Blake Bonts
@blakeabonts
Results-driven operations professional with a passion for sustainable development.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned operations professional with a strong background in business administration and sustainable development, I leverage my expertise to drive business growth and foster meaningful relationships. With a proven track record of establishing net-positive businesses and exceeding KPI production, I excel in fast-paced environments that require adaptability, empathy, and clarity.
My experience as Chief Operations Officer at The Avenir Project has equipped me with the skills to manage end-to-end business operations, develop proposals, and provide continuous risk analysis. I am well-versed in creating marketing strategies, generating detailed profit-and-loss reports, and driving donor engagement.
With a strong passion for sustainable development, I have collaborated on high-impact projects, including a proposed $50 million cooperative in Costa Rica. I am dedicated to making a positive impact and driving business outcomes that prioritize sustainability and customer success.
Experience
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Sales Professional
Red Rhino
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Developed customer success skills serving over 1,900 clients with a strong emphasis on empathy, patience, and clarity. Managed an intense independent workload performing 20% more sales calls compared to peers.
Chief Operations Officer
The Avenir Project
May 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Managed end-to-end business operations successfully establishing six net-positive businesses over the past three years. Created proposals for relevant stakeholders providing business initiative metrics and probability of success.
Proposal Developer
Internship for Master of Science in Sustainable Development
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Collaboratively designed a high-impact cooperative with a proposed $50 million budget, gaining recognition from national executives and positioning sustainability initiatives as a crucial element in achieving customer business outcomes.
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