Hi, I’m
Barbara Brick-Switzer
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Manager with a proven track record in driving sales growth and enhancing stakeholder relations. Expertise in strategically capturing new business opportunities and navigating evolving market landscapes to maximize potential. Recognized for consistently exceeding targets through a results-oriented approach and innovative strategies. Committed to fostering long-term partnerships that contribute to sustainable business success.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Henricksen Companies
Business Development Manager
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
- Expanded customer base by networking at industry events and leveraging social media platforms.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships to provide added value to clients and increase competitive advantage.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
RJM Construction
Service & Facilities Manager
02.2022 - 03.2024
Job overview
- 2022 hired as Project Manager II experienced in Tenant Improvement projects specializing in medical and corporate markets.
- Most recently completed $10M ground-up Bremer Bank.
- 2023 promoted to leadership team overseeing service/facilities department.
Cushman & Wakefield
Project Manager & Tenant Rep
11.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Global Occupier Services for Ameriprise Financial, a Fortune 500 company.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete project milestones.
- Managed site selection, design, procurement, Construction, FF&E, and move tasks for their internal commercial real estate team.
Gardner Builders, LLC
Project Manager
08.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Managed Tenant Improvement projects in downtown Minneapolis.
- Worked in densely occupied buildings, reporting to multiple teams under one client. Teams included Tenant, Property Managers/Landlords, Architects, Brokers, and Tenant Reps.
Education
Kaplan University
from General Contractors License
Midwest Environmental Consulting
from MDH Lead Supervisor LS4116
North Central States Regional Council Carpenters
from ICRA Certification
6 2023
OSHA
from OSHA 30 Certification
3 2022
Skills
Brand recognition
Sales presentations
Proposal development
Networking within the industry
Competitive intelligence
Client relationship building
Sales leadership
Team collaboration
CRM platforms
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Project management
Software
Procore
, 4,
Blue Beam
, 4,
Microsoft Office
, 4,
Viewpoint / Tremble
, 4,Sage
, 2,Cosential
, 3,Smart Sheets
, 5Additional Information
- Finance & Commerce Project Manager of the Year Finalist 2023
License
Residential General Contractors License #BC638695
Personal Information
Professional Associations & Board Service
- Prairie Care Fund Board Member 2025 & 2026
- MNCrew "Culture & Inclusion" Co-chair 2026
- MNCrew "Signature Events" Committee Member 2022 - 2026
- MNCrew Mentor 2023 & 2024
- Association of Women Contractor Ambassador 2022 & 2023
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Henricksen Companies
05.2024 - Current
Service & Facilities Manager
RJM Construction
02.2022 - 03.2024
Project Manager & Tenant Rep
Cushman & Wakefield
11.2017 - 02.2022
Project Manager
Gardner Builders, LLC
08.2016 - 10.2017
Kaplan University
from General Contractors License
Midwest Environmental Consulting
from MDH Lead Supervisor LS4116
North Central States Regional Council Carpenters
from ICRA Certification
OSHA
from OSHA 30 Certification