Studies in Foreign Languages: Mandarin Chinese and Japanese

Summer 2004
- Young Americans for Diplomatic Leadership 
A Diplomatic mission through out China to meet cultural and political leaders

2005 - 2006
- Southwestern Minorities University (Chengdu, China)
Chinese Language School: Chinese Literature, Chinese Immersion
 -Sichuan University (Chengdu, China)
Chinese Language School: Advanced Chinese Conversation, Chinese Political Science

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Backcountry Snowboarding

Account Manager @ Hilti | Construction Management, Sales

Construction & Facilities

As an Account Manager at Hilti, I have nearly 9 years of experience in delivering results and building lasting relationships with clients in the construction industry. I am a construction and sales expert who can provide innovative solutions for power tools, robotic stations, technical software, and construction applications. In 2023, I increased sales by 21% year over year, totaling $1.8 million dollars across the Bay Area Peninsula region.

My core competencies include customer development, sales strategies, technical demonstration, and on-site technical presentation. I work with a team to manage high-profile construction projects from $500 million to $2 billion, collaborating with executives, managers, and purchasing teams to understand their business needs and offer them the best value. I am passionate about outdoor lifestyle and winter sports, and I leverage my creativity and enthusiasm to drive revenue and growth for Hilti and its clients.

▪ Achieved $750k in sales in 2024, maintaining strong performance despite challenging market conditions in The East Bay region.
▪ Received Top Sales Awards, generating +$13M in sales within 9 years
▪ Developed and managed relationship to understand business needs of clients
▪ Secure agreements via network +150 electrical, mechanical, and elevator, interior finish contractors
▪ Developed innovative ways to drive revenue through a variety of industries
▪ Recognize unique needs of each account and recommend products and solutions
▪ Work with a team to manage high profile construction projects from $500M to $2B
▪ Collaborate with Executive, managers and purchasing teams to build client solutions for power tools, robotic stations, technical software, and construction materials

Hilti is a global leader in providing technology-leading products, systems, and services to the worldwide construction industry. Our success is driven by distinction, defying convention and powering some of the world’s most ambitious feats of engineering for our customers.

Account Manager

▪ Oversaw build-out, staffing and management of 2x Flagship Stores in Bay Area, responsible for increasing their sales by 7% YoY with creative strategies
▪ Created and implement regional marketing strategies utilizing social media and event planning to drive sales, sustaining $1.5M in combined annual revenue
▪ Authored retail product training programs for North America Flagship & Outlet stores
▪ Directed all operations including payroll budgets for the fiscal year
▪ Managed team of +15 through training programs and operational procedures

Burton has fueled the growth of snowboarding worldwide through its groundbreaking product lines, its grassroots efforts to get the sport accepted at resorts and its team of top snowboarders. In 1996, Burton began growing its family of brands to include board sports equipment and apparel brands.

Regional Manager

▪ Spearheaded direct sales and marketing of Analog clothing and Burton Snowboard products throughout the region, increasing sales growth +15% within 2 years
▪ Developed creative incentives between sales managers and dealers driving growth
▪ Assisted riders in portfolio creation including film and web content
▪ Established new retail outlets via aggressive yet effective research and networking
▪ Planned and executed +25 events during the winter season, directing recruiting, marketing, procurement, insurance coverage, and logistics


Burton Technical Representative, Analog Clothing Sales Representative

▪ Translated +8K entries of video game code and content from Mandarin Chinese to English the video game title Scarlet Legacy, proofreading grammar and accuracy

Freelance Translation Contractor

▪ Conducted research on industry topics, authoring new content, and proofreading content, producing SEO-rich weekly pieces and social posts to increase site traffic

Independent Contractor, Content Contributor

▪ Directed daily store operations and implemented changes, improving store operations and driving sales whiling training and managing employees
▪ Enhanced brand perception via promo media and organized community events

Retail Manager

Braeden Ellis is an Account Manager Hilti at Hilti in San Ramon, California. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional…

Braeden Ellis — Account Manager Hilti at Hilti

Braeden Ellis

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University of Nevada, Reno

Southwest University for Nationalities