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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Benjamin Turkel

Benjamin Turkel

Student
San Diego,CA

Summary

Motivated Summer Camp Counselor and School tutor promoting 5 years of experience helping children to develop life skills while building relationships and having fun. Compassionate individual known for communicating well with others, problem solving and managing time. Dedicated to promoting procedures and measures to encourage safety. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining overall happiness and safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Floor Host/Manager

The Curious Palate
Santa Monica, CA
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by seamlessly transitioning between hosting, bartending, serving, and managing floor operations.
  • Engaged with guests, enhancing their dining experience by serving a wide range of beverages, including beer, wine, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Worked well in high-pressure situations, seamlessly transitioning from hosting duties to taking on server responsibilities during peak hours, ensuring all guests received prompt and attentive service.
  • Showed strong organizational skills by efficiently bussing tables, running food, and managing guest reservations, ensuring a smooth and timely flow of service throughout the restaurant.
  • Worked with Allagash Brewing Company in promoting and selling their beer in restaurant to consumers who had questions about products.

Marketing Committee Chair

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated all fraternity events, including fundraisers and promotional events on campus.
  • Successfully reached out to several Energy Drink companies, including NextDay, to sponsor fraternity events through cold calling and organizing Zoom calls with CMOs and Founders.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote fraternity events and increase attendance.
    Collaborated with other fraternity officers to plan and execute successful events.
  • Helped run the fraternity's social media accounts and created engaging content to promote events and increase engagement.

Camp Counselor, Summer Sports

Sandy Days Camp
Santa Monica, CA
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as Ocean Swimming, and outdoor skills to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

School Tutor

Self Employed
Santa Monica, CA
01.2016 - 06.2020


  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA
08.2017 - 06.2021

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - Current

Skills

Child and adolescent mentoring

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Accomplishments

Achieved the "Midot Medal" at the JCC Maccabi Games, awarded to individuals who embody a value and go above and beyond what is required.

Certification

California Junior scholarship Federation

Timeline

Floor Host/Manager

The Curious Palate
01.2023 - 08.2023

Marketing Committee Chair

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
01.2022 - 12.2022

San Diego State University
08.2021 - Current

Camp Counselor, Summer Sports

Sandy Days Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Santa Monica High School
08.2017 - 06.2021

California Junior scholarship Federation

01-2016

School Tutor

Self Employed
01.2016 - 06.2020

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