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Brian Block
23790 Glenwood Circle.
Adel, IA. 50003
515-451-3983
brian@goaao.com
www.goaao.com
EDUCATION
AS Degree from DMACC 92-96
BA in Philosophy from ISU
99-03
CAPABILITIES
Midwest Manufacturer
Representative for companies including Marmot, Zeal Optics, Fortress
Watches, Snow Peak, Blue Water, Axis Outdoors (Granger’s, Orikaso, Smart
Tube and Dryzone), Trango, Aquis Towels, Superfeet (in select areas) and
G3. My team and I currently service the central
Midwest territory.
WORK HISTORY
President/CEO,
Ames Adventure Outfitters,
Adel,
IA, Sept. 97-current
Created and established an
independent manufacturer’s representative agency structured with a
competitive and aggressive business model for the outdoor industry;
principle rep position on all accounts with acute focus on key accounts;
forecast growth for each company at the territory and dealer levels;
dictate promotion/event/marketing plans that create realized sales
goals; manage a small team of highly trained sales reps
Assistant Director for Outdoor
Program,
Iowa State University, Aug. 99-May 05
Assisted Director of Outdoor
Program in creating a curriculum of education and experience in outdoor
expertise for students at ISU; managed a staff of 28-30; managed
payroll, scheduled staff, responsible for forecasting, allocating, and
reconciling student trips; taught skill classes in outdoor fields,
orchestrated and executed a successful permanent climbing wall on campus
Hardgoods/Softgoods Buyer,
Ames Surplus Outdoor,
Ames,
IA
May 92-March 99
Instrumental in transitioning
unsuccessful military surplus to an outdoor company that registered a
300% increase in net sales first year out; foremost buyer of major
product categories including climbing, camping and technical apparel;
management responsibilities with staff numbering around fifteen;
responsible for scheduling staff; managed hours and submitted accounting
for payroll; warehouse receiving/inventory responsibilities
MEMBERSHIPS
MWSRA, ORA, AAC, Access Fund,
MCA, CMC
REFRENCES
(These people agreed to say something nice about me)
*Jason Juehring-Active
Endeavors, DSM, IA (Manager) (515)-226-9345
*Jeff Anderson-45 Degrees,
Stillwater, MN (Owner) (651)-430-3609
*Mike Dahlberg-Midwest
Mountaineering,
MNPLS, MN (Manager) (612)-339-3433
*Marshall Toms-Ames Outdoor,
Ames, IA (Manager) (515)-292-2276
*Jane Burwell-Extreme
Outfitters,
Carmel, IN (Manager) (317)-818-0860
*Paul Blunden-Kayland (Sales
Manager) (819)-326-1453
*Peter Grimes-Midwest Rep for
Ibex, Montrail, etc (715)-327-8937
For further details feel free
to contact me in any of the above manners. I look forward to talking
with you further about the potential of working with your company in the
Midwest and beyond.
Have a Great Day!
Brian Block
23790 Glenwood Circle
Adel, IA 50003
Cell Phone: 515-451-3983 *Best Bet*
Office Phone: 515-834-2282 (w/message)
Mobile Fax: 800-895-3003
Email:
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