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BLAKE S. BENNETT

Naples,FL

Summary

Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how, social media expertise and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Sales Intern

Federated Hermes
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Federated Hermes is one of the nation’s largest investment managers offering equity, international, fixed income, and money market strategies
  • Work in partnership with an Internal Regional Consultant mentor to gain basic knowledge of the client base, sales skills, investment products, marketing campaigns, and information about Federated Hermes’ key competitors
  • Conduct mock sales calls and presentations to learn important communication and consultative sales skills
  • Participate in a firm-wide intern “Hack-a-thon”
  • Demonstrate ability to learn, utilize and maintain all systems thoroughly i.e., CRM, Microsoft Office, Finders, Dayforce

Accounting/Finance Intern

Olympus Ventures LLC
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Olympus Ventures is a twenty-year old single-family office that provides investment management (public and private equity, credit, portfolio management), tax and real estate investment services
  • Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue and expense entries
  • Assisted with accounts payable process for various entities
  • Performed cash flow/expense as well as prepared internal audit documentation
  • Supported the financial team in managing the accounting and finance functions of a variety of trusts, real estate, business and investment entities

Food Runner/Bar Back

Firestone Grill, Skybar & Martini Bar
Fort Myers, FL
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained three bars with ice, glassware, alcohol and drink mixes
  • Prepared table set-ups/take-downs and bars before, during and after operational hours

Education

B.A. Entrepreneurship -

Florida Gulf Coast University
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05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Salesforce Certified
  • Quick learner
  • Solution orientated
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Presentations

Activities

  • Sigma Chi Fraternity, Social Media Chair 2021/22, Philanthropy Chair 2022
  • Inter Fraternal Council, VP of Philanthropy 2023

Awards

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  • Member of Order of Omega Honor Society
  • Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Internal Sales Intern

Federated Hermes
05.2023 - 07.2023

Accounting/Finance Intern

Olympus Ventures LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Food Runner/Bar Back

Firestone Grill, Skybar & Martini Bar
04.2021 - 08.2021

B.A. Entrepreneurship -

Florida Gulf Coast University
BLAKE S. BENNETT