Christopher Tucker

Experience

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  WI State Senate

  Jan 1992 - Sept 1994

  Policy Analyst

  During my summer breaks from my undergraduate education at UW-Madison, I worked for the Wisconsin State Senate Caucus, helping with policy analysis, strategic analysis, consulting with lobbying organizations.

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  Professional Ice Hockey Player

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Professional Ice Hockey Player

  played for various professional teams in the U.S.A., Finland, Italy, Austria, and Germany while studying part-time when possible.

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  Rostin Floor

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  International Sales Manager

  Rostin Floor; Innsbruck, Austria; helped locate and cultivate international customers for a small Austrian sport flooring company; personally responsible for the company's first international sales outside its domestic market, including a high-profile sale to the host of the televised Finnish National Roller Hockey Tournamant; helped German-speaking CEO negotiate with- and market to- English speaking international customers.

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Graduate Student Instructor

  In this exciting role, I taught, graded, and mentored undergraduate students on subject matter, and, more importantly, effective written communication skills. The courses focused on understanding human behavior, at the micro, organizational, macro levels, drawing from several domains of scientific research relevant to business (cognitive & social psychology, organizational behavior, economics, political science, international relations, game theory, scientific methodology).

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  Berkeley APEC Study Center

  May 2000 - Sept 2000

  Business Journal Editor

  I was part of the small academic team that published the journal, Business and Politics, the BASC Newsletter; I helped with copy editing, research, and writing for various research projects that focused on the relationship between business and politics in Asia, Europe, and N. America.

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  SIEPS

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  PhD. Researcher

  In recognition for my pioneering research into cutting-edge European governance innovations, I was one of the only Americans hired to join a trans-European team of 60+ academic experts, tasked with advancing the state of knowledge on ‘governance,’ by the EU’s multi-million euro/multi-year multidisciplinary NEWGOV research project. I conducted & presented my original research at quarterly NEWGOV meetings in Europe.

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  Indpendent

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Academic Researcher

  During this period, I collected data, conducted interviews with government officials, political actors, media, academics, political asylum seekers, Jewish & Christian church representatives in the US, UK, and across various locations in Germany & Switzerland.

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  Xpuck, LLC

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2016

  Vice President-Global Sales

  I was hired as an Independent Contractor in October 2014 to spearhead all sales and marketing activities with the objective of boosting sales of a virtually unknown hockey training product line (weighted metal pucks). Despite receiving no marketing budget or base salary, in my first 6 months, I was able to boost sales above the previous years combined, got XPucks on shelves of several local retailers, and secured several high-profile endorsements. Leveraging my marketing and branding expertise, I introduced and sold three new product innovations, increased brand awareness via direct email- & social media- marketing, and delivered highly visible product displays at high-profile tournaments and hockey events. *Acquired scientific testing on volunteers in collaboration with a hockey training facility that reduced our costs to zero. Show less

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  Christopher Tucker Consulting

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2016

  Christopher Tucker Consulting, L.L.C.

  I founded Christopher Tucker Consulting to provide consultation and coaching services for amateur hockey players and teams.

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  Johnson Fitness & Wellness

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  Sales Specialist

  As a Fitness Consultant, I utilized my product knowledge and consultative selling skills to help individuals and organizations (commercial, non-profit, government) select the best exercise equipment that fits their needs. Since my rookie year until the present, I have consistently remained in the very top echelon of our 400+ sales representatives nationwide. A major achievement in this role was taking over and transforming a retail store in Edina, MN from being a bottom performer (for years) into the most successful store in the region, doubling and tripling previous years’ sales, when all other MN stores had negative growth. ✔ Co-managed a retail store in Edina, MN (with an annual goal of $1.2 million sales). ✔ Maximized sales performance by delivering the customer experience that drove customer satisfaction and retention. ✔ Coordinated operations including promotion, online marketing, sales, customer service, and inventory control. Show less

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  MyLeaderboards Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2022

  Chief Executive Officer & Founder

  MyLeaderboards Inc. developed a mobile application that enabled users to apply the powers of gamification to any area of life or work of their choosing.

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  Plantscape Inc

  Apr 2022 - now

  * Developed a strategic reorganization plan advocating for a new Dept. of Revenue, enhancing cross-functional coordination between marketing, sales, and customer success* Appointed as head of the Revenue Dept. and member of the 3-person executive leadership team alongside CEO and COO* Managed a hybrid, international team of onsite, offshore, and specialized agency representatives, including web developers, SEOs, UX/UI designers, email marketers, and content creators* Led three major initiatives within the first six months: revamped SEM/PPC strategy, company-wide organizational reform, and development of a new, rebranded CSICreative.com website, scheduled for full launch in Q3-Q4 of 2023 Show less

  • Chief Marketing Officer

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Business Strategy & Marketing Consultant

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2022