Brian Towers

Program Manager at Vanguard Electronics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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It has been my pleasure to work with Brian for the past few years. He is always responsive to my urgent requests, and it seems with today's market these requests are always increasing. I know we are not his only customer requiring his attention, but Brian somehow manages to handle all his daily challenges and yet prioritizes our daily demands very seamlessly. I which I could clone Brian; it would make my job much easier. I hope that Brian can mentor those that come behind him with his invaluable skillset to keep our industry running smoothly for generations to come!

Chad Brooks

Brian is a team player to say the least. He shows up early and can often be found working from home when away from the office. Brian is always looking for ways to improve processes and efficiencies. When I work with Brian, it makes me feel like our conversation is the only focal point for him at the time. It is always a pleasant experience when working on issues with Brian. He will work tirelessly to ensure that all parties have an amicable resolution. Brian's professional and personal skills, set him apart from the pack. It's great to know that he is out there, working to make the business world a friendlier, kinder, place to be. -Chad Brooks

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Experience

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • May 2018 - Present

      • Create critical milestones to ensure multiple projects are met on time through effective solutions-based communication • Overseeing collaboration with cross-functional teams across sales, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and with our customers • Implement programs across different aspects of business operations to identify effectiveness gaps and increase efficiency • Founding member of companies RISE group, a collection of key managers needed to drive company mission and core values Show less

    • Account Manager
      • Jul 2014 - May 2018

      - Solicit Business from prospective and existing customers- Qualify prospective customers- Opens and maintains accounts for new customers- Builds customer rapport and strengthens customer-supplier relationships- Conducts offline and onine research to resolve customer problems- Assures compliance with ITAR and all other laws and regulations pertaining to Vanguard sales- Respond to customer inquiries regarding Vanguard products and provide information and service for RFQ's purchase orders, and delivery- Manage the scheduling of design, material purchasing, and delivery of new company prototypes Show less

    • General Manager | East Coast Sales
      • May 2022 - Present

    • Higher Education
    • President
      • Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

    • United States
    • Retail Office Equipment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Learning & Development Manager
      • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

      My primary focus is developing, implementing and conducting sales training programs for SoCal Office Technologies. I am responsible for scheduling, coordination of training material and execution of delivery, as well as, work with the Director of Learning and Development on all aspects of prep work involved and for training programs. Along with deliver presentations, facilitate training workshops, and provide feedback to develop representative's selling skills. The ongoing tasks that I am responsible are as follows:-Monitor and ensure that all Sales Representatives implement the skills learned in their initial training program and that they are following all company approved information and sales processes. -Provide written and verbal feedback to sales management. -Uses a variety of instructional methods to ensure maximum delivery effectiveness including individual or small group instruction, self study, simulation and role play exercises, distance learning, webinars, video conferencing, etc.-Serve as an articulate, passionate and visible spokesperson for SoCal360, and the “face” of Development throughout the organization Show less

    • Account Executive
      • Dec 2010 - Apr 2013

      My main area of focus was to gain an understanding of a company's corporate cultures and their strategic initiatives. Utilizing a mutli-source approach that consisted of inventorying technological assets, analyzing usage patterns, capturing direct and in-direct costs, and studying the sustainability related to their current workflow processes. Providing them with a clear snap shot of their current infrastructure. I would then consult them on ways to optimize their workflow processes to align with their corporate culture and strategic initiatives. I was also responsible for managing multiple enterprise level accounts in mulitple geographical territories throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. As well as developing new business relationships through cold calling, telemarking, and professional networking. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adidas Brand Ambassador
      • Feb 2008 - Dec 2010

      - Grassroots and mobile marketing tour for Adidas sports and footwear - Manage implementation teams to set up new Adidas store fronts across the nation - Events include sports tournaments, seasonal promotions, community centers, college events, and mobile street marketing - Grassroots and mobile marketing tour for Adidas sports and footwear - Manage implementation teams to set up new Adidas store fronts across the nation - Events include sports tournaments, seasonal promotions, community centers, college events, and mobile street marketing

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
    2006 - 2010

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