Chad Gabriel

I am an accomplished and entrepreneurial professional with a credible history of creating and executing social impact programs, identifying enhancement opportunities, building new departments/systems, and devising processes. Furthermore, I am recognized for accomplishing excellent outcomes and creating order out of chaos by revamping core business processes for maximum performance/alignment. My adeptness at development and implementation of complex business solutions, technologies, and applications is one of a kind. I am also skilled in building and leading cross-functional executive teams for strategy, conscious leadership, process improvement, culture transition, and business development.

In addition to the above, I am a consummate relationship builder with proficiency in establishing and strengthening professional relationships/alliances with private sector organizations and stakeholders.

Please note the following highlights from my career:

  • Built, staffed, and directed new application development, corporate branding, and social impact departments
  • Devised and implemented enterprise-wide brand strategy, involving cultural integration, social media, corporate identity standards, and communication to ensure optimal consistency and operational excellence
  • Launched fully home-grown Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, that saved $80k on annual basis and enhanced productivity for CSRs and sales reps by 15% in three months
  • Drove efforts to engage more than 50% of employees in social impact work with non-profit partners.
  • Secured $500k in new sales annually through development of native iOS app.
  • Earned InformationWeek 500 recognition twice for exceptional work in IT.
  • Developed +150 leaders by facilitating and streamlining Conscious Leadership® retreats and coaching support.
  • Commended as corporate ambassador on various media outlets, such as TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, magazines, panels, and conferences.

What I Do

Purpose & Social Impact

What is the reason your company exists beyond generating a profit? What is your why? What is your story that will stick because of how it makes people feel? I can help you figure this out and we can activate it through branding and employee engagement.

Marketing & Branding

Some say your brand is a promise. Others say it's your identity. Brand is your everything. It's your people, your reputation, your legacy. Let's make sure it's done well.

Leadership & People

Not to be confused with management, leadership is the ability to inspire others to stretch into their full potential. It's a powerful invitation, not a forceful push. It's authenticity. It's being vulnerable and asking for help, not knowing all the answers. Let's lead together to get the results we want. We can even have fun doing it!

Process & Technology

Let's figure out what tech makes sense for your business. It's critical that we first identify the processes we want to optimize before we dive into using an available system or tool, however. Process before automation. Creativity over capital.

Testimonials

Resume

20 Years of Experience

Experience

2018 - 2021
Tuthill Corporation

Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & Cause Marketing

In this role, I formulate and execute social impact strategy aimed at optimizing engagement of employees, augmenting company's community presence, and activating purpose. One of my main duties is to deploy a corporate giving platform by Blackbaud. Leverage innovative methodologies of activating purpose, including online Aliveness Wheel assessment, community engagement, media hub, and events. I also lead team of CSR professionals and dotted-line Aliveness Ambassadors at lines of business.

2012 - 2018
BigBearChaseMe.com

Co-Founder

BigBearChaseMe.com is a social enterprise and a lifestyle brand for people who believe children (and adults too) are spending too much time staring at screens and not enough time enjoying the world around them. Through the sale of apparel, we intend to build a community of mentors and sponsors who will help kids and their parents discover the great outdoors including camping, fishing, hiking, sports, and more. Reach out to me if you'd like to help this cause.

2011 - 2018
Tuthill Corporation

Director, Corporate Marketing & Branding

During my stint here, I drafted corporate brand strategy, including purpose articulation and activation with focus on maximizing overall focus and alignment at global level through complete deployment across all levels of organization. My main duty was to lead purpose articulation and activation efforts to devise new social impact program named Wake the World, including non-profit cause partnerships. In addition, I integrated elements of brand into all communication, physical and virtual space, while streamlining products and culture.

2008 - 2011
Tuthill Corporation

Director, Application Development / Business Process Management Program Coordinator

Here, I institutionalized lean corporate business strategies throughout organization. My main duty was to lead business system requirements, architecture, design, development, quality assurance, and release activities at global level via agile methodologies by serving as certified Scrum Alliance ScrumMaster®; ensured accordance with enterprise goals for enhancing bottom line by $3M net present value.

2005 - 2008
Tuthill Corporation

e-Commerce Manager

In this role, I drove high-performing team of developers and designers while overseeing all aspects of Internet, Intranet, and e-commerce initiatives aimed at attaining $1.8M net present value. I integrated innovation philosophies and tools into IT project methodology. I deployed quotation and lead management system for engineering and technical sales.

2004 - 2005
Tuthill Corporation

Team Lead, e-Commerce

Responsible for managing all e-Services development projects including four web stores, Intranet applications, and all database administration.

2003 - 2004
Tuthill Corporation

Web Architect

Responsible for all web application architecture. Highly involved in project management and development in Active Server Pages (ASP), HTML, and JavaScript. Designed and administered several SQL 2000 relational databases.

2002 - Present
interfaser solutions

Principal

I've been doing some web consulting on the side since 2002 specializing in design, development, and online branding. My clients have consisted of MetLife, Chicago Metallic, Hickory Hideaway, 4Paws Doggie Daycare & Spa., and other small businesses.

2001 - 2003
Tuthill Corporation

Web Technologist

Responsible for web design and development. Managed all web servers and databases. Created company Intranet from the ground up and introduced first online store for Tuthill. Also redeveloped company Internet site.

2000 - 2001
marchFIRST

Internet Consultant

Worked with several clients on development of new web applications. Programmed in Active Server Pages (ASP/VB Script) using Microsoft Visual Studio.

Education

2018
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Executive Scholar Certificate - Marketing & Sales Management

2000
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning

80%

Operational Excellence

90%

Partnership Development

85%

Facilitation

90%

Negotiation

75%

Performance Management

90%

Corporate Communication

100%

Marketing Skills

Adobe: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

90%

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

90%

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

85%

Word of Mouth Index (WoMI)

80%

Social Media Marketing

75%

Web Analytics

80%

MailChimp

85%

SurveyMonkey

90%

Technical Skills

System Implementation

90%

Agile/Scrum & Waterfall Methodologies

75%

Web Design / Development

85%

HTML / CSS

90%

Shopify

85%

WCMS: Mura, WordPress, Joomla, CommonSpot

90%

Google Analytics / Site Catalyst

70%

MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

100%

Google Apps

100%

Portfolio

My Work
Corporate Brochure

Corporate Brochure

Print
The Compass

The Compass

Strategy
iPad App

iPad App

Apps
Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook

Print
Line of Business Website

Line of Business Website

Web
Social Impact Strategy

Social Impact Strategy

Strategy
5 Year Brand Strategy

5 Year Brand Strategy

Strategy
myTuthill Company Intranet

myTuthill Company Intranet

Web
Promo Cards

Promo Cards

Print
Pocket Map

Pocket Map

Print
Hickory Hideaway

Hickory Hideaway

Web
Aliveness Wheel Assessment

Aliveness Wheel Assessment

Web
Documentary: The Search for Aliveness

Documentary: The Search for Aliveness

Media
Wake the World Film

Wake the World Film

Media
Tuthill.com

Tuthill.com

Web
Business Cards

Business Cards

Print
Customer Impact Video

Customer Impact Video

Media
Hiring Brochure

Hiring Brochure

Print
Corporate Identity Standards

Corporate Identity Standards

Print
Traverso’s Restaurant

Traverso’s Restaurant

Web
Custom CRM

Custom CRM

Web

Contact

Get in Touch

(630) 640-7318

Manhattan, IL

chad.n.gabriel@gmail.com

How can I help you?