1. Benjamin H. Trotter
5349 Amesbury Drive
Dallas, Texas
(214) 608-3414
Benhenry92@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Established record of achievement in the fields of University Advancement and enrollment services for
higher education, Sales, and Technical Recruiting, and Consulting in high volume property Tax. Efficient
in facilitating communication between upper level management and outside departments. Quick learner;
adapt quickly to new environments while rapidly achieving results. Eager to gain experience in the field
of marketing, sales, and management.
EDUCATION
B.B.S.,Marketing (3.63 Cumulative GPA) - May 2015
Dallas Baptist University-Dallas, TX
ACADEMIC AWARDS
“Dean’s List” recipient for maintaining a 3.75 GPA or higher (2011).
“Academic Honor’s List” recipient for maintaining a 3.50 GPA or higher (2011, 2012, 2013).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Property Tax Consultant (11/2016-Present)
Ryan LLC
Specialize in property tax savings for high volume clients
Responsible for negotiation with property assessor to get the best rates for our clients
Assist with proper invoicing of our clients
Manage the full life cycle including evaluation, running cost/income approach, appealing the property
value, negotiation with assessor,and litigation (if necessary).
Conducting research on tax laws
Strategizing with clients to minimize tax liability
Communicating with clients to explain tax issues
Preparing tax returns
Keeping clients compliant with their tax obligations
Technical Recruiter (06/2015-06/2016) Account Executive (06/2016 – 11/2016)
Robert Half Technology
Worked with upper level management on current IT needs on a contract and contract to hire basis
Ensured that all candidates were equipped with all information to succeed through the interview
process and contract period
Served the client in any way possible to ensure that all of their staffing needs were satisfied
Specialize in Technical Recruiting and Sourcing for local accounts in the IT industry
Manage full life cycle process including initial pre-screening, conducting in person interviews, salary
negotiations, reference checks,benefits and insurance
Proficient in accessing candidate profiles using outside sources such as: Google, LinkedIn, Career
Builder, and Facebook
Successfully track, evaluate, and improve weekly recruiting metrics.
2. Staff Assistant- Office ofAdvancement (12/2013-5/2015)
Dallas Baptist University
Analyze data given to me and format data into Word or Excel form.
Host donor events and luncheons put on by the Advancement office.
Communicate with other offices the orders of higher management.
Communicate with possible students for higher education.
Assist in the formatting and writing of the VP’s letters
Staff Assistant- President’s Office (12/2012-12/2013)
Dallas Baptist University
Served in a supportive role to the president of DBU in any ways needed.
Assigned to collect data from the newspaper and report to higher management
Hosted events held by the president
Game Day Staff- Dallas Mavericks (08/2012-5/2015)
National Basketball Association.
Helping upper level management achieve goals of marketing by distributing tee-shirts and working
with the fans of the Dallas Mavericks.
Execute pre and post-game setup and teardown
Psi Omega Phi (05/2013-5/2015)
Dallas Baptist University
Treasurer/Head Table (05/2014-5/2015)
Organized a financial budget to ensure the success of the organization
Communicated with members in regards to dues to ensure they paid promptly
Communicated goals and delegated tasks within the organization
Marketing Chair (05/2013-2014)
Corresponded with numerous marketing groups to design and create merchandise
Increased overall merchandise sales in Psi Omega Phi
Learned valuable business skills in working with marketing corporations and providing what
the client wishes.
Referee- Recreation Life (08/2011-12/2012)
Dallas Baptist University
Part of a five man staff who hosted, refereed, and conducted the progression of intramural sports
Engineered brackets and divisions for the various sports.
3. Dealt with the marketing of the different events hosted by the Recreation Life department
SKILLS
Data Analysis Student Finance Microsoft Excel Customer Service Accounts Receivable
Datatel Microsoft Outlook Project Planning Critical Thinking
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mission Arlington- (2011-2015)
Pine Cove- (2012-2015)
Beautiful Feet- (2011)