Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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JAMES BENJAMIN

Bloomfield

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated individual with a strong foundation in business management and customer service. Adept at balancing multiple tasks, adapting quickly to new challenges, and working effectively in both team-based and independent settings. Passionate about continuous growth, leadership, and helping organizations achieve operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server (Part-time)

Eataly
Short Hills
12.2024 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and seating guests, creating a welcoming dining environment.
  • Managed multiple tables while prioritizing guest needs and maintaining high service standards.
  • Upsold menu items and specials to enhance guest satisfaction and increase sales.

Wrestling Coach

West Orange Recreation
West Orange
10.2024 - Current
  • Coached youth wrestling teams, teaching fundamental and advanced techniques in a structured and supportive environment.
  • Developed individualized training plans to improve athlete performance and foster team cohesion.
  • Ensured a safe and inclusive space for athletes, promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and resilience.

Garbage Truck Driver

Cali Carting
Kearny
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Followed designated routes to collect garbage while adhering to traffic laws.

Student Orientation Leader

Limestone University
Gaffney
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Guided new students during campus orientation and promoted university programs.
  • Served as a peer mentor to assist with transition and engagement.
  • Organized and led small group activities for new students.

Volunteer

Meals on Wheels
Gaffney
08.2019 - 12.2023
  • Maintained detailed delivery logs, and ensured timely meal distribution.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while interacting with clients.
  • Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.

Sales Associate

Lowes
Gaffney
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Identified customer needs and provided tailored product solutions.
  • Maintained merchandise displays and signage to meet store standards.
  • Compiled feedback from business teams and validated recommendations to assess changes to business processes.
  • Collaborated with business owner to develop tactics and practices to promote business, expand market, and boost sales.

Community Service

Limestone Wrestling Team
Gaffney
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Addressed community concerns with proactive problem-solving.
  • Supported case management tasks such as planning and evaluation.

Orientation Leader

Limestone University
Gaffney
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Built strong customer service and leadership skills through direct engagement with students.
  • Prepared and presented information about student services, academic programs, campus resources and other topics related to student life.

Assistant Manager

JKC Treats
Parkton
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Promoted professionalism and quality control in day-to-day activities.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Conducted interviews with clients, customers, and internal stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Coker University
Hartsville, SC
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing

Limestone College
Gaffney, SC

Skills

  • Educational technology (eg, Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Leadership development
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • CDL A

Extracurricular Activities

Limestone Men's Wrestling

Timeline

Server (Part-time)

Eataly
12.2024 - Current

Wrestling Coach

West Orange Recreation
10.2024 - Current

Garbage Truck Driver

Cali Carting
07.2024 - 12.2024

Sales Associate

Lowes
09.2022 - 02.2023

Student Orientation Leader

Limestone University
05.2021 - 05.2024

Orientation Leader

Limestone University
05.2020 - 02.2022

Assistant Manager

JKC Treats
09.2019 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Meals on Wheels
08.2019 - 12.2023

Community Service

Limestone Wrestling Team
08.2019 - 12.2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Coker University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing

Limestone College

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