Brian Mackin

Brian Mackin is a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning 6 to 20 years across various roles including software/systems, account management, program management, marketing, and sales. He has extensive expertise in retail business planning, operations, sales, personnel development, and management. Additionally, Brian possesses exceptional knowledge of sales and use tax, exemption certificates, sales tax returns, VAT, and product/service taxability. He has also proven his worth in integrating software into systems for quoting, billing, CRM, inventory, e-commerce, and ERP.

Education is a priority for Brian, and he has attended Moscow High School and studied at prestigious institutions including Whitman College and Lewis and Clark College. He has also studied Ceramic Sculpture Workshop with Jun Kaneko and Glass Casting Workshop with Dan Dailey at Pilchuck Glass School, demonstrating his commitment to the arts.

Brian's career achievements include Sales Executive – Avalara for NetSuite Platforms and Customer Manager at Avalara. He previously worked as an Implementation Specialist II, Partner Sales Manager for Billing Platforms, Customer Account Manager, and Regional Sales Manager, among other roles at Avalara. Prior experience also includes working as a Placement/Admissions Representative at Northwest College of Art, Assistant Store Manager at Mountain Hardwear - Seattle, Store Manager at Mrs. Fields Cookies - San Francisco, Manager/Owner at 701 EastWest - Seattle, and Owner/General Manager at Counterbalance Sculpture - Bainbridge Island.

As a professional, Brian is affiliated with Avalara, a technology company that specializes in automated tax compliance. He has been with the company for several years and has held various roles, demonstrating his adaptability and versatility. Brian's expertise, combined with his leadership and communication skills, makes him a valuable asset to any team.