Brian Bland

About Brian Bland

Accomplished & meticulous Operations Leader, leveraging demonstrated success in driving global fulfillment, logistics and production initiatives that deliver outstanding brand performance and optimal customer experiences. Communications expert, adept in forging strong client, stakeholder and vendor relationships and distilling complex data and processes into compelling communication campaigns. Skilled in infusing technology and automation to identify revenue opportunities, efficiencies and streamline workflows. Lifelong fitness and wellness advocate ready to pivot and apply operational expertise within an innovative environment promoting an impactful product or service that facilitates wellbeing. Expertise: Operational Leadership | Change Management | Communications Campaigns | Vendor Management Strategic Planning & Analysis | Global Inventory Operations | Project Management | Risk Mitigation Communications Campaigns | Budget Management | Strategy Development | Project Management Internal Controls | Technology Systems Implementations | Continuous Process Improvement Financial Analysis & Forecasting | Data Analytics & Reporting | Performance Measurement Root Cause Analysis | Strategic Planning

Experience

1. Retail Communications Specialist-communications Campaigns Strategic Planning Marketing

   Levi Strauss & Co.

   Mar 2012 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Strategize, develop and direct high-impact communications campaigns. Began at MBO Partners as a Contractor then was quickly recognized for creativity and talent and onboarded at Levi Strauss-Create and implement communication campaigns, strategic plans and marketing-Contribute project management and logistical skills to support 65 attendees to Regional District Manager Conference.*KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:*Direct logistics for Levi Strauss’ annual Field Leadership Conference for ~400 attendees from North and South America.*Spearheaded large-scale rollouts and implementations of technology systems and associated communication campaigns company-wide at Levi Strauss for ThinkTime, YOOBIC & Reflexis cloud-based task/operations/communications platforms.*Earned Best Task Management Implementation and “Be Part of the Solution” awards for Reflexis platform rollout.*Operated as central POC with product and internal teams on implementation strategies.*Managed product troubleshooting and customization to align with Levi Strauss operational requirements.*Developed and grew annual communications list at Levi Strauss, driving one-off communication strategies to define launches and rollouts; developed a three-month store calendar to prepare locations for events.Operations Leadership | Communications Campaigns | Vision & Mission Development Business Strategy | Marketing | Strategic Planning | Process Improvements | Project ManagementMeeting Coordination | Cross-Functional Teams Coordination

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor of Arts