Ben Kappler

Experience

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  Camp Adventure

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Lead Camp Counselor

  Summers Only; May - July 2011/12/13/14• Served as a lead counselor supervising children in their daily camp activities, 8+ hours per day • Advised incoming counselors in areas regarding child safety, coworker communication and job effectiveness. • Responsible for training a select junior counselor (aged 17-18) as well as mentoring CITs (Counselor-in-Training, aged 14-16). • Provided exciting and fun camp experience to all in attendance through enthusiastic participation and leading by example Show less

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  Tucson Country Day School

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Lead Aftercare Counselor

  • Supervised large groups of students in an after school program, including special needs cases • Responsible for student safety, and communicating with parents about after school issues • Addressed issues between coworkers and helped resolve any ongoing problems• Assisted in coordinating and overseeing exciting and educational extracurricular activities while encouraging improved counselor participation

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  Sam's Club

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Sales Associate

  • Assisted members in product location and facilitated excellent shopping experience• Assisted coworkers in merchandise presentation and improved team communication• Accessed vast stock database, processed online orders and prepared incoming/outgoing inventory• Received many commendations for demonstrating superior customer service and work ethic

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  Arizona House of Representatives

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Majority Research Intern (Non-Partisan)

  • Tracked and researched legislation, affected laws and industries, throughout the legislative process • Researched and synthesized information regarding topics of energy, natural resources, land, agriculture, rural affairs and the environment • Participated in stakeholder meetings involving state legislators, heads of various private and public organizations, boards, businesses, community leaders and the general public • Presented bill summaries and provided briefings throughout the legislative process for consideration by state legislators Show less

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  Camp Adventure

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Camp Director

  • Managed 40+ staff, aged 15 - 60 + years, including terminations, hiring & training for childcare, customer service, leadership and administrative roles• Scheduled and coordinated camp-wide activities, functions and events including budgeting and fundraising duties to account for camp expenses/revenues, activities and field trips• Facilitated positive client interaction including communicating with parents and vendors to obtain camp supplies, merchandise and food• Facilitated effective conflict resolution between staff, coworkers, parents and camp attendees Show less

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  TCI Wealth Advisors

  Feb 2020 - now

  Trader II

  ● Rebalancing, analyzing, and approving trades to implement investment allocations, manage cash balances and ensure intended exposures for client portfolios● Reviewing hypothetical rebalances, potential capital gain consequences, and suggesting modifications for strategies to achieve best investment outcome and experience for clients● Providing trading support to advisory teams including research, education on best practices and creation of solutions to complex trading and non-trading scenarios Show less