Bryan Bentz

Experience

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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Aug 1997 - May 1999

  Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

  •Primary coverage of the nationally ranked Division I Women’s Soccer and Gymnastics teams. •Worked with physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, sports nutritionists, and team coaches to maintain athlete’s peak health and performance. •Accurately documented injuries using SportsWare injury tracking software.•Rehabilitated and tested athletes using KIN-COM isokinetic exercise equipment.

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  Providence Bruins

  Sept 1999 - May 2000

  Intern Athletic Trainer

  •Aided head athletic trainer and team physicians in providing comprehensive healthcare to a professional hockey team.•Provided daily treatments, evaluations, and rehabilitation of injured players from training camp through the Calder Cup Playoffs using current concepts in athletic injury care.

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  University of Rhode Island

  Dec 1999 - May 2000

  Resident Assistant Athletic Trainer

  •Certified Athletic Trainer for the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams.•Used modalities to treat injuries and made necessary referrals to members of the sports medicine team.•Assisted athletic training students with treatments, evaluations, and understanding of sports medicine theories. •Host site athletic trainer for the 2000 Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship.

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  Richmond Renegades Hockey (ECHL)

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2001

  Head Athletic Trainer

  •Assisted at the 2000 Washington Capitals training camp and throughout the season provided healthcare to contract players and reports to the parent club. •Responsible for the day-to-day medical coverage and player care at all practices and games.•Coordinated medical treatments and appointments with team physicians and physical therapists, and communicated with coaches, owners, and physicians regarding players' health status.•Processed workers compensation claims and health care bills, and documented all treatments. Show less

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  Mercyhurst University

  Aug 2001 - Jul 2010

  Assistant Athletic Trainer

  •Assisted in overall administration and daily operation of multiple athletic training rooms, and care for 550+ student athletes of 24 varsity teams with primary medical coverage and travel with the women's volleyball, women's lacrosse, and wrestling teams.•Provided clinical instruction (ACI), supervision, and education to curriculum athletic training students.•Site coordinator for the NCAA's randomized drug testing program.•Maintained and tracked inventory and prepared supply orders for the department Show less

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  Hat Trick Sports, LLC

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2020

  Owner/ CEO

  Created an eCommerce company that grew from humble beginnings into a full-time career selling orthopedic sports braces and fitness equipment online. Managed and operated all aspects of the daily business from customer service to marketing to programming and listing of products on a self-built website and third-party marketplaces. Generated gross revenues greater than $400K at the peak of the business by growing brand awareness and repeat business, social media marketing, automating processes, and expanding the product assortment. Show less

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  Tank Holding Corp.

  Jun 2020 - now

  Ecommerce Manager

  •Maintain, optimize, and grow the web presence and sales for 425+ products online with over 18 big box retailers and third-party marketplaces.•Listing, setup, and launch of new sales channels and products.•EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) setup, optimization, error troubleshooting, and daily management.•Work closely with the sales team, customer service, warehouse, production, and other departments to ensure the effectiveness and success of all eCommerce operations.•Oversee online marketing and social media presence for retail brands.•Responsible for organizing and optimizing the company’s product content and images.•Make informed decisions based on inventory analysis, KPIs, and profit and loss to achieve top and bottom-line growth for the company. Show less