Blake Watson π
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Nicholas Saucier
Blake and I fought together in Afghanistan. Blakes team and mine worked together frequently in some of the worlds most hostile environments. I left our base with confidence knowing Blake and his crew had my back. He has grit, and carries on until the mission is complete. His ability to function and deliver in high pressure situations is remarkable. I owe much to this man. Nick Saucier - Information Security Engineer & former Sniper Team Member 5/2 SBCT
Steven Skolnik
Blake is an extremely bright man with an infectious ambitious tenacity. I have had the opportunity to work with Blake on several occasions when he was with Cintas and I was in hotel management. I really miss working with him (folks like him). Blake always listened when I had an issue. He didnβt hear me, he listened to me. Twice, I presented a problem to him, without any recommended solutions. With 24 hours, he presented multiple options to solve my issues and even went as far as to run trials for me at no cost just to prove his theory! He actually fought with his leadership to do it and it was a huge success for me. Super impressed by his initiative and creativity. I believe every organization needs more personnel showing this kind of drive, understanding , awareness, and overall tenacity to fight for your customers needs. If I was in a position to bring him in on projects or hiring, I would in a heartbeat. Maybe his ambition will run off on my other project leads and weβd get things done!
Nicholas Saucier
Blake and I fought together in Afghanistan. Blakes team and mine worked together frequently in some of the worlds most hostile environments. I left our base with confidence knowing Blake and his crew had my back. He has grit, and carries on until the mission is complete. His ability to function and deliver in high pressure situations is remarkable. I owe much to this man. Nick Saucier - Information Security Engineer & former Sniper Team Member 5/2 SBCT
Steven Skolnik
Blake is an extremely bright man with an infectious ambitious tenacity. I have had the opportunity to work with Blake on several occasions when he was with Cintas and I was in hotel management. I really miss working with him (folks like him). Blake always listened when I had an issue. He didnβt hear me, he listened to me. Twice, I presented a problem to him, without any recommended solutions. With 24 hours, he presented multiple options to solve my issues and even went as far as to run trials for me at no cost just to prove his theory! He actually fought with his leadership to do it and it was a huge success for me. Super impressed by his initiative and creativity. I believe every organization needs more personnel showing this kind of drive, understanding , awareness, and overall tenacity to fight for your customers needs. If I was in a position to bring him in on projects or hiring, I would in a heartbeat. Maybe his ambition will run off on my other project leads and weβd get things done!
Nicholas Saucier
Blake and I fought together in Afghanistan. Blakes team and mine worked together frequently in some of the worlds most hostile environments. I left our base with confidence knowing Blake and his crew had my back. He has grit, and carries on until the mission is complete. His ability to function and deliver in high pressure situations is remarkable. I owe much to this man. Nick Saucier - Information Security Engineer & former Sniper Team Member 5/2 SBCT
Steven Skolnik
Blake is an extremely bright man with an infectious ambitious tenacity. I have had the opportunity to work with Blake on several occasions when he was with Cintas and I was in hotel management. I really miss working with him (folks like him). Blake always listened when I had an issue. He didnβt hear me, he listened to me. Twice, I presented a problem to him, without any recommended solutions. With 24 hours, he presented multiple options to solve my issues and even went as far as to run trials for me at no cost just to prove his theory! He actually fought with his leadership to do it and it was a huge success for me. Super impressed by his initiative and creativity. I believe every organization needs more personnel showing this kind of drive, understanding , awareness, and overall tenacity to fight for your customers needs. If I was in a position to bring him in on projects or hiring, I would in a heartbeat. Maybe his ambition will run off on my other project leads and weβd get things done!
Nicholas Saucier
Blake and I fought together in Afghanistan. Blakes team and mine worked together frequently in some of the worlds most hostile environments. I left our base with confidence knowing Blake and his crew had my back. He has grit, and carries on until the mission is complete. His ability to function and deliver in high pressure situations is remarkable. I owe much to this man. Nick Saucier - Information Security Engineer & former Sniper Team Member 5/2 SBCT
Steven Skolnik
Blake is an extremely bright man with an infectious ambitious tenacity. I have had the opportunity to work with Blake on several occasions when he was with Cintas and I was in hotel management. I really miss working with him (folks like him). Blake always listened when I had an issue. He didnβt hear me, he listened to me. Twice, I presented a problem to him, without any recommended solutions. With 24 hours, he presented multiple options to solve my issues and even went as far as to run trials for me at no cost just to prove his theory! He actually fought with his leadership to do it and it was a huge success for me. Super impressed by his initiative and creativity. I believe every organization needs more personnel showing this kind of drive, understanding , awareness, and overall tenacity to fight for your customers needs. If I was in a position to bring him in on projects or hiring, I would in a heartbeat. Maybe his ambition will run off on my other project leads and weβd get things done!
Experience
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Reefer Gigs
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Owner
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Apr 2021 - Present
It's Madness hiring in cannabis. We help. At Reefer Gigs, we're passionate about revolutionizing the cannabis industry's approach to hiring top-tier talent. We represent industry leaders, ranging from Managers to C-suite executives in their passive job search. Top talent partners with us when they're ready for someone to represent their cannabis interest in a passive job search. At Reefer Gigs they feel taken care of by our one of a kind top down business model. Hiring clients work with us to build their company's core and get access the the worlds top passive job seekers trying to break into the cannabis industry. Let's connect, collaborate, and end the hiring madness, together. Show less
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Solaris LLC
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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
Creative agency dedicated to bringing companies' visions to life! We help businesses complete their companies image by walking them through an extensive discovery to define their brand. Creative agency dedicated to bringing companies' visions to life! We help businesses complete their companies image by walking them through an extensive discovery to define their brand.
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My Social Sector
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Business Owner
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Mar 2017 - Dec 2019
A social media management company that focuses on the small business owners who struggle to be competitive online. Unlike our competitors we are dedicated to a 1 on 1 approach as opposed to a 1 size fits all automation program. We will work with you to come up with a marketing strategy that best suites your business and fits within your budget. A social media management company that focuses on the small business owners who struggle to be competitive online. Unlike our competitors we are dedicated to a 1 on 1 approach as opposed to a 1 size fits all automation program. We will work with you to come up with a marketing strategy that best suites your business and fits within your budget.
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Socialmatters.ai
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
SocialMatters.ai is a Conversational Marketing Service that drives quality web traffic to your blog/web content by engaging with relevant people when they start a relevant Tweet or LinkedIn conversation. No more broadcasting your digital marketing content and hoping that the right people find it. We find them and engage in the conversation they started with content that pertains to what they've posted about! Primary Verticals: Cyber Security, Big Data and SaaS companies Daily task: - B2B Outside sales and inside sales Cold call prospecting Email prospecting LinkedIn prospecting Powerpoint Demonstration Bi-weekly Social Networking events Renewing sales owned clients Managing all the Predictable Revenue email campaigns Managing full cycle pipeline from initial touch to close and the first renewal Creating sales process Help train new sales hire Work with CEO to determine target verticals Efficient in: Salesforce Management Excel spreadsheet tracking and reporting Powerpoint Presentations UberConference LinkedIn Sales Navigator Calendly for Appointments DocuSign for order forms Show less
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OutboundEngine
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Executive
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
OutboundEngine is a 100 percent done-for-you email, social media and content marketing platform that helps business owners stay top-of-mind with customers and prospects, and turn online engagement into revenue. The cloud-based product automates the delivery of timely, tailored e-mail, social and content marketing campaigns for a wide range of industries. It's personalized and touchless approach helps business owners reach and nurture customers while freeing them up to do what they do best: their jobs. Specialized verticals, Mortgage, Legal, Real Estate, and Insurance. Within the first 6 months, I was promoted from Sales Associate to Sr. Sales Associate and then immediately promoted to Sales Executive for over exceeding my quota all 6 months. With the promotion to Sales Executive, I was awarded equity in the company. Daily task included: 100+ prospecting cold calls a day 20k+ a month quota Email prospecting Qualifying prospects Following up on warm leads from Inbound Marketing Campaigns Managing full cycle pipeline from initial touch to close Team trainings Helping new hires with their pitch and process Efficient in: Salesforce Management Powerpoint Presentations Join.Me Screen share Show less
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Cintas
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United States
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Service Sales Representative
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2014
Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures, and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services. Daily task included; Managed an average of 150 accounts a week New business sales (outside) Upselling and account reporting 5 year+ Contract negotiating, for new business and Renewals Product training Maintaining an active pipeline and exceeding quotas Also a part of the quality control team; After my job was done I would come back to the plant and do random audits on products. Also a part of the Safety committee; After primary sales job was done I would come back and do random safety audits on team members and other employees. Would conduct a yearly presentation based on safety topics for the leadership team. Maintained #1 in direct sales in entire west coast for over two months. Recognized within the company for overachieving in training and route performance. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2010
Specialized Infantryman Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009-2010. Acquired two Army Achievement Medals. Combat Infantrymen's Badge Afghanistan Campaign Medal This is where I learned how to be self-motivated, the value of integrity and to never give up. I learned a lot of great values while being in the military but the best thing I took away from this experience was how to adapt and overcome. From working with different types of individuals that come from many different backgrounds to accomplish one task and when something seemed impossible, figuring out a way to make it possible. Show less
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Education
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The Art Institutes
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic & Web Design -
The Art Institutes
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Graphic Design -
Fossil Ridge High School