Moorhead, MN *****
*****.*****@*****.***
BRYAN J. WELLS
Objective
To obtain a challenging position associated
with sales, marketing, or management in a progressive organization
where I can contribute my skills, abilities, and experience to enhance
company prosperity.
Summary
My enthusiasm, education, and experience make me a productive employee,
as does my strong work ethic. I am not satisfied with doing less than
the best.
Experience
2006-Present
Stars and Strikes, Inc. West Fargo, ND
President/Entrepreneur
2007 nominee for Innovative business of the year award
August 2004 – Present
Menasha Corporation, Lakeville, MN
Regional Sales Manager
New territory development
First full year sales over $1 million
Averaged 3 to 6 new accounts per month (good potential
accounts)
Coverage area of Western Minnesota, North Dakota, and
portions of South Dakota
Develop marketing strategies
Strategic selling of corrugated, folding carton, and
Menashaware
Personal invites of company CEOs to sales seminars
January 2000- August 2004
Fastenal Company Detroit Lakes, MN
General Manager
Implemented integrated supply programs (Including
corrugated)
Increased sales from $150,000 to $2.0 million
150% growth in 2002
Manage key [large] accounts
Work directly with purchasing/plant managers
Maintain and manage inventory levels
Develop sales plans/goals
Work toward creating profit margin growth
Developed new accounts (grew from 40 to 206)
Manage staff of 3 to 5 employees
Train new employees
Implement continuous improvement packages (employees
and customers)
Handle purchasing and accounting responsibilities Develop marketing plans
Education
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Business Administration
Minnesota State Technical College, Moorhead, MN
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration
Honors & Activities
Academic President’s List – GPA – 3.89/4.0
Key Club Organization
D.E.C.A. (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
Two-week Extensive Sales Seminar
Member, Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce