Elizabeth Benson

About Elizabeth Benson

Chief Operating Officer at Girl Flip Construction, leveraging 25+ years of business development and leadership experience to drive operational excellence. Early-stage employee (#20) at a successful startup acquired by AutoNation. Previous successes include building high-performing teams, spearheading franchise sales (13 years), and developing impactful non-profit marketing programs (4 years). Consistently exceeds targets through strategic team leadership, process optimization, and resource management. Expert at scaling operations, building lasting client relationships, and implementing efficient systems that deliver measurable results.Key strengths- Executive leadership and operations management- Team building and development- Construction operations and project oversight- Strategic account management and business development- Startup scaling and operational excellence- Franchise sales and consulting- Marketing campaign development and execution- Business process optimization- Corporate communications and stakeholder relationsPassionate about transforming the construction industry by creating efficient, scalable processes that empower teams to deliver exceptional results. As a leader in construction, I\'m committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women in the trades. I believe in building not just successful businesses, but also pathways for women to thrive in traditionally male-dominated industries. My mission is to combine operational excellence with mentorship to foster the next generation of women leaders in construction.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Girl Flip

   Sep 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   At Girl Flip Construction, our skilled team efficiently orchestrates the blend of people, materials, and processes for each project. We lead with dedication, ensuring excellence from start to finish. With us, you\'re not just getting a service; you\'re gaining a trusted partner in construction

Education

• University of Denver

  BSBA, Business Management, Minor in Marketing

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Franchising
• Marketing
• Consulting
• Project Management
• Lead Generation
• Franchise Sales
• Franchise Development
• Small Business
• Sales Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Training
• New Business Development
• Sales
• Franchise Consulting
• Event Planning
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Business Planning
• Business Development