Benjamin Venable Email & Phone Number

United States

Waco, Texas, United States

Played seminal role in leading and managing all aspects of company operation including team performance oversight, ensuring financial stability, and driving company growth. Interviewed, hired, and trained dozens of employees in tour performance and key company culture points. Developed successful new tour products, including an official partnership with undergraduate admissions at Baylor University, providing tours for prospective students and their families.

First tour guide in company history to guide over 1,000 tours on both the nationally acclaimed Fixer Upper + City Tour (rated the #4 overall bookable experience in North America on TripAdvisor) and award-winning Sunset River Cruise (twice ranked the #1 boat tour in North America by USA Today). Provided expertly personalized customer service to guests from all over the world, delivering accurate and entertaining information while safely operating a fifteen-passenger van on a 30-mile loop of the… Show more First tour guide in company history to guide over 1,000 tours on both the nationally acclaimed Fixer Upper + City Tour (rated the #4 overall bookable experience in North America on TripAdvisor) and award-winning Sunset River Cruise (twice ranked the #1 boat tour in North America by USA Today). Provided expertly personalized customer service to guests from all over the world, delivering accurate and entertaining information while safely operating a fifteen-passenger van on a 30-mile loop of the city of Waco. Show less

Central Texas

Providing top-notch wedding reception DJing & MCing services for the greater Central Texas area. We've all been to that wedding where the DJ with a gold chain necklace, a greasy ponytail, and a Britney Spears mic seems to think the entire wedding is about him--I am not that DJ. My goal is to ensure all the annoying little details are taken care of so that the wedding party and guests can focus on what matters most--YOU. I create detailed and personalized playlists to curate the exact vibe you… Show more Providing top-notch wedding reception DJing & MCing services for the greater Central Texas area. We've all been to that wedding where the DJ with a gold chain necklace, a greasy ponytail, and a Britney Spears mic seems to think the entire wedding is about him--I am not that DJ. My goal is to ensure all the annoying little details are taken care of so that the wedding party and guests can focus on what matters most--YOU. I create detailed and personalized playlists to curate the exact vibe you and your future spouse are going for. Show less

Onboarded new authors by familiarizing them with company processes & procedures. Served as the admissions desk of the company for authors entering the publication pipeline. Led launch calls for new authors, providing creative guidance and developmental oversight. Performed meticulous line-by-line copy editing, ensuring flawless syntax, grammar, and readability

Initiated diverse community-focused projects built by fostering local relationships and communicating with creativity, including urban gardening initiatives, tutoring programs in underserved populations, and local/national/international humanitarian aid outreaches. Provided mentorship and admissions guidance for students entering volunteer-based training initiatives. Kept meticulous financial records for multiple volunteer teams between 10-50 people, tracking income and expenses to ensure… Show more Initiated diverse community-focused projects built by fostering local relationships and communicating with creativity, including urban gardening initiatives, tutoring programs in underserved populations, and local/national/international humanitarian aid outreaches. Provided mentorship and admissions guidance for students entering volunteer-based training initiatives. Kept meticulous financial records for multiple volunteer teams between 10-50 people, tracking income and expenses to ensure budget adherence. Organized and managed logistical details (accommodations, transportation, etc.) for national and international outreaches to over forty states and six countries Show less

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Services, General, Graduated Summa Cum Laude With A 4.0 Gpa.

High School Diploma