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Product Manager / Sales & Marketing / Engineering

Location:
Greenville, SC
Posted:
July 27, 2016

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BRANDON J. GASIEWICZ, MS, BSME

*** *** ***** ***** ********* 12K Greenville, SC 29615 716-***-**** acvwh9@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/brandon-gasiewicz-8743153a

TOP PERFORMING & RESULTS -DRIVEN LEADER

Target: Engineering / Sales & Marketing / Product Management High-achieving and intrinsically motivated leader with broad and rich experience including engineering, sales, marketing, and product management. Valued as a resourceful problem solver with ability to foster team collaboration, maximize available resources, and conceptualize innovative solutions to complex challenges to drive revenue growth. Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills, proficient in fostering positive relationships and communicating effectively at all levels. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Engineering / Manufacturing Environments

Strategic Project Management

Team Leadership, Training & Development

Marketing, Advertising & Web Design

Complex Problem Resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Product Development

Maximizing Available Resources

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

Analysis & Decision-Making

Driving Revenue / Profit Growth

EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS

FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA INC., Greenville, SC 2014-Present OE Sales & Marketing Manager – North Americas (2015-Present)

Enhance effectiveness and efficiency while directing tender process for all product lines (HVAC, Power, Doors, SASH, Brakes) for this multi-billion dollar international transportation manufacturer and supplier.

Strategically and competitively price bids through accurate analysis of financial costs.

Manage Customer Relationship Management Salesforce database with meticulous attention to detail.

Support and lead cross-functional teams across the organization to advance key initiatives. HVAC&R Systems Product Manager - North Americas (2014-Present)

Build positive relationships while liaising between Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, and Customers.

Define and manage product roadmap strategy with a 3 to 10 year vision and investigate opportunities for improvement.

Manage territory of North America, South America, and Canadian markets throughout more than 24 countries.

Gain trust and confidence of customers through high-level technical knowledge of products. Train Sales, Customer Service, and Field Service personnel within the organization, as well as customer base on product features.

Analyze sales data, market share, pricing, and costs to identify trends and strategic tactics. Select Contributions:

Spearheaded and won $17M OE HVAC contract; largest in FTNA history.

Accelerated achievement of strategic goals by guiding and directing Engineering on solutions to meet customer needs.

Employed marketing proficiency to commercialize new product launches and lead development of core positioning.

Led development of product strategies and sparked ideas for continuous growth, improvement, and profitability. SUPERIOR SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (E-COMMERCE), Buffalo, NY 2011-Present Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Accelerate growth through independent management of accounting, sales, operations, and marketing functions.

Conduct extensive market research to ensure continuous return on investment and accurately identify industry trends.

Orchestrate and manage critical functions, including advertising, global shipping, customer service, and web design. Select Contributions:

Launched and managed all aspects of this successful online business.

Continually improve business acumen, product sensibility, and project management skills. PFANNENBERG INCORPORATED, Lancaster, NY 2012-2013

Strategic Product Design and Build Team – HVAC (2012-2013)

Ensured efficient and timely completion of new product launch of Chillers, A/W Heat Exchangers, Air/Air Heat Exchangers, and Cooling Units. Maintained knowledge of FEM/FEA, ISO 9001/14000/26000 series.

Created data sheets, drawings, technical specifications, and renderings via SolidWorks.

Performed cost estimates, analysis, and material selection; assessed engineering and quality of prototypes. Select Contribution:

Assessed and recommended components for prototypes and new product designs. BRANDON J. GASIEWICZ, MS, BSME

716-***-**** acvwh9@r.postjobfree.com

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Product Sales Manager – Signaling Technologies (2012-2013)

Increased sales by conducting high volume outside sales calls and visiting local customers and national accounts.

Fostered teamwork while collaborating with RSMs to secure niche distributors as sales channel partners.

Trained new business partners on product features and discussed specifications and possible solutions with customers. Select Contributions:

Strategically increased sales by over 120% through development of marketing materials, press releases, website design, and implementation of e-commerce.

Implemented a global and local strategy for signaling technology products. Application Engineer (2012)

Delivered world-class internal/external customer service through application support and resolved global service issues.

Ideated and communicated ideas for increased revenue growth and overall operational effectiveness.

Analyzed blueprints and technical specifications to understand customer requirements. Select Contribution:

Formulated ideas to help design product catalogue, sales tools, and data sheets. BUFFALO SABRES ORGANIZATION, Buffalo, NY 2011-2013 Corporate Sales and Business Development Intern

Strengthened team relationships and demonstrated resourcefulness on a daily basis.

Continuously improved sales techniques, marketing skills, and leadership abilities. Select Contribution:

Monitored and assisted with resolving game-day issues through critical decision-making, teamwork, and quick action. GOODYEAR DUNLOP TIRES, North Tonawanda, NY 2010-2011 Product Quality Engineer

Increased productivity through multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, root cause analysis, recommending creative solutions to challenges, and supporting cost reduction initiatives.

Optimized facility safety through adherence to OSHA regulations and comprehensive internal policies and procedures.

Performed development builds and process/equipment trials to improve manufacturing capability and competitiveness.

Supported manufacturing floor team and managed waste reduction to produce 5,000 tires per shift. Select Contributions:

Coached, supervised, and directed activities of over 100 hourly associates per shift.

Contributed to improvements in operational efficiency, quality performance, and manufacturing issues.

Implemented new methods and processes to resolve product performance issues. AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Memberships: ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers), 2014-Present; ASME

(American Society of Mechanical Engineers), 2014-Present; APTA (American Public Transportation Association), 2014-Present; ASHRAE GPC-23 (Guideline Committee Rail Passenger Vehicles), 2015-Present Leadership: General Manager, Famous Fred & the Creatures Unknown, 2013-2015; University at Buffalo Division I Club Inline Hockey, 2006-2010; Captain 2009-2010; Buffalo Storm Junior A Inline Hockey, 2006-2009; Captain, 2009 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ISO 9001:2015 Standard and Internal/Supplier Auditor Program, GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 2016 Master of Science - Sport / Business Administration & Management, CANISIUS COLLEGE, 2012 Concentration in Player Personnel, Scouting & Analytics Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO, 2010 Minor in Aerospace Engineering

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Salesforce, Filemaker, Navision, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, MapPoint and familiar with LabView, Syteline, Maple, Mathematica, MatLab, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks, Java, and C++.



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