Waukesha, WI *****
***********@*****.***
Brian Horrell
Objective
To apply skills in sales, marketing, management, logistics,
communication and United States Marine Corp experience, in a
fast paced competitive environment, to achieve business
objectives while adding value to the organization with the goal
of increasing personal responsibilities.
Experience
2008-Present Direct Supply, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
Account Manager
. Proven sales success in territory management of Independent
Skilled Nursing facilities. Currently 106% to budget for 2010
and 128% to budget for the 1st quarter.
. Demonstrated ability to grow sales within the foodservice
category, increasing sales by 90% in the last 12 months.
. Recognized product expert and consultant for executive level
management for capital business. Currently ranked number 8 in
the company for LSO's opened and top 30% in capital sales.
. Member of the SMART group and the Independent Division Advisory
Board whose goals are to increase the interdepartmental
communication between sales, marketing and the executive team.
2006-2008 Milwaukee Grill &
Janesville, WI
Pontiac Convention Center
Server/Bartender
. Fulltime employee while finishing Bachelors degree at UW-
Whitewater.
2005-2006 Uno's Chicago Grill Madison, WI
Assistant Manager
. Manage and train a diverse staff of 70 employees in multiple
positions.
. Manage supply chain, labor and inventory to achieve sales
forecast.
. Responsible for evaluation and improvement of store operations.
2003-2005 Milwaukee Grill Janesville, WI
Assistant Manager
. Developed sales forecasting, pricing, tracking and other
management tools to control costs.
. Created "Happy Hour" program, resulting in a 16% increase in
liquor sales.
. Trained managers for other Milwaukee Grill locations.
Education
May 2008 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater,
WI
. Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing, Major - Direct
and Internet Marketing, Emphasis
. American Marketing Association - Vice President of Technology
Fall 2007
. Successfully presented our chapters' case study at the national
AMA competition with our team taking second place.
. American Marketing Association - Director of Programming Spring
2007
1999-2003 United States Marine Corps Reserve
Milwaukee, WI
. Completed Marine Corps basic training, leadership courses and
physical, mental and moral conditioning.
Professional Skills
. Proven ability to train employees and achieve organizational goals.
. Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs including Excel and
Access.
. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
. Strong work ethic as demonstrated by advancement in the United
States Marine Corps.