Brandon Bernzott, Mba, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati Area, KY

• Lead HCI’s global expansion efforts through the development of strategic channel partnerships and content licensing arrangements. Building HCI presence and delivery capabilities in high growth potential markets – Asia.
• Developed multi-year global business development and operations strategy and scorecard
• Achieved 2 consecutive years of 30% revenue growth with a goal to double in year 3
• Expanded Channel Partner program from 2 to 15 active partners
• Managed the delivery of 50+ open enrollment and 10 in-house certification programs in 22 non-US locations
• Built and manage a team of seasoned faculty to support global expansion efforts

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Managed HCI’s annual subscription-based service (“Corporate Membership”) with a portfolio of 40+ active clients. Led 20+ in-house learning & development engagements (“Corporate Training”) with small, medium-sized and.
• Introduced new onboarding and engagement tools to drive utilization and client retention; improved Corporate Member retention from 40% to 80%
• Expanded Corporate Member relationships through cross-sell / up-sell opportunities that resulted in 20% increase in per client revenue
• Implemented new standard operating procedures for in-house training engagements to improve client experience and operational efficiency

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Directed Right Management's business development activities and ongoing client relationship management in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky markets. Collaborated with clients to develop and deliver strategic.
• Initiated and led 12 new talent management projects, generating $500K+ in new revenue
• Established relationships with 20 new or previously “lost” career transition clients generating $300K+ in new revenue
• Designed customized leadership development and high potential development programs for clients
• Introduced new Business Development Playbook and sales presentation methodology – both adopted nationally
• Led 4 large-scale outplacement projects, including closure of regional airlines, impacting ~1,500 employees

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Managed relationships with Fortune 500 (and similar sized not-for-profit) clients in the Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets. Grew portfolio through consulting projects and ongoing services in key areas: Retirement &.
• Managed a portfolio of ~$12M annual revenue during final full year (2011)
• Initiated and led 20+ new consulting projects generating ~$2.2M in revenue against a target of $600K in 2011
• Exceeded new business and revenue growth targets of 6-7% in 2009, 2010 and 2011
• Led retirement plan redesign, health benefits redesign and wellness program implementation projects resulting in significant cost savings for a local healthcare system
• Supported HR due diligence efforts for 4 merger & acquisition projects and the implementation of 2 outsourced benefits administration implementations

Cincinnati Area

Developed new business opportunities with a broad portfolio of target prospects in the Cincinnati market. Implemented 11 new resource-based consulting assignments.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Collaborated with new clients to present Convergys’ Learning Solutions capabilities and determine training needs.Key Accomplishments
• Translated HR business process outsourcing maps for key functions – recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, leave, learning and policy administration – into blended learning solutions for HR BPO clients.
• Led ongoing change management effort to standardize training practices with Convergys’ Learning Solutions group.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Directed learning & development function for Convergys’ ~200 member sales and sales support organization. Managed a team of 4 instructional designers and an annual budget of $800K to $1M. Key Accomplishments
• Created a sales competency model and curriculum focused on selecting, developing, and retaining top sales talent
• Designed and delivered courses to support the COO’s #1 imperative, improved strategic account planning
• Developed 24 self-paced training modules to support the roll out of a sales force automation system to over 800 international users, resulting in a savings of over $500K – original training budget proposed by the.
• Implemented Convergys’ first web-based training and collaboration platform, enabling timely product updates and reducing training-related travel costs by 25-35%
• Managed annual Convergys Sales University; events consistently delivered under budget and considered the most well-run business development activities in the company

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Built and managed profitable relationships with 20+ local and national accounts.Key Accomplishments
• Developed over $750,000 in new business, achieving 125% of quota in final full year (1999)
• Received Circle of Excellence award in 2000; selected from among 20 nominees

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Delivered over 3000 hours of classroom instruction on business applications – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project. Managed operations for three training facilities and a staff of 15 business.
• Achieved an average of 4.75 or higher in all course evaluations as an instructor
• Improved resource utilization by implementing an exchange program with other ExecuTrain franchises
• Designed flexible class schedules to accommodate market and individual client demands
• Received Circle of Excellence award in 1999 and 3 Trainer of the Month awards; selected from among 25 nominees

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, English