James Bried
I am a Senior at the University of San Diego earning a BBA in Marketing. I seize every opportunity to connect with others, and understand the importance of holding personal and business relationships true. I own a passion for life, and have an inclination towards enthusiasm. The value of punctuality and reliability resonate within me, and I have been described as tenacious and influential in the workplace. I have an innate ability to find common ground while working with anyone, and that ability helps me adapt to new situations.
Upon graduation, I plan to channel my skill set into a flourished career in sales. My life experiences have shown me the importance of hard work and have given me the charisma and drive to seal the deal.
Gallup Strength Finder Top 5 : Activator , Positivity, Strategic , Command , Focus.
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University of San Diego Students Graduate
James Bried of Poway graduated from the University of San Diego on May 22. Bried earned a a bachelor's degree in Marketing. The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher l...
June, 09 2016 - University of San Diego
Summer Sales Intern at Stryker Sustainability Solutions
•Was selected for the one sales intern opportunity throughout Stryker Corporation; Stryker Corporation has a highly selective and intensive 170 person nation-wide internship program.
•Face to face targeted education with 240+ different hospital representatives, within 3 Phoenix metropolitan hospitals, enveloping education throughout 18 different hospital units . Increased collections of targeted product/facilities by 14 % in a 12 week internship period.
•Located valuable neurological monitoring sensors in the local market. Collaborated with the marketing team to update collection units for the sought after product. Helped facilitate new product collection systems and selling to local hospitals.. Gained access throughout various facilities to collect in 4 different cardiovascular operating rooms. Collections offer potential revenue of over $160,000.
•Created companywide educational tool on how Stryker Sustainability can be a better partner to hospitals using concepts from the Health Care Reform Act. Created tangible talk track and information sheet for the Stryker Corporation sales force.
•Orchestrated “Be The Match” with colleagues to coordinate a bone marrow information session at SSS corporate office. 25+ employees participated and registered for program, while completing swab samples to verify if they can be a donor.
•Internship team collaborated with “Project Cure (C.U.R.E)” to organize the donation of medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world.
January 2015 - Present
Student mentor with Center for Health and Wellness Promotion at University of San Diego
• Communicate student conduct information to incoming transfers
• Demonstrate to various student groups about life experience at USD
• Featured on student mentor/advisor panel for incoming transfers and freshman; resolving any and all questions regarding the new student’s experience
• Facilitate small group sessions with new students
• Interface with parents of new students via mentor panel
January 2014 - Present
