Ben Scherr
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Melissa M. Sisco
I have had the pleasure of working with Ben at the Schaumburg campus for the past several years under his leadership as a student organization faculty advisor and as a member of a group of staff and faculty that co-teach a freshman seminar that is designed to reduce drop-out. During our time together, I have had the opportunity to see Ben organize and invigorate a student body that created an empowerment amongst students that was almost tangible. Ben created a socially supportive environment for faculty and students to come together to make our visions for change come true and Ben was the engineer. Ben was personable, flexible, and intuitive. He saw the strength of each individual and protected that person's personal growth and allowed for an even playing field for all to get involved. When I shifted campuses, Ben was one of the supportive people I most missed in terms of student services.
Melissa M. Sisco
I have had the pleasure of working with Ben at the Schaumburg campus for the past several years under his leadership as a student organization faculty advisor and as a member of a group of staff and faculty that co-teach a freshman seminar that is designed to reduce drop-out. During our time together, I have had the opportunity to see Ben organize and invigorate a student body that created an empowerment amongst students that was almost tangible. Ben created a socially supportive environment for faculty and students to come together to make our visions for change come true and Ben was the engineer. Ben was personable, flexible, and intuitive. He saw the strength of each individual and protected that person's personal growth and allowed for an even playing field for all to get involved. When I shifted campuses, Ben was one of the supportive people I most missed in terms of student services.
Melissa M. Sisco
I have had the pleasure of working with Ben at the Schaumburg campus for the past several years under his leadership as a student organization faculty advisor and as a member of a group of staff and faculty that co-teach a freshman seminar that is designed to reduce drop-out. During our time together, I have had the opportunity to see Ben organize and invigorate a student body that created an empowerment amongst students that was almost tangible. Ben created a socially supportive environment for faculty and students to come together to make our visions for change come true and Ben was the engineer. Ben was personable, flexible, and intuitive. He saw the strength of each individual and protected that person's personal growth and allowed for an even playing field for all to get involved. When I shifted campuses, Ben was one of the supportive people I most missed in terms of student services.
Melissa M. Sisco
I have had the pleasure of working with Ben at the Schaumburg campus for the past several years under his leadership as a student organization faculty advisor and as a member of a group of staff and faculty that co-teach a freshman seminar that is designed to reduce drop-out. During our time together, I have had the opportunity to see Ben organize and invigorate a student body that created an empowerment amongst students that was almost tangible. Ben created a socially supportive environment for faculty and students to come together to make our visions for change come true and Ben was the engineer. Ben was personable, flexible, and intuitive. He saw the strength of each individual and protected that person's personal growth and allowed for an even playing field for all to get involved. When I shifted campuses, Ben was one of the supportive people I most missed in terms of student services.
Experience
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One Million Degrees
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Career Advancement Coordinator
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Mar 2022 - Present
As the Career Advancement Coordinator for the Allstate Apprenticeship program, I work with Chicago and North Carolina community college students who are earning their degree while having an apprenticeship at Allstate. As the Career Advancement Coordinator for the Allstate Apprenticeship program, I work with Chicago and North Carolina community college students who are earning their degree while having an apprenticeship at Allstate.
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Oakton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Career and Transfer Coach
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
*Conduct daily one on one advising appointments for students needed assistance with resume, cover letter, career/major exploration, job searching, and interview preparation. *Presenter to multiple capstone level classrooms about interview prep, and job searching best practices. *Led student clubs, and community presentations about LinkedIn, Resume Building, and Soft Skills Building. *Created Career Basics Workshop Series geared to the entire student body. *Assists students with the transfer process, including writing their personal statement and application.. *Attended numerous transfer events at bachelor granting universities in the Illinois area. *Attended multiple professional development opportunities consisting of assessment, enrollment, and engagement best practices. *Helped coordinate on-campus job fairs and transfer fairs. Show less
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FantasyAlarm.com
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead NBA and MLB DFS Contributer
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2018
Provide content on daily fantasy sports, including top daily plays, strategies, and best practices for both subscribers as well as general public. Provide content on daily fantasy sports, including top daily plays, strategies, and best practices for both subscribers as well as general public.
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Roosevelt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Career Development and the Center for Campus Life, Schaumburg Campus
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
*Advised student programming board in planning campus wide events for student body *Oversaw student organization training, funding allocation, and fundraising events for approximately 25 organizations *Elected and served on university senate executive committee representing the administrative assembly *Managed 3 distinct budgets *Oversaw new student orientation for both the fall and spring semesters *Supervised 10 student employees *Conducted resume reviews, practice interviews, and coordinated networking opportunities for students *Created partnerships and relationships with multiple community members and businesses *Planned annual student leadership recognition ceremony. *Served or led on multiple university committees including Convocation, Strategic Planning, Foundations of Excellence, Scholarship Golf Outing, and Dining and Vending. Show less
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Hillel International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program director
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
*Created weekly emails, semester calendars, and marketing materials. *Supervised the student board and student interns. *Staffed summer identity development birthright trip leading 40 students to Israel. *Coordinated phone-a-thon and assisted director with other fundraising events including a golf outing and community dinners. *Created weekly emails, semester calendars, and marketing materials. *Supervised the student board and student interns. *Staffed summer identity development birthright trip leading 40 students to Israel. *Coordinated phone-a-thon and assisted director with other fundraising events including a golf outing and community dinners.
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The Ohio 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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Hillel JCSC Fellow
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Jul 2003 - Jun 2005
*Engaged first year students to be involved in Hillel activities *Integrated the Jewish Greek Organization to participate in Hillel and campus life *Instructor for two-credit engagement and leadership class *Organized weekly volunteer opportunities and campus wide service projects. *Coordinated and staffed Alternative Spring Break trip to Mexico. *Staffed summer identity development birthright trip leading 40 students to Israel. *Supervised student community service interns. *Engaged first year students to be involved in Hillel activities *Integrated the Jewish Greek Organization to participate in Hillel and campus life *Instructor for two-credit engagement and leadership class *Organized weekly volunteer opportunities and campus wide service projects. *Coordinated and staffed Alternative Spring Break trip to Mexico. *Staffed summer identity development birthright trip leading 40 students to Israel. *Supervised student community service interns.
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Education
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master's Degree, College Student Personnel -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television
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