Brandon Tarazona
Ansonia
Summary
I am a well rounded individual, with experience in many different environments. My ability to speak multiple languages is a skill that I am most proud of. Understanding the logistics part of sales is key to being a great sales person. Having prior experience in working directly with customers gives me the confidence to excel. Using my Technical expertise gives me an understanding of how chemicals work and affect organisms. I am a hardworking, organized and passionate person. Love to be able to showcase my skills and not be just a number.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Associate/Technical Sales Specialist
Thor Specialties USA
06.2023 - Current
- Manage a diverse portfolio of accounts, adapting strategies to meet unique client needs and objectives totaling $2M.
- Bring in new business, develop relationships and trust with customers.
- Understand competition- their products, developments, strengths and weaknesses.
- Engaging with customers over the phone or video calls daily.
- Manage the East Coast territory which include the Industrial market, Personal care, Household and Performance Chemicals.
- Direct understanding of Thor products and how they can benefit a customer.
- Understanding the needs of customers.
- Work with regulatory to ensure we are abiding by EPA regulations.
- Promote and profitably sell all Thor products to new and existing customers.
- Develop strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem solving.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure a successful sale.
- Identify potential clients through research and LinkedIn.
- Negotiate contracts successfully, for example Purchase and Sales Agreements.
- Staying up to date with Pipeline entries.
Senior Lab Technician
PepsiCo
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisting Packaging Engineers with different packaging innovation projects.
- Lead Project Schedule Manager
- Solid Works and 3D printing.
- Injection Molding
- Blow Molding
- Microscopy work
- Lead on Gawis 4D and TeTech Plastimeasure 3000 bottle measuring machinery.
- Lead use of Instron 5544& 5965 for use of many tests including offset force load, tensile strength tests etc.
- Member of site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team
- Monitored inventory levels of critical supplies, proactively ordering replacements as necessary to prevent delays in project completion timelines.
Lab Technician- Contractor
PepsiCo
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Lab technician for the Citrus and SodaStream team.
- Worked on development of Starry, managed stability tests and data.
- Daily batching and bottling of US and International varieties of beverages.
- Routinely run measurements of TA, pH and Brix on products for developers and pilot plant runs.
- Upkeep and storage of biweekly beverage stability data.
- Shipping samples Knowledgeable with CISPRO, Product Vision FSS, Winlims.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of critical supplies, proactively ordering replacements as necessary to prevent delays in project completion timelines.
Assistant Manager
Carpet Trends
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by coordinating with team members to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with Sales team to address any order discrepancies or issues promptly, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Labor work, assisting contractors with daily projects on job sites, installing carpeting, luxury vinyl tiles, hardwood etc.
- Responsible for unloading truck shipments.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory updated of all products received on a daily.
Logistics Processor
Nordstrom
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Unloading Truck Shipment, categorizing products by department and successfully delivering them to each department for sale.
- Inventory management.
- Conducted Inventory Audits store wide
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse environment, promoting employee safety and productivity.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12.2021
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY06.2018
Skills
- Client Relationship Management(CRM)
- Contract Negotiation
- Sales Forecasting
- Customer Service
- Business Relationship
- Inventory Management
- Multilingual
- Technical Sales
- Pipeline
- Account Management
- New Business Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Certification
Winning With Relationship Selling - Dale Carnegie Training
Solid Works Training- Solid Works
Timeline
Account Associate/Technical Sales Specialist
Thor Specialties USA
06.2023 - Current
Senior Lab Technician
PepsiCo
11.2022 - 06.2023
Lab Technician- Contractor
PepsiCo
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Carpet Trends
06.2021 - 11.2021
Logistics Processor
Nordstrom
12.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Westchester Community College
Winning With Relationship Selling - Dale Carnegie Training
Solid Works Training- Solid Works
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