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