Brad Brackel

About Brad Brackel

Professional Summary Results-driven and highly accomplished Business Development…

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Pikes Peak Cargo Secure, Inc. Ppcs, Inc

   Mar 2009 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Voting Board Member performing duties as Chief Executive Officer.• As the VP of Business Development has been able to generate initial revenue of $2.8 million and surpassed annual quotas by growing the company by 400%.• Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in the government sector and new products and successfully led sales forecasting, market trend evaluation, and segment strategies.• Developed comparison tables of products and services by researching product pricing, ratings, and performance and led cross-functional teams to create impact messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools and formulated custom business plans for incoming account managers.• Successfully negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements and set up and maintained global account management and reporting tools and processes.• Presented innovative digital media marketing presentations to executive decision makers and solidified new revenue streams by cultivating successful partnerships with multiple defense contractors.• Collaborated with executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.• Achieved triple-digit year-over-year growth in business base accounts and developed new business opportunities by effectively communicating product lines to leading national and international corporations.• Networked and interacted with local, national, and international associations to optimize industry connections.• Planned, coordinated and presented to possible clients at trade shows and conferences.

Education

• University of North Dakota

  Bachelor of Science, Geography

  1996 — 1999

• University of North Dakota

  Bachelor of Science, Economic Development and Urban Planning

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Defense
• Dod
• Sales Management
• Small Business
• Military
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Consulting
• P&L Management
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Sales
• International Business
• Team Leadership
• Security Clearance
• Sales Operations
• Lead Generation
• Government
• Global Business Development
• Army
• Management
• Team Building
• Networking
• Crm
• Leadership
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Cold Calling
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Organizational Leadership
• Government Contracting
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Proposal Writing