Benjamin Nilson
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UVA Office for Sustainability
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Planning Intern
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Jun 2022 - Present
- Assess opportunities to implement sustainability initiatives in the University Health System, including: 1. Evaluated Greening the OR opportunities and develop recommended prioritization based on feasibility and impact, resulting in the piloting of OR setbacks and medical equipment reprocessing in the Battle Building 2. Developed Health System Sustainability Survey content that captured 150+ clinician perspectives towards sustainability initiatives, then analyzed and presented results… Show more - Assess opportunities to implement sustainability initiatives in the University Health System, including: 1. Evaluated Greening the OR opportunities and develop recommended prioritization based on feasibility and impact, resulting in the piloting of OR setbacks and medical equipment reprocessing in the Battle Building 2. Developed Health System Sustainability Survey content that captured 150+ clinician perspectives towards sustainability initiatives, then analyzed and presented results in PowerPoint to relevant hospital personnel and compiled a written report on findings 3. Conducted walk-throughs and waste audits to develop signage recommendations that aim to improve waste management in the Central Pharmacy 4. Drafted Health System Sustainability Committee Charter to formalize governance structure and scope - Compose communications to increase stakeholder awareness, including: interviewing clinicians and Dean of the School of Medicine to write three blog posts and created website content for the Health System’s brand-new Sustainability Vision webpage - Conducted research and compiled benchmarking documents analyzing current sustainability practices of School of Medicine and School of Architecture to develop customized recommendations aligned with UVA’s 2030 Strategic Plan - Supported five sessions for over 50 professionals at 2023 ACC Sports Sustainability Conference, then analyzed post-conference survey results and presented conclusions to ACC Sports Sustainability Team Show less
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University Programs Council
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice Chair of Membership
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May 2023 - Present
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Supervise the 200+ members while overseeing execution of 50+ university-wide events on the Executive Board, managing a University-allocated budget of $700,000+ - Lead semesterly recruitment of 45+ new members through applications and interviews
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Arts & Enrichment Committee Director
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Lead a team of 16 peers to plan and execute more than six events for university students, managing a budget over $30,000 - Guide team through the organization, preparation, and execution of events through brainstorming activities, contacting vendors, promoting the event to students, and day-of logistics
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Program Coordinator
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Collaborates with a team of 12 students and served as Head Program Coordinator for five university events - Organize and execute events for peers by brainstorming activities, contacting vendors, promoting the event to students, day-of logistics - Attended weekly meetings to form and develop meaningful creative programs
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Inter-Fraternity Council at the University of Virginia
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Public Relations
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Jan 2023 - Present
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Compose and publish internal and external communications in accordance with IFC publicity standards, including public statements, media requests for comment, and social media - Create IFC-wide policies with input from other members of the executive board, university administration, and the 30 IFC chapter presidents - Facilitate open dialogue with administration and the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office
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Community Service Chair
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Coordinate and execute community service and philanthropic endeavors within the IFC and the greater UVA and Charlottesville Community, including a multi-Greek volleyball tournament - Developed a grant program to support philanthropic endeavors across a variety of organizations - Create IFC policies with input from other members of the executive board, students, and administration
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WUVA
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Editor
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States - Attend weekly executive board meetings, manage student teams and projects, ensure quality video content about UVA student activities - Proficient in video editing on Adobe Premiere and DSLR camera setup
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Assistant Swim Coach
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Glen Allen, Virginia, United States - Taught strokes, sportsmanship, and leadership to 170 swimmers ages 4-18 - Assisted in team logistics by writing practices, seeding meets, and organizing Dunk Hunger food collection program; Lifeguard & CPR Certified
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Education
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University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
Accelerated Master of Public Policy -
University of Virginia
Global Studies Environments & Sustainability -
Deep Run High School