Benjamin Friedman
Benjamin Friedman is a business leader who facilitates growth through operations and finance.
Over 15 years in business operations and finance establishing processes and structures to grow the company and to reach the next level. Currently consulting in New York City.
Build + Organize + Scale
.
Benjamin Friedman's Background
Benjamin Friedman's Experience
Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance at Zezza Network, LLC (merged into Tenthwave Digital, LLC)
January 2009 - September 2011
Zezza Network (merged to become Tenthwave Digital in 2011) was a strategic digital agency offering award-winning social media and interactive services to clients such as Jim Beam, eBay, VSP, and Pinnacle Foods. Lead operations and finance as strategic digital agency doubled in last two years. Established financial structure, management policies and performance objectives. Improved project tacking, billing milestones and cash flow to increase profitability. Installed accounting, banking and payroll systems.
Consulting (Operations and Finance) at Brazil Station, Inc.
March 2008 - December 2008
Brazil Station provides language services to many major financial institutions, law firms and other companies with clients and offices in South America. Built structure by establishing accounting system, payment options, client tracking and contractor standards. Facilitated new business relationships with corporate accounts and affiliate partners.
Vice President of Operations at Posner Advertising, Inc.
September 2007 - March 2008
For over 50 years, Posner provides marketing and recruiting services to clients such as Corcoran Group, Cushman & Wakefield, Avalon, LG and IHG. Built company-wide processes to improve productivity and to streamline traditional and digital efforts. Installed new data management system for all staff that improved communication and utilization. Supervised six employees in technology, finance, and administration.
Director of Operations and Finance at ID Society, Inc
August 2004 - September 2007
Founder at Karma ConneXions
July 2002 - August 2004
Established company to benefit both businesses and non-profits through cause-related marketing programs which generate revenue, reach new markets, and provide non-profits with valuable unrestricted funding. Launched business and marketing plans.
Director of Operations at E Commerce Group (acquired by Western Union, First Data Corporation)
June 1999 - July 2002
E Commerce Group developed software to facilitate payments electronically for clients including Sprint, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Household doubling annually prior to acquisition by First Data Corporation. Supervised five managers and 24 staff in two states. Managed three Fortune 500 clients considered troubled accounts; by following year, all clients sought upgrades indicating renewed satisfaction. Installed new offices in seven states and directed operations as company grew rapidly and introduced insurance plan later reimbursing $4.5MM. Lowered department supply costs by 20% while maintaining quality service levels.
Manager of Fiscal Services at Literacy Assistance Center
July 1997 - June 1999
Controlled accounting, payroll, facilities and vendors. Created budgets and allocated costs across numerous funding sources. Managed Board development projects.
Consulting at Various Small Companies
2011
Determine prior year expenditures, fiscal transactions, and budgets for digital marketing firm; lead revenue prospects through relevant partnerships for education business; propose pricing changes, prepare financial and tax statements, and handle benefit audit.
Benjamin Friedman's Education
Columbia University
1995 – 1997
MS
Duke University
1988 – 1992
BS
Concentration: Psychology (Neuroscience)
St. Paul's School (MD)
1984 – 1988
Benjamin Friedman's Interests & Activities
Interactive marketing, social media, Brazil, Portuguese, corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, comedy improvisation, volleyball, hiking and camping.
Social Networks