Scott Bruce
Chattanooga
Summary
Experienced sales professional with in-depth knowledge and expertise in client relationships, effective communication and problem-solving, product and team management, logistics, event planning, marketing and advertising.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Affiliate Broker
Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty
01.2025 - Current
- Licensed Realtor in both TN and GA, specializing in residential real estate and providing expert guidance to buyers and sellers throughout the home transaction process.
Branch Manager
Prosponsive Logistics
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Opened a new branch for the Atlanta-based company, which included finding office space, setting up utilities and parking, ordering furniture and other office needs, hiring first employees and establishing a local presence in the community.
- Oversaw daily operations of the branch and continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met.
- Maintained timely and professional customer interactions, resolving any issues and strengthening relationships to secure long-term partnerships.
- Collaborated with senior leadership regularly to review and align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team while also fostering a positive work environment.
Vice President of Sales
Trident Transport
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Trained and built a team of over 25 other successful Account Managers, while also performing the same duties as an Account Manager and leading the team towards a successful logistics process.
Senior Director of Sales
Trident Transport
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Promoted to take over larger team of Account Managers, while still performing same duties as an Account Manager and continuing to build, train and lead the team towards a successful logistics process.
National Sales Manager
Trident Transport
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Continued to perform same duties as an Account Manager, while also building, training and leading a team of over 10 other Account Managers towards a successful logistics process.
National Account Manager
Trident Transport
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed same duties as an Account Manager, while building and leading a small team towards a successful logistics process.
Logistics Account Manager
Trident Transport
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages for new and existing customers and prospects.
- Coordinated the entire logistics around the shipping and receiving of freight for customers.
Director Of Marketing & Communications
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Planned, organized, directed and supported all departments on overall marketing and communication strategies for the organization.
- Developed and produced content for fundraising campaign materials, special events promotion, newsletters, annual reports, digital marketing, organizational messaging and internal talking points for interviews and speeches.
- Served as point person for all media opportunities and managed all public relations activities, including press conferences, press releases, media appearances and interviews, all while ensuring consistent and accurate coverage of the organization's mission, vision, identity and needs.
- Implemented all graphic design strategies, social media strategies and content, website updates, photography, brochures, banners and visuals.
Target Publishing Specialist
Chattanooga Times Free Press
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Led and specialized in multiple facets of the magazine division, including input in editorial and managing over $1 million of annual advertising revenue for three monthly, glossy magazines; Chatter Magazine, Get Out Chattanooga and EDGE Magazine.
Retail Advertising Territory Manager
Chattanooga Times Free Press
03.2010 - 08.2014
- Managed, trained and led a team of account executives that maintained marketing relationships with small local businesses, large area businesses and national agencies, while bringing in nearly $2 million in advertising revenue per year.
Account Director
NRS Media
05.2009 - 03.2010
- Coordinated and implemented training and advertising revenue generating programs with media partners across the world
- Implemented professional public speaking engagements to communicate marketing strategies and sales packages to media partners' prospective clientele.
Project Manager Leader
NRS Media
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Performed regular Project Manager duties for the company, while also managing a group of Project Managers, ensuring all deadlines and goals were met by each member during their external programs.
Project Manager
NRS Media
05.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported Account Director on implementing training and revenue generating programs with media partners.
Booking Agent
Degy Entertainment
8 2004 - 5 2006
- Planned and implemented touring schedules for musical artists signed to the agency under my booking supervision.
Account Executive
MetroBeat
05.2003 - 08.2004
- Developed marketing strategies for local businesses by implementing advertising plans with our weekly arts and entertainment publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Clemson University
Clemson, SC2002
Skills
- People, product and project management
- Logistics specialist
- Proven marketing leader
- Extensive media and advertising knowledge
- Budget development and management
- Sales training and market research
- Content and creative conception
- Media relations
- Public speaking
- Graphic design
Accomplishments
- Member of the Nightfall Concert Series Committee. (2013 to Current)
- SoundCorps Board Member and Programs Committee Chair. (2015 to 2020)
- Monthly music columnist and playlist curator for Chatter Magazine. (2012 to 2019)
- Monthly radio show on WUTC 88.1FM. (2016 to 2019)
- Promoter for Scenic City Showcase, a quarterly performance for local musicians. (2015-2018)
- Secured entertainment each year for the ADDY Awards. (2012 to 2015)
- Member of the Chattanooga Music Council. (2013 to 2014)
- Booking Agent for multiple artists with Degy Entertainment in Atlanta, GA. (2004 to 2006)
- Talent Buyer for The Joint, a music venue in Clemson, SC. (2003 to 2005)
- Co-Host on Fresh Tracks, a weekly radio show on Rock 101 WROQ in Greenville, SC. (2004)
- Coordinated the first Greenville music awards ceremony for MetroBeat. (2004)
- Wrote concert previews and album reviews for MetroBeat in Greenville, SC. (2003 to 2004)
- Wrote album reviews for Gritz Magazine in Greenville, SC. (2002 to 2003)
- Assistant Manager at Black Dog Music Store in Clemson, SC. (2001 to 2003)
SoundCorps - Board Member for Chattanooga music economy organization (2015 to 2020)
American Advertising Federation of Chattanooga - Board Member (2013-14 & 2014-15, Programs Committee Chair)
ADDY Awards - Committee member (2014 Co-Chair, 2012, 2013 & 2015 member)
Chattanooga Now - publication/website creation committee member (2013-2014)
Music Curator
Timeline
Affiliate Broker
Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty
01.2025 - Current
Branch Manager
Prosponsive Logistics
09.2023 - 10.2024
Vice President of Sales
Trident Transport
08.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Director of Sales
Trident Transport
05.2021 - 08.2021
National Sales Manager
Trident Transport
01.2021 - 05.2021
National Account Manager
Trident Transport
01.2019 - 01.2021
Logistics Account Manager
Trident Transport
08.2018 - 01.2019
Director Of Marketing & Communications
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
11.2016 - 05.2018
Target Publishing Specialist
Chattanooga Times Free Press
08.2014 - 11.2016
Retail Advertising Territory Manager
Chattanooga Times Free Press
03.2010 - 08.2014
Account Director
NRS Media
05.2009 - 03.2010
Project Manager Leader
NRS Media
01.2008 - 05.2009
Project Manager
NRS Media
05.2006 - 01.2008
Account Executive
MetroBeat
05.2003 - 08.2004
Booking Agent
Degy Entertainment
8 2004 - 5 2006
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Clemson University
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