Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Aaron Westgate

Aaron Westgate

CTO/Director/Coordinator
Lewiston,ID

Summary

Professional Business Development Executive with vital abilities in project development. Delivers above-quota results through tenaciously built partnerships and impressive revenue-generating skills. Specializes in driving the broadband industry success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/Coordinator of Internet Development

Inland Cellular/Emerge Technologies
09.2018 - Current
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
  • Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
  • Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
  • Built constructive trainer and vendor relationships for successful program delivery.
  • Over 4.5 years have built internet customer base from 5 to almost 5,000 with average YoY increase of 343%.
  • Heavily involved with two separate company acquisitions.

Chief Technology Officer

Nova Solver
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
  • Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
  • Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for hardware, software, and support contracts.
  • Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.

Wireless Specialist/Fiber Optic Project Dev.

First Step Internet
07.2009 - 09.2018
  • Monitored infrastructure performance, tracking throughput and latency figures to detect malfunctions.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to promote store safety and minimize product loss.
  • Demonstrated proficient product knowledge to customers and provided detailed product information.
  • Managed and supervised projects to ensure they were completed efficiently and on time.
  • Operated product tools, equipment and proficiently trained employees on use of equipment.
  • Managed the deployment of fiber projects following city and state regulations as well as OSHA safety rules.

Manager

Computer Crazy
12.2007 - 05.2009
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montrose Academy
Moscow
04.2008

No Degree - Business Management

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Skills

  • Grants Management
  • Professional Relationships
  • Strategy Management
  • Program Development and Management
  • Special Assignments
  • Activity Oversight
  • Team Communication
  • Industry Trends
  • Direct Operations
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Research
  • Computer Literacy

References

Kara Riebold - (509) 288-0179

Executive Director - Port of Whitman County


Jeff Johnson - (509) 999-4732

Director of Safety - Spokane Police Dept.


Nathan Summers - (208) 310-3913

Enterprise Application Developer - U of I



Timeline

Chief Technology Officer

Nova Solver
01.2022 - Current

Director/Coordinator of Internet Development

Inland Cellular/Emerge Technologies
09.2018 - Current

Wireless Specialist/Fiber Optic Project Dev.

First Step Internet
07.2009 - 09.2018

Manager

Computer Crazy
12.2007 - 05.2009

High School Diploma -

Montrose Academy

No Degree - Business Management

University of Idaho
Aaron WestgateCTO/Director/Coordinator