Benjamin Ferrantella

Experience

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  Nicholas Ferrantella Landscaping

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2013

  Manager

  -Managed teams of 3-5 employees, often simultaneously-Responsible for executing and overseeing Landscape Maintenance operations-Manage budgeting, planning, and design of major projects-Facilitated and maintained positive relationships with clients

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  Gold's Gym

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Front Desk Assistant

  -Responsible for opening and closing facility-Managed financial transactions and customer communications, including memberships, billing issues, and other inquires

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  UMass Boston

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Accounting and Finance Tutor

  -Review course concepts and homework with students-Focus on student success, provide students with important finance and accounting class knowledge

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  Invest in Girls, Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Business Development Intern, Teacher

  -Created and manage an online stock simulation course for 100 students-Work closely with program director on programming strategy and execution-Research current events, specifically in finance and incorporate them into business content and social media

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  UMass Boston Student Managed Fund

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Financial Sector Team
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  Brown Brothers Harriman

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Operations Specialist - Income and Tax

  - Responsible for sending tax instructions to our depository banks on behalf of our clients, ensuring 100% accuracy- Created multiple Excel Macros that significantly increased the efficiency of the team while greatly reducing risk.- Collaborated with colleagues and upper management to improve team operations and propose system enhancements- Worked with over 20 sub-custodian banks in over 10 different international markets to create and deliver tax vouchers for our clients as part of our Protective Claims service- Resolved client inquiries in a timely and professional manner using both internal and external resources. Show less

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  Nantucket Bank

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2023

  Commerical Credit Underwriter

  - Conducted thorough analysis of financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant documents to assess the financial health of businesses applying for credit.- Worked closely and communicated effectively with Nantucket's Commercial Loan Officer as well as other internal teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the applicant's financial situation.- Prepared detailed credit reports outlining the applicant's financial position, repayment capacity, and risk factors.- Monitored existing credit portfolios, identifying potential risks and recommending actions to mitigate them. Show less