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Benjamin Gossman

Arlington,VA

Summary

Proven leader and entrepreneur with a track record of scaling Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hattiesburg from 120 to 250 students in 5 years. Specializes in business development and team collaboration, adept at converting leads into clients and fostering educational growth. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and leadership skills, ensuring sustained business success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Franchisee

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hattiesburg
09.2020 - Current

Currently own a franchised martial arts academy. I built a team of instructors and managed them to run successful classes. I brought in leads and converted them to clients, planned classes, and ran a successful business. I have a setup for the business now that it will not interfere with other responsibilities.

Volunteer

Tiger-Rock Gulf Coast
08.2022 - 04.2024

I was given the responsibility of planning class curriculum for five academies. This was to ensure the proper growth in skillset for the students at each location and to give tools for upcoming instructors to expand their experience.

Academy Manager/Head Instructor

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hattiesburg
11.2017 - 09.2020

I was offered the opportunity to move out of state to manage an academy. I grew the academy from 120 students to 250 students over 5 years.

Academy Manager

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pace
08.2014 - 11.2017

I was given the opportunity to manage an academy for the first time. I grew the academy from 7 students to 50 by the time I departed for a new opportunity.

Assistant Instructor

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pensacola
06.2011 - 08.2014

I was able to assist with classes under my instructor which then led to being able to teach and plan on my own. I performed janitorial duties, judged at events, and interacted with clients.

Sales Associate

Party City
09.2010 - 03.2013

Hired on as a temporary employee for Halloween. I was chosen to stay on after as a permanent sales associate.

Kennel Care

Pine Forest Animal Clinic
08.2009 - 11.2011

Experience in animal care ranging from bathing, administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and office work.

Education

No Degree - Business

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Education
  • Driven and Determined
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Business Development

Timeline

Volunteer

Tiger-Rock Gulf Coast
08.2022 - 04.2024

Business Owner/Franchisee

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hattiesburg
09.2020 - Current

Academy Manager/Head Instructor

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hattiesburg
11.2017 - 09.2020

Academy Manager

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pace
08.2014 - 11.2017

Assistant Instructor

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pensacola
06.2011 - 08.2014

Sales Associate

Party City
09.2010 - 03.2013

Kennel Care

Pine Forest Animal Clinic
08.2009 - 11.2011

No Degree - Business

University of West Florida
Benjamin Gossman