Benjamin Wolf

Experience

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  Ohio University

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Designed syllabi for and teach Philosophy 101 (Introduction to Philosophy) to approximately 200 students and Philosophy 120 (Logic and Critical Reasoning) to between 25 – 30 undergraduate students a quarter• Facilitated and led discussions in study groups of a philosophical nature for courses• Evaluated student performance through created homework assignments, quizzes, tests and active class discussions

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  Walmart

  Aug 2004 - Oct 2012

  • Provided outstanding customer service to customers and other members of staff• Supervised and trained associates• Controlled the level of inventory flow by keeping on hand counts for product accurate• Created and implemented plans for events, such as ordering and featuring products relevant to seasons and holidays

  • Inventory Control Specialist

    Aug 2006 - Oct 2012

  • Sales Floor Associate

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2006
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  High Point University

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Evening Reference Librarian

  I oversaw and cared for High Point University’s 50K square foot, 24/7 library. I provided database and search strategy instructions to students, faculty, and staff via email, chat, and social networking (it was equivalent to 3.5K full time staff). I led and supervised up to five employees while concurrently monitoring three computer labs comprised of 85 PCs and Macs. I managed interlibrary loans (ILLs) by updating records utilizing various management and deliver softwares; communicated with patrons regarding outstanding ILLs. I assured a safe library environment and performed various other library duties.Key Accomplishment:■ I was a member of High Point University’s Information Literacy committee and was liaison to the philosophy, religion, and communications departments Show less

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  Charles Aris Inc.

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2019

  I led, facilitated, and collaborated with an in-house team of three researchers and two rotating research interns; we shaped the client experience by conducting research on technology, consumer goods, manufacturing, private/public equity strategy, and corporate development. I oversaw and steered the daily operations of four contracted researchers in Manilla, Philippines. Ensured timely fulfillment allocating client-based research requests. I developed a firm-wide search cycle time analyses that streamlines the talent search processes. My team and I gathered and analyzed data to prepare cohesive reports, documents, and visuals; I also presented this data during firm-wide and senior leadership meetings.Key Accomplishments:■ I implemented an individual recruiter evaluation system (based upon monthly, search cycle time analyses); system establishes areas of success and pinpoints improvements. Shortening talent-search times and boosting client satisfaction / retention.■ I was invited and participated in America’s Sub-Leader of Researchers Practice for Intersearch; I partnered with the North and South America divisions in relaying best practices and insights.■ I was the driving force behind the internal data integrity committee; we internally gathered clean data (preserving the best information available for future usage) in database, improved search times significantly. Show less I spearheaded data collection and organization; coordinated and oversaw research across a wide range of industries and functions. I developed and led knowledge management onboarding/training for all new hires across entire firm (including management and senior personnel). I acted as mentor and oversaw research interns.Key Accomplishments: ■ Conceptualizer of firm-wide, monthly cycle time analyses. This established process brings to light improvements for future executive search projects.■ I collaborated cross-functionally to change and update information sharing processes that enable client-based search work to begin with properly identified candidates within 48 hours. ■ Collaborated with VP; added and switched multiple vendor resources to refocus departments budget. Show less I conducted primary research across a wide-range of industries and functions. I documented and maintained up-to-date company, candidate, industry, and function information in the firm’s CRM system. I utilized numerous primary and secondary research tools to produce target lists and drive recruitment strategies. Key Accomplishments:■ I developed highly collaborative relationships with practice leaders and associate recruiters to establish valuable research and recruiting strategies for new engagements. ■ I facilitated in driving marketing efforts for an engineering and operations organization utilizing a LinkedIn group and newsletter that was received by over 4K recipients. Show less

  • Intersearch Americas Sub-Leader of Researchers Practice

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Research Manager

    Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Senior Researcher

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Researcher

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
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  PeopleSuite Talent Solutions

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Senior Researcher

  Collaborate directly with Senior Leadership to create and facilitate metric driven documents to help streamline internal operations. Identified areas for improvement and development in processes, data and information systems and implemented those improvements. Managed business processes and daily operations to ensure accurate results by four contracted researchers in India.Key Accomplishments:■ Developed highly collaborative relationships with partners and associate recruiters to establish valuable research and recruiting strategies for new engagements.■ Assisted in developing and implementing new procedures and performance measures to support strategic and operational initiatives, including knowledge-sharing resources. Show less

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  Face-2-Face Talent Solutions

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Researcher
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  Morgan Samuels Company

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Research Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Research Consultant

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2023