Benjamin Mangum

Achieved promotion to a role demanding three years of experience in less than a year. Expanded fiber infrastructure in Lake Nona, one of the nation's fastest growing areas. Established a strong community presence through engagement with the Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce.

• Developed strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings and expand market reach.
• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and assess competitive landscape.
• Facilitated client presentations, effectively communicating product benefits and value propositions.

Achieved successful sales closure for fiber infrastructure in leading Central Florida communities. Drove market transition from emerging to established status through strategic subscriber engagement. Established valuable industry connections that enhanced negotiation outcomes for multi-million dollar deals.

• Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
• Spearheaded cross-functional teams towards achieving common goals, ensuring alignment of objectives across departments.
• Launched new products or services successfully by coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution.
• Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to enhance service offerings.

Achieved rapid promotion to ambassador after joining chamber as member. Contributed to successful community and chamber events while fostering new membership growth. Delivered valuable assistance to prospective members by answering inquiries. Drove improvements in fiber infrastructure by understanding residents' needs.

• Conducted outreach programs, increasing awareness of chamber services and resources available to local businesses.
• Fostered relationships with local businesses to enhance community engagement and participation in chamber activities.

• Contributed to investment decisions at a small venture capital firm focused on Seed and Series A companies situated in the sports and health and wellness sectors.
• Analyzed companies and provided actionable recommendations, participated in meetings with potential investments, and engaged in weekly dealflow discussions
• Developed detailed reports on market trends, evaluating potential investment opportunities.
• Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to identify investment opportunities and optimize portfolio performance.

Tavistock Development Company

• Gained in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in commercial real estate transactions and strategies.
• Facilitated team discussions to extract valuable insights from KPMG senior executives during Lake Nona tour. Nurtured relationships with C-suite executives as an intern, fostering significant connections.

Lake Nona Golf and Country Club

• Identified and organized critical documents to facilitate administrative operations and streamline member onboarding.
• Engaged in comprehensive administrative support for Lake Nona Realty team, gaining insights into home buying and selling procedures.

Lake Nona Performance Club

• Collaborated with sales team to enhance presentation strategies. Engaged in critical sales pitch discussions to drive client interest.
• Led a facility-wide tour and organized fitness activities for other Tavistock interns.

Lake Nona Wave Hotel

• Contributed to hotel operations by providing administrative support and assisting in food service to ensure efficient functioning.

• Organized and managed tennis camp for up to 15 campers, providing a structured environment for skill development.
• Oversaw daily operations setting up the drills and the program we would run for the day
• Developed relationships with parents, leading to private lesson opportunities for interested kids and families.

• Set up and broke down six weddings throughout the season.
• Executed food running, serving, and bartending to maintain high service standards.
• Delivered efficient and friendly service, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Acquired experience in restaurant operations.