Ben Fried
Givot Eden
Summary
Dynamic, passionate and detail-oriented Camp Director and former Day School Principal with over 20 years of experience in effective program management seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Director
Bnei Akiva Of The Us And Canada
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented a robust recruitment strategy in order to attract over 800 campers to our program on an annual basis.
- Recruited over 300 high-quality adult and teen staff members by promoting a meaningful and positive workplace environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly, fostering trust in the camp environment.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by gathering feedback from both staff members and camper families, allowing for continuous improvement in future years.
- Promoted team-building activities among staff members to create a cohesive work environment that positively impacted camper experiences.
- Organized special events and themed days to keep campers engaged and excited about their time at camp, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
- Designed effective marketing materials that attracted new families to enroll their children in the camp each year, increasing overall attendance rates.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Increased camper satisfaction by developing and implementing diverse camp programs tailored to various age groups.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Formally trained and mentored new camp directors within the Bnei Akiva movement.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends to determine potential opportunities for growth.
Junior High Principal
Fuchs Mizrachi School
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the academic, social, and emotional growth of 567 students over a seven year period.
- Recruited, trained, managed and supported high quality educators and guided them in designing and implementing an academically rigorous, educationally progressive, and child-centered classroom.
- Provided pedagogic vision and curricular direction to enhance the General and Judaic studies program and further the mission of the school.
- Led weekly student review with staff in order to meet the needs of every student through a deep understanding of individual personalities and strengths.
- Communicated the mission of the school through writing and public speaking
- Fostered an open, warm, and supportive school culture that reflects Torah values in which parents, teachers, staff and students collaborate towards shared goals.
Judaic Studies Teacher
Ramaz Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Created and implemented high quality, differentiated lessons in Gemara and Halacha to inspire students to achieve religious and intellectual growth.
- Responsible for leading and coordinating the daily minyanim, special Judaic programming, and bar/bat mitzvah school celebrations.
- Advised students in a small group setting on relevant academic and social issues.
- Selected as Middle School Representative on strategic planning committee for religious growth.
Judaic And General Studies Teacher
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Provided differentiated instruction in Gemara, Halacha, Chumash, Navi, Science, and Math in large class and small group settings.
- Supervised daily prayer services.
Shabbat Manager
Ohel Children’s Home And Family Services
09.1998 - 06.2002
- Supervised and assisted ten mentally challenged adults in a group home setting each Shabbat to create a positive and uplifting experience
- Administered medication, monitored progress, and aided residents in coping with their challenges.
Education
Rabbinic Ordination -
Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem
New York, NY2005
Master of Arts - Jewish Education
Yeshiva University: Azrieli Graduate School
New York, New York2004
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University: Yeshiva College/Mazer Yeshiva Program
New York, New York2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University: Yeshiva College/Mazer Yeshiva Program
New York, New York2002
Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion
Mevaseret Zion, Israel2000
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Marketing
- Budget Management
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Camp Director
Bnei Akiva Of The Us And Canada
01.2020 - Current
Junior High Principal
Fuchs Mizrachi School
07.2012 - 08.2019
Judaic Studies Teacher
Ramaz Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2012
Judaic And General Studies Teacher
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
08.2002 - 08.2004
Shabbat Manager
Ohel Children’s Home And Family Services
09.1998 - 06.2002
Rabbinic Ordination -
Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem
Master of Arts - Jewish Education
Yeshiva University: Azrieli Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University: Yeshiva College/Mazer Yeshiva Program
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University: Yeshiva College/Mazer Yeshiva Program
Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion
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