Aaron Runyon: in Anaheim Hills, CA
Aaron Runyon
Anaheim Hills | United States
Skills
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Interests
Snowboarding
Skateboarding
Mtn. biking
New products and design
Competition shooting
Apparel
Industries
Bike
Skate
Snow
Tech
Summary
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Work experience
Brown Packaging
Account Executive | 02/2015 - 06/2015
Established new accounts and maintained existing accounts by creating positive relationships with prospective and potential clients
Set meetings and events to build relationships with our customers and potential clients
Researched businesses, products and pricing to benefit our company and please the customer
Worked directly with our Custom Design Center and customers to develop retail packaging for existing and emerging products
REI
Sales Lead / Shop Technician / Instructor | 10/2010 - 01/2015
Sales Lead in the Action Sports department helping customers choose the right, Bikes, Snowboards, Skis, and Equipment for their needs.
Worked directly with manufacturers and sales reps gaining knowledge about new products and design to share with staff
Created training tools to help inform and educate staff
Instructed Outdoor School programs including bike and ski maintenance, survival awareness, and emergency preparedness
Lead Outdoor School Programs for experienced Mtn. Biking
Certified Shop Technician for Bikes, Snowboards, and Skis. Certifications through Wintersteiger, Barnett's, Shimano, SRAM, K2, Arbor, Burton, Capita and Inside Training.
Repaired and Tuned high end bikes, skis, and snowboards
Newport Beach Film Festival
Head Assistant to CEO | 01/2010 - 04/2013
-Part Time Assistant to Newport Beach Film Festival CEO Gregg Schwank for the Irish Spotlight Film
-Group Supervisor for the Irish Film Premier
-Partners and Sponsors head Contact
• I worked with a small group of four people who prospected and established relationships with partners and sponsors within the Southern California community to support the Irish Film Premier of “Songs for Amy.”
• Through research and prospecting, we were able to successfully land newspapers, magazines, food and beverage companies, art galleries, restaurants, artists and musicians to work with us during the event.
• This was all done with a budget of zero dollars, but through persistence and many long conversations, it turned out to be a major success with sold out ticket sales.
Dicks Sporting Goods / Chicks Sporting Goods
Sales Lead / Shop Technician | 05/2006 - 09/2010
-Sales Lead
-Shop Technician
• Lead Sales Associate in Action Sports and Fitness
• Trained new sales staff associates upon Chicks buyout by Dicks Sporting Goods
• Created weekly sales reports for my department
• Merchandised new and upcoming products
Supreme Legends USA
Account Executive | 10/2003 - 11/2006
-Account Executive (6 months inside sales, 2 ½ years outside sales)
-Marketing and Promotion Director
• Established and maintained sales accounts throughout the United States
• Prospected new and potential clients
• Called and Emailed new prospects on a daily basis
• Created weekly sales reports and weekly agendas
• Set up and networked at tradeshows and events throughout the U.S., meeting with business
owners and decision makers to discuss future business opportunities
(California, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Nevada, Iowa, South Dakota, Indiana)
Education history
Cal State Fullerton
Senior | 2012 - 2016
Orange Coast College
A.A. Degree | 2007 - 2010
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