BEN BALLANCE
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SUMMARY
A diligent, thoughtful, and motivated young professional who holds
unique, research-intensive educational experiences both in the U.S. and in
Europe and thrives as a part of a team.
EDUCATION
2009-2010 Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Master of Arts in Communication, Concentration in Media and
Culture, GPA: 3.50
. Examined the design, adaptation, and analysis of
mediated messages;
. Developed a critical, ethical understanding of media
content.
2005-2008 University of Manchester, UK
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and English
. Developed fluency and clarity in oral presentation and
discussion;
. Engaged with a significant range of literary texts in
the English language, in the major genres, from medieval
times to present day;
. Acquired a knowledge and understanding of mathematical
ideas, including the concepts of rigorous argument and
formal proof, and an appreciation of the power and
generality of abstract formulation and the analytic
method.
ACHIEVEMENTS
March 2008 - Played on the University of Manchester Korfball First
Team which finished 7th at the University Nationals
tournament;
March 2007 - Played on the University of Manchester Korfball Second
Team which finished 3rd at the University Second Team
Nationals tournament.
May 2002- -High school tennis team played in PA state championships.
Summer 2002 -Competed in US Tennis Association Junior National
tournament.
EXPERIENCE
October 2009 CVS/Pharmacy, Paoli, PA
-Present Front Clerk/Cashier
August 2008- Pathmark (formerly Superfresh), Devon, PA
January 2009 Cashier/Front End
VOLUNTEER
Summer 2007 Shriner's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
. Assisted with the scanning and documentation of x-rays.