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Benjamin Cohen 480.329.6785 [email protected] Summary of Qualifications Food-Handler, Alcohol Certified and CPR & AED trained Extensive knowledge of the Scottsdale and outlying area Outgoing, personable, and excellent interpersonal skills created with 7 years of industry experience Education Northern Arizona University B.A of Science Hospitality Management Expected Graduation - May 2016 Scottsdale Community College Associates Degree in Hospitality Management May 2012 Relevant Experience Rhino River Lodge, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa March 2014 - May 2014 Management Intern Assisted in and learned all aspects pertaining to running the lodge during its highest ever occupancy Created and implemented new service requirements and procedure booklet for food operations within lodge including things such as safety procedures, inventory & stock methodology, and wine listings Organized all food and beverage operations for lodge, by managing BOH and FOH Communicated with, responded to, booked, and followed up with guests in a quick, efficient and friendly manner using the lodge reservations system Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, Tempe Arizona Waiter/Bartender April 2010-May 2015 Proficiently anticipated, identified and fulfilled guest needs in an effective and pleasant manner Learned and maintained excellent knowledge of both food menu, operations as and bar drinks and recipes Consistently upheld positive attitude and contributed to a high energy and productive working environment contributing to the brand and values of the organization Self-managed, prioritized and organized tasks to complete responsibilities in an effective manner Vision Security, Orem Utah Sales Representative May 2011-September 2011 Marketed and sold security systems in both commercial and residential areas Generated new customer base consistently resulting in $105,000 of new revenues in 5 month period Managed sales territory efficiently and effectively by organizing sales routes and managing time Gelato Spot, Scottsdale Arizona February 2007 March 2011 Store Manager Effectively managed up to 5 employees at a time Assisted and helped customers by providing exceptional service and extensive product knowledge Handled money and maintained accurate drawer of up to $1500 Compiled inventories & received & stocked deliveries

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Benjamin Cohen 480.329.6785 [email protected]

Summary of Qualifications

● Food-Handler, Alcohol Certified and CPR & AED trained

● Extensive knowledge of the Scottsdale and outlying area

● Outgoing, personable, and excellent interpersonal skills created with 7 years of industry

experience

Education Northern Arizona University B.A of Science Hospitality Management Expected Graduation - May 2016 Scottsdale Community College Associates Degree in Hospitality Management May 2012 Relevant Experience Rhino River Lodge, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa March 2014 - May 2014 Management Intern

● Assisted in and learned all aspects pertaining to running the lodge during its highest ever

occupancy ● Created and implemented new service requirements and procedure booklet for food operations

within lodge including things such as safety procedures, inventory & stock methodology, and wine

listings ● Organized all food and beverage operations for lodge, by managing BOH and FOH ● Communicated with, responded to, booked, and followed up with guests in a quick, efficient and

friendly manner using the lodge reservations system Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, Tempe Arizona Waiter/Bartender April 2010-May 2015

● Proficiently anticipated, identified and fulfilled guest needs in an effective and pleasant manner ● Learned and maintained excellent knowledge of both food menu, operations as and bar drinks and

recipes ● Consistently upheld positive attitude and contributed to a high energy and productive working

environment contributing to the brand and values of the organization ● Self-managed, prioritized and organized tasks to complete responsibilities in an effective manner

Vision Security, Orem Utah Sales Representative May 2011-September 2011

● Marketed and sold security systems in both commercial and residential areas ● Generated new customer base consistently resulting in $105,000 of new revenues in 5 month

period ● Managed sales territory efficiently and effectively by organizing sales routes and managing time

Gelato Spot, Scottsdale Arizona February 2007 – March 2011 Store Manager

● Effectively managed up to 5 employees at a time ● Assisted and helped customers by providing exceptional service and extensive product knowledge ● Handled money and maintained accurate drawer of up to $1500 ● Compiled inventories & received & stocked deliveries

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Benjamin Cohen 480.329.6785 [email protected]

World Community Involvement Global Vision International Teaching Program, Luang Prabang, Laos August – October 2013

● Created, implemented, and taught lesson plans to students from ages 10-16 Global Vision International Marine Conservation Program, Phang Nga, Thailand January – March 2014

● Worked with snorkel & dive tour companies in promoting sustainable practices ● Compiled biodiversity information within the jungle regions surrounding Phang Nga