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Vaughn Gooding

Vaughn Gooding

Enterprise Sales Leader | 3x LinkedIn Sales Records | President's Club Winner

San Francisco Bay Area
Newport, Rhode Island
Joined September 2025

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Vaughn Gooding is a driven sales professional with a strong track record at LinkedIn, progressing from recruiter and sales development roles to Senior Enterprise Account Executive. He has consistently achieved high performance, earning 3x LinkedIn Sales Records and 3x President's Club awards. linkedin
Beyond his corporate career, Vaughn demonstrates a clear entrepreneurial spirit, having founded 'The Happy Avocado', a guacamole startup that won a college innovation competition. This venture showcased his ability to develop innovative products, secure funding, and manage a business from conception to market. vaughngooding+2
Vaughn combines his professional acumen with creative pursuits, particularly photography. He specializes in travel and lifestyle photography, which he has leveraged for professional assignments such as capturing 'The Yacht Week' in the British Virgin Islands, and personal projects, highlighting his passion for visual storytelling. vaughngooding+2
His early career and education reflect a blend of international business, marketing, and leadership. As an intern at YouTube, he contributed to high-engagement digital content, and at Dickinson College, he founded the Men's Club Basketball team and served on the Sports Club Council, demonstrating initiative and organizational skills. vaughngooding+1

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Vaughn has a passion for photography, specializing in travel and lifestyle work, which has taken him to various locations. vaughngooding+1

He is an avid guacamole maker and enthusiast, continuously experimenting with new flavor combinations. vaughngooding+1