Josh Brown
Sales/Marketing/Sports
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Energetic Logistics Broker with proven ability to coordinate and manage transportation of goods and materials. Proficient in handling complex customer issues and providing superior service to key stakeholders. Exceeded goals as a Sales/Marketing Representative for non-profits. Developed strong inter-personal skills working with athletes, parents, and key stakeholders within an adaptive sports organization. Knowledgeable in facility management, marketing, scheduling, and youth coaching.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Broker
TQL
Richmond, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Negotiate transactions with shippers and sellers
- Resolve issues and conflicts between parties
- Service accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue
- Prospect new sales leads from directories, referrals and partners.
- Work to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building
rapport with clients - Research potential new clients to leverage information into sales
- Manage daily shipments and oversee pickup and delivery
Sales and Marketing Representative
Sky's the Limit Marketing
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Represented non-profit clients to strengthen fundraising campaigns
- Engaged and educated potential donors through knowledgeable and rapport building conversations
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, sales and brand promotion
- Consistently exceeded goals as a Sales Leader
Hold a quality donor rating of 80% - Led team meetings and daily sales training to improve staff technical skills
Program Intern
Sportable
Richmond, VA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided support to 16 adaptive sports programs for adults and children with physical or visual disabilities
- Developed, promoted, and facilitated Wheelchair Softball Clinic
- Organized, promoted, and hosted online Wellness webinar featuring Paralympic gold medalist
- Helped organize and facilitate National Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
- Created marketing materials
- Provided high level of customer service to athletes, parents, community stakeholders, and board members
- Created surveys and completed data analysis
- Completed wellness research in support of grant solicitation
Intern
Virginia Beach Field House
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided superior customer service to athletes, parents, vendors and coaches
- Performed tasks designed to improve functionality, safety, and sustainability of building, grounds and
infrastructure - Prepared daily schedules and maintained organized rotation of events and teams
- Assisted with marketing efforts
- Participated in managing facility budget
- Coached athletes during clinics and summer camp sessions
- Managed concession stand and bar during adult sand volleyball league
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Ashland, VA
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
Landscape Laborer
Ike's Landscaping
Richmond, VA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided superior customer service leading to frequent additional compensation
- Generated new business leads through verbal and social media platforms
- Projected cost and profit margin to determine job bid
- Collected and removed debris at each job site
- Assisted with weekly project planning and scheduling
Delivery Driver
Door Dash
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Handled money with high accuracy, including issuing processing payments, issuing receipts and maintaining control of submitted cash
- Secured food to prevent loss and maintain freshness during transport
- Stayed in constant communication with dispatching team to quickly respond to delivery updates
Education
High School Diploma -
Benedictine College Preparatory
Richmond, VA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sports & Recreation Management
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- Problem Resolution
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Quality Assurance
- Budgeting
- Adaptable
- Collaboration
Additional Information
Volunteer Referee - Virginia Beach YMCA
Homeless Shelter Volunteer through VWU
College Baseball Player - 2 years
Car Enthusiast
Timeline
Logistics Broker
TQL
06.2023 - Current
Sales and Marketing Representative
Sky's the Limit Marketing
09.2022 - 06.2023
Program Intern
Sportable
05.2022 - 09.2022
Intern
Virginia Beach Field House
06.2021 - 08.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
04.2020 - 08.2020
Landscape Laborer
Ike's Landscaping
05.2019 - 08.2019
Delivery Driver
Door Dash
02.2019 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Benedictine College Preparatory
Bachelor of Arts - Sports & Recreation Management
Virginia Wesleyan University