Benjamin Price
Administrator, Supervisor
HAMILTON,OH
Summary
* Reliable, trusted manager with 20 years experience in financial accountability, managing employees, strategic planning and quality control.
* Sound background in conducting comprehensive analyses and maintaining database of monetary information while maintaining technology within the departments.
* Strong leadership skills with unique talent for resolving conflicts among employees, colleagues and customers.
* Logical manager talented at setting goals and formulating effective action plans for entire department.
* Demonstrates great leadership ability - able to pull people together to work on common goals with great attention to details. Extremely friendly and polite - easily establishes rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and all age groups.
* Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
* Dedicated administrator with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
* Influential and grounded with record of success managing administrative and financial challenges, helping great teams succeed. Recognized for dynamic work ethic and team player attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Utility Division Supervisor
City Of Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, , OH
2023.03 - Current
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintain compliance with Government policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluate employee performance, maintain quality control while coaching and training to improve weak areas.
- Boost team performance by developing customer service training materials while conducting service training.
- Produce letters, memorandums and reports for utility management and council members.
- Accurately sort and filed official district correspondence, payment records and invoices.
- Produce high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Interact with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provide quality control through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Founder & Music Director, IT Manager
Metropolitan Pops Orchestra / Merit Company Orchestra
Cincinnati, OH
2002.01 - Current
- Semi-retired official Conductor and Music Director for two Professional Cincinnati-based Orchestra's
- Managed and conducted a 50-60 piece orchestra for Emmy-award winner, Nancy James from the Bob Braun Show and American Idol Artist, Eben Frankewitz
- Served as Chief Financial & Budget Officer with over 200 employees on tour
- Formed senior leadership team and board of directors through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of tickets and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the music industry.
- Orchestra won several Ohio Artistic State Awards for Music Excellence in Music Performance
- Oversaw all Information Technology and Media Productions while bringing organization into FULL-HD production and also produced to date several HI-DEF sound recordings
- Lead negotiator for all contracts and stipends
- Selected and arranged music for many performances and special events.
Administrator, Manager - Clerk of Courts
Butler County, Ohio
Hamilton, OH
2019.12 - 2023.03
- Forecasts expenditures and revenues to establish department's financial positions by examining and analyzing financial reports and discussing financial data and future requirements while managing millions of dollars across four divisions of Government.
- Controls costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Keep detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement with quality control practices.
- Prepare annual Operational and Tax budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Evaluate suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within IT and Quality Control to established timeframes.
- Supervise labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Review operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs
- Analyze revenues, expenditures and cash management
- Execute financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status
- Develop strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations
- Keep up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects
- Able to impute and execute all payroll duties for four departments
Insurance Agency Owner, Barbershop, Rental Propery
Price Property Development, TIS Group LLC
Hamilton, Ohio
2008.01 - 2021.12
- Successfully managed businesses and rental property
- Managed all financial budgeting and tax work for Agency and all businesses serving as CFO
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Oversaw all Information technology and business operations while making strategic decisions.
- Managed multiple high-end rental properties
- Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns promptly.
- Developed and managed all websites and IT platforms
Customer Service Representative/Quality Control Technician
Medco Pharmaceuticals
Fairfield, OH
2001.03 - 2005.02
- Collaborated with staff members and doctors to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Followed up with customers and doctors about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Executive Asst. / CSO Steinway Artist Coordinator
Steinway & Sons
West Chester, Ohio
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with theaters, concert halls, piano techs and musicians to achieve prime pricing.
- Worked on sales team to fulfill customer wants and needs
- Updated Information technology for the entire company and maintained customer database on consistent basis.
- Provided exceptional counseling, music management, education and instrument training to diverse client base.
- Developed positive relationships on behalf of company with public, concert artists , musicians and community at large.
- Negotiated rates with media sales companies
- Increased arts awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications
Education
Agency & Business Financial Management - Agency Management
Hondros College of Business Management
West Chester, OH 2017.02 - 2017.03
Master of Barbering - Barbering And Shop Management
R.W. Barbering College
Dayton, OH 2009.10 - 2010.05
Music Performance, Education Diploma - Music, Business And Concert Managment
Miami University, William Steinway University
Middletown, OH / Manhattan, NY 2003.05 - 2006.05
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, OH 1999.10 - 2000.03
Trade & Technology School - Computer Mastery Course / Excel / Windows / Typing
Russell Lee Vocational School
Hamilton, OH 2003.07 - 2004.05
Skills
Strong administrative proficiency
Relationship building and management
Performance Evaluations
Technology and Software
Project Management & Quality control
Training and Development
Dependable and Responsible
Flexible and Adaptable
Data Entry
Problem-Solving
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
A keen mind and imagination move the world.
Timeline
Utility Division Supervisor
City Of Fairfield, Ohio
2023.03 - Current
Administrator, Manager - Clerk of Courts
Butler County, Ohio
2019.12 - 2023.03
Agency & Business Financial Management - Agency Management
Hondros College of Business Management
2017.02 - 2017.03
Master of Barbering - Barbering And Shop Management
R.W. Barbering College
2009.10 - 2010.05
Insurance Agency Owner, Barbershop, Rental Propery
Price Property Development, TIS Group LLC
2008.01 - 2021.12
Trade & Technology School - Computer Mastery Course / Excel / Windows / Typing
Russell Lee Vocational School
2003.07 - 2004.05
Music Performance, Education Diploma - Music, Business And Concert Managment
Miami University, William Steinway University
2003.05 - 2006.05
Executive Asst. / CSO Steinway Artist Coordinator
Steinway & Sons
2003.01 - 2005.01
Founder & Music Director, IT Manager
Metropolitan Pops Orchestra / Merit Company Orchestra
2002.01 - Current
Customer Service Representative/Quality Control Technician
Medco Pharmaceuticals
2001.03 - 2005.02
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
1999.10 - 2000.03