Justin Barad
Co-Founder & Head of Operations at Chubby Buttons, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Rakesh Thakkar
I worked closely with Justin Barad as his supervisor at Fooda for over seven years. As our first hire in New York City, Justin led the sales efforts for our NYC team with fervor and enthusiasm from the get-go. His creative approach to sales and disarming communications style opened the doors to many of our best and long-lasting clients. Together, we built the business from $0 annually to over $35M. He has been an incredible partner and would be an asset to any organization he joins. Specifically, Justin is: Intelligent – Justin is brilliant and thoughtful. He always brought a higher level of insight to the many initiatives that we worked on together. I aim to surround myself with people that are smarter than me and that I can learn from. Justin was no exception. Coachable – Justin is eager to hone his craft and deepen his skills. He receives constructive feedback maturely, implementing those lessons learned right away. He continuously grew in his role and was the top salesperson in the company for many years. More recently, Justin was promoted to a sales management position, where he mentored and managed his own team with great success. Independent and a team player – In a high growth company, there is no room for micromanagement. We look to hire individuals that can collaborate on goals and then, set out to achieve them. Justin required virtually no oversight and was a consistent top performer. He would engage others when he needed more information or was looking for a fresh perspective. Justin was also the first to step up and assist others that needed guidance or mentorship. He would also take the initiative to create and design sales and training materials that would benefit the whole company. This list could go on, and I would be happy to speak with any potential employer about Justin’s qualifications. Justin would be an asset to any organization. I confidently recommend him for any position he has decided to pursue.
Alex G.
Justin is thoughtful and multifaceted. While at Fooda Justin was both a top seller but also an innovator. Creating and iterating on permutations of our services that ultimately became core product offerings.
Rakesh Thakkar
I worked closely with Justin Barad as his supervisor at Fooda for over seven years. As our first hire in New York City, Justin led the sales efforts for our NYC team with fervor and enthusiasm from the get-go. His creative approach to sales and disarming communications style opened the doors to many of our best and long-lasting clients. Together, we built the business from $0 annually to over $35M. He has been an incredible partner and would be an asset to any organization he joins. Specifically, Justin is: Intelligent – Justin is brilliant and thoughtful. He always brought a higher level of insight to the many initiatives that we worked on together. I aim to surround myself with people that are smarter than me and that I can learn from. Justin was no exception. Coachable – Justin is eager to hone his craft and deepen his skills. He receives constructive feedback maturely, implementing those lessons learned right away. He continuously grew in his role and was the top salesperson in the company for many years. More recently, Justin was promoted to a sales management position, where he mentored and managed his own team with great success. Independent and a team player – In a high growth company, there is no room for micromanagement. We look to hire individuals that can collaborate on goals and then, set out to achieve them. Justin required virtually no oversight and was a consistent top performer. He would engage others when he needed more information or was looking for a fresh perspective. Justin was also the first to step up and assist others that needed guidance or mentorship. He would also take the initiative to create and design sales and training materials that would benefit the whole company. This list could go on, and I would be happy to speak with any potential employer about Justin’s qualifications. Justin would be an asset to any organization. I confidently recommend him for any position he has decided to pursue.
Alex G.
Justin is thoughtful and multifaceted. While at Fooda Justin was both a top seller but also an innovator. Creating and iterating on permutations of our services that ultimately became core product offerings.
Rakesh Thakkar
I worked closely with Justin Barad as his supervisor at Fooda for over seven years. As our first hire in New York City, Justin led the sales efforts for our NYC team with fervor and enthusiasm from the get-go. His creative approach to sales and disarming communications style opened the doors to many of our best and long-lasting clients. Together, we built the business from $0 annually to over $35M. He has been an incredible partner and would be an asset to any organization he joins. Specifically, Justin is: Intelligent – Justin is brilliant and thoughtful. He always brought a higher level of insight to the many initiatives that we worked on together. I aim to surround myself with people that are smarter than me and that I can learn from. Justin was no exception. Coachable – Justin is eager to hone his craft and deepen his skills. He receives constructive feedback maturely, implementing those lessons learned right away. He continuously grew in his role and was the top salesperson in the company for many years. More recently, Justin was promoted to a sales management position, where he mentored and managed his own team with great success. Independent and a team player – In a high growth company, there is no room for micromanagement. We look to hire individuals that can collaborate on goals and then, set out to achieve them. Justin required virtually no oversight and was a consistent top performer. He would engage others when he needed more information or was looking for a fresh perspective. Justin was also the first to step up and assist others that needed guidance or mentorship. He would also take the initiative to create and design sales and training materials that would benefit the whole company. This list could go on, and I would be happy to speak with any potential employer about Justin’s qualifications. Justin would be an asset to any organization. I confidently recommend him for any position he has decided to pursue.
Alex G.
Justin is thoughtful and multifaceted. While at Fooda Justin was both a top seller but also an innovator. Creating and iterating on permutations of our services that ultimately became core product offerings.
Rakesh Thakkar
I worked closely with Justin Barad as his supervisor at Fooda for over seven years. As our first hire in New York City, Justin led the sales efforts for our NYC team with fervor and enthusiasm from the get-go. His creative approach to sales and disarming communications style opened the doors to many of our best and long-lasting clients. Together, we built the business from $0 annually to over $35M. He has been an incredible partner and would be an asset to any organization he joins. Specifically, Justin is: Intelligent – Justin is brilliant and thoughtful. He always brought a higher level of insight to the many initiatives that we worked on together. I aim to surround myself with people that are smarter than me and that I can learn from. Justin was no exception. Coachable – Justin is eager to hone his craft and deepen his skills. He receives constructive feedback maturely, implementing those lessons learned right away. He continuously grew in his role and was the top salesperson in the company for many years. More recently, Justin was promoted to a sales management position, where he mentored and managed his own team with great success. Independent and a team player – In a high growth company, there is no room for micromanagement. We look to hire individuals that can collaborate on goals and then, set out to achieve them. Justin required virtually no oversight and was a consistent top performer. He would engage others when he needed more information or was looking for a fresh perspective. Justin was also the first to step up and assist others that needed guidance or mentorship. He would also take the initiative to create and design sales and training materials that would benefit the whole company. This list could go on, and I would be happy to speak with any potential employer about Justin’s qualifications. Justin would be an asset to any organization. I confidently recommend him for any position he has decided to pursue.
Alex G.
Justin is thoughtful and multifaceted. While at Fooda Justin was both a top seller but also an innovator. Creating and iterating on permutations of our services that ultimately became core product offerings.
Experience
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Chubby Buttons, LLC
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Head of Operations
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Jan 2017 - Present
As the COO of Chubby Buttons, I co-founded and launched an outdoor sports device company from concept to creation, producing and selling innovative wearable devices within a highly competitive e-commerce market. Leveraging a deep understanding of the current marketplace and platforms to promote traction, I'm responsible for driving product development, supply chain, and sales and marketing. + Successfully sold 5K initial units within 12 months, fully recouping the founders’ initial investment, achieving unit-level profitability, and generating $275K of run-rate revenue. + Execute comprehensive business, production, and operational strategies to consistently improve the product amidst an ever-changing environment. + Lead product technical development, interfacing with firmware developers and industrial designers to implement customer-driven feature enhancements for the 2nd gen product. + Champion all ad traffic across multiple channels, optimizing content funnels, tracking and targeting, and A/B testing. + Designed the product unboxing experience to enhance the overall customer experience, developing collateral and managing all customer inquiries. + Oversee the company’s supply chain strategy, sourcing components and negotiating pricing with international suppliers. Show less
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Rover Diagnostics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Operations
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Leveraged operations skills to assist in the development of a POC COVID testing machine. Developed and presented a report focused on establishing relationships with new labs and integrating innovative software with outdated LIMS systems. + Generated a prospective client list by utilizing existing infrastructure. + Collaborated with a New Jersey lab facility to optimize testing processes and reliability. + Streamlined the testing registration process by establishing protocol requirements, collection receptacles, and courier services, resulting in 200+ successful tests within the first month. + Executed plans for rapid test delivery to the New Jersey facility. + Created an interface that anonymously provided patients with test results, in compliance with HIPAA protocol. Show less
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Fooda
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Switzerland
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Senior Business Development Manager
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2020
At Fooda, we're passionate about helping companies boost employee appreciation and engagement and create a better workplace culture through shared meals, sourced from the best local vendors and served in the convenience of their office environments. As a founding team member during the company's expansion into NYC, I grew Fooda's local revenue base into the second largest market within the organization. As a Senior BDM, I've had the opportunity to partner with some of New York's industry leaders to cultivate long-term relationships with enterprise-level clients. + Secured $15M in new revenue and 150 new accounts (20 of which are Fooda's longest-tenured clients). + Built the sales organization in New York from scratch, recruiting, training, and guiding a team of seven Business Development Managers. + Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy that maximized custom food product offerings and commercial models. + Leveraged insights from the scale-up of the New York market to guide the development and implementation of widely adopted operational and sales best practices. + Created critical element of national technology offering to facilitate tracking of consumption and spending, which enhanced visibility and accuracy for clients. Show less
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Boomerang, Inc.
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United States
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Printing Services
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Director of Business Development
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Responsible for building out the New York market for Boomerang, a social gifting platform which was acquired by Groupon in 2013. Originated, onboarded, and managed relationships with new corporate partners to design and feature promotions on Boomerang's platform. + Forged relationships with 50+ local businesses to execute high-value contracts as the first hire in the New York market. + Delivered feedback to the tech team to further refine Boomerang’s product leading into the Groupon acquisition. Show less
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The Execu|Search Group
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Staffing Manager
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2012
As a Staffing Manager and Physician Recruitment Consultant, I successfully placed 150+ specialty surgeons and physicians into hospitals across the U.S. to meet immediate staffing needs. I built an in-house network of physician candidates and cultivated close relationships with hospitals, ensuring competitive prices and physician availability. + Screened 1K+ candidates and negotiated contracts to secure successful placements. + Utilized creative sourcing methods to attract quality candidate interest, through research, cold calling, and engaging interview strategies. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2006
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry -
2007 - 2009
Tel Aviv University
Studies towards a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
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