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Heather Benicek

Apex,NC

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Managed 19 VCA hospitals and consistently achieved revenue/profit goals.

Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Operations Director

VCA H
10.2010 - Current
  • Successfully managed 19 VCA hospitals in two states.
  • Developed and executed revenue/profit goals for each hospital.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement revenue plans and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Set team and individual goals and provided regular, actionable feedback.
  • 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.
  • Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.

VP of Operations

Sylvan Learning
Cary, NC
02.2006 - 09.2010
  • Successfully managed 11 learning centers in two states to achieve/exceed revenue/profit goals.
  • Fostered caring and safe environment plans for children and parents.
  • Set and achieved center revenue/profit goals
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
  • Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
  • Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.

Regional Operations Director

Sylvan Learning
02.2003 - 12.2005
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Set and achieved regional center revenue/profit goals.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • 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.

Center Director

Sylvan Learning
Cary, NC
07.2000 - 11.2003
  • Developed and executed revenue/profit plans.
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business Management

University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
06.2000

Skills

  • Outstanding Communication skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Outstanding Customer Service Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Staff selection/management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Highest revenue increase in region at VCA for years
  • Increased revenue by 100% in one year in Floriday Sylvan.
  • Consistently exceeded all revenue goals at Sylvan in all positions.
  • Opened several learning centers from beginning
  • Assisted with execution of 10 acquisitions at VCA
  • Received high customer service award for Sylvan out of 1100 centers nationwide.
  • Concistently in top five revenue for Sylvan for 10 years

Timeline

Regional Operations Director

VCA H
10.2010 - Current

VP of Operations

Sylvan Learning
02.2006 - 09.2010

Regional Operations Director

Sylvan Learning
02.2003 - 12.2005

Center Director

Sylvan Learning
07.2000 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business Management

University of North Carolina
Heather Benicek