Ben Valentin Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Chief Operating Officer at The Copy Elite, I focus on optimizing systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth from $1M to $10M in revenue. I lead the operational strategy, develop systems to improve productivity, and collaborate with the leadership team to align operations with the company's mission and goals.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

As a member of the United States Marine Corps Infantry, I gained extensive training and experience in various operational environments. During my service, I demonstrated leadership and excellence in key areas.Key accomplishments include:- Receiving a meritorious promotion at The School of Infantry and serving as a team leader.- Completing the TCCC Combat Medical certification, gaining critical skills in emergency response and battlefield medicine.- Achieving first-class scores in both physical fitness and marksmanship tests.- Promoted to Team Leader within my first year, leading and guiding my team through challenging missions.

Atlanta, Ga

As the Lead Developer at Valentin Solutions, I focus on helping business owners save time by automating repetitive tasks. Through a combination of custom development and automation, I enable clients to streamline their operations and boost efficiency.Key accomplishments include:- Developing automated CSV formatting tools with Python and Streamlit to simplify data management.- Creating custom websites using Next JS, Python, Stripe, Airtable, and Supabase to meet client needs.- Building rapid no-code MVPs for clients, allowing them to quickly test product ideas.- Reducing a client’s proposal submission time from 7 days to under 24 hours.- Implementing full project management systems for custom furniture shops to enhance productivity.- Automating sales follow-up processes and advertising campaign lead entry, improving client outcomes.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Lead Developer at WedLaunch, I focus on transforming how wedding vendors manage and grow their businesses through advanced technology solutions. My expertise in workflow automation and digital marketing has been key in developing tools tailored to the wedding industry.Key accomplishments include:- Building a Python web scraper that gathered over 30,000 leads, significantly boosting vendor growth.- Designing and launching Wedly, a wedding vendor marketplace, using Next JS, Python, Stripe, Supabase, OpenAI, and Google Maps API.- Creating a custom CRM to streamline lead management and improve vendor-client interactions.- Developing high-converting landing pages and automated follow-up processes, leading to a 50% increase in client bookings.- Managing targeted marketing campaigns to enhance vendor visibility and client acquisition.At WedLaunch, I am dedicated to helping wedding vendors increase bookings and streamline their operations through innovative technology solutions.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Lead Developer at FilmFlow, Inc, an AI tech startup, I played a key role in developing a platform that enables filmmakers to write screenplays using AI. I was responsible for building and scaling the application to meet the needs of filmmakers and support its rapid growth.Key accomplishments include:- Raising $200,000 from angel investors to fund the project.- Building the entire application with React JS and integrating OpenAI functionality.- Developing and maintaining a scalable front-end architecture to handle high traffic.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and launch new features.- Launching the MVP within 30 days, attracting 300 pilot users.- Producing the first AI-written short film, pushing the boundaries of AI in filmmaking.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Head of Growth at GetDoctor, a medical tech startup, I was focused on streamlining the patient intake experience and driving the company's expansion. I implemented strategies and tools to enhance both internal operations and client acquisition.Key accomplishments include:- Automating the appointment booking process and developing SOPs for product requirement documentation.- Introducing project management tools to improve team organization and workflow efficiency.- Leading key hires to expand the growth team and support company scaling.- Rebuilding the marketing funnel, boosting new client acquisition.- Building CRM pipelines for the sales department to optimize lead management.- Successfully migrating the software team from Jira to ClickUp for improved project tracking and collaboration.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As a pivotal leader in a fractional capacity, I spearheaded the operational infrastructure development at MetzKelly, a dynamic Multi-Family Real Estate syndication firm specializing in the acquisition and conversion of hotels into premium apartment complexes. Upon joining the team, my primary mission was to establish a robust national outbound sales system and assemble a high-performing sales team. Simultaneously, I took charge of creating internal project management systems to streamline deal flow and optimize task organization among remote teams. By the time my tenure at MetzKelly concluded, our efforts had resulted in the generation of over $100 million in prospective deals, significantly bolstering the company's portfolio and market presence.

Atlanta, Ga

As the Founder & CEO of ValCinema, a national wedding photo and video company, I successfully built and scaled the business into a leading provider in the industry. Through innovative operations and automation, I was able to manage high-volume wedding services while ensuring quality and efficiency.Key accomplishments include:- Growing monthly revenue by 300% year over year.- Grew the company from $0 at startup to over $1M in annual revenue within 4 years.- Developing operations capable of managing up to 99 weddings per month nationwide.- Building a system to coordinate 300+ contractors across the country.- Automating marketing, lead qualification, and sales appointment scheduling.- Managing all copywriting for email marketing, web pages, and sales materials to drive engagement and conversions.

West Palm Beach, Florida & Biloxi, Mississippi

As the Director of Operations at Coast to Coast Linens, a national commercial linens company, I was responsible for overseeing daily operations and managing a large team. My focus was on ensuring efficiency and maintaining high standards across the business.Key accomplishments include:- Managing a team of over 100 employees and overseeing daily operations.- Training team members on best practices and workflows to improve efficiency.- Fostering a culture of accountability, ensuring tasks were completed effectively and on time.

Fort Myers, Florida

Responsible for organizing and directing worship teams and rehearsals, maintaining & improving excellence standards within service production, and business development ideas through creative solutions.

Fort Myers, Florida

Responsible for the development of worship students within the Florida School of Discipleship program. I directed the student bands, organized and taught the music classes, and provided opportunities for students to perform and grow in their talents.