Preston Bodnar
@prestonbodnar
Financial and operations leader driving revenue growth, efficiency, and data-driven advertising campaigns.
What I'm looking for
I am a financial and business operations leader with 5+ years in corporate development, media advertising, insurance, and construction. I combine finance, analytics, and project management to grow revenue, optimize operations, and lead cross-functional teams on multimillion-dollar campaigns and political media buys.
I have a proven record of improving efficiencies (saving $48M), growing construction revenue from $575K to $3.4M, and directing profitable sports advertising campaigns valued at $40M across major networks. I prioritize continuous learning, technology adoption, and clear stakeholder communication to deliver measurable business results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Operations Director
Bodnar Construction LLC
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Overhauled company operations and marketing, growing revenue from $575k to $3.4M and managing project finances, accounting, and subcontractors to improve operational efficiency.
Advertising Operations Director
Ampersand
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)
Directed advertising operations for multiscreen campaigns, managed multimillion-dollar sports and political campaigns across major networks, and led a team while optimizing company-wide workflows.
Financial Analyst & Consultant
Arthur J. Gallagher
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Consulted 30+ clients on financial decisions and reporting, redesigned financial reporting to increase efficiency, and acted as financial communications liaison with C-suite for major clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia University
Professional Certificate in Construction Management, Construction Management
2023 - 2023
Completed a Professional Construction Management certification program to supplement construction industry and project management knowledge.
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
2011 - 2015
Activities and societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, fraternity president
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance; active in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and held fraternity president role.
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Software and tools used professionally
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