- Participate in Golf and Exercise, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
Todd Brayton
Coldwater,United States
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven history of driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic relationship building and expert product knowledge. Strong commitment to teamwork and adaptability, consistently achieving goals in fast-paced environments. Proficient in customer relationship management, leveraging persuasive communication techniques to boost sales and foster loyalty. Recognized for effective collaboration with team members to meet sales objectives while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Deister Machine Company
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
01.2008 - Current
- Support independent representatives in all 50 states plus Canada and Mexico.
- Travel to see customers with our representatives
- Quote machines
- Attend trade shows
- Expedite orders in the manufacturing schedule.
- Work with Aggflow to properly size machines
- Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel and Power Point
Sales
Brayton Engineering
Coldwater, MI, United States
01.2001 - 12.2007
- (Builder of High Performance Racing Engines)
Operations Manager
SE Johnson Company
Coldwater, MI, United States
09.1998 - 01.2001
- Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
- Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required.
- Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
- Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
- Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
Manager
Certified Sand & Gravel
Coldwater, MI, United States
06.1980 - 09.1998
- Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
- Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required.
- Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
- Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School
Coldwater, MI, United States06.1980
Business Administration
Branch Area Careers Center
Coldwater, MI01.1980
Skills
- Aggflow literate
- Certified Aggregate Technician in Michigan and Indiana (certification has expired)
- Lifetime involvement in the Aggregate Industry
- Operated, maintained and managed employees in Wheel Loaders, Bull Dozers, Dredging, Sand classifiers, screws, cyclones, large pumps (14” x 12” and 8” x 8” pumping sand and gravel), small slurry pumps (fines from sand screw), crushers (cone, VSI, HSI), screens, feeders and conveyors
- Member of Michigan Aggregate Board of Directors for 7 years
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-solving
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Exceptional customer service
- Relationship building
- Outgoing personality
Interests
Timeline
Sales Associate
Deister Machine Company
01.2008 - Current
Sales
Brayton Engineering
01.2001 - 12.2007
Operations Manager
SE Johnson Company
09.1998 - 01.2001
Manager
Certified Sand & Gravel
06.1980 - 09.1998
Business Administration
Branch Area Careers Center
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School