BRANDON BYRD
514 Autumn Walk
Canton, GA 30114
(404) 345-3655
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosser InternationalInc.Aug. 2005 - Present
Atlanta, GA
Director - Business Development
Recognize and assist the various market sectors of the firm facing different business development challenges and analyze and make recommendations regarding the growth of existing and new practice areas.
Develop and co-manage the firms client retention program for all company divisions to establish appropriate client service activities and identify follow-through on new business and cross-selling opportunities.
Devise growth strategies that reflect a researched knowledge of the external marketplace that creates a unique competitive advantage for the firm.
Research and implement action plans to find and service under-penetrated markets or new customer segments, as well as finding new ways to up-sell and cross-sell existing accounts.
Responsible for increasing sales volume and market reach with a detailed concentration on company profit/loss ratio.
Matrix, LLCMar. 2000-August 2005
Montgomery, AL
Public Affairs Strategist
Created public relations, advertising, and research products for
statewide elections.
Generated public relations and lobbying strategies for multi-million dollar economic development projects.
Produced comprehensive studies on various topics, including education, economic policy, and corporate philanthropy.
Promoted healthcare and environmental initiatives to lawmakers in
various states.
Collaborated extensively with statewide media and public officials to promote client interests.
Boston Red Sox Jan. 2000-Mar. 2000
Boston, MA
Professional Baseball Player
Signed as free agent in January 2000.
Announced retirement upon season ending knee injury.
Kansas City Royals Feb. 1999-Jan. 2000
Kansas City, MO
Professional Baseball Player
Signed as free agent in February of 1999.
Led Spring Training team in hitting average and home runs.
Houston Astros June 1996 Jan. 1999
Houston, TX
Professional Baseball Player
Drafted in 3rd round of 1996 Amateur Draft.
Led team in home runs in 1997 with Gulf Coast Astros.
Attended 1997 Winter Instructional League
EDUCATION
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
B.S., Business Administration (Marketing)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Contributed to a 20% increase in new revenue volume during the time span at current position.
Directed successful campaigns for various individuals seeking local and statewide political office.
Managed 2 major municipal economic development projects that have resulted in significant new revenue for the Alabama cities of Montgomery and Athens.
Completed B.S. in Business Administration thru a Nationally Recognized Program in a time span of three years.
Voted as the 1998 Organizational Player of the Month for the Houston Astros.
Named as the Houston Astros top minor league power prospect by Baseball America Magazine (1996 September Issue).
Selected as Alabamas Mr. Baseball by the Birmingham News, referring to the States top high school player (June 8, 1996 Issue).
REFERENCES
(Available Upon Request)
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