Project Management It
Resume:
RANDY BASSHAM
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Project Management Expert
Experienced International Account Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the Renewables & Environment industry. Skilled in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Search Engines. Strong support professional with a MBA - Marketing focused in Project Management/Marketing/ Marketing Management, General from Southern Wesleyan University.
Core Competencies
• Leadership & Management
• IT Project Management
• Creative
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Entrepenueral Experience
• Team Building Skills
• Quality Assurance
• Global Perspective
• Feasibility Studies
• AI literacy
• Conflict mitigation
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Innovative thinking
• Public speaking
• Solution-based selling
• Customer engagement and support
• Stakeholder management
• Large language model (LLM) development and application
• Budget and resource management
• Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy
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• Self Awareness
• Growth strategy
• Curiosity, Learning and Growth Mindset
Professional History
Qualcomm Snapdragon
The Snapdragon Expert for all of Eastern TN and Western NC.
2/28/24 to 2/06/25
I work remotely as the go to guy on the depth of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon technology for all the Best Buys and Walmarts Sales associates in the two state area.
The Prata Agency & AIL PDX
Life Insurance Sales
2/15/23 to 2/27/24
Hold Life Insurance and Health & Accident Licenses. Source and contact leads and pitch memorized scripts to deliver Customer Service.
TechLink Services
International IT Project Manager
2/7/22 to 2/12/23
Responsible for email, phone and text communication with Clients and Technicians to establish and keep technical projects moving. Also, responsible sourcing the correct tech, recruiting and scheduling them. Writing work orders on both the TechLink portal and Work Market for technical projects all over the world. Checking the Techs in and out and hunting them when late.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Various Event Management, Wine Distributors and Food Companies Asheville, NC/WNC
1/2003 to Present
• Responsible for promoting many different wine, beer and food products. Setting up displays, being thoroughly knowledgeable in the product, establishing and maintaining relationships with store Management and staff. Numerous accolades from Management, staff and customers. Numerous training of new hires for many companies.
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RABELIAS WINES Asheville, NC/WNC
Wine Rep
2/2018 – 8/2019
• Establish and Service wine on and off premise accounts. Work with Chefs for pairings. Train Server Staff. Set up sampling events and tables at various locations and educate public on the wines we are focusing on. Place orders, meet delivers to assure quality service, etc. etc.
KEG WINES Asheville, NC/WNC
Wine Rep 2/2018 – 8/2019
• Establish and Service wine on and off premise accounts. Work with Chefs for pairings. Train Server Staff. Set up sampling events and tables at various locations and educate public on the wines we are focusing on. Place orders and meet delivers to assure quality service, etc. etc.
BOAR’S HEAD
Brand Ambassador Asheville, NC 2//2015- 2//2018
• Set up display tables and promote products through knowledge and sampling at 6 different Ingles Stores throughout western North Carolina.
ASHEVILLE RECYCLING Asheville, NC
Owner & Founder 2008 – 3/2018
• Utilize managerial skills as the Chief Operating Officer for this green-oriented organization.
• Develop and implement the business and marketing plan, aligning strategic objectives with overall business goals. Create key business processes and procedures that lead to success
• Hired, trained, and mentored key personnel to effectively lead daily operations and protocol.
• Implement a web presence, including graphics, search engine optimization, and key words.
• Produce marketing activities that lead to client attainment, retention, and satisfaction.
MPAC (MAYSA’S Multi-Purpose Athletic & Community Complex) Weaverville/Asheville, NC
Founder & Chief Operating Officer 2005 – 2008
• Founded, managed, and developed this non-profit initiative coalition of movement and community-based organization within western North Carolina to address the limited facility issues.
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• Collaborated with Board of Directors, staff members, and volunteers to plan and implement strategic initiatives. Developed methods for increasing endowments and balancing budgets.
• Designed and maintained a weekly e-newsletter that grew from 60 recipients to a current amount of 6,000+ recipients with an average 35%+ open and read rates.
• Spearheaded exhibit openings, fundraising activities, and numerous special events that gained exposure and brand recognition for the organization.
• Developed website, including key graphics and logos, along with marketing layouts.
• Worked directly with architects, engineers, site planners, real estate developers, public relations executives, marketing officials, and media members in a variety of capacities.
• Cultivated corporate donors and built relationships with community members for specific projects.
• Executed Economic Impact Studies, ensuring all information gathered was detailed and complete.
NCMAYSA, INC. Weaverville/Asheville, NC
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director 2004 – 2008
• Utilized managerial and leadership expertise to build this non-profit, whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer within the western North Carolina area.
• Successfully grew organization to include member clubs within nine counties across the area.
• Designed, executed, and sustained business formation and operations for over seven years. Created a dynamic and forward-thinking business plan that allows for changes as the marketplace evolves.
• Collaborated closely with the Board of Directors, staff members, and volunteers to ensure all personnel were aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Increased endowments and maintained budget, implementing fundraising activities as necessary.
CREATIVE IDEA MANAGEMENT AND SOLUTIONS, INC. San Jose, Costa Rica
Founder & Chief Operating Officer 2004 – 2008
• Served as the founder and Chief Operating Officer for the organization, d.b.a. Mi Vida Costa Rica.
• Developed strong relationships with staff members in the United States and with five countries in Central and South America. Utilized relationships to further organizational goals.
• Recruited, mentored, and led diverse teams to carry out operations and business strategies.
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IMAGINATION WORKS, INC. Columbia, SC & Asheville, NC
President and ED 1997 – Present
• Built company from the ground up, functioning as the Chief Operating Officer of the organization.
• Developed unique and creative concept recycling, turning discarded tires into various designs that are utilized as swings for both children and adults.
• Cultivated and implemented design protocol, along with production and distribution across the East Coast and destinations throughout the world.
• Managed three centers of assembly and distribution, coordinating all aspects of production.
• Grew the organization from zero sales to $200,000 annual gross at the height of sales.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE Columbia, SC
Director, Air Operations 1995 – 1997
• Managed all air parcel operations at the Columbia, South Carolina hub, supervising a team of seven managers and 35 supervisors, ensuring effective flow of air parcel shipments.
• Worked with other personnel to coordinate statewide operations between airlines and various ground transportation protocol. Served as the key liaison between the state and other departments.
• Achieved significant improvements and efficiencies within the company, successfully moving the organization from #50 in the United States to #1 in the country.
• Implemented collaborative processes through cross-functional department efforts, outlying centers, and all operational areas.
• Created new programs and standard operating procedures that aligned processes with business goals. Ensured all personnel clearly understood new policies and outcomes desired.
• Established newly-created management and supervisory teams, leading all team leaders to be effective managers and employees.
Education
Master of Business Administration – Marketing
Graduated 1st in a class of 312 students with a 3.97 GPA
Southern Wesleyan University, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science – Marketing Psychology
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
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Technical Skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Suite, and Dreamweaver
• Proficient with WIN95, 98, 10, 2K, 2K3 + Server, XP, Mac OS 10.6+, Linux SUSE, Redhat, SAN/NAS, and file storage best practices.
• Working knowledge of A+, NET+, LAN/WAN, and WSE technology
• Fluency with Active Directory and all contents, including OU administration, group policy implementation, SUS deployment, and package management
• Strong ability to work with social media platforms, search engine optimization, end user applications, W3C inegration issues, web-related design, and vertical market platforms
• Experienced media specialist in audio, video, and production standards
Notable Skills & Accomplishments
• Successfully achieved Eagle Scout rank through the Boy Scouts of America and served as a Boy Scout Leader for many years
• Experienced outdoor leader and climbing guide, working with the National Outdoor Leadership School in Palmer, Alaska from the mid to late 1980s
• Communicate well in Spanish, German, and Oberfelterserish, proficient in French and Czech.
• Certificate in The Businees of Beer 1 & 2, AB Tech 2015
• Level 1 Cicerone certification
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