Sales is A LIFESTYLE, Not a job

Results-driven operations & business development
Brian Hribar
WELCOME TO MY CAREER SITE!
Sales is A LIFESTYLE, Not a job

WELCOME TO MY CAREER SITE!
Results-driven operations and business development leader with 20+ years of experience across procurement, vendor management, sales strategy, and large-scale market expansion. Proven ability to drive process improvement, KPI-led execution, and cross-functional alignment to deliver sustained revenue growth, operational
Operations Coordinator | Feb 2026- Present
Optimize company resources through strategic planning and efficient task management. I am responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance organizational performance, consistency, and compliance.
Key Accomplishments:
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to align operations with business goals and customer standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, operational guides, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement across revenue cycle, payroll, and operational processes.
• Deliver reporting and insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage process implementation, monitor performance, and resolve operational issues.
Purchasing Manager | June 2023 – Dec 2025
Project Manager | Dec 2018 – June 2023
Oversaw the organization’s supply chain, sourcing, and acquisition of goods and services to ensure cost effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. Key duties included negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, analyzing market trends, controlling budgets, and supervising purchasing staff. Played a critical role in inventory control, minimizing shortages, and reducing operational costs.
• Ensured supply continuity by maintaining trust-based partnerships with 50+ suppliers and contract manufacturers; tracked and managed vendor performance using ERP/SAP software tools.
• Reduced material and equipment costs by 25% by leading end-to-end procurement efforts for airports, industrial, manufacturing, and fleet divisions while ensuring timely sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Identified and eliminated redundancies in the service delivery chain, resulting in a 12% year-over-year reduction in operating costs without compromising output quality.
• Developed and implemented new shipping, receiving, and staging processes on-site to perfect the flow of logistics; leveraged Spectrum for job costing and budget tracking across divisions.
• Planned and coordinated production schedules to meet volume targets and customer deadlines.
• Worked closely with the lead Engineers to manage the phases of a large-scale electrical construction project, from conception to final closeout. Managed extensive electrical coordination of electrical material and equipment.
• Worked with the key stakeholders and Project Engineers to ensure contractors and documents were managed.
• Manage process implementation and monitor performance against operational benchmarks, resolving issues proactively to maintain service standards and business continuity.
Program Manager (contract) | May 2017 – Dec 2019
Responsible for ensuring conformity to contractual obligations, establishing and maintaining master plans and schedules. Performed day-to-day management of overall contract support operations. Planned, lead, and managed projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment. Developed problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and strategic decision-making frameworks adopted across departments. Built and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders to support project success.
• Proactively identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promoted a service-first mindset within the project team, ensuring that all interactions—internal or public-facing—meet high standards of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Managed control processes and ensured project documentation was maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Acted as the primary liaison between government agencies, contractors, vendors, and the public to ensure high levels of service delivery and satisfaction
Senior Business Development Executive | July 2009 – May 2017
Business Development Manager | May 2005 – July 2009
Established and scaled new Sprint and Boost Mobile retail and franchise locations by conducting territory research, overseeing cold calling efforts, and leveraging business referrals and industry relationships. Boosted channel demand and accelerated market expansion across Southwest territory by establishing and leveraging manager-client relationships.
• Promoted company's products by organizing, coordinating, and hosting trade shows and training seminars.
• Maintained strong client relationships by traveling 30% monthly and visiting all territories, clients, and locations.
• Built robust partner ecosystem by cultivating strategic relationships with 50+ representatives, OEMs, and distributors.
• Expanded business footprint from 20 locations to 300+ locations in new markets by developing operational strategies and building supporting representative teams.
• Set new standard for business expectations by consistently delivering 30%+ YoY revenue growth through B2B sales strategy implementation, channel development, and market expansion.
• Partnering with marketing, product, and legal teams to align offerings with market needs and ensure seamless delivery.
Corporate Sales Coordinator Jan. 2000 – May 2005
• Earned rapid promotion from lead retail sales representative through consistent achievement of revenue targets.
• Cut administrative errors by 20% by redesigning reporting workflows and facilitating multi-channel communication.
• Maintained 90%+satisfaction rate and reinforced brand trust through resolution of high-priority customer escalations.
• Boosted sales conversion rates by 15% by analyzing consumer behavior and leading performance management reviews.
• Ensured successful product launches by developing robust sales initiatives, directing promotional events, and adhering to timelines and training schedules.


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