Brendan OBrien

My “sweet spot” has always been that of a team leader and motivator who gets the job done both effectively & efficiently. I pride myself on running a lean well-organized team. My ability to profoundly motivate and drive my team to perform is both my mission & my passion.

Brendan J. O’Brien

25 Pinekill Meadows   Maplecrest, NY 12454

Cell: 845-797-6133    E-mail: BrokerBrendan@aol.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished corporate development professional with unparalleled Business Development Skills.

Innate ability to organize, implement and execute corporate sales plans effectively and efficiently.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

United Rentals – Stamford, CT                                                                                         April 2013 – April 2021                                              

Strategic Account Manager/Safety Officer– Metro NYC and Tri-State – Role of Strategic Account Manager encompasses personally handling the top ~75 Accounts in the Northeastern Sales Market while coordinating the management of ~50 Territory Sales Managers within same area. Back at United Rentals ~ 13 years, have shown record sales increases both personally and within my group. Flawlessly Manage my personal Book of Business in excess of $15M with robust Gross Margin. Safety is Job #1.

R & L Construction – Yonkers, NY/Bronx, NY & Newark, NJ                                        August 2004 – April 2013

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer of the this prestigious and prolific INC 500 Corporation, responsible for growth and leadership of a diverse multi-faceted Construction Management, General Contractor and Steel Fabrication corporation. Strengths lie in the areas of sales and development having signed over $120 Million (2008) in new projects in a down economy while maintaining our regular “book of business.” 

A team organizer and leader; sought out and Kate’s Quality Caterers - Riverdale, New York                                                                  April 1990 - July 1997

Proprietor - As owner/operator of this multi-unit gourmet food/delicatessen chain, built these stores and the Off-premise catering company from “ground-up.” Within 18 months of opening the first store, had opened three stores. The retail business and “off-premise” catering grew rapidly while quickly developing a prestigious catering client list. Sold off retail division to focus on the more profitable & manageable division.

formulated the best team of union management in NYC to spearhead this predominantly non-union organization to the levels of sales and excellence not seen before in our sector. Uncanny ability to reduce construction costs on residential projects through proper planning, purchasing and personnel. Built over $1B in new Non-Union Residential Construct ion in NYC.

Ran a team of over 500 skilled tradesmen while self-performing several of these projects. Maintained several large building developments for clients in the Tri-State area.

United Rentals – Greenwich, Connecticut                                                              December 2001 – July 2004

District Sales Manager – Bronx, New York – Coordinated “sales effort” introducing new “Contractor Supply” facet of United Rental’s diversified product mix while dramatically building all lines of business. Instrumental in training existing sales managers in all sales’ initiatives.

Classic Caterers & Special Events Consultants - Bronx, New York            September 1996- November 2001

Proprietor – Partnering with “Event Concepts” of NYC, worked large-scale events with the top chefs in the world. Off-premise-catering operation, duties include event sales & orchestrating all functions from inception through completion. Organized a multitude of special events, including catering to NBC Sports, Fox Sports & Major League Baseball for three New York Yankee Post Season Series.

The New Jersey Meadowlands Aramark Venture                                             August 1993– September 1996

Director of Group Concessions: Working for the number one concessionaire in the world; responsible for 3 venues including Giants Stadium, The Racetrack and The Continental Airlines Arena (IZOD.) Supervised over 100 managers who had over 1500 employees under their tutelage; annual sales in excess of $40M. Simultaneously cut costs across the board by 18%, providing millions in excess cash to the bottom line.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Cornell University 

Major: Business Finance     Minor: Psychology of Business  

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Cornell University 

Major: Business Finance     Minor: Psychology of Business