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Ben Clark

Ben Clark

Highland,UT

Summary

Ben Clark, seasoned executive delivering business operations excellence, process engineering, resource management, team leadership, product research, administrative excellence and execution to achieve simplicity, efficiencies and accountability. Unique international and US experience in operational solutions, providing research, best practices and policy compliance.

In a global world in need of business

operational excellence, I delivers results. Skilled in managing employee teams in large complex multi-organizations spanning multiple countries, cultures and languages.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations and Vendor Manager/Product Researcher

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
  • Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving $200,000 per year in research expenses.
  • Critical responsibility of operations and vendor management for the Correlation Research Division.
  • Responsible for division operations and support staff management, evaluating products, leading research projects and teams, designing research, conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Writing reports and creating presentations for senior leadership to allow timely product decisions in a dynamic and time sensitive environment.
  • Clarified and identified the Division's new vendor contracting process, created a new list of current vendors and the process of selecting new vendors.
  • Contracted with thirty new vendors and ensured Master Service Agreements are in place for future research.
  • Conducted a panel needs assessment throughout the division and identified future panel requirements.
  • Delivered actionable results and reports for 40 products over the last year and a half.
  • Proven team player and ability to step in and help at any time in any situation.
  • Created master vendor list for PSD with 64 vendors identified and vetted.
  • Responsible for finding and contracting with more than 50 vendors on more than 225 contracts.
  • Consistently demonstrates flexibility and willingness to work with a variety of personalities on multiple teams.

Director of Operations, Group Administrator, Medical Logistics, Facility Manager, Executive Officer

United States Air force
03.2009 - Current
  • Multiple Executive Management Roles with Constant Promotion
  • Spanning responsibility for measuring and assessing business activities with emphasis on business improvement
  • Supporting and leading 120 professional staff
  • Strategic review and development of processes and deployment of improvements
  • Project management, process engineering, resource management, metrics evaluation, and planning
  • Delivered healthcare to 12,600 patients in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria
  • Led 24 hour Aeromedical Evacuation operation for five joint coalition bases in Kuwait, where I directed 84 missions, transporting 182 personnel
  • Executed $5.5M HVAC project on time and on budget, saving $360K annually
  • Maintained readiness of the Air Force’s Pacific/Asia theatre’s only portable hospital, the Expeditionary Medical Support Health Response Team (EMEDS) equipment valued at $7.5M
  • Overhauled referral processes achieving key improvements
  • Led a $8M Service Center, improving performance
  • Chaired process improvement working group identifying over 50 enhancements
  • Responsible for planning and scheduling team training for 17 teams
  • Enhanced accountability reporting for Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and identified areas of opportunity to drive improvements.
  • Received coveted Real Pro Award from General
  • Awarded Company Grade Officer of the Quarter four times.

Market Research Consultant/VP of Sales

The MarkeTech Group
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Analyzed and consolidated data from different sources to generate campaign performance reports.
  • Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
  • Managed global market research projects
  • Created and produced marketing pieces for national roll out.
  • Conceived a unique marketing campaign concept and implemented nationally.

Senior Sales Consultant

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
01.1999 - 08.2008
  • Generated new business through effective prospecting, telemarketing, territory planning and relationship building.
  • Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
  • Strategic account management for over 100 accounts.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12.1998

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Vendor Management System Software
  • Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Staff Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • New Business Development
  • Quality Management

Certification

Qualtrics Certified

Fitness

I have a passion or everything Fitness: Running, Cycling, Weightlifting, CrossFit, Spinning, Yoga. 

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Operations and Vendor Manager/Product Researcher

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
08.2016 - Current

Director of Operations, Group Administrator, Medical Logistics, Facility Manager, Executive Officer

United States Air force
03.2009 - Current

Market Research Consultant/VP of Sales

The MarkeTech Group
08.2008 - 03.2009

Senior Sales Consultant

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
01.1999 - 08.2008

MBA - Strategic Management

University of California - Davis

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Brigham Young University
Ben Clark