Brenda Breighner

About Brenda Breighner

Since 2017, I have been serving Fortune 500 and Global 500 Companies in their testing and certification endeavors. Some of these companies include, but are not limited to, the following: 3M Company, Apple, Intel, Honda, Honeywell, Hyundai, Meta/Facebook, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, ASSA ABLOY, and Allegion. Communicating with C-suite professionals to service their requirements while providing assistance in defining their end goals by implementing a customer centric service, when proposing and gaining certification for their products.Since 2011, I have been serving the building envelope and fenestration industry through project management, laboratory management, contract administration, personnel training and recruitment, solicitation of services through technical proposals and quotes, coordinating project activities, managing support services, reviewing data and preparing and reviewing reports. I have developed a QA/QC program that led to ISO 17025 accreditation. I have supervised field personnel and working projects, served as chief liaison between contractors and clientele. I have ensured that all personnel are compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, building codes and industry standards. I have a vast knowledge of AAMA and ASTM specifications. I have assisted writing committees with developing standards and specifications within the fenestration industry, providing technical expertise to clientele regarding test data, reports and procedures.Currently, I achieve goals by contributing through directive and expressive office relations, enthusiastically, motivating and encouraging individuals while leading them through industrial tasks, effortlessly, and endlessly. I am an innovative problem solver and team builder with many years of experience including a proven ability to effectively communicate with personnel from all levels.I am an accomplished organizer and administrator with proven ability to develop strategies and plans for implementing effective programs to obtain departmental development while increasing company revenues.

Experience

1. Inside Sales Executive

   UL Solutions

   Jul 2022 — Present · NC, US

   Testing & Certification - Medical, Automotive, Wire and Cabling, Lighting, Computer Technologies, and Health and Learning Services Supports discovery and opportunity identification for assigned specialty services for specialty products/services, responsible for articulating value proposition(s) Uses in-depth knowledge, which promotes and sells a portfolio of services to Global and Fortune 500 Companies Collaborates with customer personnel to craft customized service solutions and deliver value Collaborates with multi-functional teams to improve and assist customers when crafting and customizing service solutions Interfaces between customer and UL delivery teams during sales Utilizes technical expertise as it relates to testing and certification requests and requirements, Improves and assists customers while crafting and customizing service solutions Handles and prioritize multiple projects or streams of work and ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned work• Perform cold and warm calling for potential business, while assisting clientele connections to applicable departments for their current needs• Prepare and provide sales forecasting within the Consumer Medical Information Technology Field• Invoicing and Billing Review to assist customer base • Collection Assistance with Delinquent Accounts• Client Visits to Review Current, Possible and Past Work; Review of Current Product and R&D Products Lines

Education

• Mary Baldwin University

  BA, Sociology & Education

  2006 — 2009

• Virginia Western Community College

  Associates, Social Science

  1998 — 2006

Skills

• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Design-Build
• Windows/Doors
• Social Skills
• Group Dynamics
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Estimates
• Strategic Planning
• Project Estimation
• Teamwork
• Construction
• Pre-Construction
• Team Leadership
• Doors
• Process Scheduler
• Management
• Team Building
• Cpm Scheduling
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Proposal Writing
• Fenestration Testing
• Facilities Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Marketing Communications
• Leed
• Project Bidding
• Business Development
• Building Materials
• Submittals
• Construction Safety
• Social Sciences
• Cost Control
• Feasibility Studies