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Brian Phelps CDE, CNE, CNC, Certified Maxwell Leader

Executive Director at South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc.
Summary
Brian Phelps is a seasoned professional with expertise in project management, marketing, visionary leadership, motivational management, product development, international business, sales, and corporate executive roles across various states.
He is an award-winning leader known for his proficiency in high-tech industries, creating experiences, product development, market expansion, and distribution channels. Brian has a successful track record of managing multi-million dollar marketing budgets, overseeing companies with annual sales between $2-$85 million, and achieving significant cost reductions while enhancing social media and relationship marketing strategies.
With extensive experience in sales and sales management, Brian has collaborated with sales and marketing teams of varying sizes, emphasizing direct sales, sales support, training, and a focus on empowerment and accountability.
His strategic approach to social media and relationship marketing has enabled him to justify and manage budgets exceeding $2 million annually, targeting markets from local to nationwide levels. He prioritizes branding, customer experience, and fostering strong customer-company relationships.
Brian excels in integrated management practices, aligning the right individuals with suitable opportunities to drive success. His leadership philosophy revolves around empowering teams while upholding accountability to customers, companies, and brands.
In addition to his core competencies, Brian boasts strengths in revenue growth, customer service, direct and digital marketing, people management, coaching, staff training, product knowledge, P&L management, visual merchandising, loss prevention, organizational development, territory expansion, inventory management, promotions, and sales presentations.
Brian's educational background includes studies in Electronics at Southest Tech in Sioux Falls, SD, Liberal Arts and Sciences at ILCC, and at Emmetsburg, IA. He has held executive roles in various organizations such as South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc., L. G. Everist, Inc., St. Mary's Catholic School, Muzak/Canfield Business Interiors, and Sencore Electronics.