Ben Rosaasen

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 4.5 years

Work Experience: 12.6 years

Work Experience:

I am a results-driven project manager and strategic leader with over a decade of experience managing large-scale construction, business development, and financial operations. With an MBA in Finance and Marketing, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and certifications in project management and Agile methodologies, I excel at optimizing workflows, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. My background spans municipal and tribal governance, consulting, and corporate operations, where I have successfully driven financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, I seek opportunities to apply my expertise to drive operational excellence and business growth.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Senior Airman

    Branch/Position: Air Force

    Period: June 1996 - December 2000

    Occupation: Munitions Systems -

    Security Clearance: None

    Duties Description:

    Performs and manages munitions production and materiel tasks and activities. Identifies munitions and equipment requirements. Operates and maintains automated data processing equipment (ADPE) to perform munitions accounting, computations, and research. Stores, maintains, assembles, issues, and delivers assembled nonnuclear munitions. Routinely demilitarizes nonhazardous munitions. Operates and maintains munitions materiel handling equipment (MMHE). Develops and implements munitions materiel management concepts and procedures. Complies with explosive, missile, and ground safety, security, and environmental directives and practices. Receives, stores, handles, transports, and accounts for nuclear weapons.

    Training courses:

    • Maintainer of the quarter.
    • Maintain of the year.

Work history:

  • Job Title: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND INITIATIVES ADMINISTRATOR

    Company: Prairie Island Indian Community

    Period: December 2023 - August 2024

    Role Description:

    · Led financial and operational initiatives aligning with organizational strategic goals. Developed and managed financial plans for community services, collaborating with partners on health, legal, and employment needs.             

    · Directed budgetary management, including financial forecasting and capital planning.

    · Conducted financial analysis and interpreted data for capital projects and enrollment projections.

    · Led workshops on financial legislation and risk management for community engagement.

  • Job Title: TRIBAL RESEARCHER

    Company: University of Minnesota

    Period: March 2023 - December 2023

    Role Description:

    · Conducted research on health disparities, providing culturally relevant translation and communication to Indigenous communities.

    · Customer Intimacy: Involved in all aspects of the research process, such as relationship building, recruitment and retention, screening, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

    · Coordinated and facilitated community-level Advisory meetings liaison between the researchers and the Tribal Community.

    · Assisted tribal members in navigating higher education pathways and leveraging available resources for skill development.

     

  • Job Title: FINANCE AND BUSINESS CONSULT

    Company: INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

    Period: April 2021 - March 2023

    Role Description:

    · Provided financial and operational consulting services, focusing on strategic financial planning, compliance, and audit readiness.

    · Directed full-cycle accounting procedures, including managing grants, payroll, fixed assets, and employee benefit plans.

    · Developed financial models and forecasts for capital projects and business development, assisting clients with securing small business loans.

    · Led negotiations and contributed to collective bargaining and settlement discussions with key stakeholders.

  • Job Title: OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Company: Shakopee Sioux Community

    Period: January 2012 - April 2021

    Role Description:

    · Directed operations for a $6.5 million P&L, overseeing and leading a team of 100 employees to achieve strategic business objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustained revenue growth.

    · Managed financial operations and strategic business development initiatives, including budget development, risk management, and project leadership.

    · Directed financial planning for major projects, including a $20M construction initiative and a multi-year capital improvement plan.

    · Spearheaded the development of a new pricing structure for the Organic Recycling Center, resulting in $3M in capital recovery over two years.

    · Led financial audits, ensuring compliance with board policies and federal regulations.

    · Collaborated on developing short- and long-term financial plans to align with tribal goals.

Education:

  • Carlson School of Management

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Finance and Strategy

    Period: April 2013 - April 2015

  • ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

    Bachelor's Degree – Science in System Security

    Period: April 2008 - April 2012

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