Ben Huhs
Hutchinson
Summary
Results-driven leader with a track record in optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing financial performance. Skilled in cultivating partnerships and mentoring teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals to facilitate sustainable growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
TFM Services LLC
Wichita
01.2022 - Current
- Translate executive strategy into actionable, departmental goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Optimized operational efficiency to reduce overhead costs and boost profitability and cash flow.
- Championed organizational change during major restructuring to successfully transition from self-performing to subcontracting business model.
- Developed a high-performance leadership pipeline by mentoring and upskilling regional operations managers.
- Cultivated marquee portfolios to strengthen and sustain key business partnerships.
- Aligned organizational vision and mission with daily departmental operations to enhance strategic execution.
Expense, Sanitation, and Sustainability Manager
Dillon Stores
Hutchinson
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Conducted deep-dive spend forensics, identifying budget variances and wasteful patterns to uncover saving opportunities.
- Collaborated with finance teams to streamline budgeting processes and enhance accuracy.
- Prepared financial forecasts based on historical spending patterns and trends.
- Monitored departmental expenditures to ensure adherence to budget constraints and guidelines.
- Developed sustainability initiatives for store operations, enhancing environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies across all store locations effectively.
- Negotiated vendor contracts through RFP, ensuring rigorous cleanliness and appearance standards across facilities were maintained.
Data Analyst, Customer Relationship Marketing
Dillon Stores
Hutchinson
06.2007 - 03.2017
- Developed comprehensive reports that presented actionable insights to management teams, supporting data-driven decisions.
- Analyzed customer data to uncover shopping trends and preferences, informing marketing strategies.
- Created targeted direct mail and digital campaigns tailored to drive enhanced customer engagement.
- Developed and utilized data visualization tools to enhance reporting clarity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on data-driven projects.
- Conducted market research to support strategic decision-making processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- Strategic planning
- KPI development
- Financial analysis
- Business development
- Partnership cultivation
- Operational efficiency
- Market trends and analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Advanced analytics tools
- Data analysis
- Complex Problem-solving
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Vice President
TFM Services LLC
01.2022 - Current
Expense, Sanitation, and Sustainability Manager
Dillon Stores
04.2017 - 04.2021
Data Analyst, Customer Relationship Marketing
Dillon Stores
06.2007 - 03.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Hutchinson Community College