Benjamin Levinsohn
New York,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented professional specializing in campaign communication, program development, and team building. Proven track record in enhancing organizational efficiency and team productivity through effective leadership and strategic analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizing Manager
RepresentUs
New York, Remote
03.2019 - Current
- At RepresentUs, as a part of the National Mobilization Team, I have helped build and develop multiple online grassroots programs, including a call team, text team, social media team, and I have been largely responsible for running the online movement community space on Slack.
- Additionally, I have frequently worked with local advocacy coalitions, helping to empower volunteers to take action in their local politics and support their state campaigns.
- I have consistently showed an ability to meet key indicators of success improving online attendance rates from 30% to 40% and increase our overall action volume from 16k to 55k per year.
Customer Service Representative
Yankee Candle
South Deerfield
09.2018 - 05.2019
- My work at Yankee Candle predominantly consisted of fielding in-bound phone calls from customers across the nation.
- I answered their questions about the products, compensate guests when they have had a negative experience and make sure that they are hanging up the phone happier than when they decided to call.
Senior Coach
Kids of Summer Sports Camp
New York
06.2011 - 08.2018
- Youth Division Head and a leader of the program at large.
Administrative Intern
Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC)
Northampton
09.2016 - 05.2018
- My contributions included copying, mailing, organizing through excel, filing and various other miscellaneous tasks that arose throughout my time with this non-profit.
Event Assistant
Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ)
New York
06.2015 - 08.2016
- At TFFJ I assisted the administrative staff prepare for and execute a sustainable food symposium located in Brooklyn, New York.
- The symposium included environmental activists from around the country and I was responsible for creating posters, directing guests and chaperoning youth activities.
Education
BA - Environmental Studies
Hampshire College
Amherst05.2018
Skills
- Community outreach
- Volunteer management
- Event planning
- Program development and performance analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Analytics reporting
- Reputation management
Timeline
Organizing Manager
RepresentUs
03.2019 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Yankee Candle
09.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Intern
Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC)
09.2016 - 05.2018
Event Assistant
Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ)
06.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Coach
Kids of Summer Sports Camp
06.2011 - 08.2018
BA - Environmental Studies
Hampshire College