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Gerald Burden

Co-Owner at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">SG Ventures Group, LLC</span>
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Gerald Burden is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate events, trade shows, and hospitality, holding key roles in procurement, event planning, and team building with notable achievements in cost savings and revenue growth.
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Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States, US
Skills
  • Trade Shows
  • Meeting Planning
  • Corporate Events
  • Exhibit Design
  • Team Building
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Gerald Burden, seasoned industry expert, brings 17 years of experience in trade show management, procurement, and event planning to the table. As a co-owner of AquaKnow, he oversees water quality testing and analysis, leveraging his expertise to drive business growth and compliance. With a proven track record of cost savings and process improvements, Gerald has negotiated national contracts, reduced expenses, and developed innovative solutions for clients. Holding certifications from the Institute of Supply Management and BF Environmental Consultants, he is well-equipped to tackle complex challenges and drive results.

Credentials

  • Certified Sampler-Chain of Custody-Process & Best Practices
    BF Environmental Consultants
    Jul, 2012
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Purchasing Manager--Lifetime
    Institute of Supply Management
    Apr, 2006
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • SG Ventures Group, LLC
    • Fort Worth
    • Co-Owner
      • Jan 2007 - Present
      • Fort Worth

      AquaKnow provides water quality testing and analysis. If you need your drinking water analyzed, whether it comes from a private well or public water supply (city water), we offer water testing packages specifically designed for both types of water supplies. We also offer compliance and informatio...

  • The Expo Group
    • Director of Procurement
      • Jan 2001 - Dec 2008

      A general service contractor for the trade show industry. Responsibilities include negotiating all supplier contracts, overseeing corporate property &amp; casualty insurance, administering freight commission contracts, financial analysis, competitive analysis, invoice approvals, corporate travel...

  • Bristol Hotels and Resorts
    • Senior Purchasing Agent
      • Feb 1995 - Jul 2000

      At the time was world&#39;s largest Holiday Inn franchisee. 1999 annual revenues, $800 million.Responsibilities included buying operational supplies and equipment for 120 hotels in a fast-paced environment. Involved in all major negotiations, reviewing and editing contracts, buying vehicles, adm...

  • Quality Trailer Products
    • Vice President Purchasing
      • Nov 1992 - Jan 1995

      A wholesale distributor and manufacturer of trailer components for the utility, horse and stock, and boat trailer industry. Fiscal 1994 revenues were $50 million. Primary responsibility was overseeing a purchasing department that consisted of two buyers and one inventory coordinator. In addition...

  • Tractor Supply Company
    • Buyer Automotive Products
      • Oct 1979 - Dec 1992

      Responisble for the purchasing, marketing, inventory control of all automotive products for retail chain. A major specialty retail chain of farm stores consisting of stores in multiple states specializing in farm supplies, automotive, hardware, and seasonal merchandise. Bought and managed 2700 di...

Education

  • 1977 - 1978
    Western Kentucky University
  • University of Phoenix
  • Elizabethtown Community College

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