BART BRODY
DES MOINES, IA *****
PH 515-***-****
CELL 515-***-****
EMAIL *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a sales or management position within a respected company
with growth potential and longevity. One that can challenge
and take advantage of my sales experience and ability to build and
maintain relationships and surpass goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
20+ years of Direct Sales/ Outside Sales / Management / Entrepreneur
Successful relationship builder /problem solving
Coordinating and managing a successful sales force
Experienced in Federal, State, corporate and individual sales
Exceptional in customer service
PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC. JAN 2009 - DEC-2009
Regional Sales Manager IA/NE/MN
Pathfinder Systems manufacture, distribute and sell a wide range of
material
handling and pneumatic conveying components in the industrial, chemical,
food
and beverage, and agricultural industries.
. Oversaw 20% territory growth.
. Establish territory business plan and project management.
. New customers included Mid American Energy, ADM, Cargill, ConAgra,
State of Iowa, Pioneer, Pella Corp.
. Working with state and local government on purchasing and service
contracts.
. Work with power plants, water treatment facilities, all of the larger
manufacturers within the territory.
BETTIS COMPANY LLC OCT 2005 to DEC 2008
Territory Sales Rep IA/NE/MN/SD/ND
Manage and rep a multi state territory for public safety communications
systems
and equipment for military, state / federal agencies along with managing
and
supporting local dealers with sales and marketing within the territory.
. Our firm represented 12 different manufacturers in the public safety
and communication systems market
. My duties include developing a territory while managing existing
clients. Working directly with military, federal, state and local
governmental agencies, including FEMA and Homeland Security
. Working with the cellular communications industry with the locating
and construction of communication towers and structures
. Coordination and design of public safety 911centers and communications
equipment.
CHILD IN SITE INC. MAR 2002 TO OCT 2005
Executive Vice President / Managing Partner / Co - Founder
Child In Site is an Internet based company that provided childcare centers
/
hospitals / special needs children with a secure web based monitoring
service for
the parents and family members to be able to view their children while at
the
facility.
Securing funding / venture capital
Overseeing of all sales and marketing.
. Coordination of sales and installation staff.
. Management of all suppliers and venders.
LIGHTHOUSE COMPUTER SERVICES - OCT 1997 TO FEB 2002
Senior Sales Executive / Consultant / Sales Manager
Sales and consulting on computer systems, networks and peripherals
. Servicing and expanding a strong client base.
. Manager of sales force.
. Exceeded goals, 1997-2001 top sales producer of the company.
. Development of new territories.
. Consulting / working with IT departments and management on network and
systems needs and integrations.
. Designing and marketing products and services.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of
Central Iowa as well as being very involved in the community.
Education:
Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Western State University, Gunnison, Colorado
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
References available upon request