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James Benson

Portland,OR

Summary

Highly self motivated and dedicated professional with a burning passion for justice and the desire to have positive impacts on society. Innate ability to analyze and exercise sound judgment in complex situations. Substantial knowledge of the criminal justice system, laws and procedures with a bachelor's degree in the field. Pursuing an opportunity to apply my skills and provide to an vigorous organization dedicated to upholding the same values.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Management

Care & Wellness Physical Therapy
11.2020 - Current

In my role at Care & Wellness, I serve in a remote management position responsible for overseeing scheduling, data collection, and distribution, managing customer calls and inquiries, and maintaining year-round bookkeeping.

  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.

Digital Entrepreneur

EBay Inc
10.2008 - Current

From a young age, I've held a deep passion for sneakers and their significance within the basketball community. Leveraging this passion alongside my sales skills, I successfully conceptualized, built, and managed an online platform dedicated to selling sneakers worldwide.

  • Maintained a remarkable 99.7% Positive Feedback while cultivating enduring business relationships
  • Developed innovative e-commerce platforms for increased sales and customer engagement.
  • Analyzed web analytics data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions for website improvements.
  • Identified new market opportunities through competitive analysis, leading to the development of new products or services.

Maintenance/Management

Cleanly
11.2022 - 05.2025

I am entrusted with scheduling and delivering satisfactory work to clientele under strict deadlines. Demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to thrive under pressure always meeting and exceeding client expectations to ensure satisfactory results.

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by attending industry-related workshops and training to stay current on best practices in utility maintenance management.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices in operations and maintenance management, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Assisted in inventory management efforts, ensuring the availability of necessary parts for the timely completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Kept track of equipment maintenance schedules using computerized maintenance management systems.

Courtroom Clerk Intern

Multnomah County Circuit Court
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Attended court sessions to record proceedings of evidence, objections, rulings, and arguments.
  • Promoted transparency in judicial proceedings through accurate transcription services and timely distribution of official records.
  • Increased accuracy of financial transactions within the court system by carefully reviewing invoices before submission for payment approval.
  • Used stenotype machines and tape recorders to take verbatim notes of testimony in administrative proceedings.
  • Enhanced courtroom efficiency by accurately maintaining and organizing case files, transcripts, and other legal documents.
  • Edited and punctuated court deposition transcripts to maintain the intended meaning.

Salesman

Footlocker
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: the globally recognized busiest and highest-grossing franchise
  • Thrived in a dynamic team environment at Footlocker, demonstrating exceptional sales abilities, earning repeated recognition through multiple 'Employee of the Month' awards.
  • Acquired invaluable experience in customer interaction and business-centric service, prioritizing the success of the business above all else.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Portland State University
Portland, OR
12-2024

Skills

  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Disciplined
  • Quick to adapt and excel in fast paced environments
  • Exceptional interpersonal/ communication skills
  • Document preparation
  • Strong organization
  • Legal terminology proficiency
  • Data entry/ spreadsheet proficient
  • File management
  • Responsible and Punctual

Community Work

  • Intensive consultation work and survey development for Adaptive Sports North West.
  • Volunteer guidance/counseling with Ashland Grizzlies Youth Basketball teams.

Timeline

Courtroom Clerk Intern

Multnomah County Circuit Court
07.2024 - 09.2024

Maintenance/Management

Cleanly
11.2022 - 05.2025

Management

Care & Wellness Physical Therapy
11.2020 - Current

Salesman

Footlocker
05.2017 - 05.2019

Digital Entrepreneur

EBay Inc
10.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Portland State University