Benjamin Burns

Assistant Account Manager at GroupNexus
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(386) 825-5501
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Credentials

  • Global employability
    CRCC Asia
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • JLPT N4
    The Japan Foundation
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • National Certificate in Journalism
    National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • sustainable construction
    The Prince's Trust
    Oct, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cert - TESoL (Trinity college accredited)
    Athena Teacher Training Ltd
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Facilities Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Account Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Community Outreach Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research And Policy Analyst
      • Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Following the implementation of effective social media marketing activities and publication of popular articles and blog posts, I contributed to the company’s highest-ever annual donations results • I supported a variety of projects over this 3-month internship, including “Pigs for Poverty,” providing pigs and animal husbandry training in aid of local, mountain communities • Using effective diplomacy skills, I negotiated current and future policy objectives with Chinese Government Officials and local business leaders, gaining approval for project objectives and sponsorships through local businesses • I led all planning and organisation activities, including the recruitment of 40 temporary and volunteer staff, in the successfully delivery of the Shenzhen Santa Run fundraising project Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Generation UK Internship Programme
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Based on outstanding academic achievements and strong cultural fluency, I was selected to join the British Council’s prestigious ‘Generation UK’ programme in August 2019 • I offered research and policy assistance to a Shenzhen-based host NGO, focused on alleviating poverty amongst young women through educational/work programmes • In addition, I was also entrusted to co-manage the organisation’s annual fundraising event, focusing on organisational and promotional activities to gain sponsorship, raise awareness, and contribute to the event’s overall success Show less

    • Japan
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Content and Marketing Volunteer
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Healthy Tokyo
    • Roppongi, Japan
    • Marketing Intern
      • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

      • I created effective web-based content in the form of informative blog articles and ad copy for a variety of products, and gained vast exposure to all ecommerce functions and daily, business operations • I provided enhanced customer service support, including managing orders and arranging the shipment of products • I created effective web-based content in the form of informative blog articles and ad copy for a variety of products, and gained vast exposure to all ecommerce functions and daily, business operations • I provided enhanced customer service support, including managing orders and arranging the shipment of products

    • Japan
    • Government Relations Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PR and Government Affairs Intern
      • Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

      • I generated high quality political and government legislation related articles/reports for Japanese-based businesses and supported office-based operations in the arrangement of meetings, greeting visitors and handling incoming calls • I researched key issues and applied an up-to-date knowledge of Asia-Pacific legislation in the development of company blog content to update clients on company developments and political implications on businesses • I generated high quality political and government legislation related articles/reports for Japanese-based businesses and supported office-based operations in the arrangement of meetings, greeting visitors and handling incoming calls • I researched key issues and applied an up-to-date knowledge of Asia-Pacific legislation in the development of company blog content to update clients on company developments and political implications on businesses

    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Through effective time management and prioritisation, I effectively resolved a high volume of incoming enquiries, providing expert insurance advice in the issuing and cancellation of a variety of bespoke policies • I applied skilful diplomacy in the acquisition of overdue payment arrears, communicating with customers directly to identify issues and develop mutually beneficial solutions to complex payment disputes • In addition, I provided accurate and timely administrative assistance to a variety of business stakeholders Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

      • Having built a thorough understanding of company systems and processes, I offered exceptional, 1st line support to the bank’s customers • I adopted a sympathetic and responsive approach in the resolution of customer complaints, conducting thorough investigations into all queries and exercising discretion in compensation • Having built a thorough understanding of company systems and processes, I offered exceptional, 1st line support to the bank’s customers • I adopted a sympathetic and responsive approach in the resolution of customer complaints, conducting thorough investigations into all queries and exercising discretion in compensation

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Mar 2014 - May 2016

      • In managing a high volume of incoming customer enquiries related to water mains, parking, personal care, and lost and found pets services, I met exacting standards of customer service • I upheld all local authority guidelines and company policies in the delivery of quality customer service support • In managing a high volume of incoming customer enquiries related to water mains, parking, personal care, and lost and found pets services, I met exacting standards of customer service • I upheld all local authority guidelines and company policies in the delivery of quality customer service support

    • Private English Tutor
      • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

      I delivered face-to-face and virtual English lessons to globally based, non-native speakers, developing bespoke lessons to cater to the individual goals and requirements of each client. I delivered face-to-face and virtual English lessons to globally based, non-native speakers, developing bespoke lessons to cater to the individual goals and requirements of each client.

Education

  • The Open University
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and International Relations
    2014 - 2019
  • Bournemouth and Poole College
    Diploma, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
    2009 - 2010
  • Bournemouth and Poole College
    Diploma, Health and Social Care
    2008 - 2009
  • Clayesmore School
    2002 - 2005

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