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Brandon Brooks

Joplin,MO

Summary

I am a very quick learner that learns best hands on. I'm never afraid to take charge when i feel comfortable with the task at hand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

Meeks Lumber And Hardware
09.2020 - 07.2025
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs

Structural Engineer

Brink Engineering Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Reduced congestion and improved traffic flow by developing bridge systems to last through many years of population growth.
  • Made accurate calculations regarding stresses and loads.
  • Chose appropriate construction materials.
  • Completely rebuilt railroad bridges that have been out of service for a while and replaced parts of bridges on a live track.

Factory Worker

WestRock
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs.
  • Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Prepared finished products for shipment.
  • Maintained safe and organized work stations and properly stored tools in correct areas.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
  • Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
  • Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
  • Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.

Construction Worker

Edwards Construction
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Sustained safety protocol by ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
  • Renovated various structures under tight timelines and on strict budgets.
  • Measured distances using laser devices and marked locations to help prepare sites for planned operations.
  • Completed routine carpentry work, including installing crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.

Key Holding Manager

Dunham's Sports
12.2016 - 03.2018
  • Streamlined operations and improved employee focus and productivity by prioritizing tasks prior to start of each shift.
  • Taught staff how to handle difficult situations with calm and professionalism.
  • Continuously audited store operations, slashing inventory shrinkage and reducing cash discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Webb City High School
Webb City, MO

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Time management
  • Motivated team player
  • Revenue and profit maximization
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer skills
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Meeks Lumber And Hardware
09.2020 - 07.2025

Structural Engineer

Brink Engineering Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2020

Factory Worker

WestRock
10.2018 - 01.2020

Construction Worker

Edwards Construction
03.2018 - 10.2018

Key Holding Manager

Dunham's Sports
12.2016 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Webb City High School