Charles Burbridge

Charles Burbridge

Senior Assistant Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Account Executive at HR for Health

  • Education

    • Sue Walden & Co / ImprovWorks!

      1996 - 1998
      Applying Improvisational Skills to Business & Life

      Sue Walden remains one of the most important mentors I have ever had in my life, both personally and professionally. The skills I learned studying improvisation with her and the ImprovWorks team have become intrinsic to who I am. I use them every single day of my life. Culminating with the creation of my own improvisational sketch comedy troupe, Big Boned Theatre, we won Best of the Fringe awards at both the San Francisco and Toronto Fringe Festivals. The power of “yes and” has made me a better… Show more Sue Walden remains one of the most important mentors I have ever had in my life, both personally and professionally. The skills I learned studying improvisation with her and the ImprovWorks team have become intrinsic to who I am. I use them every single day of my life. Culminating with the creation of my own improvisational sketch comedy troupe, Big Boned Theatre, we won Best of the Fringe awards at both the San Francisco and Toronto Fringe Festivals. The power of “yes and” has made me a better communicator and a better human being. Show less

    • Harvard Business School Online

      2016 - 2017
      Business Administration and Management, General

      I took this challenging course as part of DentSply Sirona's internal leadership development program and it remains one of the most professionally rewarding experiences of my management career.

    • Glendale Community College

      2005 - 2006
      Digital Media Graphic Design

      I acquired the technical skills to design, create, edit and optimize digital art content, including photographic images, web graphics and custom illustrations.

  • Experience

    • The Art Store

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
      Senior Assistant Manager

      Maintained store operations on every level. Controlled all stocking quantities by developing regular ordering cycles and a monthly replenishment calendar. Involved in training and supervision of sales staff, shrinkage control and inventory preparation.

    • NATIONAL PICTURE FRAMING CENTERS, INC.

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
      Division Manager

      Maximized sales and profitability for all 4 Cheap Pete's retail picture frame locations. Established annual budgets and sales goals for the entire division. Recruited, trained and developed management team. Monitored all daily sales transactions, including account set-up and monthly billing and aging reports.

    • The Huntington

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
      Director of Catering

      Served as primary liaison between clients and Huntington personnel. Managed all parties and corporate events including theme development and supervision of wait staff. Secured all necessary party rentals and oversaw purchasing and returns. Maintained annual events calendar and developed new client relationships.

    • Pie Town Productions

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2007
      On-camera Personality

      I was privileged to be one of the original 3 on-camera designers on the hit HGTV show, Design on a Dime. Over 6 seasons, we shot 139 episodes and contributed to 2 books. In the early aughts, if you found yourself in need of a stylish home makeover on the cheap, including a flashy decorative paint finish and a snazzy custom built storage ottoman, I was most definitely your guy. YOU may not remember me... but betcha a dollar your mom does.

    • Futuredontics

      Feb 2008 - May 2022
      Vice President of Client Services

      Responsible for all aspects of post-sale customer journey, for both DSOs and independent dental practices, and ensuring ongoing client success and retention. Facilitated productive interdepartmental communications, cross-functional training, effective use of combined resources and elimination of redundancies. Focused on building strong customer relationships and brand loyalty by providing the tools needed to grow and thrive. Built a customer-centric strategic account management team by addressing every client interaction with positivity and maintaining a sense of urgency to resolve issues promptly. Show less

    • HR for Health

      Mar 2024 - now
      Account Executive
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Art Teacher

      Issued by Para Los Niños on Jan 2006
      Para Los NiñosAssociated with Charles Burbridge