Jacob Klaus - IT and Marketing Director, Meridian Adhesives

Years of experience: 24

ITC-level ExecutiveCTOConsultingProduct ManagerAdvisor

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Jake is a great manager. He has an uncanny ability to connect with folks as well as understand the process and product. His blend of technical knowledge and soft skills makes him a pleasure to work fo...

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Jacob's Career Path

Oct. 2020 -
Nov. 2023

Meridian Adhesives GroupDivisional Marketing Director

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States● Took charge of the budget and campaign strategy for 3 companies in the division, reporting monthly results to the Board of Directors and increasing brand impressions by over 300% with nominal spend ● Optimized the impact of digital marketing strategy and campaigns for the Infrastructure Division of the investment platform holding Adhesives Technology. ● Reported jointly to President of Adhe...

Jan. 2012 -
Oct. 2020

Adhesives Technology Corp.Director of IT

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States● Optimized a $350,000 IT budget and a $450,000 marketing budget. ● Oversaw ~$200,000 spend on digital ad spend ● Yielded an 80% reduction in telecommunications expenses. ● Generated a 500% boost in network performance. ● Spearheaded conversion of sister company from QuickBooks to ATC’s ERP/MRP system, processing 100% of orders within 11 days of the projected go-live date. ● Improved RTO by w...

Jan. 2001 -
Jun. 2012

Klaus ConsultingIndependent Information Technology Consultant

Montana, United States● Expanded client base from 0 to ~30 significant recurring clients over 10 years with zero dollar advertising budget. ● Achieved 99% network uptime utilizing IPSEC VPN tunnels over cable in addition to DSL service provided by rural telephone cooperatives. ● Launched a startup company, building all infrastructure from the ground up. ● Designed and implemented a statewide WAN for agricultural c...