Brett Bennett Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

Tuckerman, Arkansas, United States

Achieved over $1.1 million in personal sales across just my clients within the past 12 months, ranking as one of the top performers in the premium hardwood distribution industry.Managing and maintaining client relationships, leading to an 82% increase in repeat business, up from 65%.Working individually with clients to tailor solutions to their specific needs, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction and retention rates.Company has experience working with high-profile projects. Team spearheaded the interior lumber and woodworking supply for the prestigious Crystal Bridges Museum of Modern Art, directly collaborating with Alice Walton to ensure all project specifications were met with precision.Coordinating a similar project now with the procurement team to secure premium materials for large-scale projects, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining the highest quality standards.Overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, contributing to a 22% improvement in cash flow management.Developed and implemented financial strategies aligned with company goals, optimizing expenses and enhancing overall financial health.Leveraging tools like SQL, Salesforce, and Tableau to analyze customer behavior, market trends, and sales performance, driving strategic decisions that resulted in an 18% increase in revenue.Applying data analysis skills to monitor market conditions and make informed inventory management decisions, balancing customer demand with efficient stock levels.Playing a key role in supply chain management, optimizing inventory levels based on market conditions and data-driven insights, reducing excess stock by 13%.Consistently ensuring that products and services exceed customer expectations, contributing to a 97% customer satisfaction rate and strong customer loyalty.

Tuckerman, Arkansas, United States

Managed and optimized accounting and database programs, including SQL, Salesforce, Tableau, and DMSI, to monitor sales trends and conduct in-depth financial analysis. Prepared and delivered quarterly financial reports for both internal management and tax compliance.Developed expertise in lumber brokerage operations by cultivating strong relationships with lumber mills and buyers, effectively managing a commodity-driven sector of the business.Analyzed weekly fluctuations in lumber prices (LBS) to accurately forecast supply and demand trends in the broker market, aiding in strategic decision-making.Streamlined accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments, while optimizing cash flow and capitalizing on discounts under terms like 2/10 Net 30.Oversaw quality control in warehouse operations, meticulously ensuring that all products met rigorous standards.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Served as the Compliance and Standards Officer and Financial Analyst for a team of 19 students, overseeing adherence to investment policies and regulatory standards.Developed and recommended an asset allocation strategy, leveraging quantitative analysis of asset class returns and employing both fundamental and technical analysis for security selection.Prepared weekly market reports and provided actionable buy, hold, or sell recommendations, consistently guiding the portfolio to outperform the S&P 500.Directly managed $2.6 million in the Rebsamen Trust, achieving a return that exceeded benchmark performance metrics.Provided strategic recommendations for the management of an additional $13 million in assets across other funds, including those managed by Arvest Bank and affiliated entities.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Mentored freshman students of the Class of 2024 honors program of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Walton Honors.Held weekly meetings to help these students navigate their first year of college.Assisted with questions as needed, both individually and in the group setting, about courses, study skills, options for different majors and minors, and any other items my group members needed help with.