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Ben Ledbetter

Jonesboro,LA

Summary

Goal-oriented business founder and manager with distinguished experience in multiple industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to following company procedures while optimizing employee talent.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Broadcaster

North Louisiana Broadcasting Inc.
08.2020 - Current
  • Announced play-by-plays to give detailed, sequential descriptions and running accounts of actions.
  • Interviewed players and coaches to provide post-game analysis.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
  • Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.

Owner / Publisher of Jackson Parish Journal

Ben Ledbetter DBA Ledbetter Media
02.2020 - Current

Owner and operator of digital newspaper that publishes twice a week

Responsibilities include:

* Content, Design and Scheduling

* Supervision of staff

* Recruiting of new client sales

* Maintaining existing clients

* Creation of special programming events

* Invoicing

* Accounts Payable

* Accounts Receivables

* Coordinate with government and public officials

Corrections Officer

Jackson Parish Sheriff Department
06.2018 - Current
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.

Senior Sales Executive

Northside Furniture
03.2014 - 04.2018
  • Employed effective problem-solving techniques, increasing client satisfaction ratings.
  • Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
  • Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
  • Sold current inventory and ordered items to new and established customers.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Owner / Operator

Helping Hands Charity Organizations
06.2012 - 09.2013
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Founded and managed charity with zero prior revenue.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers.
  • Adhered to regulatory requirements and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented strategies to increase revenue and effectively target new markets.

Senior Sales Executive

Greenburg, Grant & Richards Inc
02.2004 - 05.2012
  • Employed effective problem-solving techniques, increasing client satisfaction ratings.
  • Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
  • Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
  • Utilized multiple marketing strategies to improve profitability.
  • Sold credit control services to new and established customers.
  • Developed relationships with high-profile clientele by successfully employing [Type] sales techniques.
  • Facilitated relationships with target accounts through implementation of proven networking methods.
  • Protected top-priority accounts by employing effective sales and marketing techniques.
  • Earned multiple company awards for maintaining and securing high-profit accounts.
  • Received company recognition for achieving monthly and annual sales goals.
  • Performed corporate training procedures to educate new employees.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.

Founder / Owner / Operator

Specialty Services Inc
01.1998 - 12.2003
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Founded and managed construction services business with zero market share and growing revenue each year in operation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05.1995

College Prep

Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Jonesboro, LA
05.1979

Skills

  • Founding and Growth of Business
  • Operational Processes
  • Enforcement of Policies and Procedures
  • Creative Writing
  • Interviewing
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Live Sports Broadcasting
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Project Management
  • Manage Contracts
  • Business Management and Development

Timeline

Sports Broadcaster

North Louisiana Broadcasting Inc.
08.2020 - Current

Owner / Publisher of Jackson Parish Journal

Ben Ledbetter DBA Ledbetter Media
02.2020 - Current

Corrections Officer

Jackson Parish Sheriff Department
06.2018 - Current

Senior Sales Executive

Northside Furniture
03.2014 - 04.2018

Owner / Operator

Helping Hands Charity Organizations
06.2012 - 09.2013

Senior Sales Executive

Greenburg, Grant & Richards Inc
02.2004 - 05.2012

Founder / Owner / Operator

Specialty Services Inc
01.1998 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Louisiana Tech University

College Prep

Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Ben Ledbetter