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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Robert Francis

Gilbert

Summary

Innovative startup founder with experience in building businesses from ground up. Skilled at identifying market opportunities, creating business models and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Strong strategic planning skills combined with ability to execute, resulting in successful product launches and increased market share in previous ventures.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Bodee Holdings, Inc.
Phoenix
01.2018 - 10.2025
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.

Co-Founder

Digital Financial Group / vSecure Processing
Salt Lake City
08.2008 - 08.2017
  • Directed company-wide efforts towards achieving established goals and objectives.
  • Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
  • Identified areas of improvement in processes related to operations and sales activities.
  • Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
  • Drafted strategic plans for launching new products or services into the marketplace.
  • Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for goods and services.
  • Advanced business through multiple transition periods to maximize efficiency, profitability, and scalability with future demands.
  • Collaborated with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance company's mission and objectives and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
  • Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Regional Sales Director

Concord EFS / First Data Corporation
Omaha
10.2001 - 07.2008
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and support.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams to design promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness in the region.
  • Researched target markets in order to identify potential new customers and expand reach.
  • Implemented initiatives designed to improve efficiency within the regional sales department.
  • Sought out ways to streamline existing processes in order increase productivity of regional staff.
  • Created detailed reports outlining progress towards monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
  • Conducted regular meetings with regional sales team to review performance and provide guidance.
  • Managed budgets effectively while ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated limits.
  • Reviewed pricing structures across different product lines in order to maximize profits.
  • Identified new business opportunities, pursued leads and negotiated contracts with clients.
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to increase market share in the region.

VP Account Executive

Visa USA / Vital Processing Services
Tempe
11.1993 - 10.2001
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Spearheaded efforts to enhance customer service processes while maintaining quality assurance standards.
  • Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
  • Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Performed product demos at conferences, meetings, seminars, or other venues as necessary.
  • Participated in training sessions on topics related to sales techniques or industry regulations.
  • Managed accounts by providing ongoing technical support after the sale was completed.
  • Generated weekly reports on sales performance against targets for upper management review.
  • Advised customers on best practices regarding product usage or maintenance procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients to ensure profitable outcomes for the company.

Education

Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Entrepreneurship Program: Scaling your Business

Wharton School of Executive Education
Philadelphia, PA

The Harvard Negotiation Project

Harvard Business School

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Brand development
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Sales strategy
  • Industry expertise
  • Strategic thinking
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Business development
  • Market Knowledge
  • Start-up operations

Affiliations

  • Golf, snowboarding, weight training, camping

Accomplishments

  • Salesperson of the Year
  • President's Club Winner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Startup Founder

Bodee Holdings, Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2025

Co-Founder

Digital Financial Group / vSecure Processing
08.2008 - 08.2017

Regional Sales Director

Concord EFS / First Data Corporation
10.2001 - 07.2008

VP Account Executive

Visa USA / Vital Processing Services
11.1993 - 10.2001

Business Management

University of Phoenix

Entrepreneurship Program: Scaling your Business

Wharton School of Executive Education

The Harvard Negotiation Project

Harvard Business School

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