Shawn Swanson
Field Service and Sales · Karl Storz Endoscopy
Carlsbad , CAIn My Own Words
I have worked in the Surf/ Skate industry for the last 20 years. I have served as sales director for Wellen LLC, store manager at T&C Surf's flagship location, hard goods buyer for 8 locations with T&C Surf, and worked as an independent sales representative. I have a vast knowledge of the industry from all angles which make me an asset to growing brands and retailers.
Work Experience
Field Service and Sales
Karl Storz Endoscopy2015 – Present
Medical Sales and field service. Facilitate all repairs and replacement of Karl Storz instruments in an extremely competitive space. Sell service, sterilization containers, facilitate competitive trades, conduct product in-services, and be primary point of contact for hospitals and surgery centers .Exceeded all company-established goals in the first 8 months of 2016.
Sales Director
Wellen LLC2011 – 2015
US and International accounts manager, oversee all territories and manage company representatives. Responsible for 100% growth of company sales each year. Establish and coordinate trade shows. Act as a liaison between Wellen and vendors. Tailor store inventory to meet store and customer demographics. Create SMU, Marketing, and GWP for large retailers.
Company Representative
BAYVI Clothing, Xtrak Traction Pads & Accessories, and Town and Country Surfboards2009 – 2011
Introduce and maintain established brands in California Hawaii, and Texas. Provide knowledgeable and individualized service to various accounts to meet market demands. Coordinate and execute promotional events. Develop and manufacture collaboration designs with account partners.
Store Manager / Buyer
T&C Surf Designs - Honolulu HI2003 – 2009
Oversee all operational functions of the store, including: sales, adherence to company policy, maintenance of inventory levels, and promotion of customer service. Department head of surf, skate, bodyboard, men’s sportswear, and accessories. Recruit, train, and develop management and part-time staff to high levels of performance. Write purchase orders, return to vendors, and distribution sheets for all merchandise in order to provide surf hard goods and soft goods for 8 retail stores. Collaborate with company representatives and outside vendors to develop private label products.
Sub- Representative
Surf Stuff Incorporated - Honolulu HI2008 – 2009
Represent various brands, including: Rusty, Metal Mulisha, Cobian, Skullcandy, Quantum Optics, and Surf More Products. Establish and maintain accounts with vendors throughout Hawaii, Tahiti, and Guam. Act as a liaison between distributors and vendors. Tailor store inventory to meet store style and customer demographics.
Education
Major in Sociology, Minor in History
Texas State University1998 – 2003
Major in Sociology, Minor in History
Interests
Industries
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