Bryan Busch Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Folience is an ESOP holding company consisting of 12 businesses across various industries in multiple states. As the Learning & Development Manager, I created, launched and deliver the Succeed by Folience program - a robust, custom training and education program for the entire employee life cycle. The ever-evolving program uses multiple delivery modalities and focuses on both professional and personal growth opportunities to maximize employee onboarding success, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and cultural strength.

Being a member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, I have been involved in work on establishing internal DEI strategies, increasing access to information among underserved populations, and improving representation within long-established brands. I also personally developed and continue to present trainings around Corporate Social Responsibility and other key topics to both internal and external audiences.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

State of Mind is a 1-2/monthly column featured in The Gazette, focusing on a range of mental health topics with the intent of helping increase awareness of mental health issues and improve overall well-being for both individuals and communities.

As the Digital Sales Manager at The Gazette, a part of Folience, I led the digital strategy of our sales and advertising groups, including providing ongoing trainings for the sales team on digital initiatives, individual coaching with sales team members, and identifying opportunities to expand our engagement with advertisers.

As the Iowa Ideas Sales Manager, I was part of the core team responsible for leading The Gazette's signature event and statewide learning experience that brings together over 2,000 participants from 18 states to address key challenges and opportunities facing the region. I was personally responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with sponsors and other executive partners, nearly doubling the revenue of the project in three years.

Worked with Fusionfarm, a full-service marketing agency under the Folience umbrella, to build a portfolio of local and national clients, including the Heisman Trophy Trust and other internationally recognized brands. I, along with the entire Fusionfarm team, specialized in branding and comprehensive campaign development and execution across all channels.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Partnered with healthcare organizations to plan and execute a comprehensive digital strategy. Nominated and selected by team to become the team leader less than three months after joining the organization. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and coaching new team members. Helped lead the reorganization of the sales team and cross-team collaboration throughout the company. Led efforts to create several new products and service offerings, achieving the first contracted business in those new avenues.

Partnered with financial advisors, third-party administrators and plan sponsors across the country in the 401k market to help individuals better plan and prepare for their retirement. Responsible for two sales territories and nearly $200mm in annual production. Consistently ranked in the top tier of both sales production and activity. Identified and tasked specifically by senior management to lead the conception, creating and advancement of a team targeting a previously undevelopment market. Responsible for training and development of team members, including coaching on sales and marketing strategies.

Partnered with hundreds of communications and data providers across the country to help develop, customize and administer financial programs that helped our customers be more successful. Also responsible for facilitating training programs for external clients on sales and marketing, financial, and management and leadership strategies.Enjoyed success as a three-time Outstanding Sales Achiever (recognizing top national sales producer) and Sales Presentation Award winner (recognizing speaking and presentation skills through enterprise-wide contest).Also worked as a team leader for a cross functional team that supported our client base, including sales, documentation specialists, credit analysts, account support and portfolio management.Lastly, performed as speaker at several national and regional events for both GreatAmerica and our partners, created and hosted an ongoing best-practice newsletter and webinar series for the industry, assisted in facilitation of Professional Selling Skills training courses, and participated on several steering committees that influenced overall direction of the company and units.

Series 6, 63 and 65 licensed, which allowed me to work with individuals to help them acheive overall financial security through a variety of product and service offerings, including many investment opportunities and all lines of insurance.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Oversaw operations for four stores across the region, which provided cellular communications through a variety of providers. Responsible for employee hiring, training, and team leadership. Led a team of 25 salespeople; increased district-wide sales activations by more than 250% and overall sales revenue by 200% in one year, making it the number one representative store in the Midwest region. Also managed all inventory and wholesaling operations.

Business Administration / Entrepreneurial Certificate

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology / Business

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Mental Health Counseling