RUBEN BENJAMIN BAHENA

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EDUCATION

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson Tx. June 2017-December 2019

M.S. Finance GPA 4.0

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson Tx. August 2004-May 2008

B.S. Neuroscience GPA 3.45

Passed Level I, CFA December 2018

CFA Level II Candidate Current

AWARDS

Academic Excellence Scholarship (Full Tuition and Fees) August 2004

CFA Level 1 Scholarship August 2018

High Distinction Scholar- top of Graduate Class December 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dallas ISD, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, Dallas, TX

7th grade Health Teacher August 2017-August 2019

Developed curriculum for course and designed all assessments for students

Implemented diverse learning strategies for English Language Learners and Special Education

Achieved 96% pass rate on district exam for roster of 300 students, surpassed district standards by 21%

Dallas ISD, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, Dallas, TX August 2015- August 2017

7th and 8th grade Science Teacher

Created laboratory experiments and project-based learning for a mix of on-level and pre-AP students

Achieved a 98% pass rate on state assessment, STAAR exam, 2016-2017 school year

Surpassed district and state average each semester including my first-year teaching

Safe Pharmacy USA, Mesquite, TX March 2013- May 2015

Compounding Lab Supervisor

Researched and developed compounded formulas for pharmacy

Trained all lab employees and maintained state regulatory compliance for the pharmacy

Worked directly with suppliers and vendors to maximize profit margins on all products

Co-created the pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures manual for compliance and training purposes

Employee of the year 2014

CVS/Pharmacy, Forney and Mesquite, TX October 2008-March 2013

Pharmacy Technician

Maintained a perpetual inventory system and was responsible for weekly orders of drugs

Kept a strict filing system for DEA and regulatory compliance

Filled and processed prescriptions

ORGANIZATIONS

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor society

Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health (CATCH) Committee Chairperson 2017-2018 school year

SKILLS

Valuation modeling- LBO, Precedent Transaction, Accretion/Dilution, M&A, Discounted Cash flow

Regression Analysis

Financial and Managerial Accounting-12 hours coursework

Industry, Market and Business Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

14-week modeling course based on curriculum from Investment Banking Institute

Microsoft Office, Excel power-user

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