Brendan C. Monahan
San Jose, CA
408-892-5222	www.BrendanMonahan.com

SENIOR MARKETING & SALES PROFESSIONAL

Creative, results-focused marketing and sales leader, expert in devising and executing marketing and sales strategies, campaigns, and communications programs that build corporate image and drive sales growth. Accomplished professional with a consistent track record of delivering substantial business growth. Expert in building new markets, spurring revenue growth, and improving competitive market positioning.   Areas of Expertise Marketing Strategy & Execution New Business Development Marketing Communications Sales Promotions & Campaigns Advertising & Public Relations Staff Management & Motivation P&L Management Team & Project Leadership Web 2.0 and eCommerce International Business Pre-IPO & Acquisition Positioning Mandarin Chinese Strengths Widely experienced in global business initiatives, from market and technology studies through launching and running a business operation. 17 years of global marketing and sales experience with 14 in management. 10 years of web development, management and marketing experience for start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Strong web programming experience in HTML, DHTML, PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS, Flash, Dreamweaver, User Interface, etc. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese with global business experience in 30 countries. Proactive and charismatic leader who motivates and empowers teams to succeed.				Letters of Recommendation    “His strategic marketing plans helped win design wins from Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola [resulting in nearly $1B in new business]. Brendan has an upbeat and positive personality, is a team player, and is easy to get along with.” Paul Marino VP and GM, NXP    “Brendan’s marketing leadership brought us the industry visibility and product demand that enabled us to sell the company to Philips in 20 months.” Bill Cooke Director of Sales, Systemonic    “Your strategic, customer-focused efforts enabled us to generate $350M in new business in 18 months.” Jim Bland VP Sales & Marketing, Infineon    “In the 4 years I've worked with Brendan, I've found him to be a hugely energetic, highly focused marketing and sales executive who has a knack for increasing product visibility and demand.”       “He has always been careful to foster the growth of people on his team, building their experience and guiding them to become better marketing professionals.” Theresa Hawthorne Marketing Manager, NXP View more recommendations >>

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Brendan's achievements include increasing product demand, sales, market share and lowering costs:

• NXP / Philips: Helped increase customer base by 400%, that increased sales nearly $1B.
  Achieved the #1 market share position in USB and #2 in Bluetooth.
  
  
• Silicon Valley Web Services: Identified, developed and marketed two untapped niche Internet businesses.
  
  
• Systemonic: Helped capture 31% market share that increased sales $5.9M. Saved company $8.82M.
  Helped sell the company to Philips for $35M.
  
  
• Infineon: Helped generate product demand of 419M units that generated sales of $350M.
  Saved the company $34M and saved customer $570K.
  
  
• Pride Products: Increased sales $3.16M.