Ben Graven

National Sales Recruiter @ Vista Trans Logistics Inc.

About

Passionate operations & recruitment professional with over 12 years of experience in staffing, building and developing highly successful teams. Currently lead the recruitment & development efforts for Vista Trans Logistics Brokerage Division. Visit us online at: www.vistatrans.com

Country

United States

City

Charleston

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Sponsorship Sales, Print Design, Executive Search, Distribution Logistics, Restaurant Management, General Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Staff Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Columnist, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Asset Management, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Property Management, Estate Management (Private)

Experience

National Sales Recruiter

Vista Trans Logistics Inc.

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Charleston, SC

Property Manager in Charge / Director of Operations

Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Company

2018-1 - 2025-12 · 8 yrs

Charleston, SC

Oversaw the operations & success for a portfolio of 450+ residential & commercial investment properties across Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA. Assisted in the growth of the company through acquisitions of two property management firms & a 50- unit apartment community. Lead the development of the Savannah location and continued growth of the firm. Proud to have accomplished the feat of our team being voted best Charleston Property Management Company in 2021 & 2023.

Logistics Account Executive

Total Quality Logistics

2017-2 - 2018-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Logistics Sales Executive managed & oversaw FTL freight operations for clients across the US, Canada & Mexico. With a particular focus in International Freight, Cold Chain and Drayage Logistics for an array of clients & freight forwarders.

Director of Business Development

Blind Acre Media

2016-4 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led the sales team that focused on selling Blind Acres unique service model, which included innovative solutions to SEO, web development, design and social media marketing.

General Manager

Molly Malone's Irish pub & restaurant in Covington

2014-5 - 2016-4 · 2 yrs

Louisville, KY

Managed and led the daily operations, staffing, training, event planning, inventory and payroll for the company. Assisted with overall marketing, live music & events for both Louisville locations.

Marketing & Event Manager

Old 502 Winery

2011-1 - 2014-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Led Social Media efforts, Print Marketing campaigns & sponsorship deals. Organized and managed local and regional events, wine tastings, group events and more. Oversaw Old 502’s Branding & Marketing efforts for the 2012 and 2013 Kentucky Derby Festival Wore many hats & met so many great people along the way!