Brian Wiederspan

Brian Wiederspan

Account Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Coordinator, Inside Account Manager, Sales Support

  • Education

    • Yuba City High School

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    • Yuba College

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  • Experience

    • Safety & Supply

      Sept 2001 - Feb 2010
      Account Manager

      Managed a geographic territory in Puget Sound with a broad range of industries, including construction, metal work, and paint & coatings for a regional industrial safety distributor.Built a loyal customer base through fast response time and a strong knowledge of industrial safety solutions.Also served as the Company's Safety Manager.

    • Frog Kick Diving - FKD

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2023
      Co-founder, Instructor Trainer, Explorer, Camera Operator

      Co-founder of Seattle's most respected technical SCUBA diving training facilityBuilt and nurtured a large, loyal student/customer base by consistently providing high quality, professional training and customer experienceUnderwater camera operator for GoPro Media Production Team, Science and InnovationOriginal concept and Primary Camera Operator for GoPro's official 3-part series, "Searching the Maya Underworld", GoPro's largest long production to date, with over 1 million views in its first weekFeatured & interviewed in KCTS Channel 9 Wildlife Detectives: Mystery Sharks of SeattleDive trainer for the Seattle Aquarium Dive team and Renton Fire Dept Water Rescue TeamTeam member / camera operator for Sac Actun / Dos Ojos Connection Project, which created the world's largest underwater cave systemMember, The Explorers Club of New York Show less

    • Univar Solutions

      Feb 2011 - Jan 2019

      I Managed a geographic territory of Arizona, New Mexico and Odessa/Midland, Texas as an Account Manager II for the nation's largest Chemistry distributor in the US. Client base was very broad, from food to pharma to industrial, and I enjoyed learning about the many different industries.Sales Account Manager II is a non-management department leadership role, providing guidance, training and mentoring to other Sales Account Managers. I built a loyal customer base by listening to their needs, providing intelligent solutions and providing a fast response time working with all levels, including R & D, Operations, Purchasing, and Executive & Owners.Delivered consistent year over year growth through prospecting, account development, pipeline development and strong listening and communication skills.My supervisors would describe me as very professional, with an extremely positive attitude and strong, competitive work ethic. Show less

      • Sales Account Manager II - LCD - Southwest District

        Mar 2011 - Jan 2019
      • Account Representative - Western Region

        Feb 2011 - Sept 2018
    • Fathom Digital Manufacturing

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2024

      Additive quoting expert for one of North America’s fastest growing digital manufacturing companiesProvide customer guidance on additive manufacturing processes and the materials associated with eachProvide DFAM (Design For Additive Manufacturing) to designers & engineersTrusted advisor for additive technologies for Account Managers and customersSmartQuote specialist, providing quotes, feedback, and guidance to customers on digital quoting platform

      • Project Coordinator

        Aug 2023 - Feb 2024
      • Inside Account Manager

        Jan 2019 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Safety & Health Specialist

      Evergreen Safety Council
      Mar 2005
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brian Wiederspan
      Member The Explorers Club