Roy Phone: 056-466-1275 Skype: benjamin.roy1230 benjamin.roy1230@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminroy1230
Qualifications & Traits:
4+ years working in startups Experience in project management and pricing, commercial, and sales analysis Self-starter and entrepreneur; very comfortable working for answers Proven success in strategic and analytic roles Strong communication and presentation skills
Most Relevant Experience:
MarkaVIP, Dubai, UAE
One of the Middle Easts Leading Fashion E-commerce Companies Business Controller - Commercial (April 16 - Present) Senior member of the Strategy & Business Control Department Managed pricing, revenue forecasts, and KPIs for an e-commerce catalog worth >$4B Spearheaded numerous cross-functional initiatives to improve our EBITDA Regularly presented to the executive team Created sales and margin slides for the monthly board decks and investor presentations Senior Pricing Analyst - Commercial (August 15 - April 16) Managed sales, catalog, and supplier analysis Led a team of analysts and merchandisers to successfully restructure the merchandising and promo calendar Drove several initiatives that generated topline growth, improved customer NPS scores, and increased gross margin percentage Commercial Project Manager (March 15 - August 15) Managed a team of 6; together we cleared >$1.3M in backlogged inventory Played an active role in restructuring the department Cut production lead-times by 80%
Barnes & Noble, CO, USA
Assistant Manager - Retail (14 - 15) F500 business, United States largest book retailer Accurately projected sales, issued product orders, and managed inventory levels Led merchandising team and consistently exceeded sales goals Functioned as the interim Department Manager; was offered a promotion before leaving
Heritage International, SC, USA
Event Coordinator (11 - 13) Non-profit Community Center, In-House Event Planning & Coordination Monitored inventory levels, projected sales, tracked KPIs, and submitted revenue reports Benjamin M. Roy All About You Services, SC, USA Sales & Ops Manager (10 - 12) Service Based, Locally Owned Startup Led B2C sales, client acquisition, and client management Conducted revenue modeling; including pricing and profitability analysis Key contributor in decision making process Company stayed in the black until closing in Oct. 2012 (Due to relocation of owners)
Internship & Volunteer Experience:
Pure Life Incorporated
Project Lead (09 - 12) Internationally Operating Non-profit, focused on providing essentials for the impoverished Successfully led crowdfunding efforts; on a few occasions raised >$10k
Roar Motorcycles, Daytona Beach, FL
Sales Associate - Intern (09 - 10) Non-profit Retail Startup, Designed and sold motorcycles and accessories for women
Technical Skills & Education:
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Magento: E-Commerce Catalog Management Moderate-Light VBA experience (Able to automate routine tasks)
2017 CFA Level 1 Candidate
Organizational Leadership, KIGR, Kiawah Island, SC (13 - 14) Theology, Morning Star University, Fort Mill, SC (10 - 12)