Austin Defoor

Austin DeFoor has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Austin is currently working as a National Account Manager at Makita U.S.A., Inc. since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Product Specialist Manager at Milwaukee Tool from July 2021 to November 2022.

From 2019 to 2021, Austin worked at Techtronic Industries - TTI, where they held various roles including Regional Manager, Team HART; Territory Manager, Team HART; Event Marketing Manager, Ryobi Outdoor; Field Sales and Marketing Representative; and Event Marketing Specialist.

Before joining TTI, they worked as a Manager at Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana from February 2018 to January 2019. Additionally, they gained experience as a Salesman at Dick Ferguson's Clothing Store from June 2014 to December 2018, where they were responsible for assisting customers, managing the online store and website, and designing advertisements and promotional emails.

Austin also had internships at TSAV as a Media Relations and Graphic Design Intern from September 2017 to February 2018, and at Gulfstream Aerospace as a Design and Event Planning Intern from May 2017 to August 2017. During their internship at Gulfstream Aerospace, they developed and executed marketing efforts and events for the Ergonomics Department.

Furthermore, Austin worked as a Server at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen from May 2015 to January 2017, and as a Graphic designer and promotions staffer at the University of Georgia Athletic Association from August 2013 to July 2015. At the university, they played a role in facilitating marketing and fan engagement initiatives, as well as designing giveaway items for sporting events.

Austin DeFoor received their High School Diploma from Clarke Central High School from the years 2010 to 2014. Austin then attended The University of Georgia from 2015 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in Marketing. In addition to their degree, Austin also obtained certifications in Google AdWords Fundamentals and Google Analytics Individual Qualification from Google in February 2018.