Rob Clarkson

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Building Companies with Sales, Strategy, and Data Insights @ CognaCore
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Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
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I'm a sales, strategy, and operations executive with expertise in building corporate business strategies, revenues, and products in multiple industries. In recent roles, I helped drive a 400% increase in revenue and generate $150MM in sales. I enjoy and pursue a hard challenge, love learning, and lead my teammates with empathy and pride.My industry exposure includes but is not limited to, finance, technology, manufacturing, and retail. I have been tasked with developing national sales initiatives, creating multiple consumer products, launching new business units, and building large databases. I thrive in environments where I can dive into problems and create solutions.One project I am particularly proud to have been apart of, was the development and manufacturing of the SSC North America Tuatara, the world's fastest production car.Simple lessons I've learned from my experiences:Common Fibers -- Take care of your employees.Symetra -- Structure leads to results.Amazon -- Always be on time.Costco -- Everyone sweeps the floor.TEDx -- Ask questions.Hockey Tournaments -- A great team accomplishes great things.Bernie 2016 -- Be consistent.Outside of work, I enjoy playing ice hockey and reading.

Rob Clarkson's Current Company Details
CognaCore

Cognacore

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Building Companies with Sales, Strategy, and Data Insights
Rob Clarkson Work Experience Details
  • Cognacore
    Business Development Manager
    Cognacore Sep 2023 - Present
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    CognaCore is a management consulting firm specializing in helping clients exceed their business goals utilizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
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  • Iatse
    Rigger And Events Technician
    Iatse Oct 2021 - Present
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    As a member of IATSE Local 15, I perform rigging, A/V, SFX, carpentry, electrics, automation, and pyrotechnics work for major entertainment, government, and corporate productions, including but not limited to:• Entertainers: Coldplay, Dave Chappelle, Lizzo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Bunny• Professional Sport Leagues and their Franchises: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WWE• Film and Theatre: Paramount Studios, Hamilton The Musical, Come From Away• Government and Corporations: The White House, Amazon, Microsoft, Smartsheet, T-MobileNotable Highlights:• Production Assistant with Paramount Studios on location and on set for the movie “Smile”, released to theaters Sept. 30, 2022.• Built the 2024 NHL Winter Classic, a 20 day assignment, alongside the NHL Ice Crew.• Set up a private event for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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  • Shimmerwood Beverages
    General Manager
    Shimmerwood Beverages May 2023 - May 2024
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Shimmerwood Beverages specializes in producing hemp-derived CBD beverages. Recognized as the #1 CBD beverage brand in '23 and '24 by Forbes when compared to 30 competitors.• Directed all sales and operations alongside CEO. Began a national sales expansion with new GTM plans resulting in 64% YOY revenue growth.• Generated an ICP and created an automated lead generation system using Google Maps saving 5000 labor hours per year.• Centralized sales data sources from 4 distinct platforms to 1, accelerating data extraction times from 2 hours to 5 minutes.
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  • Common Fibers
    Vice President, Sales And Marketing
    Common Fibers Sep 2017 - Oct 2021
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Directed all corporate strategy, sales, and marketing for a carbon fiber fabrication business and influenced critical decision-making alongside the CEO. During my tenure (employee #6), we expanded operations to 2 new facilities, vertically integrated all production processes from tooling to part finishing, and grew headcount to 20 employees. Our highest visibility project was the development and manufacturing of the SSC North America Tuatara, the world's fastest production car.Notable Highlights:• Scaled revenues 400% to $2MM while managing 6 business units.• Aligned all customers to an ICP and achieved 3x growth in corporate portfolio to 200 clients. Our clients included major stakeholders in automotive, aerospace & defense, marine, aviation, technology, and manufacturing industries.• Created and launched new sales processes leading to a 32% qualified opportunity conversion rate.• Managed a new online brand strategy which increased organic CTR by 31% and reduced technical issues by 96%
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  • Symetra
    Sales Representative
    Symetra Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
    Bellevue, Washington, United States
    Oversaw major Financial Advisor and COI accounts in high pressure territories NY, NJ, PA & DE with three team members. Executed business development and territory management strategies to grow clients and sales revenue.• #1 Sales team in the country, accounting for $150MM in total sales production.• Created a mapping tool by combining client data sets with Google Maps, increasing visibility into customer accounts. Implemented by internal sales team, significantly reducing time spent on scheduling.
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  • Costco Wholesale
    Produce Stocker
    Costco Wholesale Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
    North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
    Improved inventory management processes and operations procedures of 100+ items. Reduced dept. monthly waste from 6% to 2.99%, leading to an increase in overall dept. profits of $250K.
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  • Capa International Education
    Marketing Intern
    Capa International Education Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    Boston, Ma
    Joined the business in the midst of a rebrand after using their program to study abroad. I created and presented an extensive company-wide rebranding strategy to the CEO to aid these efforts. In addition, I wrote and edited content for a new study abroad magazine that was recognized with 6 Platinum Hermes Creative Awards (Top Honor) in 2015 for Outstanding Overall Publication, Writing, and Design. At press checks, detailed edits I made saved the company $20K.
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  • Tedxumassamherst
    Co-Host / Marketing Associate
    Tedxumassamherst Nov 2013 - May 2014
    Amherst, Ma
    Co-hosted 2nd Annual TEDx Conference with a team of 35 students featuring 10 world-class speakers. We raised $50K in funding. The theme of the event was #ChangeTheWorld, with Here (a Nokia subsidiary) acting as the primary sponsor. Attracted capacity audience of 500 attendees through creative marketing initiatives and managed speakership on event day.
  • Mullins Center Fall Face-Off: Youth Hockey Tournament
    Tournament Director
    Mullins Center Fall Face-Off: Youth Hockey Tournament Apr 2011 - Apr 2014
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    For 3 years, I directed a USA Hockey sanctioned Bantam AAA Youth Hockey Tournament. Kids had the opportunity to play competitively on a D-I college campus, with a strong focus on academic pursuits. I managed multiple simultaneous projects including all operations, recruitment, budgets, and marketing. Supervised 50 team members. I'm proud to have fostered a collaborative, competitive, and educational environment for kids and students. Among notable achievements:• Increased revenues 25% and generated total profit of ~$8,500 with a 205% profit gain in 1st year.• Doubled speed of team recruitment (4 months to 2 months).• Negotiated 15 new local/national YOY partnerships with brands such as Reebok, Under Armour, Powerade, Coca-Cola, and Subway, as well as NHL teams/affiliates.
  • University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    Assistant Director Of Hockey Operations, Men'S Ice Hockey
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst Oct 2010 - Oct 2013
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    For 3 years, I monitored team/player performances and utilized analytics to make data-driven decisions with the coaching staff to better employ team strategies. I created extensive scouting reports and databases, as well as recorded/reviewed game footage. On game days, I also coordinated with arena and team officials to ensure stable, live communication between all parties.
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