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White Salmon, Washington, United States

2016 Utilisation: 1902 billing hours2017 Utilisation: 1850 billing hours2018 Utilisation: 720 billing hours2021 Utilisation: Projected ~1200 billing hoursKEY PROJECTS:Special Project Manager [VFC, Inc.] – Manage Visual Line Planning solution (Visulon) including requirements gathering, process development/mapping, business user workshops, schedule planning, budget management, and agile (scrum) leadership.Sales Force / Process Transformation -- Review and complete… Show more 2016 Utilisation: 1902 billing hours2017 Utilisation: 1850 billing hours2018 Utilisation: 720 billing hours2021 Utilisation: Projected ~1200 billing hoursKEY PROJECTS:Special Project Manager [VFC, Inc.] – Manage Visual Line Planning solution (Visulon) including requirements gathering, process development/mapping, business user workshops, schedule planning, budget management, and agile (scrum) leadership.Sales Force / Process Transformation -- Review and complete revamp to sales process and sales team on-boarding for mid-sized SaaS data analytics firm (100+ employee/sales team of 6). Dipping sales figures rebounded 21% in the first quarter post-project. [60-day contract + retainer; Company under NDA]Interim COO (post-revenue start-up) -- develop and implement post-angel investment strategic objectives for both sales and operations of a UK-based SaaS educational technology firm. Secondary objectives include scalability assessment and expansion planning for upcoming Series A round. [180-day contract + retainer; Company under NDA]UK Strategist -- produced the feasibility study, launch strategy, sales process, and business development plan for Chinese e-commerce facilitation consultancy that helps take UK firms take their products into Chinese Free Trade Zones. First 90 days: secured pilot contracts with three FTSE 1000 national brands. [180-day contract; China Direct Advisors. LTD]Marketing Consultant -- Stage 1: Analyse current processes, compile a "full-view" state of efficiency, and recommend detailed action plan on necessary changes to align with new organisational objectives. Stage 2: Implement suggested changes and contrast against desired outcomes. [120-day contract; Cranfield University Central Marketing Department] Show less

Bingen, Wa

Zepher is an AS9100D certified, quality-focused turnkey manufacturer with proven experience developing products in aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries. Zepher designs systems and processes to meet its customers’ stringent quality expectations, delivering value-added benefit to every stage of the product lifecycle.Zepher Advanced Programs is an engine for growth within the greater company: providing full-service new customer consultation, onboarding… Show more Zepher is an AS9100D certified, quality-focused turnkey manufacturer with proven experience developing products in aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries. Zepher designs systems and processes to meet its customers’ stringent quality expectations, delivering value-added benefit to every stage of the product lifecycle.Zepher Advanced Programs is an engine for growth within the greater company: providing full-service new customer consultation, onboarding, prototype/small-run builds, and design for manufacturing (DFM) services. Advanced Programs helps bridge the 'Valley of Death' for customers finding ways to drive manufacturability solutions for prototypes and low-rate production products. Z = mc^2 [Manufacturing through Creative Collaboration]We are growing rapidly with opportunities materializing every day -- from Design Engineering to Industrial Design; visit Zepherinc.com to learn more. Life as a Zephernaut is out of this world (dad jokes aside). Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

An agile start-up, Youth Foods is a new take on creating opportunities for young people. Youth Foods’ marketable product takes the form of select, high-quality catering and food services. Functionally, Youth Foods acts as a holistic, turnkey NEET youth development venture based on social inclusion, addressing isolated and disadvantaged groups. Building a company culture team members find exciting - whilst driving profitabilty - is paramount.

Fishers, Indiana

ORS is a medium-sized(100+ employees), SaaS technology and professional services firm providing client service management and operational execution focused in the healthcare space. Broad client-facing scope of responsibility including business development, relationship management, profit and loss accountability, market analysis, mergers and acquisition management, management consulting, trade show deployment, business process engineering (and re-engineering), and training systems development.… Show more ORS is a medium-sized(100+ employees), SaaS technology and professional services firm providing client service management and operational execution focused in the healthcare space. Broad client-facing scope of responsibility including business development, relationship management, profit and loss accountability, market analysis, mergers and acquisition management, management consulting, trade show deployment, business process engineering (and re-engineering), and training systems development. • ORS averaged 62.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) throughout Ben's tenure.• Successfully helped company scale from 7 employees to 120+ in a three-year span• Analyzed and co-managed two acquisitions and the subsequent mergers in 2009 and 2013 (each doubling ORS's then-current size)• Co-led total marketing and rebranding effort in 2011, complete with strategic product launch of myhELO SaaS solution. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Technical Sales Executive for a high-tech building IT/systems hardware and SaaS products firm (commercial construction industry) focused mostly on commercial & healthcare markets. Responsible for project opportunity identification, project cost estimation with pre-design, end-user consultation, and executive-level sales. Project verticals included energy management, integrated security, and integrated building environment automation. • Exceeded sales/growth plan by at least 50% every… Show more Technical Sales Executive for a high-tech building IT/systems hardware and SaaS products firm (commercial construction industry) focused mostly on commercial & healthcare markets. Responsible for project opportunity identification, project cost estimation with pre-design, end-user consultation, and executive-level sales. Project verticals included energy management, integrated security, and integrated building environment automation. • Exceeded sales/growth plan by at least 50% every full year during tenure.• Selected to lead Energy Management vertical in 2006; hitting 115% of introductory plan• First-year salesperson sales record (225% of plan) Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Project Internship -- Investigate leakage problems and possible solutions to Compressor Variable Geometry (compressor stator stages) System in T1 series turbine engines.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Awarded the Tasman Cup for “Greatest Overall Contribution to the Programme”

Bachelor Of Science Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Herman Moench Award (Most Outstanding Senior)