Our Team
Founder & CEO
Travis Ferguson
Results-driven and strategic-thinking executive with a proven record of experience, awards, and achievements as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Director with a specialty product retailer, Senior Account Manager with a $42.6 billion Fortune 100 company, and Business Developer/General Manager for an $8 million start-up.
Reputation for the ability to drive growth with niche market companies, develop new corporate strategies, restructure operations, strengthen employee morale, establish/embody corporate values, and position company for profitability and future growth. Demonstrated the ability to manage/delegate multiple projects, coordinate resources, effectively budget and monitor time/investment, and maximize resource utilization. Success has been based on the following leadership strengths:
• Operational Analysis & Restructuring • Multi-Media Advertising/Marketing Strategies
• Strategic Business Planning & Execution • Corporate Branding & Image Enhancement
• Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns • Internet SEM & SEO Advertising
• Manager & Employee Training/Development • Revenue Growth & Profit Margin Increases
• Cost Control Implementation • Multi-Million Dollar Budget Administration
• Corporate Debt Consolidation • Corporate Risk Management
• Senior Level Contract Negotiations • Information Technology Implementation
• Performance Metrics Monitoring • New Business Start-Up
Reputation for the ability to drive growth with niche market companies, develop new corporate strategies, restructure operations, strengthen employee morale, establish/embody corporate values, and position company for profitability and future growth. Demonstrated the ability to manage/delegate multiple projects, coordinate resources, effectively budget and monitor time/investment, and maximize resource utilization. Success has been based on the following leadership strengths:
• Operational Analysis & Restructuring • Multi-Media Advertising/Marketing Strategies
• Strategic Business Planning & Execution • Corporate Branding & Image Enhancement
• Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns • Internet SEM & SEO Advertising
• Manager & Employee Training/Development • Revenue Growth & Profit Margin Increases
• Cost Control Implementation • Multi-Million Dollar Budget Administration
• Corporate Debt Consolidation • Corporate Risk Management
• Senior Level Contract Negotiations • Information Technology Implementation
• Performance Metrics Monitoring • New Business Start-Up
Contributor
Annette Stevens-Doerr
Annette is a freelance social media manager and outdoor writer/blogger living in suburban New York. As an NRA certified pistol instructor and Range Safety Officer, Annette has a unique perspective on the digital world; helping companies create online content and email blasts to best reach their target audience.
Jean-Paul Philippe
Recruiting Director
Jean-Paul Philippe is the Founder and CEO of Baxter Talent, a recruiting and retention consulting firm located in Knoxville, TN. With a Master's of Science degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and SHRM Senior Certified Professional credential, Jean-Paul applies research methodology to build effective recruiting and hiring processes to help clients find and hire the best people quickly.
As a seasoned Recruiter and Consultant, Jean-Paul has supported and advised small and mid-size clients as well as Fortune 500 organizations. He provides customized end-to-end hiring solutions specifically tailored to meet the growth and development strategies of clients of any size.
Jean-Paul is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys shooting, hunting, fishing, and hiking with his dog, Baxter. He's an NRA lifetime member and a strong advocate for protecting our Second Amendment.
As a seasoned Recruiter and Consultant, Jean-Paul has supported and advised small and mid-size clients as well as Fortune 500 organizations. He provides customized end-to-end hiring solutions specifically tailored to meet the growth and development strategies of clients of any size.
Jean-Paul is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys shooting, hunting, fishing, and hiking with his dog, Baxter. He's an NRA lifetime member and a strong advocate for protecting our Second Amendment.