Brandon Jones

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BRANDON M. JONES Accomplished and top-performing executive with an impeccable professional experience, strong business acumen and vision, an entreprenueurial mindset, and a reputation built on 24+ years of progressive leadership experience. Regarded as a futuristic strategist, technically sophisticated digital transformation driver and proven operations leader with track record of orchestrating strategies that generate profit in new businesses while reinvigorating declining and stagnant revenue in down-trending organizations. Self-starter executive-level competencies and a history of optimizing organization performance and revenues in operational governance, information management, P&L, and staff management roles for start ups, small and midsize businesses, and fortune organizations` in technology, healthcare, and automotive industries . Highly capable to multitask in a fiercely competitive, fast-paced environment. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS CONTACT--7150 E. Camelback Road Suite 444 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Operations Management Business Development & Administration Enterprise Level HR Management/Recruitment Administration Automation Outsourcing Experience Philippines/Thailand Product Manufacture & Sourcing Procurement Specialist Proposal & RFP Management Elevator Pitch Creation Project Management Automotive Sales Cross-functional Team Management Sales Generation Staff Training & Development Resource Management Leadership & Mentoring • • History of success, leading IT initiatives to meet business growth, and performance objectives Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a listener, a presenter, a terrific problem solver and a peopleperson • • Well versed in presentations, accustomed to addressing clients, vendors, partners, shareholders and corporate board of directors Highly qualified executive with over 20 years of experience managing high level corporate operations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Executive Officer/Client Marketing Director 2010 – Present War Horse Agency - Scottsdale, Arizona - Boutique Digital Marketing Firm • Responsible for leading daily operations and strategic directions with full responsibility for bottom-line factors, including long-range planning and project management processes. • Substantially improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational cost • Closed high valued deals and conceived innovative sales and business development strategies that increased annual revenue by over 40% • Planned digital marketing campaigns, including web, SEO/SEM, email, social media and display advertising for clients • Developed the company’s culture and overall company vision. • Created and sustained an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale. • Oversaw the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing. Key Achievements • Reached sales revenues in excess of 100K without VC • Attained 8% year-over growth for major client with marketing automation integration • Implemented major e-commerce overhaul for software company, allowing digital software downloads BRANDON M. JONES EDUCATION Rio Salado College - Tempe, Arizona Achieved Associate Degree of Applied Science in Computer Technology CERTIFICATION Certificate - Web Design User Interface Certificate – Computer Applications & Programming Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications - Various (Electronic Diagnostics, Brakes, Air Conditioning) TRAINING Mark Darris – Automotive Shop Management & Service Training LANGUAGE AutoNation Tempe – Van Tuyl Language Group Sales Training Automotive Reading/ Writing/ ADT Security SalesUnderstanding Training Course Beall Trahan Language Monitronics Security Installation Reading/ Writing/ Understanding Training Course Language Dale Carnegie – Leadership Mastery Reading/ Writing/ Understanding Zig Ziglar – Get Motivated Leadership Workshop – with speakers Colin Powell, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Zig Ziglar, et. al. Reva E. Jones - Home Nursing Care Training & Caregiver Education) IT SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite | WordPress Joomla | Magento eCommerce Full Integrations Full Stack Development Microsoft Suite | Google & GSuite Slack | Asana MeisterTask - Project Management (Scrum Master) FreshSales/CRM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Operations Officer/Vice-President of Business Development 2013 – Present Siam Fight Productions LLC - Chandler, Arizona - Martial Arts Event Productions • Spearheaded strategies that steered the company’s future in a positive direction • Drove the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals. • Monitored invoices, money handling procedures, accounting and bank processes. • Delivered exceptional results while working under pressure and delivered successful events with 2000 attendees. • Oversaw the creation of live Muaythai event episodes. • Prepared timely and accurate financial performance reports. Key Achievements • Implemented process improvement enabling the organization to scale effectively through rapid growth • Developed Muaythai League Management Software with Rsportz for Tournament Management & Live Scoring System • Hosted International Fight Night and Received World Recognition Automotive Service Technician 2011 – 2012 Tech Plus Automotive - Scottsdale, Arizona • Responsible for the efficient diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of vehicles along with replacement of general automotive parts and accessories • Identified and determined parts required for repair and for disassembled units. • Performed all levels of preventive maintenance services. • Provided labor and time estimates for automotive repairs Key Achievements • Followed recommended service procedures, utilizing Service Manuals, Computer Diagnostic systems, and Technical Support to "Fix It Right The 1st Time" • Promoted to a position of higher responsibilities due to unequalled work ethics CEO/Sales & Service Director 2008 – 2010 Blueshield International LLC - Residential Security & Fire Alarms • Performed core HR duties including recruiting and training Commission-based sales staff and Alarm Service Technicians • Sold burglar, fire, and medical emergency alarm systems and security monitoring services to individuals and businesses • Implemented strategic sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives • Solidified market presence by restructuring pricing and introducing new concepts • Executed strategic initiatives that stimulated growth, increasing revenue by 11% Key Achievements • Grew sales team to over 30 telemarketing agents and 20 outside sales agents • Trained successful alarm sales staff that are now running their own distributors Chief Operations Officer Halo Security Solutions of America 2007 – 2008 Strategic Alliances - Sales Representative 2006 – 2007 Crimebusters of America ADT Authorized Dealer - Tempe, Arizona Master Automotive Technician Mobile Masters On-Site Auto Service - Mesa, Arizona 2003 – 2006