Ranen Beaver

About Ranen Beaver

Innovative. Results-driven. Leader. These are just a few of the titles that Ranen holds. With 19+ years of progressive experience in sales, project management, and technical implementations, Ranen has earned respect throughout the building materials industry for a data-driven approach to technical training, sales support, and product/technology onboarding. When he is not engaged in a client-focused capacity, Ranen analyzes intra-organizational needs and devises IT solutions that streamlined communications and improved efficiency for an international corporation. Ranen is a seasoned project manager who believes in a participative or democratic leadership style. By allowing open, productive dialogue within the team, Ranen can identify the correct solution that enhances the end-user experience while improving the bottom-line. He welcomes criticism while defending his ideas and allowing individual team members to have the initiative and take the spotlight during projects. Ranen’s key areas of expertise: Technical Services Management | Project Management | Training Program Development | Digital Education & Transformations |Construction Material SolutionsA few of his selected career accomplishments:Transformed communications across 14 global business units (encompassing 606 employees/clients) by combining Slack architecture with an Eygnte cloud server to facilitate VPN-less data exchanges.Accumulated 2M+ messages on the centralized Slack server as proof of communication streamlining efficacy. Spearheaded the Conectados Program to connect industry partners (i.e, tile & tool manufacturers, contractors, installers, architects, etc.) with badge-based virtual training programs, resulting in win-win sales scenarios that produced accredited specialists. Provided critical contributions to attaining “Store of the Year” and boosting profitability 100%, equating to >$60M cumulative sales, whereas an average Lowe’s generates only $30M/yr. In his free time, Ranen enjoys playing and creating music and learning multimedia software.

Experience

1. Director Technical Services & Special Projects, International

   LATICRETE International

   Dec 2023 — Present · Bethany, CT, US

   Lead Technical Services and Special Projects internationally, driving strategy and execution across global markets.Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs covering installation techniques, surface preparation, and advanced tile and stone applications.Manage global technical support initiatives, ensuring consistency, quality assurance, and adherence to international industry standards.Spearhead certification and education programs to elevate professional standards and competencies within the industry.Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product development teams to align technical strategies with company objectives and innovation goals.

Education

• Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  Industrial Technology/Technician

  2004 — 2006

• Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  Elementary Education and Teaching

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Materials
• Pricing
• Store Management
• Team Building
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Retail
• Negotiation
• Teaching
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service
• Technical Writing
• Building Materials
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Support
• Flooring
• Presentations
• Construction
• Salesforce.com
• Purchasing
• Visual Merchandising