JONATHAN C. BASFORD
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Highly effective Operations Executive with 10+ years of experience directing operations, finance, facilities & fleet management. Focused on improving systems, serving others and achieving company objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Silveback Concrete
Trenton, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Implementing systems for a multifaceted, rapidly growing construction company and concrete ready-mix company.
- Cooperating with the executive team to analyze performance, plan & make organizational decisions.
- Overseeing periodic financial reporting for internal and external uses.
- Managing fleet of 40+ commercial vehicles, including purchasing, financing, insuring, maintenance and dot compliance.
- Overseeing finances for $20,000,000 in revenue generated by concrete constructions projects and concrete material sales.
Director of Operations
The Family Church & The Academy at The Family Church
Gainesville, FL
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Oversaw finances for 120 student school and 1,000 member church
- Implemented new systems and software to better manage church member information.
- Facilitated meetings for church leadership, church elders, and school board of directors.
- Managed and overcame several maintenance issues for a 30 acre property and multiple aging commercial buildings.
Owner/President
Basford Ag & Turf
Alachua, FL
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Started new business as licensed fertilizer dealer in state of Florida dealing primarily with FGD Gypsum.
- Worked with suppliers to encourage power companies release of FGD Gypsum for ag use.
- Communicated directly with farmers and coops in order to discover how to best serve their needs.
- Organized and negotiated freight from multiple sources to reduce cost to end-user.
Owner/President
Basford Family, Inc/Premier Jewelry Independent Distributor
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Coordinated monthly trainings and bi-annual large events.
- Managed finances and accounting for a retail business.
- Provided support to over 200 other independent distributors in our network.
- Collaborated with corporate office on leadership teams.
Purchasing Manager/Office Manager
Stankunas Concrete, Inc. – Corporate Office
Alachua, FL
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Procured materials and equipment from various vendors through competitive bid process
- Negotiated and established contracts with subcontractors
- Managed job costs for multiple projects routinely valued at over a million dollars
- Produced monthly financial reports and provided them directly to owners and project managers
- Supervised an office staff of four to five employees, plus interns
- Ensured entry of all expenses into accounting software
- Worked with project managers and estimators to 'buy-out' a project to ensure estimated costs are feasible.
Land Development Intern
Pulte Homes – Ocala Division
Ocala, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintained active budgets up to $125 million
- Communicated with city planners during land purchasing projects
- Assisted with scheduling and contractor relations
- Participated with feasibility studies and cost estimates
- Developed spreadsheets and processes to streamline estimating and forecasting systems.
Fiscal Assistant
Student Financial Affairs-University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed office supplies for office staff of over 100
- Assisted in conducting surveys and research on student income and budgets
- Provided accurate and comprehensive financial aid information to UF students.
Education
Master of Science in Business Administration - Management
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA-Warrington College of Business
12.2006
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Operations Oversight
- Business Management
- Cost Control
- Contract Administration
- Data Management
- Financial Oversight
- Logistics
- Organizational Structuring
Timeline
Director of Operations
Silveback Concrete
10.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
The Family Church & The Academy at The Family Church
01.2015 - 10.2020
Owner/President
Basford Ag & Turf
01.2012 - 12.2018
Owner/President
Basford Family, Inc/Premier Jewelry Independent Distributor
01.2011 - 12.2018
Purchasing Manager/Office Manager
Stankunas Concrete, Inc. – Corporate Office
01.2007 - 01.2010
Land Development Intern
Pulte Homes – Ocala Division
01.2006 - 01.2007
Fiscal Assistant
Student Financial Affairs-University of Florida
01.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Science in Business Administration - Management
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA-Warrington College of Business