Benjamin Ari Kastan
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322
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To obtain a position to gain practical business experience
Education
o Undergraduate Literature Science and Arts, University of Michigan
o (2009 to date)
o Graduate Summa Cum Laude, West Bloomfield High School
o (2009)
o Fluent Languages: English, Hebrew
o Concentration: Economics
o Minor Concentration: Spanish
Awards
o Regents Merit Scholarship University of Michigan
o DECA District Finalist
o DECA National Finalist
o With the help of two peers, constructed a 30-page business plan about a hypothetical business. The project required us to research bank interest rates and loans, real estate, and completely explain the details of the business’s operation.
o Michigan Merit Exam Scholarship
Activities
o Tamid Israel Investment Club: University of Michigan (2010 to date)
o Analyze the stock, bond, and ETF markets. Pitch researched stocks to the group. Finally, a portfolio of diversified funds is composed after the group votes on the pitched stocks. Students are also responsible for weekly news updates especially on the economy and financial industries.
o Editor-in-Chief, High School Yearbook (2009)
o Supervised the production and financing of 2,000 yearbooks. Ensured that each section leader and his or her group of journalists were working efficiently to meet deadlines. Grammatically revised copy, edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Elite Vision.
o Developer of MaizeList.com (2010-2011)
o A previous and fully functional website that I constructed to further my understanding of online trading. The website was designed to connect local Ann Arbor citizens to trade or sell any item or service while avoiding the financial and environmental costs of shipping. The project helped me understand the basics of web domains, web design, and online forums.
o Lloyd Hall Scholars Program (2010)
o A program for gifted writers who have keen interest in literature and the arts. The program exposed me to a variety of authors and poets and will have an everlasting impact on my writing.
Interests
o Weight Lifting
o Technology
o Hockey
o Music
o Learning Foreign Languages
Work History
2008, Waiter, Greek Island, West Bloomfield, MI
Tasks: Serving food, interacting with customers, cleaning the restaurant.
References
References are available on request.