Rob Bentley
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Resourceful Vice President with over 30 years of results-oriented experience in business intelligence and operations management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
VP General Manager
Kingsdown
Calgary, AB
02.2008 - Current
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
- Led team in strategic executive-level planning.
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices.
- Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
- Managed annual review processes to support business functions and compliance.
- Provided valuable leadership for program team members and third-party consultants.
- Directed annual budgeting processes and verified alignment with company objectives.
- Identified and established KPIs to improve team efficiencies and sales strategies.
Assistant General Manager
Simmons Canada
Calgary, AB
08.1991 - 08.2007
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices.
- Made recommendations to senior leaders on business strategy and initiatives.
- Managed annual review processes to support business functions and compliance.
- Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.
- Identified and established KPIs to improve team efficiencies and sales strategies.
- Developed and analyzed cost vs. revenue metrics to monitor staff performance.
- Answered questions from subordinate leadership on relevant regulations and policies.
- Assessed project resource requirements to support strategic execution.
- Planned program details according to defined corporate strategy.
Education
BPE Minor in Business - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.1989
Skills
- OKRs and KPIs
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Business Growth and Marketing Strategies
- Partnerships and Affiliations
- Budget Oversight
- Industry Best Practices
- Process Improvement
- Proposals and Presentations
- Profit Objectives
- Performance Monitoring
- Business Development
- Profit and Loss Management
- Complex Problem Solving
Timeline
VP General Manager
Kingsdown
02.2008 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Simmons Canada
08.1991 - 08.2007
BPE Minor in Business - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
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