Benjamin Levine
Lafayette,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Street Level Strategy, excelling in customer relationship management and public speaking. Successfully influenced key housing policies as Outreach Coordinator, while co-founding Blue Waltz Bio, securing grants and publishing research. Adept at negotiation and event promotion, driving impactful community engagement and strategic initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Political Canvasser
Street Level Strategy
San Francisco, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Engaged with potential voters in a friendly and professional manner, effectively communicating the benefits of the candidate, while defusing their concerns.
- Cultivated strong relationships through active listening and personalized communication.
- Provided actionable feedback from customer interactions to enhance campaign strategies.
- Engaged in team meetings to share success stories and tackle challenges collaboratively.
- Utilized data entry software to track canvassing progress and results.
Outreach Coordinator
Inclusive Lafayette
Lafayette, CA
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Established and led grassroots organization advocating inclusive housing policies.
- Designed and promoted events through mailing lists, Instagram, and a facebook group with over 500 members.
- Influenced vote approving largest affordable housing project in city history and general plan.
Co-Founder
Blue Waltz Bio
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed graphical interface for multiple genetics databases to enhance user experience.
- Conducted over 50 interviews with researchers, regulators, and programmers to identify pain points.
- Utilized Lean Startup design methodology to streamline Environmental DNA workflow.
- Authored Biopython scripts to access and display data from NCBI genetics database.
- Secured grants from NSF and I-Corps to support research initiatives.
- Achieved 2nd place at Symposium for Undergraduate Research at UCSC for project excellence.
- Preprint published in BioRXIV, enhancing visibility of research findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA12-2023
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Biopython programming
- Negotiation skills
- Event promotion strategies
- Public speaking expertise
- Active listening techniques
- Market analysis
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder
- Basic Life Support and AED
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Political Canvasser
Street Level Strategy
08.2024 - 11.2024
Outreach Coordinator
Inclusive Lafayette
08.2020 - 09.2022
Co-Founder
Blue Waltz Bio
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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