Benjamin Soehngen
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Personable Senior Associate with an 8-year background in consulting and event organization. Proficient in use and troubleshooting of POS systems. Successful in achieving meeting goals through effective team coordination and proactive customer relationship management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Solebury Strategic Communications
10.2014 - Current
- Consulting for start up biotech companies in emerging markets
- Coordinated client meetings with investors, research analysts and banker
- Organized multiple events including Analyst Days and full scale conferences (Solebury/Trout Management Access Event)
- Created solutions for staff and clients through a proprietary CRM system that I managed and help to develop
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining a culture of collaboration
- Served as liaison, facilitating communication between "Solebury" and our parent company PNC Bank
- Assigned tasks to lower-level personnel based on qualifications and skills set.
- Spoke to clients and the investment community in native language to increase loyalty and establish relationships.
- Facilitated new business as well as developing new relationships through networking
Logistics Assistant
Ludwig Görtz GmbH
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Oversaw daily inventory counts to maintain data accuracy.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Sales Associate
Gravis Computervertriebsgesellschaft MbH
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Answered customer questions about Apple products, accessories, and other services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
No Degree - International Business
FH Aachen
Aachen, Germany06.2014
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Hoogeschool Zuyd
Heerlen, Netherlands06.2009
High School Diploma -
Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium
Aachen, Germany06.2006
Skills
- Communications Strategies
- Project Management
- Systems Thinking
- Collaborative Environments
- Schedule Management
- Site Visits
- Operational Efficiency
- Client Interactions
- Team Leadership
- Special Requests
Accomplishments
- Supervision of proprietary CRM and event system.
- Organizer of 15 full scale conferences including multiple virtual during the Covid epidemic.
- Advised and supported public and private financing rounds.
Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Skiing, Traveling, Politics
Since I was 4 years old soccer has always been a passion of mine.
Additional Information
Skilled event specialist with more than six eight years of hands-on experience planning special events from start to finish. Accomplished in building relationships with clients and exceeding expectations. Experienced with devising marketing plans to promote venues and events. Excited to bring my creative vision to a new industry that I am very passionate about.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Associate
Solebury Strategic Communications
10.2014 - Current
Logistics Assistant
Ludwig Görtz GmbH
07.2010 - 03.2012
Sales Associate
Gravis Computervertriebsgesellschaft MbH
09.2008 - 02.2010
No Degree - International Business
FH Aachen
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Hoogeschool Zuyd
High School Diploma -
Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium
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