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Brian Dendy: in Chicago, IL

Brian Dendy

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Chicago | United States
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Interests
Music
Camping
Hiking
Drumming
World traveler
Industries
Bike
Moto & Powersports
Music
Outdoor
Snow
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Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)

Product Manager | 04/2021 - 09/2022

-Led soft goods product development from concept to market for over 400 SKUs annually across 7 brands -Utilized data-driven insights to evaluate product performance and make informed decisions to improve product design and drive business impact -Negotiated cost and MOQ with vendors to meet brand margin standards -Managed product lifecycle by aligning industry trends with brand sales data and product line priorities -Implemented the removal of individual poly-bags for all soft goods SKUs, sourced sustainable materials for soft goods, member of the People for Bikes Sustainable Packaging Group -Trained product assistants on product development SOPs
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Quality Bicycle Products

Assistant Product Manager | 05/2019 - 04/2021

-Assisted brand product managers for Whisky Parts Co (forks, wheels, cockpit), 45NRTH, and Salsa bags -Managed product sign-off process for testing qualification and go-to-market qualification -Maintained Sharepoint organization of BOMs and material numbers -Managed non-inventory PO process from start to finish, this includes test samples and qualification samples
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Pacific Cycle

Associate Product Manager | 03/2015 - 05/2019

-Manage and maintain Schwinn Kids and Urban, Cruisers, Folding, and Adult Tricycle bicycle lines for Mass and IBD business -Present product lines for Pacific Cycle retailers, including Target, Amazon etc. -Manage sign-off process for sample accuracy, sample NPD reports, pre-production reports, and graphics reviews -Negotiate cost break down and MOQ limitations with factories and suppliers. -Manage anywhere from 100 to 150 SKU’s annually. -Onboarding mentor to assist new hires to acclimate to company team and culture
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Trek Bicycle Company Store

Sales Lead | 02/2011 - 03/2015

-Manage and maintain E-Commerce sales. -Assist Store Manager with all duties pertaining to management of the sales staff, including: in-store training, organization and restocking of the sales floor, clothing and accessories, day to day sales operations. - Create and manage social media content. -Expert product knowledge of: bicycle brands, apparel, footwear and various bicycle component companies. - Responsible for organizing, filing and managing daily sales reports, cash drawers, and sales report database.
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Trek Bicycle Corporation

Wisconsin off-road Series Trek Representative | 04/2012 - 10/2012

-Responsible for planning and executing logistics for 12 annual racing events. -Manage all the necessary materials needed for each race including van, trailer, parts, tents and retail displays. -Responsible for WORS sales inventory and ordering. -Market and share the Trek brand with race attendees to gain customer loyalty.
Image Pivotal Alliance, Record label and Artist Management

Pivotal Alliance, Record label and Artist Management

Assistant | 01/2009 - 08/2012

-Create social media content on Facebook to increase artist awareness. -Arrange artist interviews with various music publications including Modern Drummer and Sick Drummer magazine. -Applied for and secured endorsements for Pivotal Alliance artists from major brands including, Pickboy, Monster energy and Paiste Cymbals. -Responsible for maintaining the budget and travel logistics for U.S. and European tours.
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EPIK (Engish Program in Korea)

English Teacher | 08/2009 - 08/2010

-Responsible for planning and teaching English grammar and conversation lessons. -Set-up curriculum and planning for summer and winter English camps. -Classroom management and insuring students achieve English goals.
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Mitch Marlow Managment

Intern | 01/2009 - 08/2009

-Create social media content on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace for artist promotional purposes. -Update and maintain email-marketing lists. -Create content for email blasts to inform fans of upcoming performances, contests, and other events. -Research and obtain price quotes for travel logistics including shipping costs and airline expenses.
Education history
Image Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelors | 2005 - 2009

Image Madison Media Institute

Madison Media Institute

Associates Degree | 2003 - 2005

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291