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Leadership And Community Engagement
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Benjamin Foster

Dallas

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience at Longhorn Investments, excelling in market analysis and competitive positioning. Proven ability to conduct high-volume B2B outreach and produce impactful pricing analysis reports. Strong communication and negotiation skills enhance client engagement, driving strategic sales initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Research & Sales Strategy Intern

Longhorn Investments
Dallas
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted high-volume B2B cold outreach, engaging dozens of financial institutions to compare lending rates and strategic positioning.
  • Produced a detailed pricing analysis report used by executive leadership to optimize competitive positioning and streamline underwriting processes.
  • Developed persuasive communication and objection-handling skills through real-time client engagement and sales training.

Operations Assistant (Intern)

KEW Drilling Company
Dallas
06.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated and executed a large-scale office relocation project, ensuring the secure transfer of sensitive documentation and critical business assets.
  • Streamlined organizational systems and supported executive staff with day-to-day operations during a critical transition period.
  • Worked for 50 hours.

Education

9-10th Grade -

St. Mark's School of Texas
Dallas, TX

10th Grade -

Hillcrest High School
Dallas, TX

11-12th Grade - College-Prep Program

Parish Episcopal School
Dallas, TX

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2028

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • Data analytics
  • Sales strategy
  • Competitive analysis
  • Pricing analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Industry analysis
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Social media posting
  • Research and analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • Data management
  • Excel tracking
  • Excel automation
  • Excel proficiency
  • Excel spreadsheet tracking

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/27/05

Volunteer Experience

Operation Kindness, Animal Socialization Volunteer, 08/01/09, 05/31/10, Aided in preparing homeless pets for adoption by leading behavioral enrichment efforts and one-on-one animal interaction.

Athletics

  • Baseball, Varsity Captain - Pitcher / Centerfield, Parish Episcopal, St. Mark's, Hillcrest, 08/01/09, 05/31/12, Committed over 20 hours weekly to team training, competition, and leadership development across school and travel teams.
  • Football, Basketball, Wide Receiver / Center, St. Mark's, 08/01/09, 05/31/09, Developed competitive resilience, strategic thinking, and teamwork through multi-sport participation.

Leadership And Community Engagement

  • Founder & Chair, Teen Board, Children's Cancer Fund, Dallas, TX, 08/01/09, 05/31/12, Launched and scaled a student-led nonprofit initiative inspired by personal advocacy, growing to over 40 active members., Raised over $10,000 through innovative fundraisers, seasonal drives, and event planning efforts to support pediatric cancer research., Spearheaded marketing, recruitment, and donor outreach efforts, honing executive-level leadership and project management skills.
  • Steering Committee Member, Junior Symphony Ball (JSB), Dallas, TX, 08/01/10, 05/31/12, Selected to help lead one of the largest high school philanthropic events in Texas, benefitting music education through the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
  • Participant, Homes of Hope Mission Trip - YWAM, Costa Rica, 06/01/09, 06/03/09, Participated in a 3-day build of 10 homes for low-income families, collaborating with a multinational team and strengthening cross-cultural project skills.

Timeline

Market Research & Sales Strategy Intern

Longhorn Investments
06.2024 - Current

Operations Assistant (Intern)

KEW Drilling Company
06.2022 - Current

9-10th Grade -

St. Mark's School of Texas

10th Grade -

Hillcrest High School

11-12th Grade - College-Prep Program

Parish Episcopal School

University of Oklahoma
Benjamin Foster