Tho***kes
Education
Gonzaga University (2001 - 2005)
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts - BA
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Description:
Skills:
B2C Marketing, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales and Marketing
Work Experience:
Founder & CEO at Referral Program Pros
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Duration: 2020-02 to Present
- Description: ✅ WHAT I DO: Help service-based professionals get new clients through done-for-you outreach using your own unique "Value Offer". ✅ WHO I WORK WITH: -Client-based B2B service businesses ✅ HOW I GET YOU MORE CLIENTS IN 4 STEPS: 1 | Your LinkedIn Profile Upgrade: Starting with an optimized linkedin profile is crucial to your success. After all, when someone googles your name, your linkedin profile will be one of the top results. I make sure your profile is ready for prime-time. That means it's clear, compelling, and converts visitors into leads. 2 | Your Audience Strategy: Engaging the right prospects is a big piece of the puzzle. We will nail down your Ideal Client Profile (or "avatar") so it's crystal clear who we're targeting and what we need to do to engage them. 3 | Your Value Offer: Consider this a "slice of service". It can be lots of things - a guide, eBook, masterclass, or a video sharing your expertise. The most important thing is that it delivers actual value up front so that you can qualify your leads, demonstrate your expertise and compound your lead list. 4 | Your Messaging: I will create the messaging and we will ensure your Value Offer gets in front of thousands of your ideal prospects each month. ✅ WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME: 🗣️"Tom! You not only delivered way before your promised timeframe, you went above and beyond to connect me to others who may benefit from my services. I will be a life long customer." - Tonia Robinson, CEO 🗣️ "Referral Program Pros is a great resource for verified leads. Tom Ryan and his team have provided exceptional service and guidance as we started down this path of email campaigning. If you need help sorting out all the new rules of engagement, you'll want RPP on your side!" - Caitlyn Harts, CGO at Structured Cyber 🗣️"Tom is our go-to email guy - we've been consistently booking 400-500 calls every month" - Mark Schnurman, Managing Broker at The Perfect Franchise
Chief Operating Officer at BizX
- Location: Greater Seattle Area
- Duration: 2016-10 to 2023-05
- Description: Built the team and tech to help SMBs create and deliver their products and services to 7,000+ members of a digital barter platform.
Growth Marketer at Freelance
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Duration: 2011-06 to 2016-10
- Description: Helped a number of small businesses surpass their growth goals through referral marketing, product market fit, positioning and sales. Developed a deep understanding for how to properly leverage networks and relationships to drive fast growth for a variety of businesses.
Director of Marketing And Business Development at Euroadventures
- Location: Florence, Italy Metropolitan Area
- Duration: 2006-08 to 2011-05
- Description: -Tested and scaled numerous marketing campaigns -Grew our business from 400 customers per year to 3,000+ customers per year -Traveled Europe every weekend and had an absolute blast
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps in the recorded history; continuous progression from 2006 to present with overlapping leadership roles that reflect entrepreneurship rather than gaps.
Experience spans travel, fintech, digital barter, and B2B services marketing. Core skills in growth, marketing, and partnerships are transferable, but sector shifts may require onboarding for some roles.
Longer tenures in progressively senior roles (Director/COO) followed by founding a consultancy; while there is overlap between COO and CEO, the track demonstrates sustained leadership responsibilities and low turnover.
Educational details are limited to Gonzaga University with no degree specified. Practical leadership and measurable outcomes strongly support senior-level fit, though some employers may prefer explicit degree credentials.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Growth Officer (CGO)95% fit
Broad growth remit aligning marketing, outbound, inbound, and partnerships with hands-on experience building client acquisition engines; strong entrepreneurial track record and measurable outcomes.
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - B2B Services92% fit
Deep marketing leadership with proven ability to scale campaigns, optimize messaging, and drive demand in B2B service environments.
Vice President / Head of Growth90% fit
Direct fit for scaling revenue pipelines in SaaS or services; expertise in audience strategy, value offers, and outbound outreach.
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)87% fit
End-to-end revenue ownership across marketing, sales, and partnerships; leverages cross-functional leadership and proven client acquisition success.
Head of Strategic Partnerships / Chief Partnerships Officer84% fit
Strong network-building and referral-program experience; ideal for roles emphasizing channel development and strategic alliances.
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