Brad Vander Vleuten
About Brad Vander Vleuten
Brad Vander Vleuten is a Team Lead, Sales Development Representative at TouchBistro in Toronto, Ontario, with a background in management and entrepreneurship. He has experience in various roles, including a management trainee at Cintas and co-founding a student organization at McMaster University.
Work at TouchBistro
Brad Vander Vleuten has been employed at TouchBistro as the Team Lead for Sales Development Representatives since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales development team, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer engagement. His tenure at TouchBistro has contributed to the company's growth in the restaurant management software sector, particularly in the Toronto, Ontario area.
Previous Experience at Cintas
Before joining TouchBistro, Brad Vander Vleuten worked at Cintas from 2019 to 2021 as a Management Trainee. His role involved training in various aspects of management and operations, which provided him with valuable experience in the corporate environment. He also completed a 14-month internship at Cintas Canada during his undergraduate studies, further solidifying his skills in management and business operations.
Education and Expertise
Brad Vander Vleuten holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from McMaster University, where he studied Business/Commerce from 2016 to 2020. He also studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany, focusing on Business Administration and Management. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles and practices.
Entrepreneurial Involvement
Brad co-founded DeGroote Entrepreneur, a student organization at McMaster University, where he served as President. This organization focuses on fostering entrepreneurship among students, providing resources, networking opportunities, and support for aspiring entrepreneurs within the university community.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to his roles at TouchBistro and Cintas, Brad Vander Vleuten has diverse work experience. He worked as an Educator at lululemon for three months in 2017 and as Turf Care staff at Fairmont Banff Springs for four months in the same year. He has also been employed at Grey Silo Golf Course as a Bartender and Banquet Server since 2019, where he has gained experience in customer service and hospitality.