Brodie Keen
Winton
Summary
My Name is Brodie Keen, I am 32 Years old From Winton Southland
I have a Mechanical background with over 16 years Experience across the Automotive, Road Transport & Heavy equipment Industries.
I am Currently Working as a Branch Manager for Komatsu Nz covering the lower South island.
I own Property In Winton where I Live with My Partner Grace, I also have two young boys 11 & 2 year old.
I am a very active, outgoing & Competitive person
My Hobbies include Building classic cars & Playing Golf. Im
looking for an opportunity to showcase my full potential with industry leaders in the public transport industry
Regards.
Brodie Keen
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
komatsu New Zealand
04.2023 - Current
- Managed Daily operations (10 Technicians including 3 remote field service techs) 2 Admin staff & 2 customer support representatives
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
- Performed regular audits of financial records in order to ensure accuracy.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
- Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
- Implemented internal control procedures to minimize risk exposure and maximize profitability.
Construction & Forestry Sales Specialist
Drummond & Ethridge
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Report Marketshare stats for Southland/Otago Region
- Selling John Deere Construction & Forestry Products
- Manage Key Customer Relations
- Share Market information with product managers to assist with Stock orders and machine specification.
- Attend Industry Seminars (Forestry Awards) (Fica)
- Spec machines for specific Applications Felling or Harvesting Attachments.
- Conduct machine Demos with Key Customers & new Products
- Responsible for Gaining Market Share across All forestry Built products, we have gone from 6% to 28% in 12 Months.
- Maintaining Strong relationships between Sales & Aftermarket.
Construction & Forestry Service Foreman
AB Equipment
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Manage the day to day running of the workshop including four Techs & Two Apprentices
- Diagnose & rectify Faults on All construction & forestry products on Doosan, Sumitomo, Tigercat & Bobcat products.
- Report to the Service manager, Monthly Workshop meetings to Discuss P&L reports Ongoing Warranty issues.
- Carry out Product Training to stay up to date with technology changes.
Diesel Technician
Transport Repairs Invercargill Ltd
06.2011 - 10.2016
- I started at Transport Repairs as an Apprentice & finished as the workshop leading hand
- I specialised in Cummins engine diagnostics which lead me to working in multiple industries including public transport (Go Bus) & Forestry equipment powered by Cummins Engines.
- Completed 4 years of Southpac (Daf) Training academy where I gained knowledge of engine management systems & Engine After treatment systems.
Education
Central Southland College
Winton, STLSkills
- Electrical / Hydraulic & Engine Diagnostics
- Leadership
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Risk Mitigation
- Operations management
- Relationship Building
- Training and development
- Operational Reports
- Process improvement
Timeline
Branch Manager
komatsu New Zealand
04.2023 - Current
Construction & Forestry Sales Specialist
Drummond & Ethridge
07.2020 - 04.2023
Construction & Forestry Service Foreman
AB Equipment
10.2016 - 07.2020
Diesel Technician
Transport Repairs Invercargill Ltd
06.2011 - 10.2016
Central Southland College
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