Alexander Bryant

Experience

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  Byrd Mountain Farms

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2011

  Farm Manager

  Manager of small farm in the Waleska, Georgia area. Sold eggs, garden produce, orchard fruits, jams, jellies, and baked goods to general public at farmer's markets, roadside produce stands, and directly from the farm. Worked with soil scientists from the University of Georgia to determine how to naturally improve the soil to increase crop yields. Duties consisted of dealing with customers and selling product, working with suppliers and government regulators including the Georgia Department of Agriculture, managing Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, and managing contract labor force. Skills utilized included, but were not limited to:- Heavy equipment use, including tractors, bulldozers, and Bobcats- Basic heavy equipment repair- Marketing, with an emphasis on social media marketing- Crop growing- Animal husbandry- Chainsaw use and land clearing- Retail sales- Basic bookkeeping- Building and maintenance of electrified and non-electrified fences, farm buildings, and other structures- Building and maintaining several thousand feet of irrigation lines- On-the-job management of contract employees Show less

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  Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services - Special Operations Battalion

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2020

  Search & Rescue Technician

  Volunteer with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Wilderness Search & Rescue Team. Duties consist of working with fellow professional volunteers, as well as law enforcement and other public safety personnel, locating and rescuing endangered missing persons in wilderness and suburban settings. Core skills include:- Land navigation with an emphasis on map, compass, and GPS use- Emergency medicine, including wilderness medical skills- Radio communications, including VHF, FRS, GMRS, and HAM radio systems- Technical rescue, including low-angle rope rescue- Assisting K-9 handlers using search dogs- Tracking- Command operations, using FEMA ICS system to coordinate resourcesHas played an active role in over two dozen searches, including serving as a strike team leader during the River Ridge search of December 2011, leading combined search teams of law enforcement officers, fellow fire and EMS personnel, and civilian volunteers over multiple operational periods. Show less

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  Reinhardt University

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Student Body President

  Student Body President for private, liberal arts university with 1,250 students in the metro Atlanta area. Managed six direct reports including: VP of Administration, VP of Student Activities, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief of Staff, Parliamentarian. Indirect reports include members of: Student Senate, Judicial Council, Student Activities Council and seven Student Working Committees.• Responsible for oversight of $287,000 budget, a mix of student activity fee contributions and university allocations. The majority of the budget is used for student activities and funding various clubs and organizations.• Made quarterly presentations and reports to Reinhardt Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, Student Development Committee, Student Life Committee, and the Emergency Operations Planning Committee.• Made presentations to parents and students at six New Student Orientations, New Student Induction and Honor Pledge Signing.• Consulted regularly with University President and the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.• Served on Search Committee for the new University President, Dr. Kina Mallard. Served along with faculty, staff, trustees and the Chairman of the Board.• Met with Mayor of Waleska and City Council to oppose a proposed city hotel/motel tax on Reinhardt University, based on number of resident students.• Worked with Physical Plant Office to build outdoor community spaces on campus, such as: outdoor classroom, community area in front of student apartments, and renovation of the Commuter Lounge.• Helped implement new software to facilitate student engagement tracking.• Worked with Coordinator for Emergency Management to implement CPR and First Aid Training in all First Year Seminar classes. Show less

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Sales Intern

  • Generated between 40 and 60 business to consumer sales leads per week.• Along with Sales Representative, set up individual business to business sales territory in Northwest Georgia working with banks, mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders to secure them as business partners.• Obtained verbal commitment from four local banks.• Partnered with community schools and hospitals to conduct social events for lead generation and policy sales.• Represented Liberty Mutual at multiple real estate and financial networking events, such as: Cobb County Chamber, Real Estate Connections Atlanta, etc. Show less

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  Hertz Equipment Rental

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Sales & Operations Coordinator

  Front office operator at the Marietta Hertz Equipment Rental branch. Responsibilities included:• Customer service• Inside sales• Lead generation• Inventory management, including reconciling daily inventory reports• Truck routing and dispatch• Running and analyzing daily operational reports• Instructing customers in equipment use• Special equipment deliveries• Frontline heavy equipment inspection

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  Container-It

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Data Processing Verifier

  Data processing control at an international shipping container distributor. Responsibilities included:• Data entry and processing• Report reconciliation• Basic bookkeeping• Tracking container inventory

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  SARCRAFT LLC

  Sept 2016 - now

  Owner and Lead Instructor

  Co-founder of a wilderness survival and search & rescue school. Manage all business aspects of the enterprise:• Sales & marketing• Managing part-time employees and contractors• Accounting & bookkeeping• Regulatory compliance and risk management• Social media management• Client service• Project management• Networking • Blogging• Administrative tasks

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  Sales Representative

  Helping my clients live safer, more secure lives through auto, home, and life insurance as well as annuities. I pride myself on helping my people navigate the complexities of the insurance process and get coverage that meets their needs at a rate that fits their budget. Currently looking to network with fellow professionals in the financial services field such as mortgage brokers, lenders, realtors, and financial planners to help you help your clients meet their insurance needs in a way that's prompt, professional, and friendly. If you need an insurance guy... let's get together! Show less

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  RFS Digital Media

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2021

  Sales And Marketing Specialist
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  Audacity Marketing

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Project Manager
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  Georgia Army National Guard

  Aug 2022 - now

  11B
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  ALPHAS1TE Marketing

  Apr 2023 - now

  Owner and CEO

  I help blue-collar businesses win through precision marketing. If you're in the trades or home services and want more high-quality, high-paying jobs, I'm your guy. Shoot me a DM and let's see how we can work together!