Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Small Business Center Director at Blue Ridge Community College

  • Education

    • University of Alabama

      2007 - 2013
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Management and Computer Tech & Applications

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Sigma, Rely for Life, Habitat for Humanity Majored in Management at the Culverhouse College of Commerce. Focus in Entrepreneurial studies. Enjoyed electives of Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy/Ethics.

    • St. Bernard Preparatory School Cullman, AL

      2005 - 2007
  • Experience

    • Securitas

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2013
      Security Officer
    • The Blue Moose Cafe and Brewpub

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      Head Chef

      Developed menu items, generated new branding techniques, cataloged inventory, head chef

    • Independent Contractor

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
      Field Technician

      Provide IT service solutions to corporate clients. Recently contracted with CompuCom to complete PC migration of two separate banking HQ's.

    • StrategyWise

      Sept 2014 - Oct 2014
      Intern Analyst
    • Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce

      Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
      Intern
    • Sarrell Dental

      Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
      Operations Manager

      Operations Manager for an office of 12+ employees that provides both dental and eye services. Responsibilities include ensuring and facilitating workflow production, employee scheduling and payroll, OSHA regulation compliance, insurance claim validity, facility maintenance, and End of Day reporting.

    • Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce

      Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

      ● Initiated and launched young professional (EPIC) group; developed program structure & guidelines; hosted quarterly social events, and coordinated membership drive● Initiated and launched the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) as an elective course for high school students in both City and County school districts; negotiated contract contingencies and budgets, coordinated program installation in schools, coordinated mentors, guest speakers, special events, and community tours. Oversaw and directed Chamber program and events of Youth Leadership, State of Education, Student of the Year, Chamber Seminars, Industry Appreciation Reception, Industry Tours, and Career Awareness Fair (8th Grade) Show less

      • Director of Small Business and Workforce Solutions

        Oct 2015 - Sept 2017
      • Director of Entrepreneurship & Education

        Oct 2015 - Sept 2017
    • Autism Society of North Carolina

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
      Autism Support
    • Blue Ridge Community College

      Mar 2019 - now
      Small Business Center Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NACCE Certifed Member College

      National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

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