Tom Kramer
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Ryan Hanefeld
Tom is a rare marketing professional who gives his full passion and persona to his work. At Fundly, he was always enthusiastic and ready to put our product out to the marketplace in the best way it could be. He easily has the most engaging personality of anyone I've ever worked with, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
LinkedIn User
I was hired by Tom to work in one of the most dynamic and inspirational sales team in the history of my tech focused career. A true visionary and a natural for sales and marketing, it was a privilege to help contribute in Tom's plan for a remarkable company. It would be a wonderful day to be working under your direction again. Thanks Tom! Most sincerely, Helena
Ryan Hanefeld
Tom is a rare marketing professional who gives his full passion and persona to his work. At Fundly, he was always enthusiastic and ready to put our product out to the marketplace in the best way it could be. He easily has the most engaging personality of anyone I've ever worked with, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
LinkedIn User
I was hired by Tom to work in one of the most dynamic and inspirational sales team in the history of my tech focused career. A true visionary and a natural for sales and marketing, it was a privilege to help contribute in Tom's plan for a remarkable company. It would be a wonderful day to be working under your direction again. Thanks Tom! Most sincerely, Helena
Ryan Hanefeld
Tom is a rare marketing professional who gives his full passion and persona to his work. At Fundly, he was always enthusiastic and ready to put our product out to the marketplace in the best way it could be. He easily has the most engaging personality of anyone I've ever worked with, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
LinkedIn User
I was hired by Tom to work in one of the most dynamic and inspirational sales team in the history of my tech focused career. A true visionary and a natural for sales and marketing, it was a privilege to help contribute in Tom's plan for a remarkable company. It would be a wonderful day to be working under your direction again. Thanks Tom! Most sincerely, Helena
Ryan Hanefeld
Tom is a rare marketing professional who gives his full passion and persona to his work. At Fundly, he was always enthusiastic and ready to put our product out to the marketplace in the best way it could be. He easily has the most engaging personality of anyone I've ever worked with, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
LinkedIn User
I was hired by Tom to work in one of the most dynamic and inspirational sales team in the history of my tech focused career. A true visionary and a natural for sales and marketing, it was a privilege to help contribute in Tom's plan for a remarkable company. It would be a wonderful day to be working under your direction again. Thanks Tom! Most sincerely, Helena
Experience
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Synapse School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math Specialist - Lower School
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Aug 2023 - Present
Collaborate with Lower School educators and parents to deliver educational math experiences that develop and sustain student success. Collaborate with Lower School educators and parents to deliver educational math experiences that develop and sustain student success.
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Guidepost Montessori
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Middle School Math Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2022
Taught Middle School Math (grades 6-8), developed innovative learner-centered, projected based curriculum based on Stanford's Mindset Mathematics (YouCubed.org). Leveraged IXL.com to enable student agency leading dramatic student growth. Taught an Entrepreneurship Class and co-developed the middle school math program. Taught Middle School Math (grades 6-8), developed innovative learner-centered, projected based curriculum based on Stanford's Mindset Mathematics (YouCubed.org). Leveraged IXL.com to enable student agency leading dramatic student growth. Taught an Entrepreneurship Class and co-developed the middle school math program.
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Aspire Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Middle School Math Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Taught 6th & 7th Grade Math using Eureka Math to approximately 110 students across 4 classes. In addition, I taught 1 Advisory class of 20 students. Taught 6th & 7th Grade Math using Eureka Math to approximately 110 students across 4 classes. In addition, I taught 1 Advisory class of 20 students.
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Bullis Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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7th Grade Math Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Taught 7th grade math (regular and accelerated), co-taught 2 innovation design intersessions, designed 2 multiple week project based learning classes, and co-taught an 8th grade App design course. Taught 7th grade math (regular and accelerated), co-taught 2 innovation design intersessions, designed 2 multiple week project based learning classes, and co-taught an 8th grade App design course.
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Burlingame Intermediate School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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7th Grade Math Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Taught 6 classes and approximately 150 students. Piloted and managed grade wide usage of IXL.com. In 6 months, students completed over 150,000 problems. Taught 6 classes and approximately 150 students. Piloted and managed grade wide usage of IXL.com. In 6 months, students completed over 150,000 problems.
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JLS Middle School
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Palo Alto
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Student Teacher - 7th Grade Math
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
I was in the classroom 2 periods per day; teaching in one and assisting in the other I was in the classroom 2 periods per day; teaching in one and assisting in the other
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Palo Alto Unified School District
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
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Jordan Middle School
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Palo Alto, Ca
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Basketball Coach
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Head Coach for the 6th and 8th Grade Boys teams. Head Coach for the 6th and 8th Grade Boys teams.
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Fundly
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Marketing
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May 2012 - May 2013
Fundly is the largest and most successful online social fundraising platform in the United States and used by thousands of non-profits, schools, politics, and cause based campaigns. Fundly's platform makes fundraising easy, social, and productive for causes to raise money via social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, Email, and more. Fundly is the largest and most successful online social fundraising platform in the United States and used by thousands of non-profits, schools, politics, and cause based campaigns. Fundly's platform makes fundraising easy, social, and productive for causes to raise money via social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, Email, and more.
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Readyforce
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Consultant
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
At the request of the founder, I developed a marketing plan for SilverDyne's innovative point of use water purification solution. At the request of the ReadyForce CEO, launched a new website including re-positioning the company and re-writing 70% of the existing web content. Redesigned their candidate marketing and direct sourcing processes. The new processes allowed greater A/B testing and identified a 3x improvement in media performance and a 2x improvement in talent ROI. At the request of the founder, I developed a marketing plan for SilverDyne's innovative point of use water purification solution. At the request of the ReadyForce CEO, launched a new website including re-positioning the company and re-writing 70% of the existing web content. Redesigned their candidate marketing and direct sourcing processes. The new processes allowed greater A/B testing and identified a 3x improvement in media performance and a 2x improvement in talent ROI.
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San Francisco Waldorf School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Basketball Coach
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Hired as Assistant JV coach. Promoted to JV Head Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach in second year. JV Team was 17-4 and Varsity made their first regional finals in school history. In 2010 was promoted to Varsity Co-Head Coach winning the school’s first Divisional Championship and finishing 3rd in Regionals. Hired as Assistant JV coach. Promoted to JV Head Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach in second year. JV Team was 17-4 and Varsity made their first regional finals in school history. In 2010 was promoted to Varsity Co-Head Coach winning the school’s first Divisional Championship and finishing 3rd in Regionals.
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Bella Pictures
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United States
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder / CEO / VP, Marketing
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Apr 2003 - Apr 2007
Managed all aspects marketing including naming, product strategy, market strategy, positioning, pricing, branding, advertising, CRM, and website design and tracking. Drove $6M in annual revenue within 30 months and $15M within 48 months. Established Bella Pictures vision, mission and values and insured that the corporate culture supported the business objectives. Managed Talent Marketing group which added over 500 photographers, 50 salespeople and 25 corporate employees Raised $1M Series A, $8M Series B and $14M Series C In 2006, hired a professional CEO and facilitated the transition to a new VP, Marketing. Show less
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Marketing
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Apr 1998 - Sep 2002
As the 16th employee and first marketing person, led BrassRing’s growth from small company with 20 employees, 5 customers and $500,000 in revenue to an industry leader with over 250 employees, 500+ customers, and over $20 million in revenue in less than 5 years. BrassRing was sold in 2006 for $115M to Kenexa. Built BrassRing’s marketing department including product management, inside sales, and market support. Developed BrassRing’s first website, marketing collateral, messaging, advertising, and all lead generation activities. Created and launched a new highly profitable product line which won new product of the year and accounted for nearly 50% of revenues within 24 months. Show less
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Trilogy
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director, Marketing
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Sep 1997 - Apr 1998
Managed ten person marketing team and associated budget. Drafted six month marketing plan and strategic marketing messages. Responsible for three major trade shows, five customer seminars, and several direct mail campaigns. Created and delivered multiple corporate presentations, rewrote several data sheets, and launched an outbound telemarketing initiative. Managed ten person marketing team and associated budget. Drafted six month marketing plan and strategic marketing messages. Responsible for three major trade shows, five customer seminars, and several direct mail campaigns. Created and delivered multiple corporate presentations, rewrote several data sheets, and launched an outbound telemarketing initiative.
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VTEL
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Sep 1988 - May 1995
Hired and managed six person Market Support team and managed group’s $1 million annual budget. Responsible for all high leverage marketing events including trade shows, customer seminars, executive briefings, product demonstrations, and sales video tapes. Created, launched and managed a highly profitable new service product generating an incremental $250,000 per year. Managed successful roll out of CLI's second generation product, Rembrandt II. Hired and managed six person Market Support team and managed group’s $1 million annual budget. Responsible for all high leverage marketing events including trade shows, customer seminars, executive briefings, product demonstrations, and sales video tapes. Created, launched and managed a highly profitable new service product generating an incremental $250,000 per year. Managed successful roll out of CLI's second generation product, Rembrandt II.
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Education
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Notre Dame de Namur University
California Teaching Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education -
Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)
MBA -
Claremont McKenna College
BA, Psyschology & Economics