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Managing Director

The American Society of Bogotá

The American Society of Bogotá is a non-profit association founded in 1939 whose purpose is to promote and facilitate understanding between citizens of the United States and Colombia, through the holding of social, cultural, and educational events that strengthen those ties.

The American Society of Bogota connects and celebrates Colombian and American cultures through social events and supports causes that benefit education in Bogotá.

Board Member

SeleXion

SeleXion is a Talent Acquisition Management Solution that uses artificial intelligence and pre-defined role profiles to optimize the selection process, helping organizations to find the best candidates faster.

Co-Founder

Talent Plus, Inc.

Lead account management and client service for the Luxury Hospitality, Cruise Line, Luxury Retail, Technology and Energy sectors of worldwide enterprise client accounts.
Manage a client portfolio while driving consistent double-digit annual growth.
Serve as the key trusted advisor to client partner C-Suite executives, adding measurable, proven value to talent acquisition and human capital strategies. 
Drive lead creation, as the top generator of new business referrals. 
Speak at client and industry-wide events. 
Lead company strategy on world-class client service, including the annual client executive event.
Proactively build development and growth plans for internal associates.

Director of Accounts

Create and execute market strategy for entering into a new global region in Latin America. 
Responsible for new business development, operational excellence and client management, building a new portfolio of approx. $1M with a team of 5 people.
Seek out and build partnerships with LATAM companies and affiliates. 
Lead strategy for bi-annual events and publications to drive brand awareness in new regions. Responsible for regional P&L and operational management.

Regional Director of Operations

Provide on-site and remote consulting and training to clients around HR Technology, talent assessment tools and selection process design. 
Certify client representatives on scientific talent selection tools in accordance with American Psychological Association (APA) standards. 
Facilitate design and re-design of quality processes to recruit and select top talent into organizations. 
Work collaboratively with software development to build talent management tools according to clients’ business requirements. 
Lead integration of talent selection tools with partner HR technology providers.
Implement Salesforce as the organization’s first enterprise-level CRM.

Implementation Consultant / IT Business Analyst 

Best Buy

Part-time Sales Associate in Home Appliances and Computer departments.

Sales Associate

Vector Marketing

Build and develop clientele through direct marketing of high-quality cutlery products. 
Grow client base through client referrals and professional networking. 
Responsible for training and development of Sales Representatives and lead on team meetings.

Field Sales Leader

Do you struggle with finding the right person to work for your company, only for them to leave shortly after? 

Have you had trouble leveraging your team to realize their fullest potential? 

Do you wonder if each person on your team truly embodies your organizational values and reflects the culture you want? 

Hello, 

My name is Brad. 

I’ve spent over 15 years helping world-class companies select and develop the best talent for their culture. 
To date, I’ve helped over 200 organizations around the globe drive business outcomes through their people.

I’m also actively involved in my local church and a board member with some non-profit organizations that help the underprivileged.

Here are a few ways I can help you: 

•	Talent Assessments for Hiring

•	Leadership Development 

•	A Selection Model built around your Culture 

➡️ The best way to reach me is by adding me as a connection or sending a connection invitation here on LinkedIn.

➡️ The second-best way is to book some time with me if you are interested in learning how Psigma helps companies drive performance, reduce turnover, and minimize risk when making people decisions:

https://sites.psigmacorp.com/meetings/bwalton

🙏 Thanks for taking the time to learn a little more about me and my passion for helping people and organizations maximize their natural potential.

Make it a great day. 

Best,
Brad

PS… 

One of my driving beliefs is that everyone has natural talent; the key is putting it in the right place where it can flourish. You can learn more about that idea in my eBook here: 

https://www.psigmacorp.com/en/e-book/ebook-natural-talent/

Brad Walton

•	Cultivate and maintain relationships with 100+ client partners to ensure their success and satisfaction with our platform and solutions while identifying and developing growth possibilities.
•	Work cross-functionally with key departments including Technology, Finance, Consulting, Research, and Business Development to prioritize and drive timely resolution of client opportunities.
•	Drive key metrics related to onboarding, implementation and training, solution adoption, client health, renewals, expansion opportunities, and engagement.
•	Serves as a member of the Talent Plus® Sustainability Team or “Green Team” who helps to create a culture of sustainability at Talent Plus® by supporting key programs and campaigns for a more sustainable campus and community.
•	Serves as a member of the Talent Plus® Wellbeing Team to help encourage, support, and improve the health, well-being and quality of life of all Talent Plus colleagues by empowering people to promote and model positive behaviors through a balanced, lifelong commitment to wellness.

Client Success Manager / Client Strategist

Amur Equipment Finance

•	Developed and managed key relationships with originators to ensure opportunities are maximized.
•	Handled daily transaction flow and followed up on transactions with Brokers and internal teams.
•	Consistently achieved positive results on key performance indicators and goals.
•	Managed, helped support, and cultivated business relationships with over 30 client (Broker) partners with AmurEF.
•	Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, lead generation events, reviewed professional publications, established personal networks and participated in professional organizations.

Jr. Relationship Manager

NRG Media

•	Maintained and retained current account lists and grew new business pipeline.
•	Understood business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and found new & exciting ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective, creative advertising and by providing the highest quality service.
•	Contacted prospective customers to sell radio packages for all Broadcast House stations inclusive of commercial spot inventory, digital and streaming packages and non-traditional revenue.
•	Attended sales meetings, training sessions, webinars, event fundraisers, and client remotes.
•	Prepared promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals.
•	Monitored all forms of media competition to grow pipeline & established new account leads.
•	Effectively communicated and collaborated with other departments within Broadcast House to assure outstanding service in placing orders and arranging promotional events.

Account Executive

Graduate Hotels

•	Developed marketing plans, sales blitzes, attended convention and trade shows, and implement creative strategies to grow sales and catering revenues effectively.
•	Maintained a collaborative, accessible relationship with the Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Chef, and Banquet Manager (One Team One Dream).
•	Assisted in creating the banquet menu, holiday menu, wedding package menu, and tailgate menu.
•	Directed, trained, and mentored new catering managers including hiring, coaching, development, and performing evaluations.
•	Created, detailed, and executed booking contracts and banquet event orders for scope of business.
•	Used my leadership skills in organizing and facilitating bi-weekly banquet event order meetings, hosted pre- convention meetings, and provided weekly contribution and impact to sales, staff, food and beverage, and operations meetings.

Director of Catering

•	Managed, maintained, and grew business relationships with portfolio of over 65 client partners within IBM’s Talent Management Solutions.  
•	Helped clients better understand full potential of products/services offered, acting as liaison between client, project management team, and sales, ensuring overall project success and client satisfaction.  
•	Collaborated with different work groups and departments within IBM’s Talent Management Solutions, improving customer support and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Awards & Recognition:
Q1 2018 Talent Learning Plan – Course Completion (2018)
Cognitive Practitioner – Certificate (2017)
IBM Watson Talent & Kenexa Strategy – Course Completion (2017)

Executive Partner - Client Success

•	Reviewed and implemented contractual responsibilities tied to each statement of work with scope of 30 client partners.
•	Owned overall survey project management, design of the client’s survey instrument, their survey administration, and reporting of their results.
•	Met client deadlines and ensured customer satisfaction by delivering actionable/meaningful data that was specific to their business objectives.
•	Conducted weekly teleconference and web-based meetings with clients and internal project teams, reviewing and implementing project scope and providing product tool trainings. 

Awards & Recognition:
Project Management Orientation – Course Completion (2016)

Project Manager - Survey

Embassy Suites

•	Created, detailed, and executed booking contracts and banquet event orders for scope of business. 
•	Generated and maximized catering and sales (room) revenue through new bookings with sleeping room and catering accommodations.  
•	Maintained and grew key and target accounts by cultivating strong relationships and accommodating special needs. 
•	Achieved high ratings on performance evaluations, meeting or exceeding set sales incentive goals each quarter. 

Awards & Recognition:
Pioneer Award for Dedication & Service to the Embassy Suites Hotel – Award (2011)
15 years; Certificate of Service with John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (1994-2009)

Sales & Catering Manager - Associations, University, & Government

•	Coordinated new wedding and event bookings with sleeping room and catering accommodations to generate catering and sales (room) revenue.  
•	Created, detailed, and executed booking contracts and banquet event orders for scope of business, maximizing revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction. 
•	Produced, designed, and facilitated hotel’s 1st wedding trade show, featuring over 50 wedding and trade vendors.
•	Met or exceeded set sales incentive goals each quarter and achieved outstanding performance evaluations.

Awards & Recognition:
Completed Part I & II in Steinhart & Associates Accelerated Hotel Sales Training – Certificate (2003-2005)
Completed John Q. Hammons Sales and Catering Training Certification – Certificate (2002)

Sales & Catering Manager - Wedding & Social Events Coordinator

Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre

Event Planning / Customer Service / Decorating / Menu Planning / Scheduling / Vendor Relations
•	Managed sales to maximize revenue through new bookings of accommodations that included sleeping and meeting rooms and catering. 
•	Created, detailed, and executed booking contracts and banquet event orders for scope of business, ensuring positive customer experience. 
•	Maintained and grew key and target accounts, meeting set sales goals each quarter.

Sales & Catering Manager - Corporate & Government

Individualized Approach / Conceptualization / Focus / Intelligence / Ego Drive

Areas of Expertise:
Client Relations & Rapport / Strategic Planning / Project Management / Sales Renewals & Retention / Contract Negotiations / Event Production & Management / Conference & Meeting Planning

Reputation for excellence and high quality of customer service with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.  Accomplished in building valuable rapport with clients and collaborating effectively with team members.

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