1. Teddy Bennett
t.c.bennett4@gmail.com - 774.836.6165
150 West 74
th
Street apt 4C, New York, NY 10023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Production Management - TV Cable Networks: North East Region, USA November 2014 – Current
Key Production Assistant and Associate to TV Network Executives and Producers
 Served as a liaison between the various executives on set – provided solutions to inquiries and issues that developed during the
production of over 20 Television show seasons, pilot episodes and T.V. commercials
 Coordinated and executed logistical tasks required by both management and executives to ensure smooth and efficient operations
 Selected to be key assistant to award winning talent, producers and directors during pre-production and film shoots
 Trained less experienced employees to better understand the industry and the position’s multi-faceted functions and responsibilities
HD Supply USA: New York, NY February 2013 – September 2014
Account Representative – Executive Account Advisor
 Utilized promotions and financial reports to raise revenue targeting both new and existing accounts
 Met market growth and financial goals with 17% growth over previous fiscal year in 2014
 Attended product implementation programs for various market-trending applications
 Worked directly with Building Management Companies including Community Managers, Building Managers, Property Supervisors,
Engineers and Accountants to help them adhere to changes in legislation and necessary upgrades implemented by the Government
as well as both the State of New York and the city of New York
Freelance Production Management - TV Cable Networks: Los Angeles, CA January 2011 – November 2012
Key Production Assistant and Associate to TV Network Executives and Producers
 Promoted to Key Production Assistant responsible for managing 25 people after one month starting out in the new field
 Worked directly with Executives, Directors and Producers in all capacities of Production Management including office, field and set
production in the Key role for shows including 4 seasons of NBC’s “The Voice”, one of America’s most watched TV shows
Contemporary Landscapes: Martha’s Vineyard, MA May 2010 - December 2010
Project Manager
 Lead the negotiation, design and creation of finely crafted Trophy-Home projects’ stone masonry, botanical gardens and landscapes
 Assigned, allocated and managed multiple work teams, of variable sizes, from a pool of 40 laborers
 Organized logistics for all company equipment between headquarters and all project locations
Fastenal Company: Brooklyn, NY April 2008 - May 2010
General Manager
 Achieved the highest sales margin (62%) in the New York/Northern New Jersey district within the first year as General Manager
 Raised yearly average sales margin from 47% to 54% by growing existing accounts and penetrating new markets through company
promotional programs and technological applications
 Introduced innovations to strategic territory management schedules for sales team
 Organized and executed a comprehensive plan for the sales team by incorporating newly introduced technological tools focused on
consultative selling and broadening product line supplies
 Lowered the bottom line by consolidating inventory and streamlining the business model
Fastenal Company: Brooklyn, NY
Outside Salesperson March 2007 – April 2008
 Top salesperson with highest sales margin in the New York and Northern New Jersey district
 Moved from Sales role into Management role in just over one year due to proven leadership skills, consistent improvement,
profitability and excellence in overall performance
SKILLS, CHARACTERISTICS and CONTINUED EDUCATION:
I am highly effective in communication, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, innovation and leadership. I’ve received a Spirit Award
for my exceptional team efforts. I also have worked with Community Services raising money for various programs through charity
events and auctions. I have a proven track record for not only rising fast but for bettering the people around me and maybe most
importantly, keeping a great attitude and positive approach to a professional and innovative atmosphere. Some corporate training
programs and continued educational classes I’ve taken include; LEAN Principals & Methodologies, Customer Focused Selling, Market
Based Planning, Business Ethics, SMART Goals, Sales Management, and the Employment Process, among others.
EDUCATION:
Curry College: Milton, MA – BA in Communication - Ralph Waldo Emerson Society, Deans List, Cum Laude 2005