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Michell Benjamin,M.S.

Overland Park,KS

Summary

High-energy sales and customer relations professional well-versed in communicating with different individuals and negotiating successful solutions. Focused on offering superior support and meeting all production targets. Creative in applying robust solutions that enhance loyalty, promote retention and support revenue objectives. Skilled in leadership functions such as training and mentoring new associates.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
07.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated student performance using relevant assessment techniques, delivering prompt feedback.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to cater to the needs of a variety of learners.
  • Evaluated student performance using exams and assignments.
  • Evaluated academic performance based on attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
  • Created and executed course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.

Marketing Manager

Chicken Creek Co.
Shawnee, KS
03.2023 - Current
  • Gathered valuable insights from customer research to understand consumer behavior.
  • Contributed to cross-functional collaboration, leading to successful product launches and impactful advertising strategies.
  • Analyzed market trends, identifying potential growth opportunities.
    Dissected market trends to uncover untapped growth prospects.
    Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends, revealing avenues for business expansion.
  • Enhanced understanding of target audiences through market analysis.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.

Project Development Manager

KMDI
Kansas CIty, KS
12.2017 - 12.2024
  • Successfully penetrated competitor markets, resulting in acquisition of new accounts valued at over $600,000 in annual sales.
  • Collaborated with internal departments, including engineering, production and logistics, to achieve project completion within deadlines.
  • Successfully coordinated and oversaw the execution of numerous projects across 20 territories, ensuring timely completion.
  • Developed and presented architectural sales proposals to potential clients.
  • Developed relationships with key influencers to increase industry exposure.

National Account Executive

Product Design Services
Elk River, MN
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed tailored sales presentations showcasing product features for prospective customers.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research on competitors' products and pricing strategies.
  • Promoted company products and services at industry trade shows.
  • Built and maintained relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and other industry influencers.
  • Achieved significant sales growth through effective lead prospecting, cold calling, and negotiation skills.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services/Parallel Education
Kansas City, MO/KS
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior.
  • Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.

Children's Community Case Manager

Cross Winds
Emporia, KS
12.2014 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with family members of clients to maximize support and resources.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and ensured respectful treatment by service providers and government systems.
  • Provided transportation assistance for clients attending appointments and accessing community resources.
  • Delivered crisis case management services to children and adolescents ranging in age from 4 to 17
  • Founded and established Star Seeds, a support group for children and youth facing crisis situations.

Sociology Professor

Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Ensured the precise documentation of student grades throughout each semester.
  • Developed comprehensive syllabi for each semester's classes outlining required readings, assessment methods, grading standards and class guidelines.
  • Facilitated discussion groups among students within classroom settings to encourage critical thinking about various sociological topics.
  • Evaluated student performance by analyzing written assignments and exams on an ongoing basis.
  • Evaluated student essays using a rubric system that assessed content accuracy, clarity of writing style, use of evidence and overall presentation.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2012

Social Psychology

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08-2009

Skills

  • Cold-calling
  • Territory Management
  • Follow-up skills
  • Presentation abilities
  • Construction knowledge
  • Client management
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Special Education
  • Professional Networking
  • Social Media
  • Community Outreach
  • Group Therapy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Needs Assessment
  • Program Development
  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Community Resources
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Expense Tracking
  • Performance Management
  • Business Development
  • Innovation management
  • Business Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Schedule Preparation

Accomplishments

  • Honors graduate
  • Presidents honor roll Deans list
  • Crystal Merit for best community marketing and events

Affiliations

Community service:

National Childhood Cancer Foundation; St. Baldricks

Community Cristian Church Austin,Texas

Open Door Mission -Omaha,Nebraska

Azzura Soccer Club-Omaha,Nebraska

Amnesty International

Jewish Community Center of KC

Additional Relevant Experience

MULTIFAMILY

Experience in A,B,C,HUD,affordable housing,new construction, and rehab properties. Crystal Merit for best community marketing and events.

  • Marketing Director Property Manager, EPT, Kansas City, MO
  • Apartment Association of Kansas and Missouri-Sales and MArketing workshop,Sales and Marketing Development column
  • Marketing Manager, SIA Management, Kansas City, MO
  • leasing, Leasing Manager, Assistant Manager, Nolan Real Estate, Mission, KS
  • Leasing,Marketing Manager Essex Management Overland Park,KS
  • Leasing Timberland Management Kansas CIty,MO
  • Relocation Specialist, Apartment and Rental Connections, Kansas City, MO

COLLEGES

  • Counselors Aide, Student Support Services aide, Career Services aide, Access Services,and Student Activities Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
  • Physical Education Instructor, Upward Bound TRIO Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

MANAGEMENT
Account Executive Manager, National Health Care Discount, Overland Park, KS
General Nutrition Center, General Manager Emporia, KS
Assistant Director of Bell Community Center, Kansas City, KS
Fitness Professional Sales and Marketing Development, and teaching KS, MO,TX
Assistant Manager Magic Mirror Fitness Center Emporia, KS

SOCIAL SERVICES

Safe Home, Domestic Violence Shelter Overland Park,KS

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Johnson County Community College
07.2024 - Current

National Account Executive

Product Design Services
01.2024 - 06.2024

Marketing Manager

Chicken Creek Co.
03.2023 - Current

Project Development Manager

KMDI
12.2017 - 12.2024

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services/Parallel Education
10.2016 - 12.2017

Children's Community Case Manager

Cross Winds
12.2014 - 09.2016

Sociology Professor

Flint Hills Technical College
01.2014 - 09.2016

Master of Science - Psychology

Walden University

Social Psychology

Park University

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