BRENT GEHRMANN

2060 E Floyd Ave. Englewood, CO 80113* 970.376.2501 * bg71adb0@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Certified EMT-B, National Registry and Colorado State 2005
United States Marine Corps Reserve, San Diego, CA 1997-2004
Basic Training, School of Infantry
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 1997-2001
Bachelor of Science
Major: Flight Technology, Flight Officer; Minor: Occupational Safety and Health
Management
EXPERIENCE
Barnes Distribution, CO
2006-Present: Industrial Sales Representative
* Determine appropriate product line and pricing parameters for over 150 active
accounts in Colorado, by critically evaluating the clients' current needs and fu
ture cross-selling opportunities
* Demonstrate knowledge of the company's 55,000+ products used in the maintenanc
e, repair, and operation of industrial equipment
* Cultivate and expand existing business relationships through frequent communic
ation and regular customer visits
* Reduce clients' total costs by eliminating overstock and identifying appropria
te inventory levels
* Organize and execute product demonstrations both independently and with vendor
representatives, with emphasis on appropriate product selection, usage, and saf
ety
* Educate customers by offering customized recommendations for improvement inclu
ding: business processes, customer experience and retention
* Recommend and implement strategic business practices based on individual and t
erritory performance targets

Vail Resorts, Vail, CO

2003-2006: Ski Patrol
* Teamed with Risk Management to document and investigate guest and employee on-
mountain accidents that included both fatal and minor injuries
* Provided detailed patient assessment and urgent care, consulted with patients
to determine his/her needs, administered proper medical treatment, and conducted
rescue and transport missions in variable and often extreme settings to emergen
cy facilities
* Exhibited thoughtfulness and enthusiasm in promoting on mountain safety includ
ing: trail checks, avalanche control, lift evacuations, skier and snowmobile tra
nsports, and end of the day sweep

Venture Sports, Avon, CO

2004-2006: Back Shop Manager and Tour Guide
* Organized and guided corporate cycling tours throughout the Vail Valley
* Interacted with guests and customers to promote Venture Sports tours and bicyc
le services
* Provided professional and courteous customer service by implementing problem s
olving techniques
 United States Marine Corps Reserve, Camp Pendleton, CA, Ft, Lewis, WA, AZ, A
K
1997-2006: 1391 6th Engineers / Basic Infantryman
* Honorably discharged after eight years of faithful service at pay grade E4 cor
poral
* Assisted in the education of junior marines including: first aid, CPR, basic t
actics, weapons systems and marksmanship
* Led marines on training exercises, land navigation, reconnaissance patrols and
operations in hostile environments
* Third Award Expert Rifleman
* Sharpshooter Pistol Qualification
* WSQ Swim Qualification
ACTIVITIES / LICENSES
* Federal Communications Commission, HAM Technician Licensee 2009-Present
* Toyota Landcruiser Association Member 2006-Present
* Ride the Rockies and the Triple Bypass Cycling Tours Participant 2005-Prese
nt
* Commercial and Instrument Pilot Licensee 2001-Present
* Scuba Diver