Gary Skarke
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Rob Andrews
I have known Gary for almost two decades. Since having the privilege of working with Gary day to day, I've learned that he is the real deal consultant. He has amazing instincts, a great network and a demeanor that makes him easy to like and trust. He's one of the most dependable, adaptable and effective colleagues with whom I've ever worked. Allen Austin and I are blessed to have him! Rob Andrews, Founder & CEO
Leslie Warren
I have been fortunate to work with Gary on several projects that Schlumberger has hired him for while working for both Holland & Davis and TBO. Gary’s professionalism, keen sense of business perspective, and ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders provides high value to his clients who are transforming their business, their processes and their culture.
Rob Andrews
I have known Gary for almost two decades. Since having the privilege of working with Gary day to day, I've learned that he is the real deal consultant. He has amazing instincts, a great network and a demeanor that makes him easy to like and trust. He's one of the most dependable, adaptable and effective colleagues with whom I've ever worked. Allen Austin and I are blessed to have him! Rob Andrews, Founder & CEO
Leslie Warren
I have been fortunate to work with Gary on several projects that Schlumberger has hired him for while working for both Holland & Davis and TBO. Gary’s professionalism, keen sense of business perspective, and ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders provides high value to his clients who are transforming their business, their processes and their culture.
Rob Andrews
I have known Gary for almost two decades. Since having the privilege of working with Gary day to day, I've learned that he is the real deal consultant. He has amazing instincts, a great network and a demeanor that makes him easy to like and trust. He's one of the most dependable, adaptable and effective colleagues with whom I've ever worked. Allen Austin and I are blessed to have him! Rob Andrews, Founder & CEO
Leslie Warren
I have been fortunate to work with Gary on several projects that Schlumberger has hired him for while working for both Holland & Davis and TBO. Gary’s professionalism, keen sense of business perspective, and ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders provides high value to his clients who are transforming their business, their processes and their culture.
Rob Andrews
I have known Gary for almost two decades. Since having the privilege of working with Gary day to day, I've learned that he is the real deal consultant. He has amazing instincts, a great network and a demeanor that makes him easy to like and trust. He's one of the most dependable, adaptable and effective colleagues with whom I've ever worked. Allen Austin and I are blessed to have him! Rob Andrews, Founder & CEO
Leslie Warren
I have been fortunate to work with Gary on several projects that Schlumberger has hired him for while working for both Holland & Davis and TBO. Gary’s professionalism, keen sense of business perspective, and ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders provides high value to his clients who are transforming their business, their processes and their culture.
Experience
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Allen Austin
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Fresh Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Development Director (Texas)
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Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
I develop new business opportunities, expanding the brand and growing revenue by designing and implementing innovative strategies and leading-edge automation and robotics initiatives and applications. I build relationships with clients, suppliers, partners, and their customers, increasing lead generation and market share. I also direct marketing efforts, analyzing market research and recommending strategic development initiatives, and I research emerging trends and recommend new company offerings to satisfy clients' needs. • Established new market presence and built multimillion-dollar opportunities pipeline.
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Accenture Strategy and Consulting, Seattle Forge (Nytec)
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Houston, Texas Area
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Deal Execution Manager
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
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Growth Lead, Industry X
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
I defined and led a corporate growth plan, enabling client growth, and activating a transformative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) project. I optimized our revenue funnel, identifying opportunities for client growth along digital channels. • Identified, spearheaded, and initiated pilot for $50M predictive maintenance project for super major energy company with estimated annual savings of $50M to $100M. I defined and led a corporate growth plan, enabling client growth, and activating a transformative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) project. I optimized our revenue funnel, identifying opportunities for client growth along digital channels. • Identified, spearheaded, and initiated pilot for $50M predictive maintenance project for super major energy company with estimated annual savings of $50M to $100M.
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Nytec - Part of Accenture Industry X.0
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Houston, TX
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Director Sales
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Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
I directed initiatives turning innovative ideas into real, first-of-a-kind, consumer electronics and IIoT-based solutions for tier-one global Fortune 100 companies. I created and implemented sales strategies and plans, successfully launching new product lines. I cultivated effective relationships with key stakeholders, establishing successful support, channel, and partner programs to build brand awareness. • Doubled revenue by implementing structured sales processes and expanding into new markets.
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Nytec
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
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TBO International LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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EVP, Co Founder | Organizational Transformation
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2018
I launched a consulting firm focused on implementing sustainable changes in clients' strategy, process, systems, and culture. I cultivated effective long-term relationships with key clients in four core service areas: strategy, business processes, technology business case realization, and culture. • Spearheaded significant client engagements to transform and align client organizational structure, business processes, and culture, enhancing customer experience and increasing revenue to $4M within three years. • Developed strategy playbook and roadmap for leading global oilfield service firm, enabling business line to double in size and increase profitability.
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Holland & Davis
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director | Organizational Transformation
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Sep 1986 - Dec 2008
I played a key role in building a $6M consulting firm, cultivating long-term clients that included Chevron/Texaco, Weingarten Realty, Owen Healthcare/Cardinal, Schlumberger, Valero, PG&E, and Florida Power & Light. I developed methodologies and tools enabling successful implementation of systems, strategies, and processes. • Led business development, consistently growing revenue and profitability by 10% year over year and expanding client base. • Published early text on reengineering process methodologies, entitled The Change Management Toolkit for Reengineering; saw two subsequent editions. • Spearheaded development of SAP implementation methodology for major utility company, achieving targeted business results of 50% reduction in manual input and documented internal customer satisfaction. • Earned OMB Prototype Award for improving procurement process at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
BBA, Management and Psychology -
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
MBA, Finance and Accounting