Brian Vens

About Brian Vens

As a seasoned Business Operations leader, I bring a proven track record in optimizing organizational efficiency, streamlining business processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. With strong analytical skills, I excel in identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic solutions to enhance overall performance. A results-driven leader, I have a demonstrated an ability to drive revenue growth through data analysis and innovative strategies. My leadership and problem-solving skills make me well-equipped to navigate complex challenges and lead teams to success.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Business Operations

   Wowza

   Sep 2018 — Present · Golden, CO, US

   Develops and maintains of integrated internal systems encompassing sales, customer success, marketing, and billing- Pioneered the creation and execution of go-to-market streamlined processes, enhancing operational efficiency for both sales and customer success teams- Spearheaded the simplification of our internal system ecosystem, strategically consolidating from five integrated systems to two. This initiative drove a 10% decrease in ticket response times and a 7% increase in annual revenue retention- Successfully streamlined the entire quote-to-cash journey by introducing an integrated quoting system. This led to a 14% decrease in sales cycle times and an 5% increase in sales win rates- Orchestrated seamless CRM transition, ensured a user-centric approach throughout the migration and development phases. By focusing on user experience and usability, the CRM transition seamlessly integrated into daily operations, minimizing disruptions and maximizing user adoption.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Sales Operations
• Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Salesforce.com
• Data Center