James Gilmore

Leveraging data, strategy, and innovation to drive business growth and efficiency.

Contact Information

Location: Seattle, WA
Email: JLGilmore2@gmail.com
Phone: 954-825-5242
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/JamesLGilmore
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About Me

Experienced professional with expertise in client services, consulting, and business management. Skilled in leveraging data analysis and technology to drive growth and improve operational efficiency. Former creator of memorable experiences at UCF Athletics.

Professional Experience

Client Services Manager

Velocity Solutions | Remote | June 2019 - Present

  • Manage 60 financial institution clients with a book value over $6M
  • Lead automation initiatives using Python and no-code tools, saving over 20+ hours per month
  • Build Jupyter Notebooks for reporting, cross-sold $2M in 2023, and provide regulatory guidance

Independent Consultant

Independent/EduPaas | May 2018 – June 2021

  • Established EduPaas, a consulting firm offering strategy, software training, and negotiation support
  • Provided consulting services for university and athletics business units

Manager, University Business

Navigate Research | May 2016 – May 2018

  • Conducted sponsorship valuations and led revenue growth initiatives

Director of Sales

UCF Athletics | Aug 2015 – May 2016

  • Led a sales team of ten, increasing men's basketball single game sales by 47%

Assistant Director of External Operations

UCF Athletics | May 2011 – Aug 2015

  • Developed "The Knightmare" student section brand and designed department KPI dashboards

Skills

Data Analysis

  • Python (Jupyter, Pandas, Numpy)
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Tableau

CRM

  • Salesforce
  • Dynamics

Other

  • HTML & CSS
  • Notion
  • Airtable
  • Glide

Education

MBA in Entrepreneurship

University of Central Florida

BS in Business

University of Central Florida

Community Involvement

Toastmasters - 832

President (2023 – 24), Treasurer (2024 – Present)

UCF Seattle Alumni

Chair (2021 – Present)

Toastmasters - Baldwin Park, FL

General member