JOE L. SLADE, JR. 512.799.4676 jls@sladegroup.com

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SS U M M A R YU M M A R Y O FO F Q Q U A L I F I C A T I O N SU A L I F I C A T I O N S

Concept-to-execution driver and marketing leader, with a distinguished career in corporate industry and a solid reputation for driving strategic vision and creating long-term value. Skilled at executing integrated campaigns for regional, national, and global markets.

Innovative professional with proven expertise in marketing, corporate communications, sales interface, and project and financial asset management. Frequently tapped for high-level turnaround decisions, rapid conflict resolution, and core analysis of product leadership and margins.

A visionary leader with well-defined management skills and powerful communication, organization, problem solving, and analytical aptitude.

Negotiator and consultant; expert at establishing strong, professional relationships with partners, clients, and executives within multiple industries.

Core strengths include:

Innovative Marketing Strategies Strategic and Business Planning Cross-Functional LeadershipProject Management Core Business Operations Best Practices and Process Improvements

Product Development Customer Service and Relations Persuasive Writing

EE X E C U T I V EX E C U T I V E B B E N C H M A R K SE N C H M A R K S & M & M I L E S T O N E SI L E S T O N E S

Took high-profile role, rapidly increasing sales performance and generating repeat business by integrating strategic marketing expertise and team leadership aptitude into dynamic corporate environments.

• Growth and Development – Contributed strategic insights in spearheading a $27M energy services company’s branding, marketing, and messaging strategies to create an industry leader with annual sales exceeding $560M.

• Sales Acceleration – Spearheaded introduction and implementation of four new drilling fluid systems that produced record sales for each successive year. Average system sales transaction at $1M plus.

• Turnaround Achievement & Planning – Drove turnaround of three struggling four-star resorts in Florida and Arizona to 15% margins through imaginative marketing and re-positioning efforts upon operations of minimal workout budgets.

• Successful Market Penetration – Repeatedly surpassed sales objectives by double-digits for the second largest U. S. computer manufacturer while hiring and training sales and support staff in a six-state region.

• Acquisition Integration – Accelerated post-acquisition growth by integrating foreign operations for effective customer relations across large, geographically diverse marketing arenas. Integration costs trended down.

• Rapid Conflict Resolution – Pioneered and established solutions that significantly impacted bottom line growth. Redefined brand relevance in today’s chaotic markets. Results seen in both margins and stock value.

LL E A D E R S H I PE A D E R S H I P C C A R E E RA R E E R H H I S T O R YI S T O R Y

PRESIDENT The Slade Group, Houston and Austin, TX Present

Led company growth from post-launch $1M to $11.2M in 10 years despite 2 major recessions.

• Leveraged the recruitment, training, and management of a talented, motivated team of results-driven, stable performers in a high-turnover field, successfully forming a creative powerhouse team.

• Progressively maximized skills and displayed technological savvy with over 20 years of evolving success.• Initiator displaying proficiency in social media platforms, strategies, and integrated communication tactics.

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JOE L. SLADE, JR. 512.799.4676 jls@sladegroup.com

VICE PRESIDENT Bozell & Jacobs, Inc., Houston, TX

Generated over $650M equity funding by expertly creating and reporting investment-banking presentations.

Optimized productivity by serving as team leader in the 2nd largest of 14 the company’s offices worldwide and award-winning business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketer and writer. Functioned as proactive financial and corporate communicator to key institutional investors and stakeholders. Worked collaboratively with team members in writing and producing 33 award-winning annual reports.

TECHNOLOGY & HEALTHCARE MILESTONES

Highly commended as marketing innovator for interactive e-training systems for large U.S. computer maker.

Played a key role in successfully recruiting, training, and spearheading technology center managers in a six-state region. Earned a reputation for consistently outperforming division managers and standards in the company.

Pioneer problem-solver in healthcare operations, accreditation and education.Elevated U.S. fifth-largest medical school’s profile deploying improved processes in medical education and clinical operations while successfully managing a high-profile head & neck and facial plastic surgery group practice.

FF O R M A LO R M A L E E D U C A T I O ND U C A T I O N

Master of Business Administration in Corporate FinanceUniversity of Houston Houston, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing ManagementWith Double Minors in Economics and Quantitative Methods

University of Houston Houston, TX

PP R O F E S S I O N A LR O F E S S I O N A L D D E V E L O P M E N TE V E L O P M E N T

Certified Business Communicator (CBC) Business Marketing Association (BMA), Houston, TXSocial Media & Marketing American Marketing Association and numerous Austin, Texas Experts

AA F F I L I A T I O N SF F I L I A T I O N S

American Marketing Association (AMA) Business Marketing Association (BMA) Austin Technology Council Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

AA C T I V I T I E SC T I V I T I E S

Leadership InvolvementFounder, Grey Wolf Partners, LLC

Two-Term President, Business Networking International, Austin, TXVice President, Board of Directors Technology Advisors Group

Two-Term Director, Houston Advertising Federation (HAF)

Outreach InitiativesMember, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce – Education/Talent Council

Associate, University of Houston System, Office of the Chancellor, Tier One DevelopmentTwo-Term Chair, Lake Travis Advisory Panel, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

Superintendent’s Council and Chair of Student Drug Testing Program, Marble Falls Independent School DistrictTwo-Term Board Member, Southern Texas Golf Association

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