LAUREN BENNETT
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
CONTACT
LaurenBennett225@gmail
linkedin.com/in/LaurenBennett225/
PROFILE
A dedicated MBA professional with over 7 years’ experience as a Business Consultant. Collaborating with key personnel to strategize and improve the overall business model through targeted optimization solutions and training with measurable results. My objective is to secure a challenging leadership position by applying creative problem solving and management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximize profits.
SKILLS
HIGHLY ORGANIZED
ANALYTICAL
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SELF MOTIVATOR
DETAIL ORIENTED
TEAM LEADERSHIP
COACHING / EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS (MS OFFICE, MULTI-TASKING, TIME MANAGEMENT)
EXPERIENCE
Business Consultant
Subway® - Neil S. Subs Development, LLC
2013-Current
Manage over 20 franchise owned Subway® locations on Long Island with over $6.4 million in annual revenue.
Responsible for improving business operations by assessing weaknesses and recommending business solutions with measurable goals.
Conduct monthly internal audits and provide performance coaching sessions based on data-driven key performance indicators/metrics.
Collaborates with business owners and management personnel to enhance processes and cultivate a positive customer experience in order to drive business development and guest loyalty.
Directed training/staff development initiatives to maximize productivity and revenue goals.
Marketing Manager
New York Islanders Hockey Club, Inc
2009-2012
Worked directly with top executives across all internal departments to supply all arena, promotional and marketing collateral.
Executed marketing and advertisement campaigns for games and special events held at Nassau Coliseum, SMG and Savior.
Managed annual $1 million in operating budget and maintained positive client relations with over 25 printing vendors and 16 publication outlets.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously without exceeding budgeted costs or allotted time.
Developed and managed detailed performance reports and hosted weekly project management meetings.
Created and implemented administrative procedures leading to an efficient, productive environment, establishing new protocol and tear sheet records.
Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews for graphic designers and internship program.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Hodges University
2007-2010
4.0 GPA
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Sigma Beta Delta member
Kenneth Oscar Johnson School of Business
Marketing Concentration & Management Concentration
Bachelor of Science
Health Administration
Hodges University
2004-2007