Benjamin Farnan
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dynamic Vice President of Field Operations with extensive experience in developing impactful sales strategies and managing cross-functional teams. Known for fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance, contributing to significant revenue growth and operational improvements.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Field Operations
Scales, Sales and Service, Inc.
Omaha, NE
2011.05 - Current
- Developed and implemented sales strategies that optimized product offerings, resulting in exceeding sales goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and foster collaboration.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders to expand business reach, enhancing market presence.
- Reported performance metrics and strategic opportunities to executive leadership, informing key decision-making.
- Analyzed market data to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Directed training programs for staff, enhancing service delivery and overall performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products, and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing operations activities.
Owner/President
Landscape Innovations, LLC
Omaha, NE
1999.01 - 2011.05
- Designed customized landscaping solutions for residential and commercial properties.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with client needs and preferences.
- Maintained existing client relationships through superior customer service.
- Managed daily business operations, including staff hiring and training.
- Created targeted marketing campaigns that successfully attracted new customers.
- Organized trade shows and conferences to enhance brand visibility and engage potential clients.
- Supervised administrative tasks including payroll processing and accounts management.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Landscape Architecture
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NESkills
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Compliance assurance
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Team management
- Employee training
- Customer relationship management
- Customer education
- Proposals and presentations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
Certification
- MSHA Part 46/48, MSHA Safety Services, 2017-Current
- Class B CDL, Dept. of Transportation, 2013-Current
Timeline
Vice President of Field Operations
Scales, Sales and Service, Inc.
2011.05 - Current
Owner/President
Landscape Innovations, LLC
1999.01 - 2011.05
Some College (No Degree) - Landscape Architecture
University of Nebraska At Omaha