Brandon Earnest
About Brandon Earnest
Brandon Earnest is a Mid Market Account Executive currently working at Pencil in Denver, Colorado. He has a diverse background in sales and customer service, with previous roles at companies such as Zoom Video Communications and Sympl.
Current Role at Pencil
Brandon Earnest serves as a Mid Market Account Executive at Pencil, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has established and maintained regular customers, contributing to the company's growth. He consistently ranks at the top of server metrics regarding job performance and maintains a guest average over $14. His focus on personal and professional growth aligns with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to his current position, Brandon held various roles in sales and management. He worked as an Online Account Executive at Zoom Video Communications from 2019 to 2022. He also served as an Account Executive at Podium for three months in 2022. His experience includes managing advertising campaigns at Sympl. in 2017, where he worked for three months. These roles have equipped him with valuable skills in customer engagement and account management.
Educational Background
Brandon Earnest has a diverse educational background. He studied Advertising at Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2015 to 2017. He also attended Lansing Community College, where he focused on Advertising from 2009 to 2015. Earlier, he studied Theatre/Theater at Lake Forest College for one year in 2007-2008. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Cranbrook Kingswood from 2002 to 2006.
Experience in the Hospitality Industry
Brandon has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, which includes working as a bartender and server. He worked at Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar as a bartender from 2016 to 2017 and at Max and Erma's Restaurants for one year in a similar role. He also served as a server at Tony Saccos Coal Oven Pizza from 2013 to 2015 and at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar from 2018 to 2019. His roles in hospitality have contributed to his strong customer service skills.
Professional Values and Mindset
Brandon values personal and professional growth and enjoys collaborating with teammates. He believes in a growth mindset, which drives his approach to work and interactions with colleagues. This mindset supports his ongoing development in his current role and enhances his contributions to team dynamics.