Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
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Guy Glen Brami

Guy Glen Brami

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant/Business Manager

GuyBrami, LLC.
07.2023 - Current
  • Advise new Business Owner and COO on all aspects of company operations
  • Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Organize and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Perform statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Interact well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Train new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Train and guide team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handle problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Mitigate business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Negotiate price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduce financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Principal/Owner/Operator

William P. Gelberg, Inc.
04.1992 - 07.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

District Manager

Britannica Knowledge Systems
07.1989 - 04.1992
  • Supervised multiple office and field locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
  • Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.1989

Skills

  • Operations Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Resource Allocation
  • Failure Analysis
  • Performance Tracking
  • Staff Management
  • Business Planning
  • Management Coaching
  • Employee Management
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Client Engagement
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Client Relationships
  • Safety Regulations
  • MS Office
  • Project Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Outcome Accountability

Accomplishments

    Grew revenue from $1.6 Million to $20 Million

    Expanded Production Facility from 20,000 sq.ft. to over 50,000 sq.ft.

    Grew employee base from 30 to 120 employees


    Created 3 divisions within William P. Gelberg, Inc

  • Project Go Greenlight generating $1 Million plus in revenue
  • GSI Specialites generating $1 Million plus in revenue
  • Gelberg AEC generating $4 Million plus in revenue

Affiliations

  • ISA -International Sign Association
  • BNI - Business Networking International
  • WDIC - Washington Business Industry Council
  • WDCEP - Washington DC Economic Partnership

Additional Information

Philanthropy and Community Acitivity


  • Rockville Baseball Club 2019-present President
  • Covenant House Washington 2015-2017 Board Chairman
  • Covenant House Washington 2008-2015 Board member
  • SOME-CET Center for Employment Training 2009-2013 Technical Advisory Board Member
  • Sasha Bruce Youth Build Program 2009-2010 Business Placement Partner
  • Fields of Dreams 2008-Present Supporter and Major Fundraiser
  • · Raised over $200,000 to support DC Elementary and Middle School student afterschool and summer camp programs
  • BNI- Business Networking International 2019
  • President, Bethesda Business Chapter
  • BNI- Business Networking International 1999-present
  • Member, Bethesda Business Chapter

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Consultant/Business Manager

GuyBrami, LLC.
07.2023 - Current

Principal/Owner/Operator

William P. Gelberg, Inc.
04.1992 - 07.2023

District Manager

Britannica Knowledge Systems
07.1989 - 04.1992

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

University of Maryland - College Park
Guy Glen Brami