Ben Binford
Account Manager
Encinitas | United States
Skills
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Industries
Surf
In my own words
— BenMy objective is to obtain a position in a professional environment where my skills are valued and can benefit the organization.
Ideally, I wish to continue to work as an account manager or a related field in management. My ideal work environment would be one that allows me to use my communication, leadership and creative thinking while also allowing me to grow as a professional. The ideal atmosphere would also provide me with an opportunity for growth and development within the company.
Trajectory
Jan 2022 — Now
Account Manager · Flock Freight
My role is to manage and grow accounts and build relationships to successfully meet company goals.
- Successfully exceeds monthly revenue goal of $500k.
- Build deep relationships with clients to understand their specific needs and bring in $25K - $40K in daily revenue.
- Provide clients with excellent service by providing competitive rates while ensuring all requirements are met.
Aug 2021 — Jan 2022
RESEARCH ANAYLST INTERN · HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH CENTER OF UC SAN DIEGO
My role is to examine and validate the accuracy of data to ensure that it produces meaningful information.
- Use statistical software to analyze, collect, and run reports on data.
- Focused on statistical and analytical models to find patterns that may reveal health disparities.
- Worked on multiple research projects and assisted Project Managers in handling all aspects of collecting and analyzing data.
- Used data to write summaries and analyzations that were included in final research reports.
May 2019 — Jan 2022
SALES ASSOCIATE · PROGRESSION SURF SHOP
My role involves selling surfboards and wetsuits, handling shipment invoices, and customer consignment forms.
- Reached 100 surfboard sales in one month, breaking the store's sales record.
- Trains new employees and mentors them for success
- In charge of managing the cash box and closing out the register.
- Builds customer relationships, often having many repeat customers.
May 2018 — May 2019
Cellar Technician · Saint Archer Brewing Company
My role was to sanitize fermentation and conditioning tanks, handle all aspects of fermentation, and monitor Oxygen and CO2 levels.
- Communicated with the Production Management team, Brewers, and other Cellarman throughout the day to ensure organization.
- Maintained 120 and 400 barrel fermenters to successfully meet brewery production goals.
- Managed cell count and viability by using microscopes, pipettes, and hemocytometer in the lab.
Jun 2017 — May 2018
SALES ASSOCIATE · SURF N' WEAR THE BEACH HOUSE
My role involved selling surfboards and wetsuits, building relationships with customers, and teaching customers about surfboards.
- Managed board inventory and tracked sales numbers.
- Engaged with customers and recommended boards based on their needs and abilities.
- Worked with team to create sales strategies to frequently meet and exceed sales goals.
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Education history
CALIFORNIA STATE SAN MARCOS
BACHELOR OF ARTS | 2020 - 2021