1. Brent A. Clough
2626 Brandon Diag. Blvd. Independence, IA 50644
319-332-8292 bclough34@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly experienced Management Executive who has demonstrated the abilityto lead diverse teams ofprofessionals to new levels of
success in a variety of highly competitive industries,cutting-edge markets,and fast-paced environments. Able to manage multi-million
dollar budgets and facilitate companygrowth monitoring KPI’s,for direct and indirectstaff. A strong leader with excellent qualifications
in providing strategic vision to define companygoals,guide direction and initiate new programs. Powerful public speaker with effective
communication and interpersonal skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Corporate Training & Development  Strategic Planning  Contract Management  Operations  Negotiations
 Market Analysis  Forecasting  Client Relations  Human Resources  Revenue Generation  Mentoring
 Public Speaking  Sales Process Development  Recruiting/Staffing  Curriculum Development  Team Building
 Management  Presentation Skills  Budget Management  Problem Solving  Analytical Skills  Quality Control
 Organizational Skills  Observatory Skills  Policy & Procedure  Lead Generation  Operational Leadership
 Campaign Management  Account Management  Marketing  SEO Implementation  Content Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DISTek Integration, Inc.
Account Manager
August 2012-July2016
DISTek is an engineering firm specializing in embedded software development for electronic controls,electro-hydraulic controls,and
vehicle network systems in industries such as agriculture, construction,and forestry. My role was to develop new business outside of
our core account which totaled 97% of the companyrevenue when I was hired. In my 4 years I was able to reduce dependencyon our
core accountdown to 64% providing a more sustainable future for the company.
Accomplishments are as follow:
 Developed CY 2013- 2016 sales performance benchmarks and bonus structure related to production goals
 Created sales campaigns for multiple companyinitiatives
 Organized regional sales territories
 Developed accounts for 4 fortune 500 companies and multiple accounts for regional and national companies
 Created trade show displaymaterial and productpromotional literature
 Helped develop an Agile/Scrum system for sales team
 Co-wrote storyboard and developed content for companyvideo
 Developed SEO strategies and implemented marketing campaign for DISTek
August 2011-July 2012- shortterm work with Talentscope (transitional role during relocation to Iowa)
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Director of Career Services
August 2010-June 2011 (family loss necessitated relocation to Iowa)
Everest College is a member ofCorinthian Colleges,Inc.group of schools. My main function as Director of Career Services w as to
facilitate optimal placementefficiency within the departmentensuring our school attained national accrediting body,state oversight
agency and shareholder standards. I was tasked with returning the placementoutcomes to acceptable standards for all majors.
Highlights are as follow:
 Authored and initiated a “cohort vertical program” that was adopted division-wide.
o This program was a hybrid of several systems Ihad been involved in creating from previous experience and adapted to a
for-profit school environment.
 Rolled outabove program throughoutthe entire southwestregion
 Initiated programs to increase placementoutcomes 20% within 6 months
 Worked with departmentto retain the Pharmacy Technician program.
 Hired 6 account reps and managed a team of 12 employees
 Developed and facilitated employmenttraining program for studentbody

2. Talentscope
Vice President of Sales
January 2008-August2010
Talentscope was a small,specialized recruiting firm providing directhire and contract staffing for professional/technical positions up to
and including “C” level positions. My role included providing sales and marketing strategy,supportand oversightof deliver y for
leadership strategyand program design,group developmentprograms and individual developmentprograms. Accomplishments foll ow:
 Developed companypolicies and procedures
 Managed sales team responsible for new accountacquisition and placementoutcomes
 Developed companywebsite and online marketing campaign
 Responsible for quarterly and annual performance reviews
 Organized sales territory,set employee objectives and managed team goals
 Responsible for P&L/budget
 Developed sales collateral,marketing material and sales presentations
Manpower Professional
Professional Placement Manager
January 2007-January2008
Manpower Professional is a world leader in providing staffing for technical positions. My role was to provide direction for the region as
part of the regional leadership team,as well as develop and manage a directhire placementteam for Northern Texas and Oklahoma.
Accomplishments follow:
 Hired and trained 5 Professional PlacementConsultants for North Texas and Oklahoma region
 Responsible for facilitating achievementof2007 revenue target of 2.1 million
 Facilitated/Participated in quarterly leadership meetings for the staff development
 Consistentlyranked top 10 for sales representatives nationallyand developed 3 out of 5 direct reports to the same standard
 Attended industry functions and served as companyspokesperson for local events
Andrew Donnan David and Associates, Inc.
Director of Operations
April 1999- October 2006
ADDA specialized in outsourced B2B-B2C sales and events,for clients in various industries. My role was managing and developing
sales teams throughoutthe United States, conducting training seminars and developing branch managers. Accomplishments follow:
 P&L responsibilityfor $5 million budget in the North Texas Region and $30 million dollar budgetin multi-location oversightrole
 Human Resources-Oversightofstaff: Supervised/Trained; Branch Managers (8) Sales Trainers (18-24) nationally,Sales
Representatives (40) directreports (200-250) nationallyand an administrative/supportstaff
 Coached Branch Managers in sales training,budgeting/forecasting,EEO regulations,employee retention ,and Human
Resources procedures
 Administered performance appraisals encompassing: sales training-method comprehension,time/territorymanagement
efficiency and generated sales revenue vs.expectation
 Developed marketing campaign for Sprint/SprintPCS for national rollout. Local site received Sprint National Sales Award
 Increased sales for the Sprint/SprintPCS project via sales process modification and productdeployment at10 sites resulting
in overall 30% sales increase monthly
 Piloted and developed new campaigns for Verizon FIOS, UPS and Stamps.com
Sales Trainer
August 1998-April 1999
(At ADDA) Responsible for training a sales team of20 people, conducted interviews,and made training decisions
based on guidelines setby clients thatADDA represented. Accomplishments follow:
 Recruited and developed a sales team with an original staffof three employees,then increased our staffto
twenty members within five months
 Administered performance appraisals for new representatives’ 30,60,90 dayreview
 Conducted dailysales training seminars/wrote sales scripts and related material for sales staff
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelors of Administration
Public Relations: Graduated: 1998