John Patten Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Providing consultation services to businesses in need of solutions ranging from Brand Management to Leadership Development, Change Management, Marketing, or Executive Coaching. Based on 45+ years of hands-on leadership ranging from entrepreneurial startup to the development of small to mid-range companies, you will find us to be rooted in successful metric-driven outcomes. We listen with empathy, likely having found ourselves in the past, wrestling with the same questions that often keep C-Level leaders up at night. Our job is to help you attain your goals by bringing the best and most innovative solutions to fit the challenges of business today. We help your business grow by helping people within your business grow.

United States

Proud to be a member of Patina Nation where I am able to provide my 30+ years of C-Level experience to a variety of corporate clients and numerous short to long term assignments.

Greater Chicago Area

Ellettsville, In

Joined the company as VP of Operations in November of 2009 and was promoted to President in June, 2010. Focused on process improvement, improved internal operations, outward facing client relationships.Managed all operations building sales from 2009 levels over 38%. Built strong internal employee relations by focusing on individual achievement and improvement.Became President in June 2010 and developed strategic operational improvement resulting in positive gross margin performanceMaintained big picture focus while being hands on at all levels with 22 direct reports.

Led overall operations including design, sales, customer service, and production for a multi-million dollar marketing organization specializing in turn-key trade show solutions.Increased sales 120%.Accelerated or maintained margin performance in four key revenue streams.Improved EBITDA performance consistently over six-year tenure.Streamlined warehouse and production processes for improved efficiencies and quality.Achieved Union De-Certification through improved employee relations.Engineered effective cost reductions (35%) during recession.

Created and managed day to day operations of a new division dedicated to providing project and cost management for public entities, particularly those building secondary schools, throughout the construction process. Grew division from $0 to over $100 million of contracts in process.Developed presentation tools, web presence, and marketing strategy including budget.Performed SWOT analysis to ensure continued growth and strategic direction.Managed operations effectively and with strong bottom line performance.Developed a systematic marketing and public relations campaign process to help clients gain taxpayer support.Built long-lasting relationships that survived my departure.

WTPI Radio, Indianapolis

Managed day to day activities and overall operations of a broadcast company resulting from a merger between Somerset and Composite Communications. Spearheaded the merger of Composite Communications with Somerset Broadcasting.Grew sales by over 85% during five-year ownership.Maintained consistent cash flow growth to ensure maximum value.Purchased WTPI-FM Radio and grew market share consistently each year.Assisted in sale of radio station to achieve maximum ROI.

Created new radio station and broadcast company as part of a 3 person partnership. Developed, maintained, and directed all marketing, merchandising, and sales activities.Managed process to obtain radio license from the Federal Communications Commission.Placed new FM Radio station on the air in Belpre, OH.Grew market share to become market's #1 radio facility in revenues and audience size.Initiated, organized, and completed acquisition of three

Sold advertising and marketing solutions to a variety of clients.Maintained accounts and grew revenue by 140%.

Sold advertising and marketing solutions to a variety of clients.Maintained accounts and grew revenue by 60%.