Benjamin P. Friedman Resume.doc

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Benjamin P. Friedman 131 Boynton Court, Westfield, NJ 07090 Phone: 908-264-8037 Email: [email protected] Objective: To seek out an internship opportunity that utilizes my business and information technology skillsets. Academy for Information Technology (AIT) 2012-Present Union County Vocational Technical School (UCVTS): A highly selective four-year career academy with courses taught at an honors level. Admission is based upon an entrance exam, and 2-5 students per each town in Union County are selected. GPA: 94.0% (4.0). Related Courses are Computer Applications in Business, Introduction to Business Concepts, Introduction to Information Systems, Database Management I, Java Programming I, and AP Macro/Micro Economics. School Involvement 2012-Present 2015-2016 Community Service VP of New Jersey FBLA (State Officer Position) Past Positions: Community Service VP, Member Liaison and Chapter Member. 2nd Place State Recognition for the Community Service Project. Ran chapter’s annual charity event, Project Hope, which raised $3,000 for A Human Right (charity that spreads internet access across the world). Attended State Leadership Conferences, Officer Conferences, Regional Summits, and other local/national events. Competed in Entrepreneurship I and Public Speaking I. Vice President of Student Government (AIT): Past Positions: Sophomore Class Representative and Freshman Class President. Responsible for reciting morning announcements and attending frequent meetings. Assist in the execution of dances and fundraises for upcoming events, Member of the National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, & Spanish Honor Society. Business and Technology Involvement 2012-Present Graduate of The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!): Selected students who have leadership, academic, and entrepreneurial capabilities. Consists of weekly courses for 3 hours at a time taught by qualified and experienced educators. Created a business which consisted of writing a business plan, designing a website, business cards, t-shirts, etc. Received over $1,100 of angel investment to expand and grow the business.

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Benjamin P. Friedman

131 Boynton Court, Westfield, NJ 07090Phone: 908-264-8037 Email: [email protected]: To seek out an internship opportunity that utilizes my business and information technology skillsets.Academy for Information Technology (AIT)

2012-Present Union County Vocational Technical School (UCVTS): A highly selective four-year career academy with courses taught at an honors level. Admission is based upon an entrance exam, and 2-5 students per each town in Union County are selected.

GPA: 94.0% (4.0). Related Courses are Computer Applications in Business, Introduction to Business Concepts, Introduction to Information Systems, Database Management I, Java Programming I, and AP Macro/Micro Economics.

School Involvement

2012-Present 2015-2016 Community Service VP of New Jersey FBLA (State Officer Position)

Past Positions: Community Service VP, Member Liaison and Chapter Member.

2nd Place State Recognition for the Community Service Project.

Ran chapters annual charity event, Project Hope, which raised $3,000 for A Human Right (charity that spreads internet access across the world).

Attended State Leadership Conferences, Officer Conferences, Regional Summits, and other local/national events. Competed in Entrepreneurship I and Public Speaking I.

Vice President of Student Government (AIT):

Past Positions: Sophomore Class Representative and Freshman Class President.

Responsible for reciting morning announcements and attending frequent meetings.

Assist in the execution of dances and fundraises for upcoming events,

Member of the National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, & Spanish Honor Society.

Business and Technology Involvement

2012-Present Graduate of The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!):

Selected students who have leadership, academic, and entrepreneurial capabilities.

Consists of weekly courses for 3 hours at a time taught by qualified and experienced educators.

Created a business which consisted of writing a business plan, designing a website, business cards, t-shirts, etc.

Received over $1,100 of angel investment to expand and grow the business.

Paid Work Experience 2012-Present Westfield Theatre Technician: Head of Wireless Headsets, Light Board Operator, Sound Board Operator, and Spotlight Operator. Operated equipment for Financial Conferences, Concerts, Educational Events, Show Productions, and more. Marketing/Technology Officer for Distinctive Dentistry by Dr. David Weinman DMD: Create social media for the company, provide technical support for malfunctions with technology, and create promotional strategies used to market the company.

Shadow at the Maayan Program:

Work directly with students with special needs (autistic primarily).

Help create tools that allow students to learn in a safe, comfortable environment.

Community Service Experience 2012-Present President & Facilitator of the Imagine Youth Advisory Council (iYAC) Founding class of Youth Facilitators within the program. A grief support center for families coping with the loss of a parent or sibling. Coordinate monthly meetings to brainstorm fundraising ideas, educating the public, & more.

Work with 6-9 year old kids. Team Captain for Relay for Life (American Cancer Society):

Exceeded goal of $200,000 for Relay last year as a school.

Team Captain for an individual team that raised almost $3,000.Certified in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Comptia A+ 801-802, and CPR // Proficient in Spanish.