Jordan Burchette

Serves as a vital link between the military and civilian populations, working to build stability by assessing local needs, gaining civilian support, and coordinating aid in conflict zones or during crises, acting as a diplomat and negotiator to ensure military missions succeed while minimizing civilian impact and supporting governance.

• Deployed with and led a squad of eight Combat Engineer Soldiers during a 10-month combat deployment to Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield.
• Maintained accountability of government property valued at approximately $5M.
• Worked directly with partner forces on multiple joint training and real-world mission sets; gaining experience in diplomacy, strengthening international partnerships and ensuring combined success.
• Conducted over 1200 miles of route clearance missions throughout Syria as the lead navigation and security element in my formation, ensuring freedom of maneuver for follow on forces.
• Was awarded the Engineer Association's "Soldier of the Year Award" (2021) after being nominated by my command team.
• Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance

• Streamlined daily operations by managing all premium accounts, coordinating a team of six local sales representatives, and setting clear sales objectives.
• Ensured that the company meets and exceeds competitors by monitoring pricing across multiple markets
  and driving product development.
• Created and implement innovative marketing strategies by reporting directly to the company
  President on marketing budgets and partnering with contracted marketing companies.
• Oversaw the integration and implementation of a CRM to assist in analyzing customer flow and protecting the companies marketing dollars.

• Provided executive leadership and strategic oversight for regional sales and market development for a national manufacturer of pre-finished architectural metal products serving the construction industry.
• Led the expansion into the Charlotte, North Carolina market, directing the successful launch of a new regional facility. Responsibilities included building the initial customer base, developing contractor and distributor relationships, and recruiting the founding team and management staff to support operations and sales growth.
• Managed regional territory strategy while working closely with roofing contractors, sheet metal fabricators, and building supply partners to drive adoption of architectural metal products across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Partnered with manufacturing, operations, and distribution teams to ensure efficient production, reliable delivery, and strong customer support while strengthening the company’s regional presence and market share.

• Promoted overall cohesion and success by reporting to the COO and managing the Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC facility GMs.
• Identified ideal properties for manufacturing by closely collaborating with local real estate agents.
• Established connections with potential clients, contractors, and distributors by coordinating in-person meetings and maintaining communications.
• Cultivated the Mooresville, NC market for a new manufacturing plant by designating three of the NC/SC territory sales representatives to identify strong points of product interest within the Piedmont triad, locating the ideal manufacturing facility location, and leveraging established contacts to support initial distribution routes.
• Supported continued operations during a machinery installation period by coordinating with the Asheville, NC
  manufacturing facility.
• Aided in establishing the Mooresville, NC facility by hiring and training initial Sales, Production, and Management staff.

• Drove day-to-day processes by directly reporting to the COO and overseeing three outside sales representatives, five counter sales representatives, eighteen production crew members, and three department heads across Sales, Production, and Logistics.
• Ensured that the Greenville, SC facility had the appropriate materials for distribution by heading production.
• Garnered an annual sales increase from $8M to $11M during the company’s initial growth phase by significantly lowering
  lead times, building customer loyalty, implementing a robust outbound sales strategy, and expanding the area of influence.

• Garnered new business by coordinating both outside and inside sales operations and promoting account satisfaction and loyalty.
• Effectively closed sales by working closely with contractors, homeowners, and distributors to meet expectations.
• Produced material lists via CAD software by conducting takeoffs of simple drawings.
• Achieved “Sales Representative of the Year” (2015 and 2016) for generating the highest amount of total sales dollars.
• Received the “Leadership Award” (2016) prior to promotion due to taking on additional responsibilities.