Brent Andriese
775.843.6002  brent.andriese@gmail.com
Innovative andversatileleaderwithnearlytenyearsofexperience drivingprojectandproductmanagement,marketing
strategy, and collaborative teambuilding for diverse industries and organizations. Demonstrated history of ensuring
results while maintaining ethics, integrity,and brand standards to guide sustainable growth and sustain retention.
Dynamic communicator skilled at identifying client and colleague goals, as well as of turning goals into concise and
clear vision. Analytical professional with proven record of training and coaching staff.
CORE COMPETENCIES
ProductDevelopmentandManagement BrandStandardsIntegrationand Positioning  Special Event Coordination
StrategicPlanningProjectManagementMotivational Leadership BudgetAdministration Forecasting  Training
SYSPROERP/CRMImplementation NewBusinessDevelopment MarketPenetrationandAnalysis PublicSpeaking
Service Delivery  Cross-Functional Collaboration  Disaster Recovery  Cost Controls  Compliance  Mentoring
Resource Planning  Progress Monitoring and Tracking  Documentation Standards  Project Scheduling  Testing
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
JENNY SERVICE COMPANY, Sparks, NV 2014 – 2015
Local organization serving correctional commissary industry.
Project and ERP/CRM Manager
Drove implementationandconfigurationof SYSPROERP/CRMsystems,includingtesting,customizedintegration,and
user training. Collaborated with regional sales teams on development of sales targets and goals, as well as created
needed sales collateral and tools to ensure achievement of financial objectives. Developed comprehensive weekly,
monthly, and quarterly sales reports for sales team and senior management review. Managed customer
communications regarding orders, product changes, and logistics.
 IdentifiedandimplementedSOPswitha focuson improvingworkflow processandefficiencyacrossall levels
and divisions of organization.
 Drove market analysis and penetration strategies to ensure sustainable industry and market growth.
 Spearheaded a variety of products, meeting all deadlines and budgetary parameters.
JORST HOLDINGS, LTD./KASTEL-DENMARK, Reno, NV 2012 – 2014
Startup clothing company with focus on affordable active wear with sun protection enhancements.
Director of Product and BusinessDevelopment
Led design,manufacturing,marketing,shipping,andsalesof full productline.Drove productdevelopmentprocesses
to ensure timelydeliveryof newandrevisedproducts.Developedstrategicplan,financialgoals,andSOPsforcompany
with an emphasis on revenue generation, profitability, and sustainability.
 Selected by former owners of Skagen Designs to oversee startup and growth of company.
 Promoted brand and company’s mission through special event planning, ensuring customer engagement.
 Recruited, hired, and built team at startup, identifying candidates with passion for improvement.
 Authored marketing and distribution strategy for company, complete with detailed competitive analysis.
SCANDIA REALTY, Reno, NV 2012 – 2014
Startup realty company built simultaneously with Jorst Holdings, Ltd. by former owners of Skagen Designs.
Property Manager
Developed marketing and advertising strategy for diverse property portfolio. Administered budget and led financial
planning and forecasting. Coordinated marketing campaigns utilizing both print and digital platforms. Conducted
comprehensive market analysis each month to ensure strategies were aligned with targets.
 Chosen by former owners of Skagen Designs to drive business planning and startup of company.
 Coached and mentored staff of six responsible for preparing properties for market.
 Planned and managed open houses and special events for company.
 Served as liaison to tenants, mediating issues with landlords and owners.
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SKAGEN DESIGNS, Reno, NV 2010 – 2012
Leading global manufacturer of fashion watches, sunglasses, and jewelry.
Brand and Product DevelopmentManager
Directed product development and branding for $35 million watch line. Oversaw deadline planning and profitability
measuresforteam.Identifiednewstylesbasedonseasonal trendsandmarketanalysis.Coachedandmentoredteam
of four personnel. Prepared and facilitated product demonstrations to sales teams and distributors.
 Sustainedannual netsalesincreasesof at least 17% through design planning and competitive retail pricing.
 Streamlined watch lines to lower seasonal total, reducing development costs.
 Drove marketingstrategyandmonitoredprocessestoensureadherencewithbrandmessagingandguidelines.
 Earned three Red Dot Design Awards during tenure for three consecutive years (2010-2012).
 RehiredtocompanyafterspendingtwoyearswithIGTandlaterselectedtoruntwosimultaneousstartupsby
owners of organization.
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT), Reno, NV 2008 – 2010
World leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of gaming systems.
Product and OrderAdministrationManager
Gathered project requirements and team information, coordinating and prioritizing workflows between product
rollouts. Coordinated planning, scheduling, and tracking of sales orders.
 Improvedorderentryefficiencyby15% throughidentificationandimplementationof processimprovements.
 Managed international jurisdictions for team, developing relationships with global clients and vendors.
 Rehired to company after serving for a year with Skagen Designs.
SKAGEN DESIGNS, Reno, NV 2007 – 2008
Leading global manufacturer of fashion watches, sunglasses, and jewelry.
Product and Product DevelopmentManager
Oversawoperationsof HongKongoffice,includingqualitycontrol processes,design,andmanufacturingof three top-
performing watch lines.Managed qualityand productionconcerns for several lines during tenure. Collaborated with
salesteamtodevelopand providestrategicbrandinformationtocustomersanddistributors.Generatedmonthlycosts
reports, quarterly design briefs, and comprehensive sales trends analysis reports.
 Introducedcompetitive analysisreporting to organization, maximizing brand positioning and market share.
 Served as mentor for future design direction, including within watch, jewelry, and sunglasses lines.
 Supervised design of marketing and training materials for global distribution and usage.
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT), Reno, NV 2003 – 2007
World leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of gaming systems.
Project and Product Manager
Directedprojectplanningfromconceptthroughrelease,includingresource allocation,goal setting,andmonitoringof
deliverables and milestones. Collaboratedwith cross-functional teams, including leadersin Game Design, Marketing,
OrderAdministration, andProduction,onprojectplanningandmanagement.Ensuredproductofferingsmetrevenue
growth and market penetration objectives.
 Spearheaded more than 40 product promotions, special events, and tournaments each year to be held at
casinos throughout the US.
 Identified training gaps in SAP within department and implemented comprehensive training program.
 Representedorganizationandproduct lines in communications with stockholders, sales teams, and media.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and Marketing, University of Phoenix, Reno, NV
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Head Coach, Great Basin Youth Soccer League
Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Brent andriese resume

  • 1.
    Brent Andriese 775.843.6002 brent.andriese@gmail.com Innovative andversatileleaderwithnearlytenyearsofexperience drivingprojectandproductmanagement,marketing strategy, and collaborative teambuilding for diverse industries and organizations. Demonstrated history of ensuring results while maintaining ethics, integrity,and brand standards to guide sustainable growth and sustain retention. Dynamic communicator skilled at identifying client and colleague goals, as well as of turning goals into concise and clear vision. Analytical professional with proven record of training and coaching staff. CORE COMPETENCIES ProductDevelopmentandManagement BrandStandardsIntegrationand Positioning  Special Event Coordination StrategicPlanningProjectManagementMotivational Leadership BudgetAdministration Forecasting  Training SYSPROERP/CRMImplementation NewBusinessDevelopment MarketPenetrationandAnalysis PublicSpeaking Service Delivery  Cross-Functional Collaboration  Disaster Recovery  Cost Controls  Compliance  Mentoring Resource Planning  Progress Monitoring and Tracking  Documentation Standards  Project Scheduling  Testing EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS JENNY SERVICE COMPANY, Sparks, NV 2014 – 2015 Local organization serving correctional commissary industry. Project and ERP/CRM Manager Drove implementationandconfigurationof SYSPROERP/CRMsystems,includingtesting,customizedintegration,and user training. Collaborated with regional sales teams on development of sales targets and goals, as well as created needed sales collateral and tools to ensure achievement of financial objectives. Developed comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports for sales team and senior management review. Managed customer communications regarding orders, product changes, and logistics.  IdentifiedandimplementedSOPswitha focuson improvingworkflow processandefficiencyacrossall levels and divisions of organization.  Drove market analysis and penetration strategies to ensure sustainable industry and market growth.  Spearheaded a variety of products, meeting all deadlines and budgetary parameters. JORST HOLDINGS, LTD./KASTEL-DENMARK, Reno, NV 2012 – 2014 Startup clothing company with focus on affordable active wear with sun protection enhancements. Director of Product and BusinessDevelopment Led design,manufacturing,marketing,shipping,andsalesof full productline.Drove productdevelopmentprocesses to ensure timelydeliveryof newandrevisedproducts.Developedstrategicplan,financialgoals,andSOPsforcompany with an emphasis on revenue generation, profitability, and sustainability.  Selected by former owners of Skagen Designs to oversee startup and growth of company.  Promoted brand and company’s mission through special event planning, ensuring customer engagement.  Recruited, hired, and built team at startup, identifying candidates with passion for improvement.  Authored marketing and distribution strategy for company, complete with detailed competitive analysis. SCANDIA REALTY, Reno, NV 2012 – 2014 Startup realty company built simultaneously with Jorst Holdings, Ltd. by former owners of Skagen Designs. Property Manager Developed marketing and advertising strategy for diverse property portfolio. Administered budget and led financial planning and forecasting. Coordinated marketing campaigns utilizing both print and digital platforms. Conducted comprehensive market analysis each month to ensure strategies were aligned with targets.  Chosen by former owners of Skagen Designs to drive business planning and startup of company.  Coached and mentored staff of six responsible for preparing properties for market.  Planned and managed open houses and special events for company.  Served as liaison to tenants, mediating issues with landlords and owners.
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    Brent Andriese Resume,Page 2 SKAGEN DESIGNS, Reno, NV 2010 – 2012 Leading global manufacturer of fashion watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. Brand and Product DevelopmentManager Directed product development and branding for $35 million watch line. Oversaw deadline planning and profitability measuresforteam.Identifiednewstylesbasedonseasonal trendsandmarketanalysis.Coachedandmentoredteam of four personnel. Prepared and facilitated product demonstrations to sales teams and distributors.  Sustainedannual netsalesincreasesof at least 17% through design planning and competitive retail pricing.  Streamlined watch lines to lower seasonal total, reducing development costs.  Drove marketingstrategyandmonitoredprocessestoensureadherencewithbrandmessagingandguidelines.  Earned three Red Dot Design Awards during tenure for three consecutive years (2010-2012).  RehiredtocompanyafterspendingtwoyearswithIGTandlaterselectedtoruntwosimultaneousstartupsby owners of organization. INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT), Reno, NV 2008 – 2010 World leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of gaming systems. Product and OrderAdministrationManager Gathered project requirements and team information, coordinating and prioritizing workflows between product rollouts. Coordinated planning, scheduling, and tracking of sales orders.  Improvedorderentryefficiencyby15% throughidentificationandimplementationof processimprovements.  Managed international jurisdictions for team, developing relationships with global clients and vendors.  Rehired to company after serving for a year with Skagen Designs. SKAGEN DESIGNS, Reno, NV 2007 – 2008 Leading global manufacturer of fashion watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. Product and Product DevelopmentManager Oversawoperationsof HongKongoffice,includingqualitycontrol processes,design,andmanufacturingof three top- performing watch lines.Managed qualityand productionconcerns for several lines during tenure. Collaborated with salesteamtodevelopand providestrategicbrandinformationtocustomersanddistributors.Generatedmonthlycosts reports, quarterly design briefs, and comprehensive sales trends analysis reports.  Introducedcompetitive analysisreporting to organization, maximizing brand positioning and market share.  Served as mentor for future design direction, including within watch, jewelry, and sunglasses lines.  Supervised design of marketing and training materials for global distribution and usage. INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT), Reno, NV 2003 – 2007 World leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of gaming systems. Project and Product Manager Directedprojectplanningfromconceptthroughrelease,includingresource allocation,goal setting,andmonitoringof deliverables and milestones. Collaboratedwith cross-functional teams, including leadersin Game Design, Marketing, OrderAdministration, andProduction,onprojectplanningandmanagement.Ensuredproductofferingsmetrevenue growth and market penetration objectives.  Spearheaded more than 40 product promotions, special events, and tournaments each year to be held at casinos throughout the US.  Identified training gaps in SAP within department and implemented comprehensive training program.  Representedorganizationandproduct lines in communications with stockholders, sales teams, and media. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and Marketing, University of Phoenix, Reno, NV COMMUNITY SERVICE Head Coach, Great Basin Youth Soccer League Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters