brandongarska

Brandon Garska

616-635-6566 | Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | [email protected]

Summary

Passionate professional with a strong interest in web3, gaming, and marketing. Driven by an enthusiastic attitude, leadership skills, and a desire to fuel marketing and growth. Thrives on finding opportunities to learn and grow within a dynamic team. Seeks a fulfilling role at a company where enjoyment and personal development go hand in hand. 

Work Experience

Inventory Control Analyst

Hutchinson Antivibration, October 2020 - Present

• Handle inbound and outbound shipping and receiving, ensuring accurate accounting of automotive parts.
• Verify inventory through manual, verbal, and data analytic software (Infor) methods.
• Track material flow from various locations and vendors, resolving discrepancies and facilitating communication between facilities.
• Conduct in-depth investigations by tracking employee IDs for inventory-related issues.

Team Leader

Hutchinson Antivibration, October 2020 - Present

• Perform AM setup duties, including organizing gloves and paperwork, analyzing parts needed for each machine, and labeling flow.
• Ensure operators adhere to PPE safety protocols and sign off on production and scrap reports.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of assigned machines and oversee inventory management (HILO).
• Communicate production issues to quality control and maintain an organized and efficient work environment.
• Generate reports on machine performance and efficiency (OEE).

Marketing Director/Sales/Administration

Grand Rapids Tech, January 2020 - August 2020

• Executed marketing and social media marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
• Assisted with sales activities and invoicing, ensuring efficient customer retention.
• Provided general administrative support, including answering phone calls and managing emails.
• Assisted with SEO, and SEO local listings, helped expand growth and develop a foundation.
• Conducted inbound/outbound sales and achieved over $30,000 in recovered profits through successful client retention.

Team Lead/Forklift Operator/Injection Mold/Picker

The Materials Group, April 2018 - January 2020

• Conducted quality control assessments and lab testing to maintain product integrity.
• Facilitated logistic communication and operated forklift for shipping and receiving operations.
• Managed outgoing emails, pick tickets, work orders, and inventory tracking.
• Ensured coworkers met daily tasks and duties while promoting a collaborative work environment.

Direct Sales Representative

Vivint Smart Home, May 2015 - October 2017

• Interacted with an average of 25-50 customers per day, effectively addressing inquiries and overcoming objections.
• Trained new team members on job fundamentals, contributing to their success.
• Closed 3-5 year contracts, demonstrating proficiency in the sales cycle.
• Conducted credit qualifying and employed various sales techniques.

Education

Grand Rapids Community College

Plastics & Polymers (2019/-)

Rockford High School

Graduated 2006

Skills and Expertise

• Social media marketing and community building
• Defi industry knowledge and experience
• Networking and establishing valuable connections
• Twitter and Facebook management for community growth
• Moderate proficiency in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop for creative work
• Setting up and managing Telegram communities
• SEO optimization and Google Analytics proficiency
• Content creation aligned with company vision
• Inbound/outbound sales and client retention
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly

The above listed are designed towards fields applied for and not limited. If I am sending this resume I genuinely have interest in a role at your organization and would love to hear more. 

Supervision, analytics, direct sales, and production are all equally important to me as I feel they help make a well rounded professional.

                                       

                                      -  References available upon request