Benjamin J Rook
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864-***-**** • acep2t@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
February 2014 – May 2014, Sellebrity
GAP Inc., Old Navy, Eastgate Store 6774
Assisted with weekly markdowns, pricing and signage.
Participated as part of the floor to store team, unpacking and placing merchandise.
Trained new employees on how to use the cash registers and associated responsibilities with the cash
wrap area.
July 2009 – January 2014, Property Manager
Triangle Apartments at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (Capstone On -Campus Management)
• Oversaw $3.5 million dollar property including two high rise apartments, a mixed use facility including
retail and commercial tenants and a parking garage in an urban setting.
• Responsible for the overall administrative operations including maintenance, staffing, marketing, leasing
and occupancy.
• Responsible for providing owner with monthly reports including leasing, budget variance, occupancy
reports and required HUD reports.
• Assisted in the administration of a $1.5 million dollar retail renovation, attended construction meetings,
and communicated tenet concerns.
• Assessed and executed yearly capital improvement plans.
• Oversaw and reviewed all vendor and maintenance contracts prior to implementation, held vendors
accountable for work completed.
Special Accomplishments
• Assisted in the creation of a graduate student living concept for Case Western Reserve University.
• Initiated residential recycling program including daily use items to long term items such as furniture,
clothing and electronics.
March 2006 – June 2009, Director of Housing & Residence Life
University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton, SC (Capstone On -Campus Management)
• Responsible for overall administrative operations and student development programming and functions
for a 300 bed, 4 building facility.
• Develop a vision and strategic plan that focuses on student development, learning communities,
multiculturalism, and student retention.
• Supervise departmental staff recruitment and marketing development activities .
• Develop and maintain departmental budget ($1,800,000.00); plan long and short term capital projects;
coordinate departmental assessment initiatives.
• Partner with faculty to develop a residential community that contributes to the University's educational
mission.
Special Accomplishments
• Achieved 100% occupancy two years prior to expected target date.
• Established emergency relocation procedures in the event of a campus evactuation.
• Successfully included faculty & staff within the residence halls as part of our House Calls program
August 2003-July 2005, Assistant Director of Residence Life/Resident Director
Wofford College, Office of Residence Life, Student Affairs, Spartanburg, SC
• Responsible for all residence hall operations including: damage billing, maintenance orders, housekeeping
issues, and vending and laundry services in a 1,000 bed housing system (6 residence halls and 6 fraternity
houses)
• Responsible for tracking incident reports within the residence halls
• Responsible for residence life budget of $9,000
• Updated and maintain campus key system
RELATED EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Communications, 2003, Endicott College, Beverly, MA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft programs, PropertyBoss Solutions Software