David Benson
Camano,WA
"As a man thinks, he is"
Martin Malm
Summary
After a successful and rewarding career that involved extensive travel, my most valuable contribution to any employer now is part-time performed remotely.
Short-term regional and national travel for consulting and training assignments is acceptable.
As a former manager and entrepreneur, I have the ability to evaluate challenges and determine the most effective way to achieve objectives.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
David L. Benson & Associates
03.2002 - Current
- Returning to workforce after retirement
- Decades-long career in sales, marketing and management specializing in innovative and unique programs
- Developed and managed diverse companies from sail yacht charters to Native American tourism programs
- Extensive sales management background in incentive planning and reputation for creating experiences participants could not create for themselves
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Principal, Entrepreneur, Consultant
Self Employed - Contractor
06.1992 - Current
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Society And Justice
06.1976
GPA - 3.3
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
- Reader, Arts and Science Department
Skills
- Creation and management of unique employee incentive and recognition programs
- Effective management of personnel
- Creation of innovative marketing programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional presentation skills to large and small groups
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Staff Development
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
U.S. Coast Guard veteran, final assignment: Commander, 13th Coast Guard Medical
Near the end of my tenure in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, I was a non-commissioned Officer with advanced Hospital Corpsman training at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. Together with other similarly-qualified reservists with exemplary service records, I was selected to temporarily act in the capacity of Commander, 13th Coast Guard District, Medical, on a rotation basis until the Commissioned Officer permanently assigned to the position returned from his current duty at sea.
Each of us had the responsibility of managing the responsibilities and functions of the office during our tour of duty and had the full authority of the Commander position as senior enlisted personnel.
Work Availability
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Timeline
CEO - David L. Benson & Associates
03.2002 - Current
Principal, Entrepreneur, Consultant - Self Employed - Contractor
06.1992 - Current
University of Washington - Bachelor of Arts, Society And Justice
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