Rick Valenta

Rick Valenta has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Rick'smost recent role is as the Director of Dealer Direct at Urban Science, where they are responsible for setting the overall strategy and leading the Dealer Direct team. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Business Development at Cartender, where they focused on developing and managing relationships with dealerships and technology companies. Rick also has experience at E INC as a National Dealer Development specialist and Dealer Engagement Consultant. Additionally, Rick has worked at Dealer.com as an Inside Advertising Sales Consultant and Performance Manager. Rick'searlier experience includes roles as a Business Development Executive at North Star Leasing Company, Enterprise Sales and Marketing Manager at trUStr®, and Outreach and Program Development at The University of Vermont. Rick also gained management experience as an Assistant Manager at Barnes & Noble. Rick's work experience is complemented by their service in the US Army, where they served as an Infantry Team Leader and combat skills instructor.

Rick Valenta has a diverse educational background. Rick obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General from Champlain College between 2012 and 2015. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Vermont, where they attended from 2005 to 2009. Rick Valenta also holds a high school diploma from South Burlington High School, although the specific dates of their attendance are unknown. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications related to digital marketing, including the Digital Marketing Certified Associate (DMCA) from Simplilearn in February 2020, and certifications in Bing Ads and Google Ads: Search, Display, Video, and Measurement from Microsoft and Google, respectively, in August 2018.