Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Business World Student

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  • About me

    Finance & Real Estate Student at The Wisconsin School of Business | Incoming Summer Analyst at Ares Management

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2022 -
      Finance, Investment, and Banking, & Real Estate BBA Wisconsin School of Business 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Former Executive Board Member- Real Estate Private Equity Club (REPEC), Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association, Real Estate Club, and Hoofer Sailing Club. 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association Undergraduate Scholarship Award recipient2024 Gerald Konz Business Scholarship Award recipient2024 Fall Study Abroad Scholars Scholarship Award recipient Deans List

    • East High School

      2018 - 2022
      High School Honors Diploma Studying Business 4.28/4

      Activities and Societies: President of Future Business Leaders of America | 4 Year starter and 3 Year Captain of Boys Varsity Golf - All-Conference 2021 - WIAA Regional Tournament Individual and Team Champion and State Qualifier 2022 | National Honor Society | Student of the Month Award December 2020 | Human Excellence in Business Award 2022

    • Università Bocconi

      2024 - 2024
      BBA Exchange Student Finance & Management 4.0/4.0 (Translation from 30-point grading scale)

      Study Abroad exchange student for Fall Semester 20242024 Fall Study Abroad Scholars Scholarship Award recipient International Banking Course Thirty With Honors Marketing Course Thirty With Honors

  • Experience

    • Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
      Business World Student

      I was a student at Wisconsin Business World presented by WMC. This camp took place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and had the focus of teaching free markets and economic principles. The Camp featured business speakers, tours of businesses, business workshops and a student teams competition involving the formation and management of a company.

    • Elmbrook Schools

      Sept 2020 - Nov 2021
      Launch Global Business Student

      Working with local businesses on business related projects.

    • Global Brigades, Inc.

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
      Business Consultant Intern- Business Brigades

      Throughout the course of this internship project, I helped small business owners in Panama City, Panama (Via Zoom) develop both a short-term and long-term plan to help expand their businesses.

    • Spartan Union Coffee Shop

      Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
      Head of Finance

      As Head of Finance for the Spartan Union (The Brookfield East High School coffee shop), I managed employees in the finance department and was responsible for creating all financial reports, financial analysis, and financial decisions including working with vendors. In my time working there I was able to increase weekly revenues up to an average of $1900, increase profits by 23%, and I was able to help the business rebound from the pandemic.

    • Milwaukee Tool

      Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
      Student Bot Programing Project Manager

      During this project, I created the IT help bot that has been adopted by Milwaukee Tool.

    • Mohr CPAs LLP

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Tax Accounting Intern

      MOHR is a private firm that works with high-net-worth individuals on all of their financial needs. My paid internship, which lasted throughout the course of busy season, consisted of working with Partnerships, Trusts, and Individuals on all of their tax and financial planning needs. Near the end of busy season, I was working 50-60 hours a week in addition to attending high school. As a result of this internship, I now understand the tax implications associated with many types of investment and business decisions. Show less

    • Concurrency, Inc.

      Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
      Student Consultant Intern

      Created a Strategic Account Management Plan for a future client, including research, company insight, and possible account opportunities for Concurrency.

    • Badger AKPsi

      Sept 2022 - now
      Member

      • Fall of 2022 Pledge Class selected from a pool of over 225 applicants• Member of the Professional Committee coordinating with our sponsor companies

    • Midwest Expansion

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Summer Portfolio Management Analyst

      Real Estate Summer Portfolio Management Analyst Intern primarily working with multifamily assets.

    • Ares Management Corporation

      Feb 2024 - now
      Incoming 2025 Summer Analyst

      - Real Estate Equity

    • Northwestern Mutual

      May 2024 - Aug 2024
      Real Estate Summer Analyst

      - Summer Analyst focusing on the production and underwriting of new debt and equity deals for Northwestern Mutual Real Estate (NMRE) - Primary focus on multifamily and industrial properties

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lifelong (Un)Learning

      LAUNCH
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Bloomberg Market Concepts Course Certification | Minor in Portfolio Management

      Bloomberg
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Wisconsin School of Business ExcelNow! Certification

      Wisconsin School of Business
      Nov 2022
    • Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification

      Launch
      May 2021
    • Real Estate Excel Modeling - Wisconsin School of Business REAL EST 411

      Wisconsin School of Business
      Apr 2024
    • Project Management

      LAUNCH
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Self Awareness

      LAUNCH
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Virtual Communication

      LAUNCH
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      International Banking Course Thirty With Honors - Dec 2024
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Marketing Course Thirty With Honors - Dec 2024
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      2024 Gerald Konz Business Scholarship Award Recipient Wisconsin School of Business Finance Department Jul 2024 This scholarship is awarded by the Finance Department of the Wisconsin School of Business to recognize both excellent academic standing and professional development outside of the classroom.
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      2024 Study Abroad Scholars Scholarship Award Recipient University of Wisconsin- Madison Mar 2024
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Deans List Wisconsin School of Business Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA) Undergraduate Scholarship Award Recipient WREAA, Inc. Apr 2023 The goal of The Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA, Inc.) is to preserve, promote, and support the philosophy of the Wisconsin Tradition of excellence in real estate education. WREAA is one of the main reasons why the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business is the #1 Undergraduate real estate program in the nation. Each year WREAA awards 1-2 WREAA Undergraduate Scholarships. The Undergraduate Scholarship is the highest award given to an… Show more The goal of The Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA, Inc.) is to preserve, promote, and support the philosophy of the Wisconsin Tradition of excellence in real estate education. WREAA is one of the main reasons why the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business is the #1 Undergraduate real estate program in the nation. Each year WREAA awards 1-2 WREAA Undergraduate Scholarships. The Undergraduate Scholarship is the highest award given to an undergraduate real estate major, and I am honored to be the 2023 scholarship award recipient. I want to thank the dedicated alumni for their generous donations that make this award possible. I would also like to thank my friends, family, and professors for their inspiration and encouragement. Show less
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Spring 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Private Equity Case Competition Winner REPEC Apr 2023
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Fall 2022 Capital Management Club Group Stock Market Pitch Runner-up CMC Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      2022 Brookfield East High School Human Excellence in Business Award Recipient Brookfield East High School May 2022 Every year, The Business Department at Brookfield East High School awards one graduating senior The Human Excellence in Business Award. This award is presented to the student that displayed the most human excellence within The Business Department in their four years at Brookfield East. I am honored to be the 2022 recipient of this award, and I would like to thank all of my peers and teachers who helped me along the way, especially those within The Business Department.
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      2022 FBLA Wisconsin Regional Securities and Investments Category 2nd Place Future Business Leaders of America Feb 2022
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Wisconsin DECA District's 2nd Place in Financial Services DECA Mar 2019 As a Freshman, I competed at the District competition in the Financial Services category and came in 2nd place, which earned a spot at the state competition.
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      Student of The Month Brookfield East High School - I won this award for the month of December 2020 nominated by The Business Department.
    • Awarded to Charles Bennett
      The National Honor Society -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by LAUNCH
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    • Volunteer

      Issued by Various Community Organizations on Sept 2015
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    • Member

      Issued by National Honor Society on Sept 2021
      National Honor SocietyAssociated with Charles Bennett
    • Volunteer

      Issued by St. Ben’s Food Pantry Milwaukee on Aug 2018
      St. Ben’s Food Pantry MilwaukeeAssociated with Charles Bennett
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Dixon Elementary School on Oct 2017
      Dixon Elementary SchoolAssociated with Charles Bennett
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Riverview Village Senior Living on Oct 2015
      Riverview Village Senior LivingAssociated with Charles Bennett