Brad Hayden

Led a global BDR team of 10 at Herjavec Group, optimizing enterprise cybersecurity lead generation. Co-developed RevOps tools and CRM workflows directly with CEO Robert Herjavec and Sales Directors, delivering substantial efficiency gains. That operational foundation contributed to the company's growth trajectory ahead of its 2022 merger with Fishtech Group (backed by Apax Partners) to form Cyderes, a leading cybersecurity managed services provider.

Co-founded the Women's Division of the National Gay Basketball League, extending inclusive competitive basketball access nationally beyond historically men's/co-ed formats. Worked within an existing national governance structure to build buy-in from leadership and city chapters for a division that didn't previously exist. Complements his Austin Gay Basketball League and Volleyball Austin work, adding national-level community-building range. Send founding year/role/scope to strengthen this entry.

Co-founded the Austin Gay Basketball League, a 100%-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit giving the Central Texas LGBTQIA+ community and allies an inclusive, competitive place to play basketball. As Commissioner, built the season schedule, recruited officials, secured court partnerships, and designed tiered divisions balancing inclusion with real competition. Still active and volunteer-run today, proof of the durable governance and culture built at founding — leadership and community-building skills that transfer directly to client engagements.

Earned a company-wide Gold Award at Dell Technologies for overhauling supply and inventory planning for a $2B business unit, boosting workflow efficiency 30% during hyper-growth demand. Delivered 96% forecast accuracy and $1M+ in operational savings across a $1B consumer retail portfolio by building cross-functional forecasting discipline across manufacturing, logistics, and sales — reducing both stockout risk and excess inventory at scale.

Grew a single strategic Enterprise retail account 50% year-over-year into the company's largest revenue relationship company-wide. Built CPFR-based forecasting trust with the retailer's planning team, enabling aggressive growth commitments without service failures. Orchestrated manufacturing, logistics, and sales functions to scale alongside the account, regularly reporting growth performance and strategy directly to senior leadership.

Top 5% Airbnb Superhost for 3 consecutive years (2022-2025), curating and co-hosting the #1-rated 5-bedroom value rental in Bowling Green, KY. Maintained a 4.98 rating across 81 reviews through disciplined pricing, guest experience systems, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates the same operational consistency and customer-experience discipline Brad applies to enterprise revenue operations, proof his builder instinct extends into hands-on ownership, not just advisory work.

Earned a company-wide Gold Award at Dell Technologies for overhauling supply and inventory planning for a $2B business unit, boosting workflow efficiency 30% during hyper-growth demand. Delivered 96% forecast accuracy and $1M+ in operational savings across a $1B consumer retail portfolio by building cross-functional forecasting discipline across manufacturing, logistics, and sales — reducing both stockout risk and excess inventory at scale.

Served as freelance Head of Inside Sales at iFlip Invest, an AI-powered fintech startup, building its direct-to-consumer sales strategy from the ground up and meeting ambitious revenue targets. Led the go-to-market strategy supporting iFlip's Series A raise. Demonstrates fractional/freelance sales leadership range at an early-stage startup, complementing enterprise-scale Dell and Amazon experience, the same fractional operating model Brad now runs formally through Silver Sharps.

Co-founded Volleyball Austin, a 100%-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit giving the Central Texas LGBTQIA+ community and allies inclusive, competitive recreational volleyball. Built venue partnerships, season and division structure, and a volunteer leadership bench of captains and organizers with succession planning. Cross-promoted with sister nonprofits to strengthen the broader community ecosystem. Still active today, run entirely by volunteers, years after founding — durable organization-building at zero budget.