Bryan Davis

Co-Founder / Owner · Fairweather Skateboards

Astoria, NY

In My Own Words

Sales | Social Media Marketing | Product Placement Consulting | Inventory Management | Product Development Entrepreneurial, innovative Sales Professional passionate about playing a key role in bringing together the many talents that culminate in the creative team accountable for making companies what they are today and in the future. Currently, leading a collaboration of artists, athletes, and all-around enthusiastic individuals who make quality products targeted for the educated consumer’s needs. Personally profiled in several publications and video productions as part of sales and promotional campaigns over the course of career.

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Owner

Fairweather Skateboards

2010 – Present

Skateboard and apparel company with approximately 13K Instagram Social Media followers (organically grown). Manage sales and pricing matrix, competitive analysis, marketing, social media campaigns, website updates, customer service, domestic wholesale and distribution, online orders, and inventory/logistics adjustments. Facilitate strategic planning, forecasting, product launches, and business development. Collaborate with artists on new graphic designs. • Increased sales an average of 32% annually with a focus toward wholesale distribution outlets. • Generated 90% of sales from social media campaigns that continually add 4-5k followers annually. • Achieved positive cash flow for over 8 years. • Produced 28 unique skateboard graphics over the last 9 years. • Launched new products every 3-4 months, on average. • Featured on Everythingskateboarding.com as a co-owner write-up (February 2018). • Company profiled twice by NY Skateboarding (Jun 18, 2011 and June 18, 2015). • Voted top 25 best graphics by Ripped Laces in 2016.

Photographer / Cinematographer

Bodega, Daisy Nation, Society, The System & Underworld Skateboards

1996 – 2007

New York, New Jersey & California based skateboard companies with teams that tour to promote products • Created video and photographic content for promotional materials. • Assisted in tradeshow booth construction, sales and marketing. • Coordinated photographers and cinematographers for touring and various shoots. • Published in Carbon Progressive Boardsports magazine (2005), Resolve Skateboarding magazine (2003), Strength magazine (1999), Fridge magazine (1999), and Juice magazine (1997).

Amateur Team Rider / Team Manager (Underworld Skateboards 2005-2007)

Bodega, Daisy Nation, Society, The System & Underworld Skateboards

1996 – 2007

New York, New Jersey and California-based skateboard companies with teams that tour to promote products. • Participated in contests and events to assist in the growth of the companies. • Tested new prototypes prior to being released to retail markets. • Marketed new products and assisted in the purchasing process for new shops and accounts.

Flow Rider / Product Promotions / Endorsements / Research & Development

Sole Technology

1998 – 2005

Etnies is the first skateboarder-owned (Pierre-André) and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. Quality tested products under high stress conditions and recommended improvements. Endorsed products. • Promoted products for vendors, storefronts, and potential buyers. • Tested new prototypes prior to being released to retail markets. • Conducted research and development tasks (R&D).

Team Rider/ Promotions and Marketing

Special Sauce

1997 – 2004

One of the largest skateboard and apparel retail stores on Long Island with 4 storefronts. • Promoted products to vendors, storefronts, and potential buyers. • Designed promotional content and sales campaigns, including sales flyers, posters and information materials. • Authored and contributed to the production of video material to be sold in the store or used for social events.

Sales Associate, Inventory/ Logistics/ Purchasing Assistant

Special Sauce

1998 – 2002

One of the largest skateboard and apparel retail stores on Long Island with 4 storefronts. Sales Associate, Inventory/ Logistics/ Purchasing Assistant • Performed sales tasks and maintained the storefront to ensure proper product placement. • Maintained stock and inventory of all retail items. • Updated product SKU information for sale items and markdowns. • Assisted with the ordering of new products and attended clinics regarding upcoming releases.