Brian Brown
Louisville
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and operations leader with enterprise experience managing cross-functional initiatives, financial oversight, and full project lifecycles. Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while improving operational performance and profitability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Prime Painting
Louisville, KY, USA
2023 - Current
- Founded and currently manage a residential and commercial painting business
- Manage residential and commercial projects from estimate through completion.
- Perform on-site consultations, develop detailed estimates, and prepare professional proposals.
- Manage project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, materials procurement, and quality control.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to client expectations.
- Oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships to control supply costs and improve margins.
- Develop referral networks and marketing strategies to generate consistent business growth.
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified (Lead Paint Renovation, Repair & Painting – RRP).
Account Manager/Branch Manager
EJ Welch Co.
Louisville, KY, USA
2017 - 2023
- Directed all aspects of branch operations including sales strategy, financial performance, inventory control, and employee management.
- Successfully opened and established a branch location in a new market, designing operational workflows and selecting product inventory.
- Managed purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of over 4,000 SKUs while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Implemented sales strategies that resulted in 5–20% annual revenue growth over four consecutive years.
- Achieved #1 branch profitability ranking among 38 locations in 2021.
- Increased top vendor sales by an average of 28.9% through strategic placement and relationship management.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize revenue opportunities.
- Trained and developed staff on systems, hardware, software, and company procedures.
Project Manager
Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY, USA
2012 - 2016
- Served as enterprise-wide Project Manager supporting IT, HR, PR, and corporate business units.
- Managed multiple high-profile initiatives from scope definition through execution and post-implementation review.
- Led a 28-month enterprise project completed on time and within original budget parameters.
- Coordinated training initiatives impacting 6,000+ nurses across 300+ facilities nationwide.
- Developed and monitored capital and operational budgets with detailed forecasting and executive reporting.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provided technical oversight related to infrastructure, telecommunications, and enterprise systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Strategic Marketing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01-2011
Skills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Communication
- Data Analysis
- IT & Infrastructure Analysis
Accomplishments
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in a 5-20% increase in annual sales from 2018-2021. Exceeding company goals.
- Ran a 28-month long project that finished on time and within original budget. Trained over 6,000 nurses in 300+ Nursing and Rehab facilities.
- In 2021, my branch was #1 in profitability among 38 of our branch locations.
- Increased top vendor sales by an average of 28.9% for each vendor.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Prime Painting
2023 - Current
Account Manager/Branch Manager
EJ Welch Co.
2017 - 2023
Project Manager
Kindred Healthcare
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Strategic Marketing
University of Kentucky