BRYAN K. GROVES JR.
acwtzt@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-**** 17364 247th Street, Tonganoxie, KS
MCR Safety Lab
Kansas City, MO
Dear Hiring Manager:
Attached you will find my resume for your consideration as a Lab Operator Maintenance Technician with your company.
I possess a BS in Marketing with an emphasis in Sales, completed while working full-time, GPA 3.71. I bring to your
company, my hard-won education, combined with over fifteen years of business, military, mechanical, technical, and
medical experience, as well as mature, real-world perspective. Confidently, I can affirm that my diverse skills,
qualifications and demeanor will make me an asset to your team.
As my resume will show, I have built a career from a variety of roles and industries. In each position I have worked to
challenge my comfort zone by expanding my transferable skill base and voraciously learning from each responsibility. I
am a robust written and oral communicator, organized, creative, mechanically inclined, and technically savvy. My
simple goal is to be a part of meaningful work well done for an organization that values their team and their mission.
Thank you for your time. For your reference, I can be contacted via email acwtzt@r.postjobfree.com or cell phone 913-
954-3418.
Kind Regards,
Bryan K. Groves, Jr.
BRYAN K. GROVES JR.
acwtzt@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-**** 17364 247th Street, Tonganoxie, KS
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Consummate professional with track record of consistently driving organizational initiatives through discipline and hard work to
improve organization recognition and achieve business goals. Talented marketing and sales facilitator with ability to build lasting
internal and external business relationships through tactful, amiable and inspiring communication. Outstanding collaborator
recognized for demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with excellent conflict resolution abilities. Intuitive business guide
with agricultural, technical, and mechanical expertise and acumen from a varied background.
CORE COMPETENECIES
Market Research Forecasting
Consumer Purchasing Behavior Strategic Sales Effectiveness
Strong Marketing Theory Incorporating Electronic and Social Marketing
Strong Sales and Prospecting Genuine and Educated Communication
Decision Making Agricultural Expertise
Improving Customer Satisfaction Mechanical Proficiency
Advanced Negotiation Techniques Technical Acumen
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Marketing/Emphasis in Professional Sales Colorado State University
Completing: October 2016, currently 3.7 GPA
Awarded: CSU Marketing Research & Analysis, CSU Strategic Marketing in The 21st Century
Oklahoma Farriers College Graduate, 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROCTER & GAMBLE, KANSAS CITY SOAP PLANT, Kansas City, KS, July 2012 - Present
Plant Technician, Quality Assurance & Staff Trainer
Managed quality of product from multiple machines, employed use of extensive mechanical knowledge including sensors,
photo eyes, proximity switches. Trained in chemical applications and making. Adhered to industry lock-out tag-out rules,
provided staff training on highly technical procedures and equipment, safety functional leader, project management, EMT on-
site, medical first responder.
HOHENSCHILD WELDERS SUPPLY, Kansas City, MO, March 2010 July 2012
Delivery & Sales Associate
Delivered goods to existing customers, provided product information and solicited new sales. Employed mechanical &
product knowledge to properly inform consumers. Tracked customer activity and sales metrics in CRM.
COLLEGE STUDENT, Corvallis, OR, January 2007 March 2010
Full-time college student, intern and medical employee
Pursued college degree starting in early 2007. Worked full-time in a variety of mechanical, medical and internship roles
during college pursuit at NYPRO, NRCS, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, and Providence Medical Center.
ANDYS CUSTOM WORK, Burns, OR, March 2007 July 2008
Agricultural Machine Operator
Swathing, tractor work, bailing, backhoe, spraying, chemical management.
BRYAN GROVES PERFORMANCE HORSES, San Diego, CA, December 1997 January 2007
Owner/Horse Trainer, Farrier
Trained client horses for pleasure and competition. Conducted weekly horsemanship clinics for riders. Shoed all variety of
competitive horses. Conducted own marketing and sales.
US NAVY, December 1996 December 2001
E4 Search & Rescue Swimmer/Jet Mechanic
Trained top of class in all SRS requirements and mechanical aptitude, provided QA for mechanical repairs, and supervised
training for fellow sailors.