Nate Calvert

About Nate Calvert

I help companies grow by connecting strategy to execution.With a proven track record across branding, marketing, business development, and executive leadership, I’ve delivered results in startups, mid-size companies, and established brands.My approach is people-first. I lead with integrity, build strong relationships, and care deeply about the growth of those around me—professionally and marketing executive with 10+ years leading brand, demand generation, and executive leadership across multi-brand organizations, turnarounds, and high-growth operators.Known for building systems translating strategy into measurable outcomes and for partnering with Operations and Finance so marketing drives traffic, frequency, revenue, and long-term brand equity.

Experience

1. Chief Marketing Officer

   Cartel Hospitality

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Own end-to-end marketing strategy and execution across a multi-brand restaurant portfolio, balancing brand-building with performance rigor. Partner directly with executive leadership and GMs to drive demand creation, improve guest experience, and build repeatable local marketing systems.• Built a portfolio marketing operating system: annual/quarterly campaign planning, weekly execution rhythms, KPI tracking, and clear owner/operator accountability across markets.• Created a data-driven marketing organization centered on guest experience and profitable growth—tying marketing activity tightly to reservations, guest counts, and revenue.• Designed and launched the “Perfect 10s” weekday promotion in one week, increasing Monday–Wednesday guest counts by 30%+ and sales by 13%+ while protecting margins.• Led integrated, margin-aware campaigns (brand moments + local activation), including weekday reservation drivers, holiday promotions, and limited-time experiences designed to increase frequency without training guests to wait for discounts.• Developed local store marketing playbooks for distributed operators (GMs), including community partnerships, school programs, outreach cadence, and localized content that protects brand standards while increasing relevance.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• West Coast Baptist College

  Bachelor's Degree, Leadership and Administration

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Bible
• Community Outreach
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Management
• Lawn Care
• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Print Design
• Teamwork
• Research
• Time Management
• Editing
• Photoshop
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media Consulting
• Social Networking
• Facebook
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Writing
• Team Building
• Logo Design
• Religion
• Training
• Public Relations
• Digital Photography
• Tutoring
• Theology
• Event Management
• Curriculum Development