Alex Girrbach, IOM

Alex Girrbach, IOM

Model & Casting Department Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Our Mission: The Greater North Fulton Chamber grows business, develops talent, and leads regional prosperity. Our Vision: To be the premier business organization driving member and community success.

  • Education

    • Ludwig Erhard Schule - Pforzheim,Germany

      2002 - 2004
      Wholesale and Foreign Trade Domestic and International Business

      2-year program developing the most essential knowledge of domestic and foreign trade as well as conducting market and competition analysis. The program also focuses on sales and marketing strategies and the logistical aspects of import and export.

  • Experience

    • Franz Breuning GmbH & Co. KG - Pforzheim, Germany

      Feb 2003 - Feb 2006
      Model & Casting Department Manager

      Headquarters of Global Jewelry Manufacturing CompanyResponsible for managing the entire pre-production tooling and design model process to create tooling models.Ensured internal processes for all design models were executed properly, managed master data for Headquarters and international subsidiaries.

    • Breuning Inc

      Feb 2006 - Feb 2009
      Customer Relations & Service Support Manager

      US Headquarter for German-based Jewelry Manufacturing CompanyManaged technical customer service and repair department, streamlined repair process and increased customer satisfaction by more than 50%.Managing entire RGA process in cooperation with sales representatives and US customers for merchandise returns exceeding $500,000 annually.

    • Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

      Jun 2010 - Oct 2016
      Director of Operations

      Development and execution of the operational & financial strategy of the organization, resulting in improving business performance in support of all departments. Managed front desk staff, responsible for annual tax audit as required by chamber by-laws. Responsible for managing monthly meetings with Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

    • Kemper America Inc

      Nov 2016 - May 2018
      Operations Manager

      Managed the operational and logistical strategy of the company, including hiring and training new team members, developed new company guidelines to ensure OSHA compliance. Implementation of Netsuite ERP system to further optimize efficiency within the entire organization. Negotiated vendor contracts including business insurance policies, health benefits and payroll.

    • IMPACT Small Business Solutions

      May 2018 - Dec 2020
      Business Owner

      10 years+ experience working with small businesses in the Metro Atlanta area, including working for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce for over 6 years as Director of Operations. Allowing me to get a deep understanding of the needs of small businesses and I strongly believe that small businesses are the back-bone of a strong community. It is my mission to help small businesses making a meaningful impact locally and be successful.

    • Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

      Jul 2018 - now
      Director of Accounting and Operations
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Institute for Organization Management

      U.S. Chamber of Commerce
      Jun 2024
    • Leadership Excellence (Webinar Series)

      Kennesaw State University
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Level 3 Certified Weblink Connect (CRM)

      WebLink International
      May 2014
    • Leadership 101

      Troy University
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasuer, Audi Club North America - Georgia

      Issued by Audi Club of North America on Jan 2016
      Audi Club of North AmericaAssociated with Alex Girrbach, IOM