Ethan Deffenbaugh

Experience

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  Economy Nissan

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Service Manager

  As a liaison between customer and technician I spent most of my day communicating with customers explaining problems with their vehicles and supplying them with options for correcting these problems. I effectively sold service and parts.

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  Ska Brewing Co

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2013

  Packaging Manager

  I was running a crew of up to 15 employees, hiring, firing, training, scheduling, S.O.P.'s & quarterly reviews. Preventative maintenance and knowledge of safe operation on all the various machines needed to complete the packaging process. Diagnosed and fixed problems that arose in packaging and sometimes the brew-side. These could range from interpersonal relations to machinery or liquid dynamics.

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  Brew Pub and Kitchen

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  General Manager

  As GM, my role was to generate policy, communicate it to staff and deliver outstanding service to our customers. As a brand new business in town, it was very important for first impressions to be perfect. Knowledge of our offerings was essential to my approach in convincing customers to return and become "regulars" with us.

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  Chemsearch

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Sales Representative

  Outside Sales Representative for one of the largest industrial supply companies in America. Garnered 80 plus new accounts in my 18 months with the company.

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  Golden Equipment Company

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  Branch Manager

  Golden Equipment is a family owned Volvo, heavy equipment dealership. We pride ourselves on customer service and innovative solutions. Please contact me with questions. Ethan DeffenbaughAssistant Branch Manager970-759-9076

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  Fort Lewis College

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Part time Student @ Fort Lewis College

  I am work intimately with customers and other front of the house (FOH) staff at Steamworks.

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  Bradsby Group

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Senior Account Executive

  Technical Recruiter. Earned the title of Sr Recruiter in one months time. Branch shut down unexpectedly. Offered a position in Denver but did not want to relocate.

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  Steamworks Brewing Company

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Front of House Staff

  Work intimately with customers and other Front of House staff.

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  Ska Fabricating

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2021

  Inside/Channel Sales

  https://skafabricating.com/

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  American Canning

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Business Development Manager
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  Higher Purpose Homes Ltd

  May 2022 - now

  Co-Founder

  We are devoted to providing much needed affordable housing in the four corners area. Currently looking for angel investors to help us put our plan into action.