye
    President North American Operations
    Payeye May 2023 - Present
    Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Pl
    Brought the next amazing European fintech/deep tech company to North America. Launching the first Iris + face biometric payment solution in the US; PayEye is a world leading biometric identification solution and manufacturer of the world's first multi-function payment terminals that utilize biometrics + tap-to-pay + dip-to-pay,
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  • Quanthym
    Founder
    Quanthym Jan 2016 - Present
    Let us help scale your sales efforts or optimize your online marketing campaigns. Our fractional services range from strategic leaders & marketing solutions. We help launch new companies, products, & campaigns. Our Fractional support for marketing & sales focusing on all of the essential components to a strong launch. From strategic planning & product launch, to closing your first client and expanding. Let us help you scale & optimize your sales & marketing approach for optimum efficiency & scale. We have assisted such companies as PayEye, Everywhere Wireless, High Rise Beverages & more.
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  • Forbes Councils
    Official Member
    Forbes Councils Apr 2021 - Sep 2024
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
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  • 2X4 Nutrition
    Advisor
    2X4 Nutrition Apr 2020 - Mar 2024
    Strategic advisor for marketing, sales & operations.
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  • Rtb House
    Vice President Operations / Us Country Manager
    Rtb House Aug 2017 - Mar 2023
    Warsaw, Poland, Pl
    As the US Country Manager / VP Operations, I started RTB House Inc. (the US division) while in the pre-revenue stage as the first US employee reporting to our Global HQ in Warsaw, Poland. During my nearly six-year tenure, I oversaw & built out Sales, Account Management, Recruiting, Technical Account Management, Data Science, New Products, Inventory, Marketing & Administration teams. Throughout this time I directly hired over 50 employees including multiple VPs, Department Head’s and numerous managers. The team was gratuitously awarded 5 Built In Best places to work awards between 2020-2023. Cultivated new business relationships with such clients as Neiman Marcus, Uniqlo, Full Beauty, ThreadUp & more. Developed inventory & 3P partnerships with such brands as Yahoo!, Marriott, 33Across, CitrusAd & more.
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  • Trilogia
    Advisor
    Trilogia Jul 2019 - Oct 2022
    Santa Cruz, Ca, Us
    Advisor of marketing, sales & operations,
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  • Criteo
    Vp, Account Strategy
    Criteo Dec 2013 - Dec 2016
    Paris, Fr
    Drove rapid revenue growth through omni-channel strategy for this $2B multi-national leader in online display retargeting ads. Brainstorm new alpha opportunities with executive leadership of major brands to expand scale, reach, and performance of ads across devices and platforms. * Grew annual run rate from $7.5M to + $120M achieving 135% of quarterly goals on average. * Attained 99%+ client retention rate and ensured new product adoption while decreasing client integration from 88 days to <30 days. * Gained $6.75M in annual revenue impact via In-APP advertising, email extension, segmentation optimization and category consolidation, and Facebook dynamic product ads (DPA).
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  • Brad'S Deals
    Director Online Marketing
    Brad'S Deals Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Developed the online marketing organization, creating a period of rapid growth with focus on acquisition, revenue generation, and retention strategies. * Grew BradsDeals.com from 300K to 11M+ active users over tenure, beating acquisition goals by 20% while reducing cost per acquisition from $7+ to <$1. * Created organic multi-channel marketing plan to launch Black Friday APP mid-November, which hit #1 in Free APP Lifestyle category, generating 2M+ incremental organic downloads. * Developed strategy to add stores by season, growing from 600 to 1800 active stores in 1.5 years.
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  • Lands' End / Sears Holdings Corporation
    Ecommerce Manager
    Lands' End / Sears Holdings Corporation Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
    Dodgeville, Wi, Us
    Grew digital presence with full ownership of global online marketing forecast, budget, plan, and reporting for $1B+ in revenue. * Led successful launch of new brand, Canvas product extension, across SEM, affiliate, display, and email. * Pitched and instituted email abandoned cart strategy that gained $40M+ in annual revenue, with $22M Q4.* Led online divisions/channels to consistently achieve 110%-120%.
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  • Newser
    Director Of Marketing
    Newser Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
    Miami, Fl, Us
    Provided strategic direction in marketing, customer acquisition, and revenue generation channels for news publishing site. * Organically grew Newser.com from zero to 2M+ unique visitors monthly over 10 months.* Optimized multi-channel online customer acquisition efforts that secured $2.5M in funding. * Negotiated Google News syndication, driving 300%+ increase in organic traffic. * Increased registered users 225% while lowering visitor acquisition costs 68%.
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  • Ticketmaster
    Search Marketing Campaign Manager
    Ticketmaster Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    Optimized Google (paid and organic) search channel generating $120M of $440M company revenue through advanced marketing strategies. Built acquisition team across all Google products (display, SEM, SEO). * Lowered earnings to spend (ETS) 3% and increased profitability within the company's largest revenue channel. * Consistently surpassed monthly revenue and ETS goals by 10%-30%.
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  • Resolution Media / Omnicom Media
    Program Manager
    Resolution Media / Omnicom Media Mar 2007 - Feb 2008
    New York, Ny, Us
    Spearheaded client services for Tier 1 clients, including FedEx, NBC Universal Studios, Chicago Tribune, Metromix, Frito-Lay, Electrolux, and Autodesk. * Launched FedEx as the first mobile SEM advertisers participating in Google's BETA program.* Increased Universal Studios spend 200%+.
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  • Det-Chi Video
    Co-Founder & President
    Det-Chi Video May 2002 - Feb 2007
    One of three original owners. Negotiated all North American and international retail product manufacturing and distribution partnerships. Oversaw all product development, creative, manufacturing, distribution, sales & marketing.
  • Fountain Man Films (Acquired By Flight 19 Llc & Relaunched As Det-Chi Video)
    Founder & Ceo
    Fountain Man Films (Acquired By Flight 19 Llc & Relaunched As Det-Chi Video) Mar 1999 - Apr 2002
    Launched an action sports video production company with the series called Twangled.
  • Motorsports Management, Inc.
    Special Event Coordinator
    Motorsports Management, Inc. Apr 2000 - Mar 2001
    Led promotional events and client services for dealers. Handled media relations, press release creation, and tour budgeting.
  • International Racing Association
    Event Marketing Manager
    International Racing Association Apr 1999 - Mar 2000
    Management and organization of motorsports related events; ranging from competitive tour events to exhibitions. Responsibilities included event budget management, sponsorship procurement, media relations, and race officiating. Acting “Race Director;” on numerous occasions. • Authored monthly column: Inside Track, International Racing Association Publication(1999-2003.)• Filmed, Produced, and Hosted downloadable shows highlighting all 8, 1999 National Tour events complete with live chat. Each show aired 2 times.
  • Balance Bar Company
    Sponsored Athlete / Spokesman
    Balance Bar Company Oct 1997 - Mar 1999
    Established in market consumer events in malls and shopping areas to enhance product awareness. Partnered with professional athletes and athletic organizations to create events to garnish media attention. Develop extensive PR program to maximize product exposure opportunities.• Participated in over 100 live and taped TV broadcast for promotion of sport and product. • Partnered with GNC retail stores to deliver a consumer branding experience in store at over 20 national high volume locations.
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Gary Burtka Skills

Online Marketing Sem Digital Marketing Online Advertising Web Analytics Ppc Seo Email Marketing Social Media Marketing Mobile Marketing Marketing E Commerce Marketing Strategy Social Media Digital Strategy Affiliate Marketing Display Advertising Lead Generation Social Networking Start Ups Google Adwords B2b Marketing Organic Search Analytics Entrepreneurship Blogging Advertising Brand Awareness Digital Media Google Analytics Interactive Marketing Multi Channel Marketing Strategic Leadership Team Management Online Lead Generation Competitive Analysis Social Marketing Performance Measurement Web Marketing Conversion Optimization A/b Testing Product Marketing Search Advertising Team Building Interactive Advertising Social Media Measurement Roi Optimization Increasing Roi Social Media Roi Customer Acquisition

Gary Burtka Education Details

  • Eastern Michigan University
    Eastern Michigan University
    Written Communication
  • Roosevelt University
    Roosevelt University
    Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State University
    Buisness

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