Benjamin Robbins 523 W 113th Street, New York, NY. 10025

443-504-4451 • bcr2127@columbia.edu

EDUCATION Columbia University, Columbia College New York, NY GPA 3.3, Major: Political Science, Departmental GPA 3.5 Expected May 2018 Relevant Coursework: Political Parties In US Politics, Spanish, Calculus I, Intro to Statistical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Statistics for Political Science Research

HONORS National Football League Scholar Athlete of the Year Nominee (2014) Gilman School Honor Roll (2011-2014) National Honor Society (2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Northwestern Mutual New York, NY Financial Representative May 2016 – Present

• Utilized entrepreneurial skills to create a business plan targeting various markets and establishing relationships with clientele • Used financial asset allocation modeling and risk analysis to create comprehensive financial portfolios specifically in the areas of

risk management, wealth accumulation, and estate preservation • Scheduled three to five appointments daily with current and prospective clients in order to initiate and follow up with financial asset

allocation modeling and risk analysis • Through financial presentations, brought in new clients that are now in long-term revenue gaining vehicles for the firm

Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences New York, NY Office Assistant Class III February 2016 – May 2016

• Assisted Student Affairs team with day to day programs and tasks • Helped create and edit publications released by the GSAS • Managed confidential student information in Microsoft Excel

The Home Depot Cockeysville, MD Deliveries Associate June 2015 – August 2015

• Worked with contractors to set up orders for projects ranging from decks to houses • Managed all deliveries and pick-ups for one of the largest stores in Maryland • Oversaw successful delivery of orders to customers

RuffaloCody New York, NY Fundraising Operator March 2015 – May 2015

• Raised over $5,000 for Columbia University through securing alumni donations • Verified contact information and spoke to alumni about their experiences at Columbia

Circuit Court of Baltimore County, Maryland Towson, MD Law Clerk for Judge Sherrie Bailey May 2014 – June 2014

• Analyzed case files and prepared overviews for Judge Bailey • Briefed the Judge for upcoming cases • Assisted with court room proceedings for criminal and civil trials, jury and non-jury trials

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Columbia University, NCAA Division I Varsity Football Team New York, NY Offensive Lineman July 2014 – Present

• Dedicated 40 hours per week to practice, conditioning, competition, and team meetings while balancing a full academic course load

• Completed community outreach in order to promote games and team events Sigma Chi Fraternity, Nu Nu Chapter New York, NY Alpha Standards Chair January 2016- January 2017

• Compiled data on chapter members, activities, and events to report to school administration • Scheduled educational workshops for members relating to sexual violence/respect, event monitor training, and fire safety • Sat on chapter executive board, which made decisions on day-to-day issues as well as long-term goals for the fraternity

SKILLS AND INTERESTS • Skills: Communication, Debate, Writing, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Teamwork • Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience, Web Proficiency • Language: Conversational Spanish • Interests: Politics, cars, fishing, banjo