Benjamin T. Koehler
**** *. ****** • Milford, Michigan 48380
248-***-**** • ********@*****.***
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pursuing degree in Biology, Health, and Society - University of Michigan September 2016 – Present
● Expected Graduation Date August 2020
Basic Emergency Medical Certificate - OCC Auburn Hills August 2016
● NREMT Basic EMT certification May 2017
Civil Air Patrol
● Ground Team Member Level 2 January 2017
● Ground Team Member Level 3 June 2015
● Billy Mitchell Award April 2017
● Wright Brothers Award March 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant - MCIRCC - Ann Arbor, MI September 2017- April 2018
● Assisted the Tiba Group with execution of multiple large animal research projects ranging from septic shock to cardiac arrest to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Server - Smokestreet Barbeque - Milford, Mi July 2016 - Present
● Developed communication skills working in an environment requiring constant customer relations . Food Service Worker - MDining East Quad - Ann Arbor, Mi October 2016 - May 2017
● Operated as part of a team to run a community-focused dining hall. Offered a management position VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Civil Air Patrol Michigan Wing Cadet Programs – Selfridge ANGB
● Leadership Officer July 2018 – Feb 2020
Worked with the MIWG Director of Cadet Programs to write and maintain leadership curriculum and programming. Designed and implemented
Civil Air Patrol Michigan Wing Search and Rescue Academy - Great Lakes Region
● Staff Training Officer August 2017 – July 2018
Conceptualized a more efficient and thorough staff training procedure for the Michigan Wing Search and Rescue Academy
(MIWG SARA).
● Cadet Commander November 2016 – July 2018
Trained under the commandant of the MIWG SARA and led the cadet staff of this Air Force Auxiliary training camp. Handled all administrative, logistics, and personnel matters.
● Basic Course Instructor November 2015 - September 2016
Taught small unit leadership and Air Force search and rescue techniques to Michigan youth. Civil Air Patrol Mustang Composite Squadron - Wixom, Mi
● Deputy Commander May 2017 – July 2018
Re-invented the Mustang Composite Squadron into a healthy learning environment for the youth of Wixom by developing the lower echelon cadet staff into motivated and professional youth leaders.
● Flight Commander July 2016 - May 2017
Civil Air Patrol Michigan Wing Cadet Advisory Council
● Chairman May 2016 – July 2017
Overhauled the infrastructure of the state-level Cadet Advisory Council by re-organizing the chain of command and securing additional resources from several outside agencies. Great Lakes Adventure 4H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Club - Milford, Mi
● President January 2015 - August 2016
Developed and oversaw an outdoor adventure club dedicated to providing a wilderness experience for homeschooled youth from the metro Detroit area.
Relevant Skills
Microsoft Word – Microsoft Excel – Microsoft Powerpoint – Leadership Theory – Written Communication – Adaptability – Decision Making Teamwork – Organization – Public Speaking – Critical Thinking – Problem Solving – Interpersonal Communication