Sales Engineer

Brian D. Mink

Davie, FL ***** 954-***-**** *********@*****.***

Senior-Level Marine Sales & Project Engineer / Business Development Manager

Notable professional with an extensive career history encompassing proven skills and knowledge in sales engineering, business development, and operations management. Demonstrate additional academic success in the fields of offshore marine technology and marine propulsion engineering, and hold numerous prior experiences as a yacht captain and program manager across multiple establishments and locations. Ready to target applicable positions within commercial, manufacturing, or brokerage-focused organizations. Areas of expertise include:

Sales Engineering

Operations Management

Offshore Marine Technology

Marine Propulsion Engineering

Program / Project Management

Network Monitoring & Operations

Software Inventory Control

Business Intelligence

Teambuilding & Development

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Power System Maintenance

Consultation Services

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Marine Propulsion Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Dean’s List – Graduated Cum Laude

Associate of Science in Offshore Marine Technology, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Dean’s List and Recipient of the “Most Outstanding Award” – Graduate with Distinction

U.S Coast Guard 100 Ton Masters F.I.T. Diesel Technician Certified OMC Outboard & Stern Drive Technician

Coast Guard CPR & First Aid Certified FCC Marine Radio Operators License NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver

Florida Class E Driver’s License Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POMPANO NISSAN / PERFORMANCE NISSAN, Pompano Beach, FL 2011 – Present

Business Development Manager

Coordinate day-to-day operations encompassing internet-based sales and telephone inquiries while also communicating new product developments to prospective clients. Evaluate ongoing business performance and productivity levels, and identify methods to help improve overall service quality. Handle necessary follow-ups for all clients including pre- and post-sale transactions.

Achieved 160 Nissan sales certifications, as recognized (and maintained) as the current highest in the company.

LIFELINE INFLATABLE SERVICES, Miami, FL 2005 – 2011

Sales Engineer

Oversaw technical specifications and associated quotes adhering to customers’ individual mission profiles regarding inflatable boats for military, commercial, and leisurely usage. Handled project management services for new vessel builds and refits while also ensuring the satisfaction of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements for marine safety equipment (such as rescue boats for vessels over 500 GT and other inventory designated by relevant ship registration guidelines). Assisted in certification and recertification processes covering life raft battery replacements for EPIRBs and water/pressure testing for sea trailing vessels prior to delivery.

Served as a project engineer for 10+ mega yacht tenders, and as a sales engineer for military patrol and first responder crafts across five different countries.

Supervised preparations and troubleshooting for newly commissioned outboard marine and diesel engines.

RANDALL RENTS OF FLORIDA, Davie, FL 2002 – 2004

Director of Operations

Moderated the company’s sales, field service, truck dispatching, and local area network (LAN) system to help distribute aerial lift equipment for clients within the construction industry. Promoted and maintained b hiusiness growth and profitability through expense control, staff management, and department supervision. Managed employee dispatch for trucks and equipment, and served as the company's primary IT contact. Interfaced with sales engineers to match customer needs regarding appropriate equipment and performance requirement

Additional Experience

84 Boat Works – General Manager, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Enterprise Network Engineering Solutions – Director of Managed Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Maxnet Technologies – Director of Network Operations Center, Dania Beach, FL

M&R Marine Consultations – Consultant, Southern California

Various – Yacht Captain / Program Manger, Multiple Locations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hold proficiency with: vehicle navigation cell phone pairing, Apple Car Play (Android Auto), AutoCAD (read only)

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