Jake Smiles
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LinkedIn User
I directly managed Jake on many projects during his 2.5 years at CRA, and was his formal supervisor/mentor. I was impressed with Jake for several reasons. First, he developed a strong interest in, and solid knowledge base about, the aerospace and defense industry, despite having no background in it, which helped him to contribute to engagements at an above-average level. Second, he has superb analytical skills, particularly in designing sophisticated and yet user-friendly Excel models. Finally, he has an admirable work ethic, as was evidenced by his willingness to work many late nights and weekends at short notice. I am pleased to recommend Jake for any opportunity he wishes to pursue.
LinkedIn User
I directly managed Jake on many projects during his 2.5 years at CRA, and was his formal supervisor/mentor. I was impressed with Jake for several reasons. First, he developed a strong interest in, and solid knowledge base about, the aerospace and defense industry, despite having no background in it, which helped him to contribute to engagements at an above-average level. Second, he has superb analytical skills, particularly in designing sophisticated and yet user-friendly Excel models. Finally, he has an admirable work ethic, as was evidenced by his willingness to work many late nights and weekends at short notice. I am pleased to recommend Jake for any opportunity he wishes to pursue.
LinkedIn User
I directly managed Jake on many projects during his 2.5 years at CRA, and was his formal supervisor/mentor. I was impressed with Jake for several reasons. First, he developed a strong interest in, and solid knowledge base about, the aerospace and defense industry, despite having no background in it, which helped him to contribute to engagements at an above-average level. Second, he has superb analytical skills, particularly in designing sophisticated and yet user-friendly Excel models. Finally, he has an admirable work ethic, as was evidenced by his willingness to work many late nights and weekends at short notice. I am pleased to recommend Jake for any opportunity he wishes to pursue.
LinkedIn User
I directly managed Jake on many projects during his 2.5 years at CRA, and was his formal supervisor/mentor. I was impressed with Jake for several reasons. First, he developed a strong interest in, and solid knowledge base about, the aerospace and defense industry, despite having no background in it, which helped him to contribute to engagements at an above-average level. Second, he has superb analytical skills, particularly in designing sophisticated and yet user-friendly Excel models. Finally, he has an admirable work ethic, as was evidenced by his willingness to work many late nights and weekends at short notice. I am pleased to recommend Jake for any opportunity he wishes to pursue.
Experience
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SpotHero
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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VP / GM of Core Segments
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Oct 2022 - Present
General Manager for SpotHero's core business segments, Commuter & Other Transient parking
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Senior Director, New Business Lines
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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
Built the business and operational infrastructure required to bring new technologies to market and scale them for long term growth. This includes: operational design, go to market, business & product strategy, sales operations, and cross-functional roadmapping and project execution.Primary focus was on SpotHero IQ (machine learning powered dynamic pricing). Also provided support for Scan2Pay and BlueAccessContinued support of other SpotHero Vertical businesses: Monthly, Airport, Event, S4B Show less
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Director, New Business Lines
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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General Manager, Growth Verticals
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2020
General Manager of SpotHero's Vertical businesses. Scope of ownership over time:- June 2020 - Dec 2020: Monthly, Airport, Events, SpotHeroIQ- Jul 2019 - May 2020: Monthly, Airport- Aug 2018 - Jun 2019: Monthly
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Account Executive
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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Strategy&
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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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Manager
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
Developed corporate strategies for executive-level clients, including both design and implementation. Responsibilities included leading engagement teams, managing communications with clients, delegating to and supervising analysts and orchestrating the overall delivery of engagements.
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Senior Associate
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
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Associate
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
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Renaissance Strategic Advisors
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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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Associate
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Led and managed engagements in corporate strategy, market assessment and M&A advisory for executive-level clients across the aerospace and defense sector.Helped grow a boutique strategy consulting firm from less than 15 to over 35 people.
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Senior Analyst
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
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Charles River Associates
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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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Associate
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Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
Corporate and M&A strategy, market assessments, and regulatory support for US and European aerospace and defense clients. Corporate and M&A strategy, market assessments, and regulatory support for US and European aerospace and defense clients.
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
BSBA, Finance, Economics -
University College London, U. of London
Economics
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