Resume

BRETT D. PAJERSKI

137 La Veta Ave (760) 450-7200
Encinitas CA. 92024 Brett@trudesignstudio.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Operations Director

TRU DESIGN STUDIO

Cardiff, CA. 2011 – Present

  • Tasks include by not limited to conceptualizing direction of all projects, prioritizing task completion and contributing graphic, logo, print, website and 3D designs
  • Integrating business and creative strategy ensuring that the overall project will meet our clients’ multiple needs
  • Offer a well rounded and diverse approach to providing industry leading solutions in web design, identity systems, print design, interactive media, SEO, promotional design, along with 3D animation and rendering
  • Combine creativity, imagination, passion, perfection, and an eye for the little detail to create business solutions that exceed the expectations of clients
  • Prospected for current and future business by various methods including community functions, internet marketing, social networking sites, promotions and website content
  • Implement SEO techniques optimizing both On and Off-Page resulting in increased website traffic

Catering Manager and Bartender

LE PAPAGAYO RESTAURANT

Leucadia, CA. 2010 – 2011

  • Responsible for booking and implementing all details on a wide variety of events and functions accommodating 35 – 450 guests
  • Communicated with client to match services, locations and menus to meet all guest needs
  • Accountable for bar appearance, operations, inventory accountability and serving all beverages through the wait-staff and directly to bar customers
  • Affectively created unique, specialty and upscale items for drink menu and daily specials

Marketing and Sales Manager

CARVEBOARD SPORTS, INC.

Carlsbad, CA. 2006 – 2009

  • Established and solidified relationships with over 400 retail accounts handling all aspects of client needs resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction
  • Developed a target list of retail partners and presented seasonal sales and marketing initiatives to effectively increase account base
  • Acquired snowboard / surf athletes for advertisements and integrated athlete input into R&D process as well as created opportunities to promote team and brand
  • Responsible for creating and implementing sales programs, policies and incentives
  • Created materials and incentive programs while coordinating the complex logistics associated with attending the Action Sports Retailer, Surf Expo and Snowsports Industry America tradeshows

Marketing and Sales Coordinator

PROCORE SPORTS L.L.C.

San Clemente, CA. 2003 – 2005

  • Assisted President and V.P. with distribution needs for national retailers including 7-11, Wal-Mart, and Eastern Skate Supply
  • Conceptualized innovative marketing programs for targeted retailers that strengthened the brand’s positioning, product awareness, and profitability
  • Monitored pre-production products for market suitability, design and content accuracy
  • Worked with the President and V.P. to ensure that the marketing initiatives were in-sync with the company’s goals by providing board sports marketing trends and demographics
  • Increased athlete roster by negotiating contracts and signing numerous skate and snowboard professionals including X-Games, Dew Tour and Olympic medalists

Retail Salesperson

ACTIVE RIDE SHOP

Escondido, CA. 2002 – 2003

  • Top sales performer for 2002
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales, promotions, policies and security practices
  • Recommend, selected and located merchandise based on customer needs
  • Created strong and effective visual merchandising strategies within the retail environment

General Manager

CELTEK SNOW INDUSTRIES

San Clemente, CA. 2001 – 2003

  • Integral in the creation of the brand with athletes J.J. Thomas, Erik and Bjorn Lienes
  • Developed and managed market strategies, sales personnel and sales programs while managing budgets for each department
  • Effectively educated the sales force and team riders to their specific marketing programs, brand development responsibilities and product placement initiatives
  • Participated as a team member on new product review and successfully implemented rider input into the design and product production
  • Designed, constructed and transported the widely conceded “best start-up” (400 sq. ft.) booth for The Snowsports Industry America tradeshow held in Las Vegas
  • Implemented and executed sales policies, marketing initiatives and customer satisfaction strategies which lead to exceeded profit projections within the first 6 months

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Photography – Multiple published photographs in Snowboard Colorado Magazine and various websites (2012)

Videography – Multiple published programs with Transition Productions for Inside Alli Sports (2012)

Retail / Customer Service – EMU Australia (2010), Ski Pro, AZP Skate Shop

Coaching – Rocky Mountain, Windell’s, and Win-Tech Snowboard Camps

Volunteer – A.S.U. Safety Transportation Service

Sponsored Athlete – Burton Snowboards (1993 – 1999), Dragon Optics (1995 – 1999)

Featured Athlete – Fish-eye Films, Purity of Essence Films and Big Screen Production for Warren Miller Movie – Snowriders 2

EDUCATION: 

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 2001

Emphasis in: Psychology, Business, Marketing, Computer Science

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Full-Circle, Sales Force, Adobe Suite CS5, Cinema 4D, Aloha and ability to learn complicated internal computer programs