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Becky Hiester

Freeport, IL,IL

Summary

At Hiester Construction, Inc., I excelled as Vice President, leading with dynamic team leadership and strategic planning skills to drive sustainable growth and robust financial performance. Spearheading high-value negotiations and fostering key partnerships, I achieved significant organizational advancements and cultivated a culture of innovation, resulting in marked efficiency improvements and stakeholder satisfaction.

Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Knowledgeable office manager with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Hiester Construction, Inc.
01.1988 - 11.2024
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

Education

Freeport Senior High
Freeport, IL
01-1993

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Client relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Results-driven
  • Account management
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Risk management
  • Process improvement
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Training and mentoring
  • Presentations
  • Staff development
  • Performance monitoring
  • Contract negotiation
  • Data analysis
  • Budget oversight
  • Corporate communications
  • Sales leadership
  • Industry best practices
  • Staff training
  • Price structuring
  • Customer and employee rapport
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Metrics tracking
  • Sales and marketing leadership
  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • Forecasting
  • Financial management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Human resources
  • Market research
  • Targeted marketing
  • CRM software
  • Rules and regulations
  • Human resources management
  • Profit objectives
  • Corporate branding
  • Competitor trends
  • Staff recruiting and retainment
  • Proposal writing
  • Budget administration
  • Customer prospecting
  • Customer education
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Proposals and presentations
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Revenue generation
  • Project management
  • Performance improvement
  • Staff management
  • Business planning
  • Growth planning
  • Operations oversight
  • Office management
  • Office administration
  • Schedule management
  • Financial acumen
  • Technical support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Scheduling
  • Administrative support
  • Expense reporting

Timeline

Vice President

Hiester Construction, Inc.
01.1988 - 11.2024

Freeport Senior High
Becky Hiester