Chad Spady

CRO; Co-Founder at Gray Area Sales
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Bow, Washington, United States, US
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Rich Leonard

Chad is going to be successful at whatever he chooses to do in life. Honesty, Leadership, Integrity, Ambition, Intelligence, Personality, Fun, Humorous, Trustworthy, Ingenuity and Innovative are excellent words to describe Chad Spady. Working as a BDR, he has one of the toughest jobs in sales; Prospecting. By constantly self-analyzing he finds ways to get around road blocks, creatively and ethically. He consistently puts up huge numbers and always leads a team of 13 other BDR's in every metric possible. Chad routinely demonstrates his leadership, by helping his peers develop their skills. With massive growth on this team over the past year, Chad played an instrumental role in ramping up 10+ new faces into a very challenging role. F5 is a tricky technology to learn and even harder to sell. Plain and simple, this team would not be as far along as it today without Chad participating in the development of our team. I am really going to miss working with Chad, but I am happy that he has a great vision for his future and I have no doubt that he'll make the most of it.

Patrick Londino

I had the extreme pleasure of managing Chad for the last year. It’s been rare for me to come across a talent like Chad… I just knew there was something uniquely special about him the first few minutes of the very first phone conversation I had with him. Sometimes first impressions can be unreliable but he more than lived up to his with me. Chad has an incredible thirst for knowledge, grasps technical concepts quickly, welcomes guidance and constructive criticism, and is self-motivated like no other I’ve managed. Chad is a sales person you can build your sales team around because he makes everyone around him better. I can only hope that we work together again someday, but I know he would be a great asset to any organization lucky enough to have him.

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Credentials

  • Hootsuite Platform Certification
    Hootsuite Media Inc.
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Analytics Certification - Web Analytics
    Google
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Inbound
    HubSpot
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CRO; Co-Founder
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      🤝 I Integrate Systems and People 📈 Rev Ops ⛽️ We Grow Sales Orgs through People, Process, and Skill (we make sales ops easy) 🤝 I Integrate Systems and People 📈 Rev Ops ⛽️ We Grow Sales Orgs through People, Process, and Skill (we make sales ops easy)

    • United States
    • Operations Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Close Dr. is the go to professional services company for the sales/marketing orgs of online coaches, consultants, and SaaS. We optimize CRMs, dashboards, lead scoring models, and automations to enable sales teams to operate in flow that on average allows teams to instantly see a 15% life on revenue. Close Dr. is the go to professional services company for the sales/marketing orgs of online coaches, consultants, and SaaS. We optimize CRMs, dashboards, lead scoring models, and automations to enable sales teams to operate in flow that on average allows teams to instantly see a 15% life on revenue.

    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP of Sales
      • Jul 2020 - Feb 2023

    • Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

    • Sales Representative
      • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

    • Program Director
      • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Computer Software
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead, Inside Sales, Business Development Representative
      • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

      - Responsible for responding to marketing campaign efforts, leads, and inbound prospect activity to effectively drive net new business. - Responsible for enabling BDR counterparts to continuously improve. - On leadership team responsible for Outreach roll out for entire Inside Sales organization - On the leadership team responsible for improving the Sales and Marketing Department dynamics - Responsible for 300+ cold calls a week, 30+ meetings booked a quarter and $250,000 in… Show more - Responsible for responding to marketing campaign efforts, leads, and inbound prospect activity to effectively drive net new business. - Responsible for enabling BDR counterparts to continuously improve. - On leadership team responsible for Outreach roll out for entire Inside Sales organization - On the leadership team responsible for improving the Sales and Marketing Department dynamics - Responsible for 300+ cold calls a week, 30+ meetings booked a quarter and $250,000 in pipeline per quarter.

    • Inside Sales, Business Development Representative
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

    • Field Enablement Intern
      • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

      - Successfully planned, organized, and facilitated F5's annual International Sales Conference (ISC). - Managed ISC registration and all event logistics for all 1500 attendees. - Managed ISC's $15,000 awards budget and shipping logistics for F5 staff, alliance partners, and other third-party vendors. - Created ISC success survey to better optimize next year's performance.

    • Founder & Marketing Manager
      • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

      Founded Spadougie digital marketing agency, specializing in website optimization, content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising. Current Clients: Crystal Creek Logistics and Sendit LLC Crystal Creek: Created, optimized and managed Crystal Creek's digital marketing and brand positioning. Increased social media by 436% and website traffic from 100 - 10,000 visitors a week within three months. Sendit LLC: Organized and collaborated with vendors in Whistler… Show more Founded Spadougie digital marketing agency, specializing in website optimization, content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising. Current Clients: Crystal Creek Logistics and Sendit LLC Crystal Creek: Created, optimized and managed Crystal Creek's digital marketing and brand positioning. Increased social media by 436% and website traffic from 100 - 10,000 visitors a week within three months. Sendit LLC: Organized and collaborated with vendors in Whistler vendors to create Whistler weekends for students. Created landing page to guide sales from social media and field marketing promotions. Organized and created hospitality packages: charter buses, pick-up locations, hotels, lift-ticket packages, ski rentals, and VIP events. Generated $30,000+ in revenue for each event. Show less Founded Spadougie digital marketing agency, specializing in website optimization, content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising. Current Clients: Crystal Creek Logistics and Sendit LLC Crystal Creek: Created, optimized and managed Crystal Creek's digital marketing and brand positioning. Increased social media by 436% and website traffic from 100 - 10,000 visitors a week within three months. Sendit LLC: Organized and collaborated with vendors in Whistler… Show more Founded Spadougie digital marketing agency, specializing in website optimization, content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising. Current Clients: Crystal Creek Logistics and Sendit LLC Crystal Creek: Created, optimized and managed Crystal Creek's digital marketing and brand positioning. Increased social media by 436% and website traffic from 100 - 10,000 visitors a week within three months. Sendit LLC: Organized and collaborated with vendors in Whistler vendors to create Whistler weekends for students. Created landing page to guide sales from social media and field marketing promotions. Organized and created hospitality packages: charter buses, pick-up locations, hotels, lift-ticket packages, ski rentals, and VIP events. Generated $30,000+ in revenue for each event. Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • Director of Operations
      • May 2014 - Aug 2017

      Director of Operations and Marketing Manager Bow Lake Watersports January 2011 – October 2012 (1 year 10 months)Bow Lake, Washington • Led the successful rebranding of company from water ski ranch to water sports, including new logo, new slogan, product development, website and marketing materials. Increased net profit by 172%, increased web visits by 46%; decreased total cost by 39% • Managed a staff of 6 employees at a nationally recognized water sports company • Created and… Show more Director of Operations and Marketing Manager Bow Lake Watersports January 2011 – October 2012 (1 year 10 months)Bow Lake, Washington • Led the successful rebranding of company from water ski ranch to water sports, including new logo, new slogan, product development, website and marketing materials. Increased net profit by 172%, increased web visits by 46%; decreased total cost by 39% • Managed a staff of 6 employees at a nationally recognized water sports company • Created and led social media campaigns to maintain and increase market engagement • Conducted inbound and outbound marketing and advertisement strategies • Planned, organized, and executed water sport events and regional competitions • Prepared statistical analysis reports using Google analytics, sales force efforts, annual reports Show less Director of Operations and Marketing Manager Bow Lake Watersports January 2011 – October 2012 (1 year 10 months)Bow Lake, Washington • Led the successful rebranding of company from water ski ranch to water sports, including new logo, new slogan, product development, website and marketing materials. Increased net profit by 172%, increased web visits by 46%; decreased total cost by 39% • Managed a staff of 6 employees at a nationally recognized water sports company • Created and… Show more Director of Operations and Marketing Manager Bow Lake Watersports January 2011 – October 2012 (1 year 10 months)Bow Lake, Washington • Led the successful rebranding of company from water ski ranch to water sports, including new logo, new slogan, product development, website and marketing materials. Increased net profit by 172%, increased web visits by 46%; decreased total cost by 39% • Managed a staff of 6 employees at a nationally recognized water sports company • Created and led social media campaigns to maintain and increase market engagement • Conducted inbound and outbound marketing and advertisement strategies • Planned, organized, and executed water sport events and regional competitions • Prepared statistical analysis reports using Google analytics, sales force efforts, annual reports Show less

    • Portugal
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

      Coordinate high quality events for college students. Everything from spring break trips to Mexico to Seattle yacht parties in Lake Union. I specialize and play the biggest roll in our Whistler college weekend event. January 2016 Coordinated 80 students from WWU and UW for a getaway trip to Whistler. • Marketed, sold, and organized packages that included o 2 Charter Bus Pick-up Locations (WWU and UW) o 2 night stay in the Aava o 2 day lift tickets to Whistler/Blackholm… Show more Coordinate high quality events for college students. Everything from spring break trips to Mexico to Seattle yacht parties in Lake Union. I specialize and play the biggest roll in our Whistler college weekend event. January 2016 Coordinated 80 students from WWU and UW for a getaway trip to Whistler. • Marketed, sold, and organized packages that included o 2 Charter Bus Pick-up Locations (WWU and UW) o 2 night stay in the Aava o 2 day lift tickets to Whistler/Blackholm o 2 pub crawl nights • Created largest Facebook page for Whistler College Weekend o 1.2 k people said they were attending the event Show less Coordinate high quality events for college students. Everything from spring break trips to Mexico to Seattle yacht parties in Lake Union. I specialize and play the biggest roll in our Whistler college weekend event. January 2016 Coordinated 80 students from WWU and UW for a getaway trip to Whistler. • Marketed, sold, and organized packages that included o 2 Charter Bus Pick-up Locations (WWU and UW) o 2 night stay in the Aava o 2 day lift tickets to Whistler/Blackholm… Show more Coordinate high quality events for college students. Everything from spring break trips to Mexico to Seattle yacht parties in Lake Union. I specialize and play the biggest roll in our Whistler college weekend event. January 2016 Coordinated 80 students from WWU and UW for a getaway trip to Whistler. • Marketed, sold, and organized packages that included o 2 Charter Bus Pick-up Locations (WWU and UW) o 2 night stay in the Aava o 2 day lift tickets to Whistler/Blackholm o 2 pub crawl nights • Created largest Facebook page for Whistler College Weekend o 1.2 k people said they were attending the event Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • Sales Manager
      • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

      Once Disidual Clothing made it to the national retail level (Ex. Zumiez...) they started an umbrella company Brist Mfg. to continue to grow their business. Brist specializes in supplying businesses with apparel to supplement their company's image. I was a part of a sales team that was finding new clients and catering to businesses apparel needs. Once Disidual Clothing made it to the national retail level (Ex. Zumiez...) they started an umbrella company Brist Mfg. to continue to grow their business. Brist specializes in supplying businesses with apparel to supplement their company's image. I was a part of a sales team that was finding new clients and catering to businesses apparel needs.

    • Marketing Contractor
      • Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

      In charge of communicating the value of the social media app; Yik Yak durring their Spring Break production promotion. • Worked in a team setting • We were able to shine a positive light on the value of Yik Yak during times when the app had somewhat of a negative reputation among is targeted users. We were able to shift perceptions of the usefulness of the app by connecting personally with the targeted user group. • Grew awareness of the app to 30+ Universities on the west coast… Show more In charge of communicating the value of the social media app; Yik Yak durring their Spring Break production promotion. • Worked in a team setting • We were able to shine a positive light on the value of Yik Yak during times when the app had somewhat of a negative reputation among is targeted users. We were able to shift perceptions of the usefulness of the app by connecting personally with the targeted user group. • Grew awareness of the app to 30+ Universities on the west coast in the 4-week span that Spring Break is being celebrated. • Set up promotional productions all over the different areas of the venue passing out Yik Yak branded swag to people who downloaded and participated on the app’s feed. Show less In charge of communicating the value of the social media app; Yik Yak durring their Spring Break production promotion. • Worked in a team setting • We were able to shine a positive light on the value of Yik Yak during times when the app had somewhat of a negative reputation among is targeted users. We were able to shift perceptions of the usefulness of the app by connecting personally with the targeted user group. • Grew awareness of the app to 30+ Universities on the west coast… Show more In charge of communicating the value of the social media app; Yik Yak durring their Spring Break production promotion. • Worked in a team setting • We were able to shine a positive light on the value of Yik Yak during times when the app had somewhat of a negative reputation among is targeted users. We were able to shift perceptions of the usefulness of the app by connecting personally with the targeted user group. • Grew awareness of the app to 30+ Universities on the west coast in the 4-week span that Spring Break is being celebrated. • Set up promotional productions all over the different areas of the venue passing out Yik Yak branded swag to people who downloaded and participated on the app’s feed. Show less

Education

  • Western Washington University
    Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2012 - 2017

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