Ben Blankenship

About Ben Blankenship

Transformative operations director with extensive experience leading corporate initiatives for high-growth, multi-million-dollar business operations. Excel at forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis that leads to consistent annual profits. Detail-oriented with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and implementation required to enhance productivity, increase workflow, improve quality and safety. An advocate for process optimization, can contribute by:• Delivering executive-level leadership with accountability• Guiding sizeable, cross-functional program management initiatives• Leading successful achievement of goals through strategic planning• Providing an equal opportunity and solution-driven leadership style SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE:Strategic Business Planning – Leadership - Operations Management - Financial Administration – Mass Employment Management – Collaboration – Problem Solving – Team Building – Continuous Improvement – Startups – Change Management – Product Development & Rollout – Vendor Relations – Risk Management

Experience

1. Senior Purchasing Manager

   Levy Restaurants

   Feb 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor's degree, Sport Management/Business Administration

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Event Management
• Hospitality
• Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Customer Satisfaction
• Food & Beverage
• Operating Budgets
• Customer Service
• Management
• Accounting/Finance
• Human Resources
• Profit Maximization
• Account Management
• Purchasing
• Recruiting
• Leadership