Drew Seath
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Jo Zeng
Drew matched me to the type of company that was the culture, technology, level of impact, stage and role I was looking for, in less than a week. I thought this may be impossible, but Drew swiftly got a read for my personality and background and knew just the place I would fit. And he stuck by me throughout the interview process, preparing and advising me at each stage. I can't recommend him enough!
Dan Sapir
I worked with Drew during my last job search. I've been in HR Tech for a number of years and pride myself in being up to date in best practices in recruiting and technology. Drew took me to school! Drew's approach to prescreening candidates and preparing job seekers for interviews is like nothing I've ever seen before. He goes above and beyond to make sure the company/specific job and the job seeker are a great fit for each other before introducing the job seeker to the hiring team. He then makes sure the job seeker is fully prepared to put their best foot forward in the interview. I thought I did a good job preparing, but Drew took my preparation to the next level with some simple tweaks to my process. While the timing wasn't right for the particular company Drew introduced me to, I was still very impressed by Drew's process and leveraged Drew's interview preparation techniques throughout the rest of my job hunt. If I have trouble filling positions in the future, Drew is going to be the first person I call.
Jo Zeng
Drew matched me to the type of company that was the culture, technology, level of impact, stage and role I was looking for, in less than a week. I thought this may be impossible, but Drew swiftly got a read for my personality and background and knew just the place I would fit. And he stuck by me throughout the interview process, preparing and advising me at each stage. I can't recommend him enough!
Dan Sapir
I worked with Drew during my last job search. I've been in HR Tech for a number of years and pride myself in being up to date in best practices in recruiting and technology. Drew took me to school! Drew's approach to prescreening candidates and preparing job seekers for interviews is like nothing I've ever seen before. He goes above and beyond to make sure the company/specific job and the job seeker are a great fit for each other before introducing the job seeker to the hiring team. He then makes sure the job seeker is fully prepared to put their best foot forward in the interview. I thought I did a good job preparing, but Drew took my preparation to the next level with some simple tweaks to my process. While the timing wasn't right for the particular company Drew introduced me to, I was still very impressed by Drew's process and leveraged Drew's interview preparation techniques throughout the rest of my job hunt. If I have trouble filling positions in the future, Drew is going to be the first person I call.
Jo Zeng
Drew matched me to the type of company that was the culture, technology, level of impact, stage and role I was looking for, in less than a week. I thought this may be impossible, but Drew swiftly got a read for my personality and background and knew just the place I would fit. And he stuck by me throughout the interview process, preparing and advising me at each stage. I can't recommend him enough!
Dan Sapir
I worked with Drew during my last job search. I've been in HR Tech for a number of years and pride myself in being up to date in best practices in recruiting and technology. Drew took me to school! Drew's approach to prescreening candidates and preparing job seekers for interviews is like nothing I've ever seen before. He goes above and beyond to make sure the company/specific job and the job seeker are a great fit for each other before introducing the job seeker to the hiring team. He then makes sure the job seeker is fully prepared to put their best foot forward in the interview. I thought I did a good job preparing, but Drew took my preparation to the next level with some simple tweaks to my process. While the timing wasn't right for the particular company Drew introduced me to, I was still very impressed by Drew's process and leveraged Drew's interview preparation techniques throughout the rest of my job hunt. If I have trouble filling positions in the future, Drew is going to be the first person I call.
Jo Zeng
Drew matched me to the type of company that was the culture, technology, level of impact, stage and role I was looking for, in less than a week. I thought this may be impossible, but Drew swiftly got a read for my personality and background and knew just the place I would fit. And he stuck by me throughout the interview process, preparing and advising me at each stage. I can't recommend him enough!
Dan Sapir
I worked with Drew during my last job search. I've been in HR Tech for a number of years and pride myself in being up to date in best practices in recruiting and technology. Drew took me to school! Drew's approach to prescreening candidates and preparing job seekers for interviews is like nothing I've ever seen before. He goes above and beyond to make sure the company/specific job and the job seeker are a great fit for each other before introducing the job seeker to the hiring team. He then makes sure the job seeker is fully prepared to put their best foot forward in the interview. I thought I did a good job preparing, but Drew took my preparation to the next level with some simple tweaks to my process. While the timing wasn't right for the particular company Drew introduced me to, I was still very impressed by Drew's process and leveraged Drew's interview preparation techniques throughout the rest of my job hunt. If I have trouble filling positions in the future, Drew is going to be the first person I call.
Experience
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Absolute Value LLC
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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2011 - Present
• Founder and Managing Director for sales and marketing recruiting firm • Clients include start-ups and more-established companies in technology-enabled businesses looking to grow and expand their business • Applies real world knowledge and experience to to assess candidates more thoroughly, delivering the “best of the best” for our clients. • Founder and Managing Director for sales and marketing recruiting firm • Clients include start-ups and more-established companies in technology-enabled businesses looking to grow and expand their business • Applies real world knowledge and experience to to assess candidates more thoroughly, delivering the “best of the best” for our clients.
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Pavilion
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United States
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Think Tanks
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400 - 500 Employee
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Executive Member
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2023 - Present
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The Carver
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Nov 2022 - Present
Carver operates before- and after-school and summer programs in all K-12 Norwalk Public Schools, Side by Side Charter School, the Carver Community Center in Norwalk, and the Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport. Carver operates before- and after-school and summer programs in all K-12 Norwalk Public Schools, Side by Side Charter School, the Carver Community Center in Norwalk, and the Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport.
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Real Endpoints
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting President & Chief Commercial Officer, Advisory Services
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Real Endpoints supports the key stakeholders in healthcare reimbursement – payers, pharma and device companies and at-risk providers — through a highly focused, strategically attuned research and advisory service that captures and analyzes the significant reimbursement changes across key markets. Real Endpoints supports the key stakeholders in healthcare reimbursement – payers, pharma and device companies and at-risk providers — through a highly focused, strategically attuned research and advisory service that captures and analyzes the significant reimbursement changes across key markets.
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Medefield
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United Kingdom
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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2009 - 2011
• Divisional President for Internet-enabled, healthcare, B2B information services company. • Responsible for delivering high growth revenue and margin performance in in extremely competitive industry. • Create and implement the strategic plan for Business Unit, directing the activities of the business unit on a strategic and day-to-day basis to implement and achieve all strategies and objectives. • This includes: client development and revenue generation in North America… Show more • Divisional President for Internet-enabled, healthcare, B2B information services company. • Responsible for delivering high growth revenue and margin performance in in extremely competitive industry. • Create and implement the strategic plan for Business Unit, directing the activities of the business unit on a strategic and day-to-day basis to implement and achieve all strategies and objectives. • This includes: client development and revenue generation in North America, positioning, packaging and pricing strategies; new product development; financial targets; and legal and regulatory compliance. • Additional responsibilities include: team development, recruiting and training; developing and maintaining an effective marketing and public relations strategy; meeting and exceeding client requirements for smooth operational effectiveness; championing Relentless Improvement initiatives to reduce fixed and variable costs; and delivering on Success Metrics. Show less • Divisional President for Internet-enabled, healthcare, B2B information services company. • Responsible for delivering high growth revenue and margin performance in in extremely competitive industry. • Create and implement the strategic plan for Business Unit, directing the activities of the business unit on a strategic and day-to-day basis to implement and achieve all strategies and objectives. • This includes: client development and revenue generation in North America… Show more • Divisional President for Internet-enabled, healthcare, B2B information services company. • Responsible for delivering high growth revenue and margin performance in in extremely competitive industry. • Create and implement the strategic plan for Business Unit, directing the activities of the business unit on a strategic and day-to-day basis to implement and achieve all strategies and objectives. • This includes: client development and revenue generation in North America, positioning, packaging and pricing strategies; new product development; financial targets; and legal and regulatory compliance. • Additional responsibilities include: team development, recruiting and training; developing and maintaining an effective marketing and public relations strategy; meeting and exceeding client requirements for smooth operational effectiveness; championing Relentless Improvement initiatives to reduce fixed and variable costs; and delivering on Success Metrics. Show less
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buzzback
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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SVP, Business Development
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2006 - 2009
• Senior executive responsible for revenue generation and marketing at fast-growing, boutique digital tools and marketing research/consulting company. • Repositioned BuzzBack’s unique online tools with comprehensive go-to-market strategy that demonstrated their unique ability to solve business problems compared to their offline, analog alternatives. • Developed all aspects of sales and account management process, leading transition to a fast-growing, award-winning organization. Built… Show more • Senior executive responsible for revenue generation and marketing at fast-growing, boutique digital tools and marketing research/consulting company. • Repositioned BuzzBack’s unique online tools with comprehensive go-to-market strategy that demonstrated their unique ability to solve business problems compared to their offline, analog alternatives. • Developed all aspects of sales and account management process, leading transition to a fast-growing, award-winning organization. Built sales team of five from scratch along with small, highly productive marketing group. • Grew revenues 35% year-over-year growth. Revenues had been stagnant prior to this. • Established 50+ new client relationships among premier CPG and Pharma companies. Negotiated and signed 15+ preferred supplier agreements. • Developed marketing strategy, including actionable and measurable marketing programs for email marketing and webinar series. Email marketing campaigns led to incremental sales of $100K+ per campaign. Webinar series generated $200K+ in incremental revenue and 700+ attendees per webinar with 10x ROI. Show less • Senior executive responsible for revenue generation and marketing at fast-growing, boutique digital tools and marketing research/consulting company. • Repositioned BuzzBack’s unique online tools with comprehensive go-to-market strategy that demonstrated their unique ability to solve business problems compared to their offline, analog alternatives. • Developed all aspects of sales and account management process, leading transition to a fast-growing, award-winning organization. Built… Show more • Senior executive responsible for revenue generation and marketing at fast-growing, boutique digital tools and marketing research/consulting company. • Repositioned BuzzBack’s unique online tools with comprehensive go-to-market strategy that demonstrated their unique ability to solve business problems compared to their offline, analog alternatives. • Developed all aspects of sales and account management process, leading transition to a fast-growing, award-winning organization. Built sales team of five from scratch along with small, highly productive marketing group. • Grew revenues 35% year-over-year growth. Revenues had been stagnant prior to this. • Established 50+ new client relationships among premier CPG and Pharma companies. Negotiated and signed 15+ preferred supplier agreements. • Developed marketing strategy, including actionable and measurable marketing programs for email marketing and webinar series. Email marketing campaigns led to incremental sales of $100K+ per campaign. Webinar series generated $200K+ in incremental revenue and 700+ attendees per webinar with 10x ROI. Show less
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Greenfield Online, Inc.
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Wilton, CT
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VP and General Manager
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2006
• Internet-enabled, B2B information services company. Successful IPO and Secondary Offering in 2004 followed by three acquisitions in early 2005. Revenue growth of 50% with margins over 35%. • General Manager measured by top line revenue growth, EBITDA and gross income. • Established Greenfield’s Major Account Program, generating $2MM revenue in first 12 months with 50% of targeted clients signing Preferred Supplier agreements. 2005 revenue of $12MM. • Drove Greenfield’s global… Show more • Internet-enabled, B2B information services company. Successful IPO and Secondary Offering in 2004 followed by three acquisitions in early 2005. Revenue growth of 50% with margins over 35%. • General Manager measured by top line revenue growth, EBITDA and gross income. • Established Greenfield’s Major Account Program, generating $2MM revenue in first 12 months with 50% of targeted clients signing Preferred Supplier agreements. 2005 revenue of $12MM. • Drove Greenfield’s global expansion. Managed European business in 2002-03 with first year revenues of $1.2MM, proving market opportunity for $150MM acquisition of Ciao! GmbH in April 2005. • Built Canadian business with first year revenues of $600K, growing to $1.7MM in year two, creating 50 new client relationships in 12 months and establishing Greenfield as a market leader in Canada. Show less • Internet-enabled, B2B information services company. Successful IPO and Secondary Offering in 2004 followed by three acquisitions in early 2005. Revenue growth of 50% with margins over 35%. • General Manager measured by top line revenue growth, EBITDA and gross income. • Established Greenfield’s Major Account Program, generating $2MM revenue in first 12 months with 50% of targeted clients signing Preferred Supplier agreements. 2005 revenue of $12MM. • Drove Greenfield’s global… Show more • Internet-enabled, B2B information services company. Successful IPO and Secondary Offering in 2004 followed by three acquisitions in early 2005. Revenue growth of 50% with margins over 35%. • General Manager measured by top line revenue growth, EBITDA and gross income. • Established Greenfield’s Major Account Program, generating $2MM revenue in first 12 months with 50% of targeted clients signing Preferred Supplier agreements. 2005 revenue of $12MM. • Drove Greenfield’s global expansion. Managed European business in 2002-03 with first year revenues of $1.2MM, proving market opportunity for $150MM acquisition of Ciao! GmbH in April 2005. • Built Canadian business with first year revenues of $600K, growing to $1.7MM in year two, creating 50 new client relationships in 12 months and establishing Greenfield as a market leader in Canada. Show less
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Gartner
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United States
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP, Internet Ventures
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1999 - 2000
• General manager for business incubator with P&L responsibility. • Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for new business initiative leveraging Gartner brand and products to new market with new buyers and incremental revenue streams, leading to acquisition of TechRepublic ($80MM transaction). • Conducted extensive new product development for multiple revenue streams: ad-supported editorial; subscriptions and transaction products with up-sale to traditional Gartner products. •… Show more • General manager for business incubator with P&L responsibility. • Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for new business initiative leveraging Gartner brand and products to new market with new buyers and incremental revenue streams, leading to acquisition of TechRepublic ($80MM transaction). • Conducted extensive new product development for multiple revenue streams: ad-supported editorial; subscriptions and transaction products with up-sale to traditional Gartner products. • Recruited and managed team: product management, product marketing, technical and systems development, operations and finance.
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SVP, Interactive Services
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1992 - 1999
Senior Vice President, Interactive Services, 1997 – 1999 Vice President, Interactive Services, 1994 – 1997 Director, Electronic Access, 1992 – 1994 • General manager with P&L responsibility for all aspects of Gartner's Internet and ecommerce business. Scope included: strategy, revenue generation, business development, product management, interactive marketing, technical development, operations and editorial production. • In positions of increasing scope and responsibility, created… Show more Senior Vice President, Interactive Services, 1997 – 1999 Vice President, Interactive Services, 1994 – 1997 Director, Electronic Access, 1992 – 1994 • General manager with P&L responsibility for all aspects of Gartner's Internet and ecommerce business. Scope included: strategy, revenue generation, business development, product management, interactive marketing, technical development, operations and editorial production. • In positions of increasing scope and responsibility, created and led all aspects of Gartner’s Internet and ecommerce business during the “dot-com” era. Built revenues from zero to $250 million in four years with cross-functional team of 70 people and $16 million/year budget. Doubled new user registrations of senior IT buyers to over 600,000 in one year. • Launched interactive product, delivering $1.3MM in first-year revenue. Developed online subscription business, growing revenues from zero to $250 million/year in four years. • Developed diverse business and revenue generation strategy: online subscriptions, ad hoc transactions, webinar and conference marketing. • Recognized with President’s Award in 1996, awarded annually to the individual with the most significant impact on Gartner’s business. • Built four ecommerce, extranet web sites from 1995 to 1996, delivering $150 million revenue per year with $12 million annual budget and cross-functional team of 65 people. • Created Gartner’s first website in May 1994, just 6 months after NCSA released the “first” web browser, Mosiac. • Managed Gartner's first electronic delivery platforms, building $75 million/year revenue stream and expanding Gartner’s user base from 9,000 to 35,000 users in 3 years.
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District Manager, National Accounts
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1989 - 1992
District Manager, National Accounts, 1990 – 1992 Account Executive, 1989 – 1990 • Created and led Gartner’s major account sales business. Responsible for 25% of Gartner’s annual sales. Winner’s Circle all 9 years eligible at Gartner. • One of the early sales leaders at Gartner, managing sales territory to significant growth.
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Xerox
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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High Volume Marketing Executive
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Jul 1982 - Feb 1989
High Volume Marketing Executive, National Accounts, 1986 – 1989 Account Executive, National Accounts, 1985 – 1986 Account Executive, Richmond, VA, 1982 – 1985 High Volume Marketing Executive, National Accounts, 1986 – 1989 Account Executive, National Accounts, 1985 – 1986 Account Executive, Richmond, VA, 1982 – 1985
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Education
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University of Richmond
BA, Economics and English -
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Biotech & Pharmaceutical Executives, Vision, Strategy, and Global Leadership -
Greenwich High School