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Ben Schafer

Ben Schafer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Helping janitorial companies and in-house cleaning teams track, maximize, and prove cleaner productivity

  • Education

    • William Lyon Mackenzie C.I

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      -Played with both ball and ice hockey teams-Graduate of the MaCS program

    • University of Toronto

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      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Intramural Ice Hockey, Tri Campus Ice Hockey Capstone (Winning Entry)Capstone is a year-long design project where students form teams and are challenged to solve a real world problem• Collaborated with Chief Innovation Officer of Crystal Fountains to diagnose performance issues with a new product model set for launch in summer of 2016• Received the Wallace G. Chalmers Design Award. This award is presented to the Capstone team that best demonstrates design originality and creativity in their project. Judging for this award… Show more Capstone (Winning Entry)Capstone is a year-long design project where students form teams and are challenged to solve a real world problem• Collaborated with Chief Innovation Officer of Crystal Fountains to diagnose performance issues with a new product model set for launch in summer of 2016• Received the Wallace G. Chalmers Design Award. This award is presented to the Capstone team that best demonstrates design originality and creativity in their project. Judging for this award included all mechanical and industrial engineers graduating from the University of Toronto in 2015IT EXPERIENCE- Exposure to multiple programming languages such as C, matlab, and turing.- Designed web pages.-Strong demonstrated ability to organize several projects at a time and complete on or before due dates.-The study of Solidworks has provided firsthand experience with three dimensional computer aided design. Show less

  • Experience

    • Eurotech Window Industries

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2009
      Sales Assistant

      • Working as a sales representative, developed persistence and patience while selling products and addressing customer needs.

    • Robin Hood Day Camp

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
      Counsellor

      • Worked for two summers at Camp Robin Hood• A position change with more responsibility in 2011 provided additional training in conflict resolution.

    • North Toronto Baseball Association

      May 2012 - Sept 2013

      • Member of the North Toronto Baseball association, officiated youth baseball ensuring the game is played fair and the players are staying safe. As an experienced umpire, given the opportunity to officiate and teach young kids ages 5 and 6 at the t-ball level. • Responsible for instructing and supervising all umpiries for the rookie ball division.• Constant communication between the coaches and convenors was crucial in creating the best possible experience for the players. This included clarification of rules, assesment of field conditions, and discussion of umpire performance. • Organized payment for distribution of cheques to ensure umpires were compensated in accordance with their work.

      • Umpire

        May 2005 - Sept 2013

      • Umpire Captain

        May 2012 - Sept 2012

    • SNC-Lavalin

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
      Junior Designer

      • Developed designs and specs to acquire Metrolinx multi-billion dollar project for the company• Designed HVAC systems through projects relating to commercial, industrial and government buildings • Completed heating and cooling loads, duct layout and sizing, diffuser layout and sizing, and fan coil riser diagrams

    • HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2017
      Sales Associate

      • Created relationships with customer key stakeholders in varying levels of seniority • Developed personal relationships with customers through constant communication and company events • Collaborated with engineering consultants to produce innovative HVAC solutions to meet building requirements• Provided strategy on potential scenarios that would be presented by competitors to help procure projects

    • Profit Ignite Inc.

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
      Principal Consultant

      Profit Ignite Inc. is a Social Media Marketing Agency. I specialize in creating valuable online content for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. By doing so, I create on online presence for my customers and allow them to reach out to their loyal audience using an approach called “Digital Word of Mouth”. When I take you on as a customer, I make sure to understand your business and reach out to people online who will be interested in your services or products. I also provide services such as Facebook paid advertising, Google advertising, tips and tricks for funnel marketing, email marketing, and website optimization. Show less

    • Café Bombaat Inc.

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
      Co-Owner

      Café Bombaat is a specialty roaster in Toronto. We specialize in importing coffee beans from Indiana and roast them to perfection.

    • MINDmgt.

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2018
      Head of Operations and Sales

      MINDmgt. offers science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools for busy professionals to improve focus, productivity, and overall health and wellbeing.Our simple and accessible meditation and mindfulness programs are currently being used in law firms, charitable organizations, school boards, banking institutions, the hospitality industry and across the PR/marketing and communications sectors, both nationally and internationally.If you're looking to deliver a customized mindfulness and meditation experience to support and enhance your company culture, MINDmgt. has a solution for you. Show less

    • Miller & Bean Coffee Company

      Dec 2018 - Nov 2020
      Head of Operations and Sales

      Miller & Bean is a Toronto area office coffee service - providing bottle-free water, snacks, break room supplies, and yes, great coffee from the brands you love for over 15 years. Let's work together to keep your team caffeinated and ready to take on the day!

    • Syndigo

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

      Syndigo enables commerce by supporting the efficient transfer of information in the complex ecosystem of brands, retailers and their customers. The company provides descriptive product and nutritional information, images and other digital media, powered by deep analytics to empower engaging brand experiences online and in store. Through Syndigo’s integrated platform, clients can publish, manage, syndicate and audit their product content across the largest trading network of brands and recipients in the world. Syndigo is a GS1 Certified Identification Partner and GDSN data pool.Syndigo serves more than 10,000 brands and 1,500 retailers globally in many important consumer industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement/DIY, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products. Show less

      • Senior Business Development Executive

        Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

      • Business Development Executive

        Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

    • MaintainX

      Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
      Account Manager - Emerging Markets

      MaintainX is the leading maintenance and work execution software, designed specifically for industrial and frontline teams. We help companies streamline maintenance operations, improve asset management, and empower workers—all while delivering insights that can improve your bottom line. As a mobile-first platform, MaintainX delivers a modern, IoT-enabled solution for maintenance, reliability, and operations teams trusted by over 8k companies worldwide.If you’re looking for an AI-enabled CMMS solution that’s easy to use and implement, look no further. The MaintainX platform manages millions of work orders and assets, and is used by more than 500K frontline professionals globally. We help customers reduce unplanned downtime and increase asset availability, while meeting complex compliance needs and keeping workers safe. Show less

    • Mero

      Oct 2024 - now
      Customer Success Manager

      Mero is the Cleaning Control Center for commercial buildings - a sensor and analytics platform built to track, maximize, and prove cleaner productivity.Commercial cleaning executives use Mero to stand out and win more deals by maximizing efficiency, building trust with clients, and proving the quality of their services.Installed and operating in over 100 million square feet across 250+ buildings, Mero is trusted by leading janitorial and property management companies including Harvard Maintenance, JLL, QuadReal, Colliers, Canderel, GWL, Crown Property Management, Hallmark Housekeeping Services, and more.For more information, visit mero.co Show less

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