John Rafuse Linkedin profile/work history...impressive!!!
Summary
Mr. John Rafuse is an accomplished executive with exceptional experience in new business creation, sales, strategic positioning, multi-channel partnerships, product development and business growth.
John provided vision, sales, solutions and development for governments, start-ups and well-known brands. These included Microsoft, Netscape, HP, eBay and AOL. He has a very successful track record of increasing sales, market share and profitability while containing costs and investments. As a member of Mensa, he thinks with multiplicity and convergence when designing profit frameworks, business systems and output. Over 100 Million people will be using the technology he has produced. John continues to be well suited to lead enterprises that require aggressive growth and vision.
SpecialtiesBusiness Vision
New Business Development
Sales and Closing Techniques
New Market Identification
Motivational Speaking
Market Optimization
Product Vision
Leadership
Experience
Chief Executive Officer Add-on Exchange Inc.
Information Technology and Services industry
March 2010 – Present (1 year 2 months)
Add-on Exchange Inc. is engaged in the developing, monetizing, distributing, and supporting a range of add-ons, plug-ins and modifications for different types of software, devices and consumer products.
We started with browser-based patents in 2005. Developers began to utilize these inventions inside products and a coalition of like-minded developers formed into Xyberhome Inc. in 2008. In 2010 we re-branded as Add-on Exchange Inc. and we're preparing for our stock to be traded publically.
True to our unique roots, part of our core business continues to be helping independent developers and publishers with monetizing, marketing and distributing their products around the globe. Check out our newest product www.gobox.com
Executive Vice President HeavyLifters Network Ltd.
Computer Software industry
2006 – March 2009 (3 years)
HeavyLifters was a network of experienced staff, sub-contractors and companies that provide business, knowledge and technology solutions. Partially contracted to DataUnison to help envision and produce products around eBay's Market Data (largest e-com data set in the world). I also envisioned and produced the "Funny 500" series for the iPhone that had millions of users. I left the company as it now focuses exclusively on platform development for iPhones.
John has 4 recommendations (3 co-workers, 1 partner) including:
Bill S., Chief Software Architect, Mercurial Communications
3rd Chris H., Major Account Executive, Mercurial Communications
Vice President - OEM and Partnerships Ink Media
Computer Hardware industry
March 2006 – May 2007 (1 year 3 months)
- Assisted in producing the $3B business plan for the world’s first low-cost virus-free ROM based computer (similar to the $100 lap-per child initiative)
- Met with President of a country to facilitate the business plan with a 3M unit pre-order
John has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:
3rd Stan L., Managing Director, Asia, Ink Media, Inc.
Vice President - Global Business Development Mercurial Communications
Privately Held; Computer Software industry
2002 – 2006 (4 years)
- Grew business so that the company has been of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada for each of the last three years
- Personally responsible for generating almost $15M in sales of professional services, approximately 90% of growth during the period I was there
- Clients included AOL, HP, Microsoft, Netscape and all levels of government
- Generating vision, resources and solutions for enterprise systems
- Envisioning and realizing technology products and business lines
- Commercial Products produced include Netscape 8.x, AOL Personal Computer 2.0, Microsoft Powertoys, Microsoft Windows Connection Wizard, HP Browser Booster, AIM and ShareThis Toolbars, Internet Explorer Setup Toolkit, PointCast 2.0, 100 Greatest Apps CD, Microsoft's Winter Fun Pack
- Systems produced or enhanced include the Cancer Agency's Online Drug Claim Reimbursement and the Olympic Secretariat's Spirit of 2010 Community Chairs Extranet
- Positioned company to win the Business Excellence Award from the Chamber of Commerce for two years
- Public speaking at events and the local college and universities
John has 6 recommendations (4 co-workers, 1 client, 1 partner) including:
Ted N., Contractor, Mercurial Communications
Chris C., Technical Manager, Mercurial Communications Inc.
Senior Business Developer and HR OA Solutions
Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry
2000 – 2002 (2 years)
- Generated exceptional sales and partnerships
- Supplied resources and solutions for enterprise systems
- Systems produced or enhanced include the Natural Resources Information Network, Electoral Information System, Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Data Mart, Fire Protection Dispatch System, Aerial Photography Systems, Univeristy Intranets, Archives and Records Information, Business OneStop
- Actively built and maintained a pool of information technology staff and contractors
- Responded to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information
- Facilitated medium and large-sized business development
John has 1 recommendation (1 client) including:
Trina I.
President VIDDAT (Vancouver Island Design - Digital Avatar Territories)
Internet industry
1996 – 2000 (4 years)
- Research company involving multi-user dimensions (MUD) s and multi-user shared habitats (MUSH) s for government agencies and private corporations
- Provided immersion sessions with Head-Mounted Displays (HMD) s
- Knowledge base included Heads Up Display (HUD), Augmented Reality (AR) and Telepresence
Education
The University of Western Ontario Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Film Theory and Criticism, Computers, Business, Psychology and Engineering
Activities and Societies: Co-Hosted Weekly "The Johnny and Dean" Radio Show, 2nd Place for University Business Case Award.
Recommendations For John
Executive Vice President HeavyLifters Network Ltd.
“I've worked with John many times, he has a knack for connecting world class clients with world class talent. Even the toughest clients have always been happy with his results.” August 14, 2007
Bill S., Chief Software Architect, Mercurial Communications
worked directly with John at HeavyLifters Network
“John Rafuse is one of those guys who doesn't give up. He has a keen insight into business development, sales and marketing and can build a business. It is no small wonder that his previous employer went from some 25 people to an industry leading company with 140 while John was in charge of sales.
In short, John understands business, business relationships and how to complete a complex multifaceted deal. I had the privilege of meeting several of his former clients and they were highly complimentary of his business ethics and abilities. We at Adevia will hopefully have an opportunity to work with John at Heavy Lifters in the near future and won't hesitate to do so.” July 23, 2007
3rd Chris H., Major Account Executive, Mercurial Communications
worked directly with John at HeavyLifters Network
“John has a proven track record of creating new business opportunties and new sales channels for us with some of the biggest names in the industry.
John thinks big and makes big business happen in a big way!”” July 23, 2007
3rd Howard S., Executive VP, Marketing, WUGNET Publications Inc.
was with another company when working with John at HeavyLifters Network
“John has an amazing strength of personality. He has this way of getting his point across without being pushy.
He's hands down one of the most amazing salesmen I've ever seen in my entire life. Most of the projects worth doing at Mercurial were brought in by him, on the basis of his charm and conviction.
I look forward to working with him again, and you should too! He's a brilliant fellow, with enough knowledge about the industry to match the right problem with the right problem solver.” July 20, 2007
Aaron G., Technician, Mercurial Communications
worked indirectly for John at HeavyLifters Network
Vice President - OEM and Partnerships Ink Media
“The key word for John is business development - one of the best I've seen.” July 22, 2007
3rd Stan L., Managing Director, Asia, Ink Media, Inc.
worked with John at Ink Media
Vice President - Global Business Development Mercurial Communications
“John's business development expertise enabled Mercurial Communications to expand it's service offerings to such industry giants as Microsoft. I thoroughly enjoyed working with John and his team on the Microsoft Windows Connection Wizard, and look forward to working with him in the future.” September 17, 2009
Ted N., Contractor, Mercurial Communications
worked indirectly for John at Mercurial Communications
“John is one of the most determined people I have met. He never shied away from putting in the long hours, taking the calculated risks, and doing whatever it took to get the job done. You have to admire his gusto and creativity!” August 6, 2007
Chris C., Technical Manager, Mercurial Communications Inc.
worked with John at Mercurial Communications
“John Rafuse was one of the most adept sales managers I've known, skilled at closing the deal, making customers comfortable, and effectively managing the often complex and volatile relationships that IT is known for. His enthusiasm and intelligence made him a pleasure to work with and contributed to an impressive record of success.” July 12, 2007
Kurt C., Senior Architect, Mercurial Communications
worked indirectly for John at Mercurial Communications
“John's honesty, enthusiasm and creativity make him a pleasure to do business with.” July 12, 2007
Gerry B., CEO, Sector Learning Solutions Inc
was with another company when working with John at Mercurial Communications
“What has always impressed me about John is his enthusiasm toward fostering business development. He has a keen vision of where technology is heading and seems to know the best opportunity to strike.
I am pleased to have met and worked with John and would gladly work with him in the future.” June 29, 2007
Justin L., Senior Software Developer, Mercurial Communications, Inc
worked with John at Mercurial Communications
“John Rafuse has the unique ability to always get things done. He is well known for delivering cool technology for top brand names and every project his team provided us was flawless. I trust John completely, and our entire team enjoys working with him.” June 26, 2007
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
Larry M.,
hired John as a Application Development in 2003, and hired John more than once
Senior Business Developer and HR OA Solutions
“I enthusiastically recommend John for any position where clients would benefit from a thorough business analysis. John was very patient and always kept our project's ultimate outcome in mind. John fit right into our project team - he was willing to listen to our ideas and share some creative ones of his own. All in all, if I were to award John a grade, it would be an A+.” July 20, 2007
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Trina I.,
hired John as a IT Consultant in 1998
