Brad Fransen

Current

Director of Sales and Marketing at Continental Van Lines, Agent for Mayflower Transit and United Van Lines

Past

Director of Development at Barnaby Butte Photography
Director of Business Development at Corporate Moving Systems
Chef/ Kitchen Manager at Restaurants Unlimited/ Restaurant Services

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Education

University of Washington

Recommended

5 people have recommended Brad

Connections

34 connections

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Websites

Brad Fransen’s Summary

Leveraging over 20 years of successful Sales and Marketing experience, Brad is an award winning Corporate Moving Consultant, bringing innovative solutions and effective processes to his client partners.

Brad has extensive experience in all facets of household goods and special commodity transportation including international, corporate, residential, and Alaska moving.

As the Marketing manager for Continental, Brad develops effective strategies to build business through brand management, CRM, SEO, SEM, E-newsletters, Blogs, and white papers.
Brad maintain cutting-edge marketing experience through on-going training and education.

Brad Fransen’s Specialties:

Sales: Sales Management, Corporate Relocation, Sales Training, International Relocation, Residential Moving, Alaska Moving,
Marketing: Web based marketing (SEO/SEM), Website development (content, design, photography, graphics), Professional Photography, Presentation Materials and proposals, Magazine, Newspaper, Yellow Page Ad management (graphics and negotiation). Well versed in many creative tools including graphics and video production.

Brad Fransen’s Experience

Director of Sales and Marketing

Continental Van Lines, Agent for Mayflower Transit and United Van Lines

(Privately Held; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

June 1989 — Present (20 years 6 months)

Brad is Director of Sales and Marketing for Continental, an agent for Mayflower Transit in Seattle and Tacoma, and United Van Lines in Alaska.
Brad is responsible for corprorate account sales and acts as Sales Manager for a staff of 5 residential salespeople.
Brad's marketing responsibilities include brand development, web site traffic growth, managing a robust yellow page and web based advertising campaign.
Brad develops and distributes key marketing materials for sales presentations and E-newsletters to various client bases.
Director of Development

Barnaby Butte Photography

(Photography industry)

January 2009 — October 2009 (10 months)

Barnaby Butte is a boutique photography company specializing in capturing the flavor of the west. Visit Barnaby Butte at barnabybutte.smugmug.com
Director of Business Development

Corporate Moving Systems

(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

June 2003 — June 2004 (1 year 1 month)

Developed new corporate client base by providing single source solution for moving and storage and relocation-related services.
Chef/ Kitchen Manager

Restaurants Unlimited/ Restaurant Services

(Hospitality industry)

July 1981 — July 1989 (8 years 1 month)

Brad worked as a Kitchen Manager/Chef for many of the most recognized restaurants in the Seattle area including Jake O'Shaunnesseys, FX McRorys, Cutters, Stanley and Seaforts, and the Leschi Lake Cafe.
Brad managed up to a staff of 60 kitchen personnel, completed ordering, managed vendors, quality, and costs. Brad was especially effective in identifying food cost disparities through innovative inventory managment.
Brad has been featured in the NY Times, Seafood Leader, and many other industry publications.