Brennan Decker

Digital Product Manager Candidate

I am an empathy-driven leader with a passion for people, results, and innovation. Over the past 15 years I have had the opportunity to develop both leading teams across eights states as well as collaborate with senior leaders to develop and launch multiple digital products that are utilized organizationally in driving over $2 Billion in annual revenue. 

Utilizing low-cost tech to develop and launch impactful products is a passion of mine. In 2018 this passion led me to be invited to join a Los Angeles based grassroots Non-Profit, Hav-A-Sole as a member of their Board of Directors and Director of Digital Strategy. Translating my leadership experience, technical skills, and ability to create digital tools that are simple, relevant, and increase productivity to the Non-Profit sector has been a highlight of my career. 

This example, along with others can be found in the products section below. 

I had the pleasure of working with Brennan at Finish Line. He is a multi unit manager with elite skills and talents. Building and coaching high performance teams that deliver on the customer experience while producing top line sales results has always been achieved by Brennan. I had the opportunity to partner with Brennan on multiple project teams, his collaboration, technical skills and high standards helped us deliver new tools for the field team. Brennan is very strategic and a true leader that will add value to any organization!

Tim Morey

Director of Retail Stores

It’s rare to find someone that cares so much about other people’s success the way Brennan does. While interning at Finish Line in the summer of 2017, myself and the other interns were tasked with a case competition focused on improving the communication and relationship between the corporate office and stores. I was recommended to reach out to Brennan, a District Sales Manager, to learn more about the current relationship. Throughout the summer I had frequently communication with Brennan, running ideas by him and testing them. From the start, Brennan was a tremendously eager to help, always making time for my team. I could tell that he truly cared about not only helping with the case competition, but about us as individuals. He would call me and say things like “I was thinking about your project last night and this is something that would be well received by store employees” or “Here’s what you need to emphasize in the presentation to knock it out of the park.” Brennan is a tireless worker that has a burning passion for his colleagues and Finish Line as an organization. I feel truly lucky to have worked with him, and I see him as a great mentor. Everyone can learn something from Brennan.

Joseph Keating

Store Operations Intern, Finish Line

Board Member | Director of digital

My journey with Hav A Sole began in 2018 when I partnered with our Founder, Rikki Mendias to design and build a customized cloud based inventory system supporting our organization’s long term growth strategy. Through the design, development, and deployment process I grew closer to the organization and was invited to join the Board of Directors in the fall.

Later on in 2019 I took on the role of Director of Digital Strategy for Hav A Sole and became responsible for guiding the strategic direction of our Digital touch points ranging from our LinkedIn Company Page to our website (SEO, Layout, and Updates) as well as the digital resources that are utilized internally (G-Suite, Inventory System, Volunteer/Donor Database).

You can find out more about our organization by visiting our website, HavASole.com

Crazy f’in retail

the Podcast

In 2020 I launched the Crazy F’in Retail Podcast with my peer, Alice Fontanos. Together we host a weekly podcast sharing our 30+ years of combined experience to the retail leadership community. Our mission is to utilize Crazy F’in Retail as a vehicle share valuable insight and discussion around real-world leadership challenges.

Find out more by visiting CrazyFinRetail.com

I listened to this podcast not knowing exactly what to expect from the duet and they delivered real world experience on leadership and management while opening my eyes up to new things. The chemistry between the two are authentic and energetic and with the years of experience between the two you are destined to learn something valuable.

mick23 (Source: Apple Podcasts)

In 2019 I launched BD Digital Services, a web design studio focused on creating bespoke websites for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Below you can find examples of the sites that I have created along with Client testimonials. Launching BD Digital has provided me with valuable experience in HTML, CSS, WordPress as well as B2B sales and project management.

Products

Speed. Relevance. Simplicity.

WHETHER I AM CREATING PRODUCTS FOR A GRASSROOTS NON-PROFIT OR A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR GLOBAL ORGANIZATION, SPEED, RELEVANCE, AND SIMPLICITY ARE ALWAYS MY NORTH STAR.
EACH OF THE TECH products SHOWCASED BELOW HAVE SPED UP PROCESSES, BEEN RELEVANT TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL/END USER NEED, AND SIMPLIFIED AN EXISTING PROCESS OR ACTION.

Testimonials

“Brennan has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to bring the best out of our Board of Directors. I feel very lucky to have him on our team.”

When I was asked to write a letter of recommendation for Brennen Decker I was delighted. I first met Brennan when he joined the Board of Directors of Hav A Sole, a nonprofit that I’m involved in. For the record, I had never met anyone before that held the vast knowledge of social media, branding and innovation that Brennan does. Brennan is an extremely gifted innovator and highly skilled social media strategist.
In a brief period of time, Brennan was able to evaluate our social media presence, enhance our web site which ultimately has been driving more traffic to our site. Brennan is also a technology genius who is current with personal branding techniques, book launches and is up to date on the marketing flavors of the week.
Along with his many undeniable talents, Brennan has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to bring the best out of our Board of Directors. I feel very lucky to have him on our team.

Wendy Adamson

Director of Business Development and Marketing, Hav A Sole 501(c)3

I had the pleasure of working with Brennan both internally, and externally for the FinishLine organization. His ability to identify and leverage talent is unlike that of many. Brennan serves as a mentor and true advocate for many within his network. His capacity for engagement and strategic positioning has been incredibly helpful, and heavily relied on by myself, as well as many peers. Brennan’s work both in the field, and behind the lens is truly inspiring and has helped many find their careers aspirations and settle into their respective roles. Anyone that has had the opportunity to work alongside Brennan can tell you how rewarding, and truly reliable his partnership is.

Melissa Meltzer

District Manager

Brennan is a leader within his District. He can be counted on for great results and is a mentor to many. I rely on him to bring forward issues that not only affect his store but the company as a whole. He is a great communicator that seeks solutions. I truly enjoy working with Brennan.

Gina Guardamondo

Vice President, Finish Line

“I had the opportunity to partner with Brennan on multiple project teams, his collaboration, technical skills and high standards helped us deliver new tools for the field team. Brennan is very strategic and a true leader that will add value to any organization!.”

I had the pleasure of working with Brennan at Finish Line. He is a multi unit manager with elite skills and talents. Building and coaching high performance teams that deliver on the customer experience while producing top line sales results has always been achieved by Brennan. I had the opportunity to partner with Brennan on multiple project teams, his collaboration, technical skills and high standards helped us deliver new tools for the field team. Brennan is very strategic and a true leader that will add value to any organization!

Tim Morey

Director of Retail Stores

It’s rare to find someone that cares so much about other people’s success the way Brennan does. While interning at Finish Line in the summer of 2017, myself and the other interns were tasked with a case competition focused on improving the communication and relationship between the corporate office and stores. I was recommended to reach out to Brennan, a District Sales Manager, to learn more about the current relationship. Throughout the summer I had frequently communication with Brennan, running ideas by him and testing them. From the start, Brennan was a tremendously eager to help, always making time for my team. I could tell that he truly cared about not only helping with the case competition, but about us as individuals. He would call me and say things like “I was thinking about your project last night and this is something that would be well received by store employees” or “Here’s what you need to emphasize in the presentation to knock it out of the park.” Brennan is a tireless worker that has a burning passion for his colleagues and Finish Line as an organization. I feel truly lucky to have worked with him, and I see him as a great mentor. Everyone can learn something from Brennan.

Joseph Keating

Store Operations Intern, Finish Line

Having had the pleasure of working with Brennan since his promotion to District Manager, he has my full endorsement and recommendation. Brennan has proved to be an asset to his peers and to the entire organization. Having assisted with Brennan’s development as a District Manager, he has demonstrated an incessant eagerness to learn and develop, and is constantly striving for the better way. Brennan has contributed his strong technical knowledge to his peer group and the entire company, and has contributed to improving many of the operational analysis tools used by his peer group. Brennan’s passion for growth and improvement have led him down a successful path of constant progression in his role, and his future is bright. Brennan would be an asset to whichever company is fortunate enough to have his skill-set on their team.

Corey Coleman

Regional Sales Manager

“His ability to see the potential in others is only shadowed by his own work ethic and pride.”

Brennan is the mold for what a great leader is. His ability to see the potential in others is only shadowed he his own work ethic and pride. I have had the opportunity to be mentored by Brennan and I am thankful for the confidence he helped instill in myself. His demeanor when having tough conversations was always uplifting and motivating rather than degrading and judgmental. He built relationships with his team and knew how to inspire everyone differently. To make each individual feel like a contributing member. Through our time together I have watched him reflect on himself to be the best he can leader he can for his team. Brennan has opened doors for me and many others to become strong members of the finishline family. This man cares and continues to motivate me to move in the right direction with all we do.

Michael Gilbert

Store Manager

Brennan is a high energy, prideful leader, who has built a track record of consistent sales success. He has a reputation of accountability for his business, and his execution is evident in his teams producing success on success…. record increases!

Greg Davis

Vice President

Brennan is driven and very passionate about the Finish Line brand. I worked with him for a total of 4 years, during that time I was very impressed with his analytics and his personal commitment to his development which has had a positive impact on his business.

Rich Brown

District Manager

“Brennan has always listened to my ideas and even expands on them by adding in his own creativity, business knowledge, and web design expertise. Not only is his work amazing, but he is a great communicator and always able to make a deadline and stick to it.”

Brennan built both my main website as well as my online store. He has been amazingly easy to work with, easy to keep in contact with, and has worked openly to include all of my ideas on both projects. During the process of designing both websites, Brennan has always listened to my ideas and even expands on them by adding in his own creativity, business knowledge, and web design expertise. Not only is his work amazing, but he is a great communicator and always able to make a deadline and stick to it. I can go on and on about Brennan Decker’s work but it honestly speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for web design services or digital marketing strategies, you will not be disappointed.

Germaine Walker

Owner, OG Walker The Brand

Brennan is the bomb! He made me an incredible new custom website- I had one before but it’s the first time I’ve actually had a website I was in love with. He got my aesthetic and my brand completely and was excellent at communication and any tweaks I wanted to make. The feedback from my tribe on the website has been unreal. Highly recommend Brennan!!! If you need a website or want to optimize or update yours with a fresh new look- get ahold of Brennan ASAP!

Danielle Prahl

Online Business Expert + Mentor | Rule Breaker Dream Maker Podcast | Best Selling Author

Brennan exceeded my expectations by designing my website and bringing it to life. When we started the process, I didn’t have clarity with what I wanted the end product to look like. Brennan helped me brainstorm and put together a sample to work from, which eventually evolved to what is now radinaizzo.com. He was so easy to work with and extremely fast at getting back to me. I would highly recommend Brennan to anyone that is looking to design and optimize their current or future website.

Radina Izzo

Virtual Project Manager

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