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Riley Benda

Riley Benda

Edmond,OK

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Lemonheads Detail, transforming it into a million-dollar enterprise. Excelled in strategic visioning and operational excellence, fostering partnerships and spearheading innovative marketing strategies. Skilled in leadership development and innovation management, achieving significant sales growth and enhancing brand visibility.

Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering companies toward success and fostering culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Lemonheads Detail
07.2019 - Current
  • Achieved substantial growth, skyrocketing from $60k in the first year to over $1 million in gross sales in year five.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
  • Elevated brand visibility and market share with launch of highly successful digital marketing campaign.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
  • Optimized web content for SEO purposes, resulting in increased organic traffic to the site.
  • Implemented quality control measures that reduced downtime incidents and improved system reliability.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Freelancer

Marketing
05.2015 - 07.2019
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Optimized website content for improved search engine rankings and increased web traffic.
  • Negotiated partnerships with key influencers, maximizing brand exposure in target markets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05-2014

Skills

  • Effective decision making
  • Operational excellence
  • Customer focus
  • Strategic visioning
  • Innovation management
  • Leadership and people development
  • People and culture
  • Operations management
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Business planning
  • Innovative and visionary
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Sales growth

Accomplishments

One of five OKC Entrepreneurs of the year - 2021

Timeline

CEO

Lemonheads Detail
07.2019 - Current

Freelancer

Marketing
05.2015 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oklahoma State University

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