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Ben Switzer

Ben Switzer

Vineland,ON

Summary

Experienced building and running my own service based business which helped fund my university degree. Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial business drive. Passion for investment strategies and personal financial planning. Strong track record of performing in leadership roles across various businesses and extracurriculars. Embraces challenges head on always willing to go above and beyond to meet and exceed expectations.

Work History

Owner / Operator

Clear View Window Cleaning
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted door-to-door sales selling window cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning services
  • Surpassed projected earnings by 30% for May - September season
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including forecasting, budgeting, and billing
  • Developed and implemented marketing material and business development strategies to attract new customers
  • Strategically targeted geographic areas for sales calls
  • Consulted with potential clients to assess needs and to propose services, prices and scheduling
  • Managed and oversaw all daily operations ensuring services were completed efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals

Driving Range Manager

Grimsby Golf Range
04.2018 - Current
  • Managed all day-to-day business operations
  • Managed all aspects of the business during owner’s absence, which was frequently for multiple day periods
  • Responsible for both cash and POS sales reporting, employee scheduling and operations planning
  • Safely operated all range equipment including tractors, ball cleaning equipment and landscaping equipment
  • Trained and supervised all employees
  • Developed relationships with regular customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Problem solved and found solutions to problems as they arose
  • Dealt with customer complainants and concerns in a respectful and timely manner

Social Media Coordinator for MyGeneration, TV Show

The News Forum
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed all social media accounts by overseeing the posting of content to multiple platforms, ensuring posts aligned with shows evolving themes, weekly episodes and goals
  • Collaborated and worked closely with the content editors, show directors, story tellers, and on screen personalities to develop and execute effective social media strategies, goals and action plans
  • Stayed up-to-date on trends, account analytics and audience preferences to optimize and enhance audience interaction
  • Employed creativity, adaptability, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principals and team work to maintain the show's online presence and foster viewer engagement
  • Completed routine media performance assessments to present to show personalities and directors

Back Shop Attendant

Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club
04.2014 - 09.2023
  • Started out volunteering while in elementary school, and was subsequently hired at age 14
  • Was responsible for both opening and closing procedures of the club's back shop
  • Ensured member’s clubs were cleaned, golf carts were ready and assigned for members and all equipment was accounted for, properly stored and set up where necessary
  • Built strong customer relationships by continuously going above and beyond expectations to ensure the members had the best experience possible
  • Responsible for organizing tournaments which included setting up clubs, displays, assigning carts to players, overseeing tee times and submitting scores

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Specialization in Entrepreneurship

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
04.2025

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Eden High School
St. Catharines, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Operations / Scheduling management
  • Business development and planning
  • Sales negotiation / Strategy Development
  • Presentation / Communication
  • Team leadership / Mentoring
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Captain, Grimsby Peach Kings Hockey Club, 2022-2025
  • Jim Henderson Most Dedicated and Hardworking players award, Grimsby Peach Kings Hockey Club, 2022
  • Vanderburg Trophy for Most Effort and Spirit award, Grimsby Peach Kings Hockey Club, 2023
  • Juvenile Boys Golf Club Champion, Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club, 2020
  • Varsity Rugby Team Captain, Eden High School, 2020, 2021
  • Varsity Hockey Team Captain, Eden High School, 2020, 2021

Timeline

Owner / Operator

Clear View Window Cleaning
04.2024 - Current

Social Media Coordinator for MyGeneration, TV Show

The News Forum
06.2022 - 06.2024

Driving Range Manager

Grimsby Golf Range
04.2018 - Current

Back Shop Attendant

Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club
04.2014 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration - Specialization in Entrepreneurship

Wilfrid Laurier University

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Eden High School

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Laurier Varsity Men’s Rugby Team, 2021
  • Grimsby Peach Kings Jr. Hockey Club (Assistant Captain), 2022-2025

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy reading finance and business books
  • Actively manage personal investment portfolio, and research investment strategies
  • Currently training to run a marathon, and a Tough Mudder
  • Enjoy working out and playing weekly pickup sports, maintaining a healthy active lifestyle

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy reading finance and business books
  • Actively manage personal investment portfolio, and research investment strategies
  • Currently training to run a marathon, and a Tough Mudder Race
  • Enjoy working out and playing weekly pickup sports, maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle

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