Zackary Brown

Operations Specialist & Advisor

Work Experience

Service Support Operations Advisor

Rivian
2023 - Present

• Coordinate end to end for owner and fleet issues across field and central support, including triage, diagnostics, parts, scheduling, transport, and approvals.
• Build SOPs and job aids in SharePoint; run QA on content and workflows to keep documentation accurate and reduce ramp time.
• Stand up onboarding cohorts and refreshers; mentor advisors and run office hours that improve consistency and reduce escalations.
• Serve as a trusted internal consultant to regional leads and program managers; assess workflows, pilot new processes, and provide data-backed recommendations.

Product & Operations Lead

Arrow & Board
2016 - Present

• Own P&L, operations, and brand strategy; lead product lifecycle end to end with strict quality control.
• Run multi-channel e-commerce across Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy; drive SEO, email/SMS, and paid social to sustain YoY growth.
• Build and optimize the Shopify storefront and app stack, improving conversion through UX, merchandising, and A/B testing.
• Manage supply chain, inventory, and production; negotiate vendors, control COGS, and cut material waste by ~20%.
• Automate production, fulfillment, and customer communications to reduce overhead and speed fulfillment.

IT Support Analyst

Charles Schwab
2020 - 2021

• Supported internal staff across macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and iOS, resolving high ticket volumes within SLA.
• Administered SCCM deployments, MDM policies, and VoIP, reducing incidents and downtime.
• Troubleshot internal tools and CRM systems; partnered with app owners to triage issues and close root causes.
• Wrote KB articles and runbooks that enabled analysts to solve both common and edge-case issues; documented patterns to inform training and process fixes.

Enterprise & Education Technical Support Advisor

Apple
2015 - 2017

• Advised and led macOS/iOS deployments, migrations, and integrations for education and enterprise clients.
• Supported identity and network services - AD/LDAP, SSO, certificates, Wi-Fi/VPN - improving reliability and access control.
• Implemented and optimized large-scale MDM with Jamf Pro and Intune; integrated ABM/ASM, Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), and VPP, with legacy Profile Manager support where required.
• Standardized profiles and enabled zero-touch provisioning, accelerating device rollouts and reducing escalations.

Genius

Apple
2011 - 2015

• Diagnosed and repaired Apple hardware and software in a fast-paced Genius Bar, maintaining high first-time fix rates.
• Provided clear, empathetic troubleshooting and 1:1 training that improved product knowledge and drove top-tier regional NPS.
• Set accurate expectations and kept customers updated end to end, delivering same-day service whenever possible.
• Maintained repair room readiness by following Apple procedures, safeguarding customer data, managing parts, and documenting repairs; flagged recurring issues to reduce repeat visits.

Education & Learning

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Information Systems)

Texas State University
Expected 2026

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Austin Community College
Completed

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Austin Community College
Completed

Project Management Professional (PMP)

In Progress
Expected 2026

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

In Progress
Expected Late 2025

Featured Projects

Hide & Supply

Digital Product Creation, E-commerce

Created content and digital templates to help leather crafters create and sell products using pre-made designs.

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Triple Tour Watch Band

Product Design, Patent Development

Designed and patented an innovative triple-wrap leather watch band for Apple Watch. Patent Number: USD850969S1

Tiny Big Question

Web Development, UX Design

An interactive website designed to spark meaningful conversations for training groups and team building.

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Check The Trail

AI/Low-Code Platform

A website using AI and low-code tools that allows Austin mountain bikers to submit and check real-time trail conditions.

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MotoObsession

Content Creation, Video Production

A video and content brand focusing on motorcycles, fast cars, and cutting-edge technology.

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Skills & Technologies

Certifications

PSM I CAPM JAMF 100 ACSP ACTC

Operations & Process

Quality Assurance Process Optimization SOP Development Training & Onboarding Project Management

Technical Skills

SharePoint Tableau Jira Confluence JAMF Apple Systems

E-Commerce & Product

Shopify Amazon Etsy Product Development Supply Chain

Hobbies & Interests

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Mountain Biking

Exploring Austin's trail systems and beyond, always seeking the next challenging climb and thrilling descent.

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Trail & Road Running

From urban streets to natural trails, running keeps me grounded and energized for both work and life.

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Raising Chickens

Backyard farming enthusiast, enjoying the daily care and fresh eggs that come with raising a small flock.

Let's Connect

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/zackaryrbrown

Location

Austin, Texas

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