Jim Benton
Program Coordinator for Youth Services at Kalamazoo RESA- Claim this Profile
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Andrea M. Kaptur
Jim has been a volunteer with the SandCastles Grief Support Program for about a year and half. He dedicates his time to the Rochester site, which is one of seven sites where SandCastles serves grieving children, teens and their families. He has also volunteered at our weekend bereavement Camp for ages 5 through 18. Jim has worked primarily with the teens, though he could easily interact and facilitate with any age group. Jim's care and compassion for the families at SandCastles speaks to his character. He is truly an asset to the program!
Andrea M. Kaptur
Jim has been a volunteer with the SandCastles Grief Support Program for about a year and half. He dedicates his time to the Rochester site, which is one of seven sites where SandCastles serves grieving children, teens and their families. He has also volunteered at our weekend bereavement Camp for ages 5 through 18. Jim has worked primarily with the teens, though he could easily interact and facilitate with any age group. Jim's care and compassion for the families at SandCastles speaks to his character. He is truly an asset to the program!
Andrea M. Kaptur
Jim has been a volunteer with the SandCastles Grief Support Program for about a year and half. He dedicates his time to the Rochester site, which is one of seven sites where SandCastles serves grieving children, teens and their families. He has also volunteered at our weekend bereavement Camp for ages 5 through 18. Jim has worked primarily with the teens, though he could easily interact and facilitate with any age group. Jim's care and compassion for the families at SandCastles speaks to his character. He is truly an asset to the program!
Andrea M. Kaptur
Jim has been a volunteer with the SandCastles Grief Support Program for about a year and half. He dedicates his time to the Rochester site, which is one of seven sites where SandCastles serves grieving children, teens and their families. He has also volunteered at our weekend bereavement Camp for ages 5 through 18. Jim has worked primarily with the teens, though he could easily interact and facilitate with any age group. Jim's care and compassion for the families at SandCastles speaks to his character. He is truly an asset to the program!
Experience
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Kalamazoo RESA
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Coordinator for Youth Services
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Lead Career Coach
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
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Career Coach - Youth and Young Adults
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Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
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Benton Employment Solutions
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Managing Partner
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May 2015 - Apr 2022
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Representative
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Jul 2015 - May 2017
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Van Buren Public Schools
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2015
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Project A.C.E.
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Wayne, MI
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Member Board of Directors
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
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Romulus Community Schools
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Counselor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
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Doeren Mayhew
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United States
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Development Specialist
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May 2006 - Sep 2007
• Headed all business development activities for Doeren Mayhew’s Financial Institutions Group. • Traveled to trade shows and business expos nationwide to develop sales leads and increase reach into desired markets. • Crafted and delivered sales proposals to company’s current and prospective clients nationwide. • Directed initial prospecting in non-local markets determined to have desired clientele. • Frontline customer service contact for financial institution accounts. • Headed all business development activities for Doeren Mayhew’s Financial Institutions Group. • Traveled to trade shows and business expos nationwide to develop sales leads and increase reach into desired markets. • Crafted and delivered sales proposals to company’s current and prospective clients nationwide. • Directed initial prospecting in non-local markets determined to have desired clientele. • Frontline customer service contact for financial institution accounts.
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Wells Fargo
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Credit Manager
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
• Managed and enhanced customer accounts, leading to minimal loss of business and constant growth within the branch. • Proactively approached new business by recognizing potential upgrades for current accounts. • Implemented superior programs for customers who demonstrated a need for more effective products and strategies. • Appointed Insurance Ambassador for the Novi Branch; headed employee training sessions to improve sales techniques and maximize the quantity of insurance plans purchased on financial products. • Increased insurance gain $1,800 for all of 2005 to $3,200 in Q1 and Q2 in 2006. • Ranked in the top five for YTD dollar sales among active employees district wide in 2006 ($1.22 million). Show less
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2005 - May 2005
Created and enhanced the lessons taught during weekly recitation periods for 3 groups of 20-25 undergraduate students in COM 240 - Introduction to Organizational Communication. Guided and supervised college aged students in the process of creating and modifying resumes, writing cover letters for employment, and conducting mock job interviews. Evaluated and graded student papers, assignments, projects and presentations. Held available office hours & tutoring sessions in an effort to provide students with necessary extra help. Show less
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Education
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Oakland University
M.A., Counseling -
Michigan State University
B.A., Communication