Brian Jennings Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Wv, Us

Lansing, Wv

Angel Fire, New Mexico

Manage staff of 40-50 full time and up to 175 part time instructors, assign lessons, coordinate training. PSIA Level 3, Childrens Specialist 1, Freestyle Specialist 1.

General Manager (2009 - 2011) Supervision of Base Operations, Marketing, Financial, Food & Beverage, Retail, teambuilding, sales and Transportation Managers for a 1.6 million dollar whitewater and outdoor adventure company. Responsible for re-branding and eco-policy efforts, including sustainable practices, recycling, and river clean-up. Responsible for day to day operations, strategic planning. Public relations with media and local authorities and liaison between other… Show more General Manager (2009 - 2011) Supervision of Base Operations, Marketing, Financial, Food & Beverage, Retail, teambuilding, sales and Transportation Managers for a 1.6 million dollar whitewater and outdoor adventure company. Responsible for re-branding and eco-policy efforts, including sustainable practices, recycling, and river clean-up. Responsible for day to day operations, strategic planning. Public relations with media and local authorities and liaison between other outfitters/industry leaders.River Operations Manager (2005-2011) Supervision, scheduling, hiring, training, and payroll of 30-50 Full-Time and 40-60 Part-Time employees, servicing over 15,000 guests per year. Compilation of guide records and monthly use numbers, reported to the WV Dept. of Natural Resources Working with reservations, retail, transportation, and food service to create a seamless guest experience. Director and instructor of oldest kayak school in WV  Guiding/Trip Leading trips as needed Driving trips as needed Trip Leader on the New, Gauley, Cheat and Youghiogheny Rivers – Over 17 years experience and 1000+ commercial trips Show less

Teaching beginner thru advanced, private and group lessons

 Directing marketing, brand image and product efforts for the #2 whitewater kayak brand in the world. Kayak and outfitting development, design and testing. Managed team of international athletes, scheduling appearances, coordinated team orders,  Creative direction of all global print, video and collateral marketing Materials, organized Signature “Wave Sport Open” event Worked closely with sales reps, customer service, R&D and retailers on design, sales incentives, and… Show more  Directing marketing, brand image and product efforts for the #2 whitewater kayak brand in the world. Kayak and outfitting development, design and testing. Managed team of international athletes, scheduling appearances, coordinated team orders,  Creative direction of all global print, video and collateral marketing Materials, organized Signature “Wave Sport Open” event Worked closely with sales reps, customer service, R&D and retailers on design, sales incentives, and retail strategies. Show less