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Brandon Kargol

Petoskey,MI

Summary

Goal driven problem solver, with a strong background in executive assistance, communications, and regulatory affairs. Diligent professional with nearly 6 years of experience in supporting executives and 4 years of service in the US Army. Ready to leverage background and improve organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

C-Suite Executive Assistant (40+ Hours/Wk)

Irish Boat Shop
Harbor Springs, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed complex calendars for CEO and other C-suite executives, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements to optimize executives' time.
  • Facilitated internal and external communication, acting as the first point of contact for the CEO, to streamline operations and enhance executive accessibility.
  • Coordinated logistics for high-level board meetings and corporate events, including venue selection, agenda setting, and material preparation, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
  • Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
  • Developed effective filing systems for easy retrieval of information when needed.
  • Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
  • Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures pertaining to office administration matters.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by executives or senior management personnel.
  • Ensured that all relevant paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for approval.
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
  • Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
  • Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
  • Conducted research and collected and analyzed data to prepare reports and documents.
  • Leveraged word processing software to create proposals, letters and memos.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to support long-term research, marketing and ad hoc projects.
  • Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
  • Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
  • Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team and board member requests.
  • Researched and prepared information for presentations to high-level executives.
  • Designed PowerPoint presentations for monthly divisional meetings with top-level executives.
  • Reviewed incoming reports, applications and memos to determine workplace priorities.
  • Updated and implemented administrative and executive support policy changes and monitored effects.

Congressional Field Representative (40 Hours/week)

US House of Representatives (MI-01)
Traverse City (Remote), MI
04.2018 - 09.2023
  • Served as the Congressman's Congressional Aide for his meetings and travels within Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
  • Preparation of reports, communication, white papers, analysis, tables, and memoranda relating to federal programs.
  • Served as a senior specialist for congressional inquires with a track record of providing over 750 congressional office responses.

  • Management of travel itineraries for executive leadership- ensuring the schedule was protected .
  • Drafting minutes and notes during executive level meetings/briefings with the member of congress
  • Drafting written and oral statements/briefings/policy updates for stakeholders- General public, organizations, elected officials, and senior leadership.
  • Routinely engaged with members of congress, their staff, and senior agency officials in order to address legislative challenges or interests.
  • Performed studies, analysis, and research to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures for congressional, federal agency, and legislative relations-management and administration.
  • Communication and presentation of research and government information to stakeholders.
  • Carried out the procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations, federal agency communications, legislative and congressional relations.
  • Made policy recommendations to the Congressman on various federal programs through the use of data queries, research, analysis, and the collection of feedback from end-users.
  • Presented and briefed staff/member of congress on issues, legislative developments, and solutions to federal programs.
  • Served as an advisor for senior staff/member of congress on policies, regulations, and laws surrounding legislative topics of interest.
  • Assisted in developing reports, talking points, and briefing materials for member of congress/senior staff.
  • Developed and engaged in strategies for congressional/legislative interactions at the Federal, state, and/or local levels- served as a authoritative proxy for a member of congress at executive level meetings and engagements.
  • Identified and implemented solutions to complex legislative challenges through research and analysis of laws, regulations, and policies at the federal level.
  • Collaborated with senior officials, staff and stakeholders in long-term financial plans- annual appropriations, authorities, programs, and federal grants to support organizational success.
  • Developed strategies and participated in collaboration of state and local elected officials in supporting congressional goals and objectives.
  • Provided briefings on agency-wide programs, polices, regulations or issues to members of Congress, congressional staff, or representatives of other elected officials, agencies, or departments
  • Advised, made recommendations, and implemented effective solutions on government relations to executive leadership.
  • Prepared briefing materials, policy recommendations, plans, and guidance on behalf of and/or for the Congressman and executive leadership.
  • Executed exceedingly technical and fully integrated research, analysis, and projects of a distinctive, special, or sensitive nature, with a wide range of scope.
  • Daily use of Customer Relationship Management systems (CRM).
  • Routinely participated in outreach/public events- publicly addresses of legislative updates, reports, and media questions.
  • Expert knowledge and experience with dispute resolution, facilitation of negotiations resulting in consensus among the parties involved, and public relations methods.
  • Executed and administrated analyses of technical, controversial, and sensitive policy issues- with a wide range of audiences presented policy/legislative recommendations in an organized, concise, and relateable manner.
  • Worked with and/or analyzed new or proposed legislation, regulations and policies that have a direct impact on federal agency program operations and management.
  • Developed reports/strategic communications for the dissemination of metrics and milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Handling, consultation, and providing course of action recommendations to controversial issues, policies, and federal programs.
  • Created technical assistance and practices for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Gathered information using multiple methods/sources and worked closely with stakeholders to problem solve complex subject.
  • Provided oversight, analysis, and risk management for countless federal programs and interests.
  • Established systems and processes to measure the impact of federal programs, regulations, and legislation.
  • Assisted in the implementation of federal programs and legislation.

Sales Representative (40 Hours/week)

Bluegreen Vacations
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Prepared contracts and order forms for new and existing customers.
  • Delivered 15-20 sales presentations weekly to new clients at an average length of 90 mins
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Followed-up with clients after to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
  • Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
  • Utilized numerous computer applications to engage with clients.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional support for sales and service needs.
  • Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Presenting proposals/contracts to clients and negotiating disputes favorably.
  • Exceeded performance standards
  • Personal sales volume record of $140,000 in a single month and an average transaction price in excess of $14,000.

Sniper Section Leader (40+ Hours/Week)

US Army (Sergeant/E-5)
06.2010 - 11.2014
  • Performed a full array of supervisory duties. Including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, counseling, and conflict/problem resolution for my 7 man team.
  • Planned, prioritized tasks, and delegated daily work for subordinates.
  • Created and implemented performance evaluation plans as well as providing counseling for junior soldiers.
  • Identified and implemented training needs for my team working within aggressive timeframes, operational/program goals, and budgetary guidelines.
  • Mentored, rewarded, and disciplined junior soldiers.
  • Reviewed completed work, training, and overall job performance of my team to ensure high levels of performance.
  • Created remedial action plans with objectives and goals.
  • Developing and executing advanced training concepts/exercises.
  • Management of sensitive and/or classified information.
  • Drafted performance evaluations and counseling for personnel.
  • Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data research/collection of information.
  • Requisitioned, received, stored and documented unit equipment and supplies.
  • Advised commanding officers on operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify areas of strength and improve areas of weakness through organizational risk management analysis.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly enlisted soldiers
  • Prepared and presented mission planning statements/briefings to senior military leadership by collecting and processing data.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
03-2026

Project Management Certificate -

Google
03-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Petoskey, MI
04.2010

Skills

  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Time Management
  • Agile and Waterfall Project Management Methodologies
  • Problem-Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analytics
  • Project Plans and Reports
  • Program Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Public/Media Engagement
  • Policy Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Relationship Management Systems
  • Networking
  • Contracting
  • Account Management
  • Executive Assistance
  • Performance monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Issue and conflict resolution
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Solving complex problems
  • Preparing reports
  • Writing
  • Management and Leadership
  • Compliance Auditing

Accomplishments

  • Graduate of US Army Airborne School
  • Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
  • Graduate of US Army Sniper School

Additional Information

References available upon request.

Timeline

C-Suite Executive Assistant (40+ Hours/Wk)

Irish Boat Shop
01.2024 - Current

Congressional Field Representative (40 Hours/week)

US House of Representatives (MI-01)
04.2018 - 09.2023

Sales Representative (40 Hours/week)

Bluegreen Vacations
01.2015 - 04.2018

Sniper Section Leader (40+ Hours/Week)

US Army (Sergeant/E-5)
06.2010 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Arizona Global Campus

Project Management Certificate -

Google

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

North Central Michigan College

High School Diploma -

Homeschool

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