David W. Farnsworth
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Passionate about developing people through continuous improvement while focusing on desired outcomes. Emphasis on developing strategy to provide expectation clarity, individual and team development, and resolutions for issues preventing desired outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, EVP
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
12.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy for 300 employees across 5 locations.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment to be recognized for "Best Charter School" in Gilbert and Queen Creek.
- Aligned organizational vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results by ranking in top 10% of K-12 schools.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability earning improved bond credit rating.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover earning "Top Workplaces to Work" for 2022 and 2023.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties that resulted in excellent audit results and no claims.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Vice President
LBE Investments
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed 4 commercial properties ensuring all properties were in compliance with government entities
- Managed long-term preventive maintenance schedule and capital improvement projects
- Managed lease agreements and tenant relationships
- Monitored lease rates to ensure alignment with market rates
Management Consultant
Orange-Sol Blending & Packaging, Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided overall business consulting to executive and leadership teams in all areas of organization in developing strategic and tactical goals to previous role without supervisory responsibilities, and in part-time basis.
- Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Broadened improvement initiatives, troubleshooting problems for corrective action.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Director of Operations
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
Director of Finance
Orange-Sol Blending & Packaging, Inc
06.2007 - 09.2014
- Reported to CEO
- Led Accounting, Human Resource, Information Technology, Risk, Legal, and Quality Assurance functions
- Member of Executive and Business Development committees
- Provided additional insight and training in Research & Development, Operations, and Customer Service departments.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
Independent Contractor
Farnsworth Consulting, LLC
02.2005 - 09.2007
- Consult clients by determining what solutions were needed to solve business problems, enhance productivity, increase security, and ensure data integrity
- Collect and analyze information, design and implement systems, and provide warranty and support for client.
Software Developer
I Business Integration Group
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Create web pages, install software, test software, create test data, create database queries and provide application support for multiple software solutions
- Participate in team meetings, projects, provide status reports, and work with QA/QC department
- Enhance skills with internal training.
Education
Master Degree - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Mesa, AZ06.2012
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Mesa, AZ12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Design
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ04.2004
Skills
- Organizational Structure
- Organizational Health & Culture
- Cohesive Team Development
- Program Development
- Leadership Trainer
- Research Best and New Practices
- Identify Optimization Opportunities
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Board of Directors Support
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Develop and Implement Strategy
Timeline
Executive Director, EVP
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
12.2018 - Current
Vice President
LBE Investments
01.2015 - 12.2018
Management Consultant
Orange-Sol Blending & Packaging, Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2018
Director of Operations
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
03.2014 - 12.2018
Director of Finance
Orange-Sol Blending & Packaging, Inc
06.2007 - 09.2014
Independent Contractor
Farnsworth Consulting, LLC
02.2005 - 09.2007
Software Developer
I Business Integration Group
06.2004 - 02.2005
Master Degree - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Design
DeVry University
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