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Michael Gates

General Manager/ VP Sales · Making Moves
Open to Explore New York, NY, USA

Business leader with a strong record of achieving growth and operational success across different industries. Experienced in building, mentoring and leading high performing sales teams, consistently delivering positive financial results.

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🧙 Advisor
🥷 Career Switcher​
🕵️‍♀️ Coach
💂 Revenue Maker
🧑‍🍳 Product Manager
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Interests

Priorities
INDUSTRIES
Advertising & Public Relations, Auctions & Galleries, Broadcast Media, Business Consulting, Gambling, Management Consulting, Marketing and Advertising, Media & Publishing, Publishing
TEAM SIZE
11-50, 51-200
LOCATION
New York, NY, USA
Open to Explore
Culture Values
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Customer-Centric
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Mission Driven
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Work/Life Harmony
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Open Door Policy
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Collaboration over Competition
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Diversity of Opinions
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Benefits & Perks
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Medical Insurance
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Paid Time-Off
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Equity
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Performance Bonus
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401K Matching
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Experience

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New York Daily News
New York, NY · 4 years, 8 months
General Manager/ Vice President Sales January 2020 — September 2024
About the role Led the company through a critical period of financial instability, managing all aspects of the company including circulation, transportation, editorial, union negotiations, finance and sales. Executed a remarkable turnaround taking the company from losses in the millions to profitability in the first year.

Education

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Marist College
MBA · Finance
1990 - 1992
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SUNY Fredonia
BS · Marketing
1987 - 1989
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