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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Brandon Bernard

Brandon Bernard

Huntington Beach

Summary

Sales professional with proven track record in retail environments, focusing on customer interaction and sales growth. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic customer needs and market conditions. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to team success and consistent achievement of sales goals. Works well with others from all backgrounds and am very aware of what I don't know and trying to learn that.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Videographer

Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
03.2012 - 01.2020
  • Captured high-quality video content for legal depostions.
  • Built setup from scratch since I needed a setup to record and burn a DVD at the same time to give to attorneys on site with multiple backup formats. .
  • Collaborated with clients to and court reporters .
  • Showed up at least an hour before scheduled start time to prep room with microphones and taping all cables down to insure everyone's safety.
  • Would do the read on for the record was also a legal notary.

Wholesaler

91 Automotive West
Yorba Linda, CA
05.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely product availability for clients.
  • Would take all pictures and videos of cars and post to our website.
  • Coordinated logistics for efficient distribution of automotive parts across multiple regions.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expanding wholesale offerings.
  • Would do full inspections for cars before purchase to insure no frame damage.

Customer Service Representative

El Toro Water District
Lake Forest, CA
03.2008 - 08.2009
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Was the primary meter reader for the district read just over 10,000 meters a month.
  • Would change out water meters and water meter gauges .
  • Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery standards and operational efficiency.
  • Took necessary water utility classes at Santiago Canyon College nights after work.

Sales Associate

CarMax
Irvine, CA
04.2007 - 02.2008
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Worked the online sales desk to get customers sold on the car the want before they arrive.
  • Maintained knowledge of product features and benefits, providing informed recommendations to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize sales processes, improving operational efficiency.
  • Take people on test drives.

Manager

Blockbuster Video
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
11.2006 - 02.2008
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and customer service standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new employees, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
  • Would change security tapes for the store
  • Did interviews for potential employees .
  • Would clean and organize store.
  • Would lead the overnight inventory checks.
  • Led staffing initiatives, optimizing schedules to meet demand while controlling labor costs.

Warehouse Worker

Pamperd Meats
Bakersfield, CA
09.2004 - 06.2006
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient product movement within warehouse.
  • Managed inventory accuracy through regular stock audits and cycle counts.
  • Coordinated shipping logistics to ensure timely deliveries to customers.
  • Would clean entire freezer and refrigerator sections monthly.
  • Would drive bobcat trucks to make local delivers if needed.

Education

No Degree - Computer Programming

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06-2019

No Degree - Water Utility Science Degree

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
08-2009

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CA
06-2005

Skills

    Taking initiative

    Very good at reading people

    Upsell customers with a natural non pushy vibe

    Very prompt

    Willingness to learn

Accomplishments

Always moved up at every job I have had whether that be by title or pay . I

Certification

Water utility science degree

Computer coding

Interests

I love to listen or read about music and musicians I love to build vintage listening setups to play records or cassettes or reel to reel I am the primary care giver to a 5 year old and he has his own record player that we will listen to and discuss different musicians and labels

We are both learning every instruments that I can bring home His current request is for a Moog synthesizer When I listening to the music of nature I'm surfing or hiking I train my own golden retrievers I garden and have over 100 indoor house plants I grow my own worms I am freight train , slow start but takes a lot to slow me down once i'm on the right track

Timeline

Videographer

Self-employeed
03.2012 - 01.2020

Wholesaler

91 Automotive West
05.2011 - 11.2012

Customer Service Representative

El Toro Water District
03.2008 - 08.2009

Sales Associate

CarMax
04.2007 - 02.2008

Manager

Blockbuster Video
11.2006 - 02.2008

Warehouse Worker

Pamperd Meats
09.2004 - 06.2006

No Degree - Computer Programming

University of California, Irvine

No Degree - Water Utility Science Degree

Santiago Canyon College

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Brandon Bernard