I use old world tools to craft new world designs, and sell them through an international network of galleries and social media platforms. Beginning as an artistic refuge during graduate studies, I learned the slow craft of pipe making. My skills advanced rapidly and soon gained global attention. Over the past sixteen years, I have helped lead the vanguard of craftsmen in my field by developing mentee and mentor relationships with fellow artisans and by building and maintaining relationships with clients around the globe. * Successfully delivered double digit sales growth over a decade with greater than 50% profit margins* Sold thousands of luxury pipes to hundreds of clients for millions of dollars, and developed long-term distribution partner relationships across 14 countries* Pioneered new designs and production techniques that have transformed the industry* Managed multichannel marketing strategy including B2B and public facing trade shows, social media, SEO, and direct consumer marketing campaigns* Identified talent and developed/coached next generation of industry leaders* Multiple industry awards including one of five living Masters of Pipes worldwide and multiple Bests in Show* Published author and podcaster with over 12k weekly downloads

Designer and manufacturer of specialty tooling for pipe artisans.* Created an innovative new product category of mass-market tooling in the pipemaking industry.* Oversaw product design, prototyping, QC, and B2B sales.* Recognized as the most widely used professional grade tooling of its type by industry professionals and hobbyists worldwide.

Alan Brothers is a proud purveyor of quality goods with a story, specializing in making high-value pipes designed to be classic, beautiful, and eminently usable. Sophisticated contemporary pipe enthusiasts had long been searching for a brand that consistently produced affordable and beautiful products. In 2014, I partnered with my brother to fuse his business and project management background with my years of pipe making experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply and distribution channels, and gaps in the market. We have grown our product portfolio, sales revenue, and market to span three continents.

Explored new building site opportunities, negotiated terms, and oversaw construction. Organized and managed medical clinics at city and remote locations. Helped to organize and assist teams of American volunteers to visit and aid targeted Dominican communities to deliver medical services, water purification, education, and religious engagement.

Responsible for identifying and creating new accounts. Hired as a Sales Associate responsible for support and inside sales, my success led to a rapid promotion to an outside sales position where I led the midwest region during my first full quarter on the job.