JEFFREY BENGTSON
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/COO/General Manager
Blue Water Consulting
Alexandria, VA
01.2003 - Current
- Responsible for overall performance of company, including Sales, Finance and HR Responsible for all financial reports and P&L
- As business consulting company, responsible for creating Breakthrough Competitive Advantage for each company along with; Analysis of Financial Statements and recommendations; Reducing/Leveraging Cost
- Structures, Improving & Simplifying Cost Structures, Improving HR functions, Training upper management in Strategic Growth and Operations, increasing revenues and creatively cutting operational costs
- Increased revenues through operational reorganization and new marketing events.
- Clients served included: Many start-ups and growth companies in various areas; Bakeries, Hotels, Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, Environmental Services, Metals Recycling and Restaurants.
COO/CFO
SweetBake, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Planned, implemented, and acquired two additional restaurant locations, adding 20 wholesale customers and increased revenues by adding 16 Farmers Markets locations.
- Reengineered business processes to include bakery distribution and reshaped commercialization plan.
- Improved revenues by 105% within twelve-month period.
- Increased wholesale contracts from 2 to 18.
- Developed and analyzed all financial instruments (P&L, budgets, cashflow, balance sheet).
- Supervised and amended all key business activities.
- Created all warehousing and distribution aspects.
- Supervised cross-functional team of 60+ staff and contractors.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for 18 locations.
Director of Operations
American Fiber Green Products, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Directed/Supervised all operations, logistics and distribution
- Took operational accountability for recycling 400+ fiberglass wind blades (approx12 tons each) throughout western United States
- Reduced operating costs by 20%
- Improved operational timing through Product Engineering, Warehouse and Supply Chain improvements.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Founder/CEO/CFO
SDH Group, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Created/implemented high-tech holding company specializing in technologies and services in manufacturing, recycling, and sustainable development (wind/solar energy, alternative fuels).
- Raised more than $2,000,000.00 in private equity, negotiated, and signed contracts for additional $8,000,000.00.
- Purchased and ran operations for Tampa Bay Recycling, LLC multi-unit metals recycling facility and increased sales by 130% in first year and 26% average in following years.
- Authored all filings with FINRA for SDH Group to become public company.
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley/Hornblower Fischer & Co
08.1998 - 01.2002
Publisher
Bengtson, Publishing, Inc
01.1994 - 08.1998
Director of Security & Surveillance, Becker
Gaming
02.1992 - 10.1996
Deputy Director Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
02.1989 - 02.1992
Director of Marketing Presidential
12.1988 - 02.1989
Director of Security Bush Quayle Presidential Campaign
08.1988 - 12.1988
United States Army
01.1981 - 01.1988
- Honorable Discharged with Service-Connected, CID/MPI Conducted criminal investigations and counter-terrorist operations throughout Europe & Ran a counter-drug team in Alabama.
- Duty Stations: West Berlin, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Heidelberg, West Germany; Anniston, Alabama
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Marketing
University of Maryland- Europe
West Germany And Belgium1988
Organizational Leadership
United States Army, Leadership Development School
West Germany1987
Counter-Terrorism Operations
United States Army, Counter-Terrorism School
West Germany1985
A.A -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA1980
Investments And Securities
Morgan Stanley
NYC, New York1998
Skills
- Business Development
- Economic Analysis
- Project Planning
- Market Growth
- Profit and Loss
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
- Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
- Startups and Acquisitions
- Team Leadership
- New Business Development
- Operations Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
Affiliations
Volunteer Service
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church - Tampa, FL
President, Belle Haven on the Green Association
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church - Alexandria, VA
Rotary - McLean, VA
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Lifetime Member
Board Member, Las Vegas Security Chief Association
Timeline
COO/CFO
SweetBake, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Operations
American Fiber Green Products, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
Founder/CEO/CFO
SDH Group, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2012
Founder/COO/General Manager
Blue Water Consulting
01.2003 - Current
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley/Hornblower Fischer & Co
08.1998 - 01.2002
Publisher
Bengtson, Publishing, Inc
01.1994 - 08.1998
Director of Security & Surveillance, Becker
Gaming
02.1992 - 10.1996
Deputy Director Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
02.1989 - 02.1992
Director of Marketing Presidential
12.1988 - 02.1989
Director of Security Bush Quayle Presidential Campaign
08.1988 - 12.1988
United States Army
01.1981 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Marketing
University of Maryland- Europe
Organizational Leadership
United States Army, Leadership Development School
Counter-Terrorism Operations
United States Army, Counter-Terrorism School
A.A -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Investments And Securities
Morgan Stanley
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