Ben’s corporate career sits at the intersection of creativity and management leadership within music, television, and software industries. As a C-level officer for hire, Ben’s financial and operational management advisory roles supported the founders need to pivot or grow across hospitality, digital and luxury projects. Ben’s strong financial background is the building block to creating new strategies and business models to transform revenue potential. His strengths include developing leadership teams to create sustainable growth and profitability.
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Co-FounderBeyondals.OrgLos Angeles, Ca, Us -
Coo – Senior AdvisorDavid Pirrotta Brand Management Aug 2018 - PresentLos Angeles, Ca - California, UsMarketing, wholesale distribution, online retail and fulfillment company for luxury skin care, cosmetics, and candles. Supervise financial, corporate and human resources for the company. Onging advisory includes strategy development, human resources management, supervision of accounting and cash flow management.• Restructured financial operations to more efficiently serve the repoting needs of the owner• Implemented new order entry system that integrates with accounting and inventory manangment systems• Obtained SBA loan for expansion of operations• Set-up employee benefits plan and human resources management for company expansion • Set-up back office operations for Distribution and Online retail implementing systems that ingegrate sale, fulfillment and warehouse operations• Advise founder on day-to-day operations and stragtegy -
Cfo -Senior AdvisorStorm Media Studios Inc. Mar 2010 - PresentMarketing and Production company for Television. Advisor for general business operations supervising all financial, corporate and human resources for the company.• Restructured company sucessfully to relaunch with a wider range of clientele• Streamlined budgets, rescrutured debt and operating costs increasing profitability• Increased employee satisifaction creating an environment that ebraced feedback and acted on input
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Senior AdvisorKunin Wines Llc Jan 2018 - PresentWell respected Central Coast winery whose combined brands produce 8,500 cases annually with tasting rooms in Santa Barbara.• Reviewed all financial systems and back office operations to determine how financial matters should be handled going forward• Worked with owner on direction of business and wine production operations• Ongoing support and advice on day-to-day operations of the company -
Co-FounderBeyondals.Org Mar 2013 - PresentA Not for Profit created to raise awareness of ALS and to support patients and their caregivers as they face this frightening disease• Raised money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge MA• Coached and supported caregivers of newly diagnosed ALS patients -
AdvisorStrength Happens Mar 2017 - Mar 2018A private training gym with its own unique approach to strength training and healthy living • Created a strategy to move the identity of the gym to be based on the methodology and not just a place to workout• Renamed the gym from SB Training to Strength Happens• Coached the owner on the roll-out of the new brand and growth strategy
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Senior AdvisorSelf Mayd Studios/Self Mayd 360 Mar 2017 - Feb 2018Production Company that creates standard and 360 Virtual Reality productions for event, branding and training. Clients include a major international retailer, Lucky Brand and City of Hope• Advised on the management and development of a virtual reality video for an international retailer• Designed financial management systems for ongoing operations and project management• Business Development bringing in ongoing business with non-profit clients
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Senior AdvisorNew Frontiers Media Jan 2014 - Sep 2014A lifestyle niche media publisher with a biweekly print and online magazine• Completed the acquisition of an online and print magazine• Transitioned the staff from the acquisition to the new company• Implemented financial and operational management systems• Developed strategy with owners for business line extensions in online and reader loyalty rewards
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PresidentMegatrax Production Music Inc. Mar 2002 - Feb 2010North Hollywood, Ca, UsOne of the largest independent production music companies creating and distributing to the film, television, online and broadcast industries• Developed strategy to become one of the first production music companies to transition to digital delivery• Doubled revenue and profits while repositioning company as an recognizable force in the production music industry• Developed and executed a strategy to represent 3rd party products answering a need more a more diversified product offering• In tandem with the production team, developed a new product lines programming and the rapidly expanding Latin market• Developed and executed a strategy to service the radio broadcast market utilizing barter growing revenues by 30 times• Developed and executed a strategy for expansion of sale to the Latin American territories making Megatrax a leading provider of production music to that market• Recreated the corporate identity transforming the company’s position in its market to one of the largest independently owned and leading source of production music for the entertainment industry -
PartnerFreshground Software Jan 1999 - Sep 2001Software and Website development company specializing in the entertainment industry.• Worked closely with partners to become the first company to offer digital download tools to the production music industry
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Vice President Operations And FinanceEstefan Enterprises Inc Jun 1997 - Jun 1998Latin entertainment company consisting of a Music Publishing Company, Record Company,Recording Studio, Theme Restaurant, Hotel and Commercial/Residential Real Estate holdings• Supervised the development of a corporate growth plan and divisional structure• Created long term plan for use of commercial real estate holdings• Supervised purchase and installation of corporate computer network• Supervised purchase and financing of corporate and investment real estate• Worked closely to with team to develop and refine operations at a 500+ seat restaurant in Downtown Disney in Florida
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Director Of OperationsKiller Tracks Jun 1989 - May 1997Santa Monica, Ca, UsProduction music library providing jingle and background music to broadcasters, film/televisionproducers and multimedia developers. • Implemented initial business plan setting up all operating systems and staff positions• Developed ongoing company image and marketing campaigns which include advertising tradshows and direct mail campaigns• Created and implemented billing and licensing system to adhere to the needs of broadcast, audio visual and multimedia customers• Supervised, purchased and specified office build-out and equipment and furnishings• Created, music library production partnership and supervised its subsequent product development and marketing strategy
Benjamin Trust Education Details
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Pepperdine UniversityBusiness Administration
Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Trust
What company does Benjamin Trust work for?
Benjamin Trust works for Beyondals.org
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Benjamin Trust's current role is Co-Founder.
What schools did Benjamin Trust attend?
Benjamin Trust attended Pepperdine University.
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