Strategic and operationally savvy, Jennifer Benjamin has a well-rounded business and philanthropic background that encompasses P&L management, strategic planning and execution, revenue growth, operations, HR and major capital campaign leadership. Making bold decisions, pushing beyond the status quo and leading from the front, Jen adeptly drives strategic initiatives and fosters alliances to fuel revenue and profit gains. A proven change agent, she shines in the face of ambiguity, transition and transformation, quickly solving problems, bringing order to chaos and uplifting organizations. Sought-out C-suite & board advisor, Jennifer swiftly navigates business-critical projects to favorable outcomes. Able to seamlessly transition from business leadership to community engagement, she weaves the framework for success by building win-win relationships with diverse corporate, nonprofit and civic partners. Whether forging alliances with the C-suite, advising a board or cultivating an inspired corporate culture, she expertly drives cross-functional collaboration, unites disparate stakeholders and builds, trains and mentors team members.LEADERSHIP IN ACTION:- STRATEGIST: Developed the business plan, growth strategies and capital partner alliance, navigating a startup to profitable revenue with 19 points of distribution; secured funding; profitably sold the company.- BOARD MEMBER: Currently hold multiple board roles with the AdventHealth Foundation of Kansas City including Executive Committee Member, Campaign Leader and Membership Committee Member.- ALLIANCE BUILDER: Formed relationships, creating 11 Store Within a Store (SWAS) partnerships with nationally recognized brands across KS and MO to cost-effectively increase business in well-established, high-foot-traffic locations.- CEO & BOARD PARTNER: Led community projects valued to $45M+ for major nonprofits; defined processes, led teams and engaged with CEOs, boards and high-net-worth individuals, gaining cross-functional buy-in on critical campaigns.- TEAM ARCHITECT: Scaled the team from 65 to 265, providing leadership across 20 locations; cultivated high-performance, customer-focused corporate cultures, mentoring and upskilling employees – the organization’s most valuable asset.- CRISIS MITIGATOR: Ushered the company through COVID; introduced health and safety practices, innovated “On-The-Go” programs to fuel growth, kept pace with evolving brand standards and maintained morale despite challenges.