Tennessee Valley Authority

Strategic Consultant

Four Bridges Creative

Founder, Business Consultant & Marketing Strategist

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Training new sales professionals on the topics of sales, customer service, and business communications.

Course Instructor

Right at Home of Chattanooga

Developed relationships with clients and referral sources that led to growth in business. Tasks include marketing, sales, social media, email newsletters, digital campaigns, and website content creation. Worked with clients to develop a care plan that is unique and personalized for their needs.

Vice President, Business Development

Erlanger Health System

Responsible for creating world class guest experience for all first impression areas of a multi-campus healthcare system. 

Recruit, train, and manage a team of 70+ team members that interacted with hospital employees, visitors, and patients. 

Problem solve areas bottleneck issues to create operational efficiencies between a number of departments that improved guest/ patient satisfaction and throughput.  

Researched and implemented visitor system to track/ verify guest safety. 

Oversee Pet Therapy program for the healthcare system.

Director of Concierge Services

Assisted in recruiting, orienting, managing, and recognizing over 800 volunteers annually that donate their time to Erlanger Health System. 

 Built a robust service learning volunteer program focused on giving aspiring medical students experience in a hospital setting by volunteering their time in various roles throughout the hospital. 

Organized and executed multiple system-wide employee functions for an employee base of nearly 5,600 associates which include an annual service recognition event, blood drives, craft fairs, employee  picnics, etc. 

Organized employee discount program for health system by negotiating promotions and discounts with local companies interested in offering services to Erlanger associates. 

Created new programs or events  aimed at increasing employee engagement and improving employee morale such as free icee days, donation drives, local musicians and artists perform in public areas, spa days for employees, etc.

Employee and Volunteer Functions Coordinator

United Way of Greater Chattanooga

Work with individuals, companies, nonprofits, civic groups, churches, etc to connect volunteer opportunities to volunteers. Manage community wide days of service such as Family Volunteer Day, Day of Caring, MLK Day, Volunteer Recognition Banquet, and many others. 

Chair the Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteer Committee which works to create a plan to manage volunteers in Hamilton County in the event of another disaster such as a tornado, flood or other natural catastrophe. 

Recording Secretary for the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC). Work to coordinate and communicate meetings for individuals who are in charge of managing their corporate community engagement. 

Membership Secretary for Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA). Maintain membership records and communications for volunteer coordinators in area nonprofits.

Associate Director, The Volunteer Center

United people and resources to build a stronger, healthier community. 

Assisted in reaching goal in Annual Giving Campaign for United Way working primarily in North Georgia, Marion County, and media companies within Hamilton County. 

Managed relationships with companies, nonprofits, and community leaders on work being done at United Way of Greater Chattanooga. 

Coordinated/assisted in community events to promote the work being done and to promote the mission of United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Associate Director, Resource Development

Chattarati

Sought out companies and events that would benefit from advertising with Chattarati.com.

Account Manager

Maxim Healthcare Services

Hired/ Staffed nursing care for Pediatric Home Health patients.

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Business Consultant & Marketing Strategist | Founder of Four Bridges Creative

As a Strategic Business Consultant and Marketing Strategist, I specialize in partnering with business leaders to unravel the complexities of mapping business processes, managing change, fostering continuous improvement, and enhancing marketing and sales operations.


What I Bring to Your Journey:


Process Mapping Expertise:  

With a keen eye for detail and efficiency, I help businesses visualize their current processes, identify bottlenecks, and streamline operations for enhanced productivity and profitability.


Change Management: 

In an era where change is the only constant, I guide organizations through transition phases with minimal disruption, ensuring teams are aligned, engaged, and ready to embrace new directions.


Continuous Improvement: 

Leveraging lean methodologies and a culture of innovation, I work with businesses to instill practices that ensure continuous growth, adaptability, and competitive advantage.


Marketing and Sales Optimization: 

Understanding that the heart of business growth lies in effective marketing and sales strategies, I collaborate with leaders to refine their approach, ensuring it's data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented.


Who I Serve:

I partner with forward-thinking business leaders, from startups to established enterprises, who looking for a strategic partner to co-navigate the path to success. My clients are visionaries seeking to transform their operations, scale their businesses, and achieve sustainable growth.


Let's Connect:

If you're ready to elevate your business processes, manage change with confidence, and drive continuous improvement across your organization, let's start a conversation. 

Together, we can map out a strategic path to success that aligns with your business goals and sets you apart in your industry.


Ryan Fugate

Authentic Outbound

LinkedIn Lead Gen that actually works. No more pitch-slapping or posting & hoping.

Founder

Nova Codes

Head of Sales

WoJo Creative LLC

Founder, Sales Consultant

Pompa Program

Health Advisor

Repeatable Revenue

-Full cycle sales
-Internal sales systems
-Sales coaching & supporting clients
-Moving the vision forward

Business Consultant

Franklin Wealth Management, LLC

As a Wealth Plan Analyst, Patrick is dedicated to analysis of client portfolios and their underlying securities as well as research and analysis of broader market and economic trends to best serve our clients’ needs. Patrick also provides support in preparing financial plans, meeting with clients, and assisting with various back office and technology support.

Wealth Plan Analyst

Hixson Presbyterian Church

Oversee all music-related ministries of the church including congregational worship, youth worship, technology, and choir ministries. Relate with and build up new music, technology, and youth volunteer team members. Care for all hardware and software technology of the church including network, websites, social media, sound, and video.

Director of Worship and Technology

Western Home Communities

Coordinated all aspects of music ministry at full-spectrum retirement community including weekly worship and special services. Led multiple bible studies weekly. Pulpit supply regularly. Chaplaincy visitation for new community members, those experiencing end of life issues and care.

Associate Chaplain/Music Ministry Coordinator

Shorter University

Adjunct Instructor of Music

University of Oregon

Graduate Teaching Fellow

Finally realize your FULL potential | Frustrated, overwhelmed, unsatisfied 👉 fulfilled, present, empowered | Husband of badass wife | Father of 2 wildly perfect kids

Experienced professional with an MBA and a diverse background in business development, sales, and financial planning. I specialize in analyzing macro and microeconomic trends, building scalable systems to drive growth, and fostering strong client relationships. With years of experience in consulting and financial analysis, I excel at creating innovative solutions that align with both business objectives and client needs.

In addition to my expertise in finance, I bring a history as a creative professional, combining entrepreneurial ventures with artistry to deliver unique perspectives in every role. I am passionate about emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and I enjoy building and tinkering with innovative applications in this space.

I thrive at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business, and I am always looking for opportunities to contribute and grow in dynamic, forward-thinking environments.

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