Ben Scarsella

Experience

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  Follett Higher Education

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Sales Associate

  I proactively sought out potential customers and assisted in enhancing their curriculum textbook purchase experience. I also assisted the store's athletic department, in collaboration with the university, to provide student athletes on scholarship their required class material. Finally, I provided general customer service, store maintenance, and data entry tasks

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  Purdue University

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Student Ambassador

  I worked with academic advisers and members in the Office of the Registrar to implement new scheduling software by testing the program and providing feedback to the program developers. I also advised incoming freshman students regarding the mechanics of scheduling classes and best practices and made myself available as a point of contact for both parents and students to facilitate Q&A as well.

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  Wabash Center

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  In-home Care Specialist

  I worked with an individual with special needs by helping with social interactions, providing transportation, and working to achieve personal goals set forth by the individual and his parents. During my time at Wabash center I learned that goal setting is just the beginning. Habits are what you use to achieve the goals you set. I also developed time management skills by planning and implementing day to day activities

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  Latitude Retirement

  Jun 2014 - now

  Actuarial Administrator