Ben Houck

Marketing Manager at Mazzone Hospitality
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Albany, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Ben is an articulate, interesting and interested person who has a great future. He has an interest in many issues and I believe learns from asking and listening

Matt Meany

Ben is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around. His high energy level and enthusiasm makes it easy for him to rub off positively on others working with him. During my time at SUNY Potsdam Ben was reliable to be there in times of 'crisis'. Meeting deadlines was one of Ben's strengths as he always had quality work in on time which made it easier as an editor to get my section ready for publication. Overall, companies looking to add energy and intangibles to their staff should bring Ben in for an interview.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      Oversee marketing and operations for food service at 15 of the Capital Regions top companies and organizations while simultaneously pitching and developing new client relationships and operations. Specializing in business and industry, education and retirement communities, maintained market leader brand of catering and business dining in CAPNY. Designing and implementing retail initiatives, culinary innovations, sustainability and wellness programs. Hands on experience developing IT and Networking Solutions, HR solutions, as well as diving headfirst into culinary and hospitality when called upon. Show less

  • Southwood Services
    • Slingerlands NY
    • Apprentice Contractor
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

      Helped on many household remodeling projects from chimney and furnace replacement, cobblestone paver driveways, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, new construction framing, residential electrical, residential plumbing, window and door replacement and many more. Focus on clear communication with clients and efficient materials processing. Helped on many household remodeling projects from chimney and furnace replacement, cobblestone paver driveways, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, new construction framing, residential electrical, residential plumbing, window and door replacement and many more. Focus on clear communication with clients and efficient materials processing.

    • United States
    • Banking
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Member Service Advisor
      • Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

      Member Service: Develop member relationships through wow member service that creates raving fans on a diverse set of financial products. Finance: Educate members on credit, wealth management, real estate, business and insurance services. Sales: Complete sales and issue referrals for members using needs based sales model. Position has a focus on community partnership, education and volunteerism. Active volunteer completing over 50 hours involving disaster relief, raising money for medical research, and community programs for children and families since fall 2012. Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Fulfillment Coordinator
      • May 2012 - Oct 2012

      Advertising/Sponsorship: Activated in-park advertising and sponsorship campaigns for national, regional and local advertisers. Coordinated sponsored events including concert festivals, product samplings and themed days. Coordinated with marketing, sales, and operations departments. Presented recaps of sponsor programs detailing impressions, lead generation, bounce back couponing and ways to improve future activation. Sales: Created tiered sponsorship packages to pitch to local and regional businesses. Marketing: Researched park demographics and created new database for potential sponsorship clients. Event Planning: Organized a sponsorship luncheon that brought current and prospective sponsors together for a keynote speaker and tour of the park. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Resident Assistant
      • Jan 2010 - May 2012

      Human Resources & Leadership: Assisted with recruitment of new staff members. Led panel interviews and helped organize resumes and credentials of potential recruits. Office Skills: Completed student mailings and helped manage databases. Directed phone calls and mail.Event Planning: Helped plan and execute large scale programs including managing a live music festival and an open house for an on-campus fitness center.

    • Public Relations Assistant
      • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

      Writing & Editing: Conceptualized, wrote, and distributed press releases tailored for local and regional media. Wrote and edited content for university publications. Edited with A.P. and department style guides. Emphasis on marketing an arts school brand.Photography: Photographed events featuring politicians like Governor Andrew Cuomo, world-renowned guest artists like Johannes Möller and notable alumni like John O’Reilly.

  • The Racquette
    • Potsdam, N.Y.
    • Publisher
      • Mar 2009 - May 2012

      Writing & Editing : Wrote multiple stories weekly from hard news to features and profiles. Wrote sports, opinions, arts & entertainment and lifestyle articles. Copy edited extensively with AP style and The Racquette style guide. Human Resources & Management: Managed hiring and training processes involving resume and portfolio screenings and panel interviews. Managed an editorial board of 12 members. Ran and organized weekly staff and executive board meetings. Event Planning: Organized educational workshops with journalists and media specialists from Upstate New York. Organized bi-annual open houses to recruit new members. Production and Design: Managed production of weekly 16-20 page quarter-fold student newspaper. Designed style guide and issue templates. Networked with multiple printing companies. Analyzed and improved distribution locations and quantities to increase readership and reduce waste. Accounting: Managed a budget of roughly $28,000. Filed invoices, pay sheets, and other expenses. Managed budget line spread sheets. Advertising: Worked closely with the national advertising company Media Mate. Designed and sold advertising space to local businesses. Individually handled 12+ advertising accounts. Web Design: Oversaw transition of theRacquette.com from host College Media to Town News. Show less

Education

  • University at Albany, SUNY
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
    2015 - 2018
  • State University of New York College at Potsdam
    B.A. English Communication, English, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Jazz Studies
    2008 - 2012
  • Middleburgh Central School
    Advanced Regents Diploma, Concentrated on Music and Mathematics
    1995 - 2008

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