Brian VanArsdale
Head of Product & CTO at Tripkicks- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Tripkicks
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product & CTO
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Mar 2018 - Present
During my current job role, I manage all areas of technology, including development, design, and execution. Acted as a significant part of the initial team and leader of all client product implementation, including major SAAS products and related interfaces (plug-in, mobile) for highly configurable product lines. Moreover, I create early product strategies and long-term goals, such as expansion into COVID-era information delivery and deploying an ESB and new API suite to boost travel touchpoints. In addition to that I develop technical strategies and architecture that enable cost reduction, while offering product and technology stability and rapid expansion. • Attained key goals by closely collaborating with CEO and Board of Directors to develop new strategic initiatives and execution strategies. • Built comprehensive App-Center to facilitate external teams in smoothly interacting with technologies and information through utilization of full API suite • Enhanced revenue of company and improved user experience by utilizing data and feedback. • Created User flows and product design as well as customized products as needed. Show less
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Crush & Lovely
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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
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
As Managing Director, I supervised and streamlined business development procedures, while also acquiring new clients via leveraging product and technical expertise and relationship building. Furthermore, I removed the need for several points of contact along the sales funnel. Oversaw restructuring efforts to enhance corporate processes as well as monitor and train employees. Moreover, I provided strategic guidance, helped to build corporate policies, and guaranteed a healthy work atmosphere. • Increased revenue by 400% via fostering relationships with high-revenue clients, such as NBCUniversal, Comcast, Dick Clark Productions, National Geographic, and MTV/Viacom. • Improved tech and media customers' visibility and consumer engagement by devising and deploying marketing strategies for digital solutions. • Transformed company from design/development vendor to strategic consulting/decision-making stakeholder. Show less
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Tenthwave Digital LLC
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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SVP, Production
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Mar 2011 - Feb 2015
During this tenure, I led a production team of over 80 engineers and creatives. Furthermore, I created a method to help in rapid growth by identifying worker requirements and opportunities for business expansion. Supervised the integration of the systems and workforces of three original enterprises as well as acquired organizations. Ensured that all agency projects/products were delivered on schedule. • Drove 600% growth in revenue by revamping 30-person newly combined firm comprised of social media, promotions, and creative business units into single, full-service digital agency in less than three years. • Expanded business model by employing project management strategies to create operational structures. • Promoted four times in three years for outstanding success in product development/operational restructuring. • Developed internal dashboard and analytics system to monitor operational efficiency and roadmap. Show less
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Education
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Eastman School of Music
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Jazz/Jazz Studies -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Jazz/Jazz Studies