Michael Benton Email and Phone Number
As a Personable People-centric Leader, I use enthusiasm to create positive interactions with consumers. Acknowledged as a confident and genuine professional, I possess an innate ability to resolve issues and conflict while establishing a climate of trust. I think quickly on my feet and I am at ease in presenting to large and small groups. Recognized as flexible and spontaneous when working on organizational projects, I leverage mutual cooperation to reach successful completion. ✦✦✦STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS✦✦✦✦ NETWORKING – Managed content, public relations, marketing, and networking, recruiting 22+ new team members mainly from Cornell University in 9 months, building research team collaborators and advisors.✦ STARTUP EXPERIENCE – Pinpointed and landed opening with Columbia University NYSERDA’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Program, guiding early-stage companies to accelerate commercialization process.✦ COMMUNICATIONS – Wrote executive team bios and created other content for the Aabix website to give investors and the public an understanding of the team’s talent and skill sets.✦ DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION – Advocated for 80 California wildfire victims, collected heartfelt stories to create digital content to successfully persuade voters to pass Proposition 19.✦ MARKET RESEARCH – Created marketing presentation and led market research for I-CORPS Program and built extended network for product development initiatives.✦ SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT – Wrote and produced engaging content for 15+ Facebook pages with Real Voices Media deploying storytelling strategies and photography to expand social media outreach.
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Client Relations SpecialistCornell Sc Johnson College Of BusinessNew York, Ny, Us -
Client Relations RepresentativeCornell Sc Johnson College Of Business 2021 - PresentIthaca, New York, UsProvide uniquely crafted experiences through personalized connections that will inspire future leaders who will change the world of hospitality in The Statler Hotel, Cornell's world-renowned School of Hotel Administration, which is part of Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business.• Communicate accurately and clearly within the hotel's front office team and with departments in the hotel. Assist others when help is needed, record and pass on pertinent information to the incoming staff.• Developed strengths in new administrative HMS system, N4, to record billing and documentation for guests correctly in the system. • Collaborate with the sales department to configure group bookings and to ensure excellent service is provided to the meeting planners and conference participants.• Train and mentor student employees daily as an integral part of the mission as the Ivy League's only "teaching hotel," educating the world's emerging hospitality leaders. -
Digital OrganizerEffct.Org 2020 - PresentDenver, Colorado, UsRecruited by digital media agency to help impactful organizations achieve goals through digital marketing, campaign management, and media content to support changemakers. • Discovered and networked with 180+ real estate, political, and senior citizen groups that would benefit from Proposition 19 to recruit and connect to the campaigns. -
Chief Relationship OfficerAabix Corporation 2020 - Nov 2023Ithaca, New York, UsCollaborated in the launch and promotion of a new discovery to create a technology-based smart home device alerting users of home maintenance issues. • Select and direct high-functioning teams to maintain solid working relationships, driving employee satisfaction, retention, creativity, innovation, and profitability.• Identified key marketing trends through customer discovery research and interviews.• Created company values and mission statement, presenting to CEO and entire executive team.• Researched potential opportunities and identified incubator options to help grow the product.• Recognized opportunity for REV Ithaca Startup Works, Hardware Accelerator Manufacturing designed for startups based in the US with a fully functioning prototype and identified customer market. • Won $5K from Blackstone targeted for hardware supplies and website development. -
Communications FellowEnvironmental Policy Innovation Center 2021 - 2021College Park, Maryland, UsActively recruited municipalities to participate in LEAD Free Water Challenge for a thinktank advocating for environmental conservation.• Interviewed and joined watershed committee members for blog and community engagement. -
Community ManagerReal Voices Media 2020 - 2021Recruited by State Director of the Campaign to create and curate content for up to 15 Facebook pages.• Identified sources for fact-based content of interest and identified interested readers to join the pages.• Engaged in meetings about content marketing strategies, page management, and public relations.• Posted data using Creator Studio, downloaded videos and graphics from digital assets library.• Led discussion on public speaking and speaking extemporaneously in an inter-team member session.
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Field OrganizerMike Bloomberg 2020 Presidential Campaign 2020 - 2020Hired as a Field Organizer after volunteering to help with the Mike Bloomberg campaign.• Broke state record after calling 400+ potential voters in a 3-hour period.• Actively recruited and engaged volunteers within campaign office and field.
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Logistics Coordinator And Quality Control SpecialistAptim 2018 - 2019Baton Rouge, Louisiana, UsTransitioned to a Quality Control Specialist, reviewing 2K inspection documents with photographs prior to submission to FEMA. Achieved highest response rate when inspecting subcontractor progress.• Inspected individual subcontractors for safety assurance and homeowner satisfaction. -
Inventory ManagerExcel Usa 2018 - 2018Baton Rouge, Louisiana, UsHired as Inventory Manager for the disaster recovery work after Hurricane Maria in the US Virgin Islands.• Tracked and recorded all appliance and home repair inventory coming through primary warehouse in St. Croix for the repairs to housing. Searched and obtained missing supplies through local vendors. -
Project ManagerHeart 9/11 2018 - 2018Oversaw roofing crews and contractor scheduling for Heart 9/11 project initiative after Hurricane Maria for Puerto Rican first responders. Showcased volunteer-led Apprentice Program teaching locals carpentry.• Recorded narratives with documentary film crew for Pa’lante of Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria.• Negotiated with vendors, lodging, and supply carriers. Tracked donations, balancing with records.• Recorded stories of the disaster victims with photos and submitted to NYC for the social media pages.
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Historical InterpreterHoumas House Plantation & Grdn 2015 - 2017Darrow, La, UsRecommended by former Tour Guide and hired as a Historical Interpreter to guide tours through historical home to various demographics.• Lectured on the history of the museum and its context to the American experience.
Michael Benton Education Details
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Louisiana State UniversityHistory -
Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of ManagementNew York I-Corps Node
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Benton
What company does Michael Benton work for?
Michael Benton works for Cornell Sc Johnson College Of Business
What is Michael Benton's role at the current company?
Michael Benton's current role is Client Relations Specialist.
What schools did Michael Benton attend?
Michael Benton attended Louisiana State University, Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management.
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