Benjamin Weiss Resume
Benjamin D. Weiss
94 Woodcrest Drive | Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
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EDUCATION
Georgetown University Washington, DC August 2017 � March 2018
Studied in Special Masters in Physiology and Biophysics to enhance my credentials to apply to medical school. Withdrew when my career objective changed.
Activities
Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC 8/17 � 10/18
Prepared and served food to homeless individuals.
Emory University Atlanta, GA August 2013 � May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, May 2017. Political Science Major. Pursued Pre-Medical Track.
GPA 3.35, Awarded Emory Opportunity Award Merit Scholarship. Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society).
GRE scores: Verbal 166 (97th percentile); Quantitative 164 (87th percentile)
Activities
Emory Autism Center Atlanta, GA 9/15 - 5/17
Lifestyle Coach/Volunteer. Worked with autistic youth weekly as
a mentor and modeled social behaviors and healthy lifestyle.
Druid Hills High School Atlanta, GA 9/14 - 5/17
Tutored English as a second language, instructed students in various
subjects and SAT preparation and advised about colleges. Formed Emory
University student club to recruit tutors for future academic years.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Loire Valley Theater Festival, Inc. New York, NY November 2019 � present
Production Coordinator - Assisting producer of musical stage show Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom, which is touring across the country in winter and spring 2020. Responsible for administrative duties, editing marketing materials and programs, and maintaining files.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New York, NY March 2019 � October 2019
Corporate Paralegal - Worked for general counsel and senior vice president of business operations of newly public pharmaceuticals company focused on drug treatments for orphan
diseases. Drafted confidentiality agreements and requests for proposals for services and equipment purchases. Developed standard operating procedures and company policies.
Winning Connections Washington, DC April 2018 � November 2018
Research Consultant - Assisted founder of voter contact firm which represented candidates for Congress and governorships. Organized and edited daily newsletter on midterm campaigns and ballot initiatives, monitored phone contact programs, and helped prepare �get out the vote� programs. Handled executive�s phone, calendar, and work/travel schedule.
Benjamin D. Weiss
94 Woodcrest Drive | Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
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EDUCATION
Georgetown University Washington, DC August 2017 � March 2018
Studied in Special Masters in Physiology and Biophysics to enhance my credentials to apply to medical school. Withdrew when my career objective changed.
Activities
Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC 8/17 � 10/18
Prepared and served food to homeless individuals.
Emory University Atlanta, GA August 2013 � May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, May 2017. Political Science Major. Pursued Pre-Medical Track.
GPA 3.35, Awarded Emory Opportunity Award Merit Scholarship. Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society).
GRE scores: Verbal 166 (97th percentile); Quantitative 164 (87th percentile)
Activities
Emory Autism Center Atlanta, GA 9/15 - 5/17
Lifestyle Coach/Volunteer. Worked with autistic youth weekly as
a mentor and modeled social behaviors and healthy lifestyle.
Druid Hills High School Atlanta, GA 9/14 - 5/17
Tutored English as a second language, instructed students in various
subjects and SAT preparation and advised about colleges. Formed Emory
University student club to recruit tutors for future academic years.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Loire Valley Theater Festival, Inc. New York, NY November 2019 � present
Production Coordinator - Assisting producer of musical stage show Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom, which is touring across the country in winter and spring 2020. Responsible for administrative duties, editing marketing materials and programs, and maintaining files.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New York, NY March 2019 � October 2019
Corporate Paralegal - Worked for general counsel and senior vice president of business operations of newly public pharmaceuticals company focused on drug treatments for orphan
diseases. Drafted confidentiality agreements and requests for proposals for services and equipment purchases. Developed standard operating procedures and company policies.
Winning Connections Washington, DC April 2018 � November 2018
Research Consultant - Assisted founder of voter contact firm which represented candidates for Congress and governorships. Organized and edited daily newsletter on midterm campaigns and ballot initiatives, monitored phone contact programs, and helped prepare �get out the vote� programs. Handled executive�s phone, calendar, and work/travel schedule.