Brian M. Damman

OBJECTIVE

To apply my experience in business development, sales, account management, and my many other skills to a challenging role - contributing not only to the profitability of the organization - but the further development of my career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intermundo Media, LLC. – Boulder, CO (Nov. 2007 – March 2008)

Online Marketing Manager

• Managed all aspects of client relationships, developed and executed marketing campaigns to increase the acquisition and conversion of site visitors, optimized campaign performance to maximize ROI.

• Identified new media supplier opportunities, negotiated agreements for purchase of media, managed relationships and performance of multiple media sources across various campaigns.

Quinstreet, Inc. – Reno, NV (July 2005 – Nov. 2007)

Business Development Associate

• Prospected new potential clients, engaged potential clients in discussion leveraging Quinstreet portfolio, presented Quinstreet pitch, structured, negotiated, and closed deals.

• Built relationships with multiple contacts at client organizations including executive level management team at large organizations and business owners at small and medium organizations.

• Identified growth opportunities in current accounts, developed strategy for growth, and communicated value proposition to multiple levels within the client organization.

• Generated $900K in annual top-line revenue in 2^nd year on business development team, leading my category. Managed as many as 35 accounts at one time.

• Worked with team and management to stream line processes, identifying areas of improvement, and taking leadership roles in accomplishing other tasks in addition to sales responsibilities.

MLSG Home Loans – Reno, NV (Aug. 2004 – July 2005)

Wholesale Account Executive

• Prospected, cold called, and developed relationships with mortgage professionals, managers, and business owners nationally.

• Worked diligently and creatively to identify opportunities to work with new accounts, making sure to provide excellent customer service and a seamless funding process to stimulate repeat and growth in business activity.

• Negotiated rates with loan officers and assembled necessary documentation for funding mortgage loans.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University – Eli Broad College of Business

• Bachelors of Arts – Finance (Graduated: May 2004)

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

• Server, Tavern Hospitality Group, Denver, CO - March ’08-Present

• Caterer, Blue Onion Catering, Tahoe City, CA - March ’07-Nov. ‘07

• Service Manager, Lou and Harry’s Grille Room, East Lansing, MI - March ’03-May ‘04

• Loan Originator, Flagstar Bank, Okemos, MI – Aug. ‘02-March ‘03

• Manager, Caribou Coffee Company, Rochester Hills, MI - April ’96-Aug. ‘02

SKILLS

• Microsoft Office, ACT, Siebel CRM on Demand, Excel, Google Analytics and Adwords, strong writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, contract negotiations, account management, leadership.

  AFFILIATIONS/INTERESTS

• Member Active 20-30 International, Denver Sailing Association, Sigma Chi Alumni (past vice president, philanthropy chair), participated in Reno/Tahoe Young Professionals Network development group, avid skier, outdoors enthusiast.