Braden Ford

Gilbert

Summary

Finance and client-facing professional with experience in financial analysis, account management, and consultative sales. Known for strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust with clients and internal teams. Seeking a dynamic role with growth opportunities where analytical thinking and relationship-building drive measurable results.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Solutions Consultant

Comfort Systems USA Southwest

12.2024 - Current

As a mechanical solutions consultant, I am immersed in a full sales cycle role. I take part in lead generation, business development, equipment surveys, verification meetings and proposals. This dynamic position has exposed me to exciting areas that I would like to specialize in moving forward. Specifically analyzing a deal's profitability and client relations.
Prospected and identified new commercial HVAC accounts to target, building a pipeline from the ground up through outbound efforts, cold calls, and cold drop in visits.
Conducted site surveys and equipment assessments to understand customer needs and develop tailored mechanical solutions.
Estimated project costs and maintenance plans based on company pricing standards and provided competitive and timely proposals when applicable.
Sold over $26,500 in maintenance agreements and on track to eclipse $110,000 by end of the fiscal year.

Financial Analyst

Boeing

04.2023 - 12.2024

In this role I was responsible for multiple accounts across the Defense Enterprise. Much of my work involved communicating with engineers and project managers on the C-17 International program, many of whom were stationed across the world. I enjoyed working with a diverse team to come up with solutions to unique problems.
Optimized budgeted labor hours and improved resource allocation.
Ensured healthy and on time month-end processes by reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies.
Created a custom views and analysis to display clear cost trends and project cost performance.
Delivered advanced analytics to present views and stories to make accurate financial decisions.
Hosted and operated a metric review process which tracked our monthly deliverables and key performance indicators.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business, Financial Planning

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

01-2022

Timeline

Mechanical Solutions Consultant

Comfort Systems USA Southwest

12.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Boeing

04.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business, Financial Planning

Arizona State University

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