Manager Sales

BRYAN A. GRIFFIN, BA, CFL (SPANISH) ***********@*****.***

**** ****** ***** 515-***-**** (Cell)

Ames, IA 50010

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Finance director with significant international experience and expertise in

financial analysis and budget management, transforming concepts into high-

impact results and successfully planning, executing, and advancing

multimillion dollar marketing projects internationally. Reputation for

developing and leveraging financial analysis tools to successfully manage

multimillion dollar capital and expense budgets. Accomplished in

developing frameworks and coordinating programs to outclass the

competition. Collaborative and innovative approach focused on exceeding

challenging organizational objectives. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in

Portuguese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUNTING FARMS 2010 - Current

General Manager 2010 - Current

Responsible for financial and management reporting, operational and capital

budgeting, internal auditing, monitoring cash flow account and information,

communication and monitoring activities for a local farm.

. Initiated and implemented seasonal crop production that increased

inflow of income by 200%.

. Re-established a productive agricultural environment by developing

additional acres of usable farmland for crop production (120%

increase).

. Oversaw the development of a natural water irrigation system to

generate more productive annual crops despite weather variability.

HEALTH MARKETS 2006-2010

District Manager 2007-2010

Managed a team of 20 agents for the Iowa District and oversaw approximately

150 agents for the Midwest region. Trained new and existing agents in the

Midwest and Upper Southern Region on product details, sales and marketing

techniques. Provided operational support and met monthly, quarterly and

yearly sales goals for the Iowa District and Midwest region. While a

manager, continued as Iowa Territory producer charged with increasing sales

and retention of clients.

. Managed team which produced highest sales results in Iowa District

from 2007-2010.

. Recruited and trained more than 200 agents in Iowa District.

. Remained million-dollar and top producer while managing 20 agents.

. Retained 70% of clientele.

Sales Representative 2006-2007

Iowa Territory producer charged with increasing sales and retention of

clients.

. Became million-dollar and top producer within two years of starting in

the role.

. Retained 70% of clientele.

FOREVERGREEN S.A.C.

2000-2006

Owner/General Manager 2000-2006

Developed corporation which marketed, produced, sold and distributed sod

and compost for housing developments, soccer fields, golf courses, parks,

nurseries and chain stores throughout South America. Responsible for the

financial/management reporting, sales/marketing, internal audit and

legal/regulatory functions. Purchased supplies, equipment and developed

land for sod and compost production.

. Developed and managed capital and expense budgets.

. Corporation became profitable within two years.

. Sustained revenue of $1.3 million yearly after 2001.

SCOTCHSHIELD S.A.C.

1997-2006

Owner/General Manager 1997-2006

Developed authorized 3M dealership which marketed, purchased and sold

Security and Tinted Film, Scotchguard and additional products in South

America. Responsible for the financial/management reporting,

sales/marketing, internal audit and legal/regulatory functions. Developed

and monitored an inventory program. Created a payroll and sales system for

internal use.

. Developed and managed capital and expense budgets.

. Sustained revenue of $900K.

MASTERCARD-INTERNATIONAL CARD SYSTEMS 1995-

1997

Finance and Marketing Manager 1995-

1997

Oversaw accounts receivable/payable, expense allocation, financial

analysis, preparation of the operating and capital budgets and financial

statements. Responsible for yearly internal audit and anti-fraud

functions. Developed new marketing concepts.

. Renegotiated contracts with clientele which increased revenue by 60%

within six months on job.

. Developed process to identify and mitigate fraudulent activity.

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) 1989

- 1995

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Budget Officer, Chief Administrative Officer

and Investment Officer

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and International Finance

University of St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX

Certificate of Foreign Languages (Spanish)

ICPNA International Language Institute, Lima, Peru

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

President, Ames Little League Baseball

2010 - 2014

Board Member, Hunziker Sports Complex

2010 - 2014

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