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Brendan Sheehan

Leavenworth,Kansas

Summary

US Army Armor Officer with ten years experience. Skilled at leading teams to complete successful deployments to combat training centers, and live fire exercises. Worked for three years at the TRADOC Analysis Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Served as a Readiness Group Assister to the New Jersey National Guard.

Created an independent bicycle retail store with service facility and coffee shop. Owned and operated the store for 27 years (to present). Store currently grosses in excess of $750,000 per year. Responsible for training, payroll, and supervision of five personnel. Reliable and upbeat President successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Bicycle Retailer

Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop
01.1997 - Current

Developed complete business plan for Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop. Procured business loan. Opened business according to plan. Turned profit after first year. Attended Barnett Bicycle Institute, and Specialized Bicycle Components University. Attend industry trade shows annually. Train staff on latest technologies in bicycle industry. Created brand for Santa Fe Trails recognized by serious cyclists around world. Promote major cycling events ten times year. Lead three group rides every week. Teach maintenance clinics on monthly basis. Developed Trips for Kids Program in Leavenworth, Kansas. Served on Board at Leavenworth Main Street. Serving now on Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Readiness Group Assister

Readiness Group Dix
01.1997 - 12.1997

Worked with 102nd Tank Battalion to develop training plan for level one qualification gunnery at Fort Drum New York. Provided on site guidance and support during gunnery. Assisted battalion to successfully qualify 58 tanks on Tank Table VIII. Worked with Battalion Intelligence Officer to develop intelligence products for future exercise at Fort Leavenworth's Simulation Center.

Operations Research Analyst

TRADOC Analysis Center
12.1993 - 12.1996

Served as Analyst for Division Design Analysis. Assisted in publishing several studies.

Company Commander

C 1/37 Armor
01.1992 - 10.1993

Completed three successful deployments to Combat Maneuver Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. Completed several level one gunneries at Grafenwoher with 100 percent first run qualifications. Served as Observer Controller for 2/37 Armor's training in Kuwait. Completed two Army Training and Evaluation Programs.

Brigade Operations Officer

3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
01.1991 - 01.1992

Developed plan to train 1500 Individual Ready Reserve soldiers to become M1A1 Tank and Bradley Crews. Provided Operations Center at Grafenwoehr Germany for Brigade's execution of this mission. Served as Brigade Operations Officer for three Battalion Deployments to Combat Maneuver Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

Education

Master of Science - Administration

Central Michigan University
Fort Dix, New Jersey
1997

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
1986

Skills

  • Exceptionally organized
  • Project management
  • Excellent team-builder
  • Public and media relations
  • Customer Engagement
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Decision-Making

Accomplishments

Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal.

Recipient of the 5 Spoke Community Award

Highest Annual Improvement in Sales for our Region (TREK Bicycles)

Business Commendation from Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

Affiliations

  • Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Leavenworth Main Street
  • Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

Timeline

Independent Bicycle Retailer

Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop
01.1997 - Current

Readiness Group Assister

Readiness Group Dix
01.1997 - 12.1997

Operations Research Analyst

TRADOC Analysis Center
12.1993 - 12.1996

Company Commander

C 1/37 Armor
01.1992 - 10.1993

Brigade Operations Officer

3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
01.1991 - 01.1992

Master of Science - Administration

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Brendan Sheehan