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Benjamin Kahne

Benjamin Kahne

Head of U.S Outreach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Economics and Political Science Student at Duke University

  • Education

    • Trevor Day School

      2009 - 2022
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Clubs: Marketing, Dragons Tutors, Admissions Ambassadors - Co-founded Marketing Club to bring interested students together. Led discussions on marketing strategies and topics relating to entrepreneurship across different industries. Planned comprehensive material to facilitate in-depth discussions at each meeting. - Co-founded Dragons Tutors Club. I recruited tutors who could serve as role models for underprivileged children and led the training and supervision of tutors. - Admissions Ambassadors Club - Open House Leader/Tour Guide Trainer… Show more - Co-founded Marketing Club to bring interested students together. Led discussions on marketing strategies and topics relating to entrepreneurship across different industries. Planned comprehensive material to facilitate in-depth discussions at each meeting. - Co-founded Dragons Tutors Club. I recruited tutors who could serve as role models for underprivileged children and led the training and supervision of tutors. - Admissions Ambassadors Club - Open House Leader/Tour Guide Trainer. Selected to represent the school to prospective students and families. I led club meetings (70+ students), conducted tours, and trained new tour guides. - Writing Advisor. Recognized by English Department for excellence in writing. Selected as a writing coach for high school students and met with students once a cycle for writing help in any academic subject. Show less

    • Duke University

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science - Concentration in Political Economy; Economics; Markets and Management Studies 3.92/4.00; Dean's List with Distinction (highest 10% of undergraduates)

      Activities and Societies: Investor Training Program | Duke Real Estate Club Analyst Program | Campus Tour Guide | Blue Devil Buddies Program | Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity - Treasurer

  • Experience

    • Business2Schools

      Feb 2021 - Jan 2023
      Head of U.S Outreach

      - Launched U.S. Operations. Manage the sourcing and donation of recycled technology from businesses to schools in need - Over 50k in equipment delivered to date.

    • Evercore

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Intern

      - Apprenticed with a top Investment Analyst to learn basic skills of equity research. Created a report on revenue drivers at Madison Square Garden and learned how to analyze 10-K reports.

    • Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia

      Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
      Intern

      - Helped gather spreadsheets for obtaining new clients and also reached out to potential clients- Worked silent/live auctions and learned valuable sales skills in different settings- Met with CEO regularly and gave recommendations on how to increase social media presence

    • FanSided

      Nov 2022 - Sept 2023
      Contributing Writer

      - Contributor for FanSided.com, writing about NCAA sports.

    • Duke Real Estate Club

      Sept 2023 - now
      General Body Member

      - Complete a six-week course covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate, real estate investing, and real estate finance.- Attend guest speaker events and hear from leaders in the industry.

    • Duke Investment Club

      Sept 2023 - now
      Investor Training Program (ITP) Certified Member

      - Successfully completed an intensive eight-week course, gaining in-depth knowledge of essential finance principles and practices.- Demonstrated knowledge of investment strategies through a final exam and presenting a stock pitch, employing advanced valuation methodologies including comparable company analysis and discounted cash flow analysis.

    • Duke Business Ethics Club

      Jan 2024 - now
      President and Founder

    • Toro Partners, LLC

      May 2024 - Jun 2024
      Summer Investment Analyst

      - Assisted the Chief Investment Officer in researching industries and companies under consideration in energy and technology. - Researched and analyzed current market trends, competitor landscapes, and key players within specific industries.- Analyzed financial statements, business plans, and management to assess a company’s investment potential.

    • BlackRock

      Jul 2024 - now
      Incoming 2025 Summer Analyst

      Financial Institutions Group

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Excel for Business Level II - Intermediate

      Noble Desktop
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Investor Training Program (ITP) Certification

      Duke Investment Club
      Nov 2023

    • Behavioral Finance

      Coursera
      Dec 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Excel for Business Level I - Fundamentals

      Noble Desktop
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Kahne
      Spring 2024 Dean’s List with Distinction - Jun 2024
    • Awarded to Benjamin Kahne
      Goldman Sachs Trade Pitch Competition Finalist Duke Financial Economics Center (DFE) Nov 2023 - Placed in Top 10 out of approximately 80 teams with 200+ students - Presented to Goldman Sachs executives on trade pitch
    • Awarded to Benjamin Kahne
      Markets & Management Studies Ambassador Trinity College of Arts and Sciences - Markets and Management Studies Selected by the director of the MMS program to serve as a student ambassador, a role that involves engaging with prospective students by answering inquiries, participating in group discussions, and actively promoting the program.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
      Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAssociated with Benjamin Kahne

    • Mathematics Tutor

      Issued by JCC Manhattan on Dec 2020
      JCC ManhattanAssociated with Benjamin Kahne