BRIAN F. FLAHERTY1029 South 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68135 | (C) 402-515-6085 | brianflaherty0913@gmail.com

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Professional SummaryAccomplished business leader with over eleven years of management, strategic planning, corporate development, delivery and operational experience. I will utilize my experience and skills to establish quality, safety, and financial measurements that positively impact the overall operation and performance of the organization.

Skills Strategic planning Team Leadership Business development expertise Strong interpersonal skills Recruitment and talent development Contract negotiations

Public speaking talent Negotiation skills Operations management Corporate budgeting Profit and loss statements Experienced in B to B Sales

Work HistoryVice President 01/2006 to 05/2015National Safety Council, Nebraska – Omaha, NE

Responsible for overall growth and development of the Safety Council and its programs. From 2004 to 2013 were one of three chapters to increase sales by over 25%, and received the "Hall of Fame" Award for sales in

each of those years. Oversee fundraising and development initiatives for the occupational safety training, sales and special events. Improved the delivery of quality in services including customer service by building, empowering and

motivating staff to increase customer satisfaction, and loyalty. Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports and other financial performance reports. Drafted and prepared the budgets for three different departments and monitored expenditures. Developed and implemented value-added strategies for training and sales departments to increase profitability. Networked and interacted with local, regional associations to optimize industry connections. Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets. Organized focus groups to design the best marketing strategy for product and training offerings. Inspiring, motivating and providing leadership, guidance, and direction to the faculty and staff Working closely with the Board of Directors and board sub-committees to advance the mission and vision of the National Safety

Council, Nebraska.

BRIAN F. FLAHERTY1029 South 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68135 | (C) 402-515-6085 | brianflaherty0913@gmail.com

Director, Member Services and Special Events 09/2003 to 12/2005National Safety Council, Nebraska – Omaha, NE

As Director of Member Services for the National Safety Council, Nebraska I was responsible for sales, budgeting, and product development, including designing sales programs and setting short and long-term sales strategies.

Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in Nebraska. Identified new revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners. Led sales forecasting, market trend evaluation and segment strategies. Formulated custom business plans for incoming account managers. Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers. Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product

and training demonstrations. Networked and interacted with local, national and international associations to optimize industry connections. Organized focus groups to design the best marketing strategy for product offerings. Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements. In 2004 we increased sales by 45% and the Omaha chapter had the largest growth in sales over all locations

throughout the United States.

EducationBachelor of Arts: Leadership

Bellevue University - Bellevue, NEGPA: 3.87 Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Affiliations American Society of Engineers Board Member, 2008 to 2012

Identity Theft Action Council Board Member, 2007 to 2010

Additional InformationVolunteering: Open Door Mission

Drumsticks on Wheels Serving Sunday meals Super Duper Giveaway

Activities: Coaching Youth basketball and baseball

BRIAN F. FLAHERTY1029 South 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68135 | (C) 402-515-6085 | brianflaherty0913@gmail.com