Ben Caplan Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

www.noladumpster.com

2000 Tulane Avenue

During this time, I established business partnerships and improved existing facilities and delivery systems that generated new products and expanded services in markets. I supervised business development staff and ventures including LSU Health Fitness brand, Physical Therapy, Restaurants, and Student Housing. I created and implemented custom financial plans and recommended appropriate and achievable solution to clients. Using my interpersonal skills, I established and fostered robust liaisons with team members to maintain a positive working environment. I also supported senior management by providing training to staff members for handling projects. I resolved HR related issues by devising and handling work flow charts for new hires.Key accomplishments include: Enhanced LSU Health and LSU Health Foundation brands by creating strategic business venture initiatives and property development opportunities, which increased the market share of the company. Delivered $100M Student Housing Project by liaising with a team representing attorneys from 5 different organizations for reviewing, updating and finalizing complex financial closing documents and contracts while serving as HF representative. Built White-Box Restaurant under a controlled budget of $480k by scheduling timely meetings with architect, tenants, staff members, general contractors, and construction companies for choosing potential contractor to ensure timely completion. Compensated 200k loss to break-even within nine months and decreased employee turnover from 100% YOY to less than 25%. Spearheaded all aspects of the LSU Health Fitness Center project from planning to implementation by coordinating with CFO, operations manager, and facilities GM to achieve the desired goal in 9 months. Created policies to facilitate GM and assistant managers, as well as collaborated with the Operations Manager for preparing procedures and documents needed for each manual.

In this role, I devised business and personal retirement plans and administered hedged equity portfolio while reducing volatility. I built robust liaisons with clients and bank partners and provided investment advisory services. I directed and controlled functions associated with identifying potential clients, contacting and setting appointments, managing financial planning, devising and presenting plans, recommending appropriate products, and closing sales. I improved functional efficiency of team in all aspects of business by delivering effective training.The following is the highlight of the value I’ve brought to the organization: Assisted referral sources, such as personal bankers and other bank employees on best practices for submitting quality referrals.

Metairie, La

While working in this role, I created, implemented, and monitored financial and Estate planning for wealth management of clients. I provided retirement plan consultation and administrative support, offered Investment advisory service, and led individual retirement accounts to allow them to save money for retirement in a tax-advantaged way.

As a Financial Advisor, I enhanced functional efficiency of licensed bankers on sales and profiling techniques by offering effective training. I maximized branch profit by profiling current clients through professional relationship building.A major impact I made includes: Managed investment book worth $55M and created plans to achieve retirement objectives while maintaining FINRA compliance in the branch.