Ben Wetzell

Experience

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  Burlington Surf Club

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

  Rental Manager

  The Burlington Surf Club is a piece of property located on a sandy beach just south of Burlington Vermont. It offers rental equipment that include: windsurf boards, paddle boards, and sailboats. Along with this, the BSC (Burlington Surf Club) hosts and organizes events for waterman and water enthusiasts from around the world.

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  House of Somos

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Front Desk Staff

  House of Somos is a boutique hotel located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. I worked at the front desk managing check-ins, and helped to manage the front of house operations for a new startup. This hotel was home to many events, and included a shaping bay that attracted surfboard shapers from around the world to come stay. My knowledge of Spanish helped immensely at this job, as I took phone calls, wrote emails, spoke to customers, and engaged with the local housekeeping staff.

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  The Inn at Shelburne Farms

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Host

  I worked at this historic landmark for my sophomore summer, and made incredible connections, and learned the intricacies of fine dining. This inn is a combination of a hotel, and a restaurant that was originally built by the Vanderbilt's, and has since been opened to the public.

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  FocusEconomics

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Marketing Co-op

  During my time at FocusEconomics, I collaborated with a dynamic team to execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital platforms, social media, and email marketing. I created compelling content and visuals, ensuring brand consistency and maximizing reach. By analyzing metrics, I optimized campaign performance and contributed to market research projects, refining messaging to resonate with our audience. I also played a key role in launching our new website, crafting persuasive messaging and supporting collateral. Some of the key skills that I gathered from this Co-op: SEO optimization, graphic design, managerial responsibilities, website development, professional communication and Spanish. Show less

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  Settle

  Sept 2023 - now

  Co-Founder

  Settle is an AI-powered platform that streamlines technical onboarding for rapidly growing software engineering and support teams. It personalizes content delivery to new hires and provides progress tracking and organizational assistance for managers.