1. Benjamin H. Dias
BHD22@Miami.edu | (856) 357-0224 | LinkedIn.com/in/Benjamin-H-Dias
EDUCATION
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Economics; May 2022
Minors: Political Science, Anthropology, and Communications Studies
• Cumulative GPA: 3.80 | Honors: Canes Achievement Award, Provost Honor Roll (x2), Dean’s List (x2),
Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society
• Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Spanish, Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory, Labor
Economics, Health Economics, Monetary Economics, International Trade Theory, and Elementary Japanese
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Model United Nations Coral Gables, Florida
Social Chair (current), Fundraising Chair, USG of Finance May 2019 - Current
• Connected to and partnered with local businesses to promote sponsorship opportunities in preparation for
a 1,000+ member conference – MICSUN
• Oversaw committees consisting of 50+ delegates that researched, synthesized, and negotiated
comprehensive solutions for current global crises as related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
• Interviewed, trained, and prepared 15+ new delegates for team admission and upcoming conferences
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Coral Gables, Florida
House Manager, Fundraising Chair, Philanthropy Committee April 2019 - Current
• Acted as a liaison between house tenants and ESPONDA, and mediated disputes between house members
• Organized and promoted unique fundraising and philanthropic events which generated $750 for children
receiving treatment for cancer at St. Niklaus Hospital
• Communicated housing regulations and improvements, COVID preparedness, and general house events
WORK EXPERIENCE
Angelo’s Pizza Berlin, New Jersey
Delivery Driver, Customer Service Representative September 2017 – August 2019
• Balanced kitchen and delivery duties by assembling and delivering dozens of food orders per evening
• Maintained a clean and hospitable work environment for both dine-in customers and kitchen employees
Camner Center Coral Gables, Florida
Student Peer Tutor January 2019 – May 2019
• Assisted fellow students with understanding introductory economics topics two-to-four times per week
• Prepared tutees for exams by teaching and practicing time management skills, proper study habits, and
helping them develop personalized study schedules
Homegrown Farms Pennsauken, New Jersey
Hydroponics Intern June 2016 – March 2017
• Constructed and regulated functioning hydroponics system, including a water drainage system, monitoring
nutrient intake, pH and UV light levels, and improvising pest control utilizing Venus Fly traps
• Served as Social Media Outreach Coordinator and advertised Homegrown Farms through official Facebook
and Instagram pages
ACTIVITIES
• Clubs: Canes For Israel (Greek Chair), Anime Club, Miami International Relations Association, Hillel
• Community Service: Jewish Learning Fellowship, Beach Cleanup, St. Niklaus Philanthropy
