Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
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Brandan Hill

Brandan Hill

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Summary

Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Ruffwear
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01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Led strategic planning to enhance brand presence in outdoor pet products.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to launch new product lines and initiatives.
  • Oversaw budget allocations to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Managed and oversaw leadership team to meet established KPIs and achieve objectives and key results.
  • Directed company-wide budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes.
  • Guided senior management team in setting and achieving organizational goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to drive company growth and profitability.
  • Promoted a customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-1995

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Innovation management
  • Performance optimization
  • Global market insight
  • Profit maximization
  • Brand management

Affiliations

  • Bikepacked Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Jackson, WY to Salida, CO
  • Through-hiked Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada
  • Cat 3 Road Bike Racing Career
  • Father of 3 Boys

Certification

  • Clear Partnership Training

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

President

Ruffwear
01.2022 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

University of Kansas