Brock Arends

Brock Arends has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2023, they worked as a Sales Development Representative at Tipalti. Prior to that, in 2022, Brock co-founded Aplite Limited, a retailer and creative consultancy for the streetwear, action-sports, and outdoor industries. Brock exceeded revenue targets by 43% and achieved 21% sales growth per quarter in this role. Additionally, Brock executed strategic social media marketing campaigns leading to significant growth.

In 2022, Brock also gained experience as a Market & UX Research Intern at Jet Digital Inc. | JetStream. Brock created reporting and presentations, collaborated with finance and marketing managers, and developed methodologies to analyze user behaviors and propose data-driven design solutions.

Before that, in 2021, Brock served as a Merchandise Analyst at MEC, where they supported the Sr. Manager in sales forecasting, purchase orders, and negotiations with suppliers and brands. Brock had a brief stint as a Growth Marketing Intern at Allocadia, an Uptempo company in 2021.

In 2019, Brock co-founded Terrane Shop, achieving sales growth, minimizing acquisition costs, and implementing successful social media marketing campaigns. Brock also worked as a Barista at Aphrodite's Organic Cafe during that year.

Previously, from 2015 to 2018, Brock worked as a Crew Chief at Vertical Construction, managing diverse crews and client communications for various construction projects.

Brock's earliest work experience was as an Investment Analyst at Kaimo Investments from 2018 to 2021.

Brock Arends completed their Bachelor of International Economics degree from The University of British Columbia from 2017 to 2021. In 2022, they attended the Flatiron School to obtain a degree in UI/UX Design. Additionally, in 2018, Brock participated in a summer exchange at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where they focused on International Economics and Blockchain.