Benjamin France

(619) 820-2704
franceben1@gmail.com
2116 Lime Rock Ct. El Cajon, CA 92019
P.O. Box 1071, State College, PA 16804

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; B.A. Candidate
Fall 2014-Present
Intended Majors: Political Science, History. Intended Minor: French
Coursework: Rhetoric and Civic Life, International Relations, Communication Policies and Political Activism

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Mixed Greens, Sbarros Pizza, Prep Cook and Server, Penn State HUB Dining
Prep, make and serve food for over 500 people a day. Serve up to 60 students per hour.

Fall 2015-Spring 2016

The Suites on Paseo-Preiss Company, Marketing Assistant, San Diego, CA

June 2014-August 2014
Responsible for the social media and promotional campaign for luxury student housing. My effort resulted in a 30%
increase in occupancy rate.
Associated Professional Services, Accounting Clerk, San Diego, CA
June 2012-August 2013
Responsible for the processing of high value checks from over 550 homeowners associations residents.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Paterno Fellow, Aspirant
Fall 2014-Present
Participant in a rigorous academic program designed to challenge me to perform to my fullest potential.
Penn State Mens Crew Team, Public Relations Officer
Spring 2016-Present
Elected by a team of 80 plus students to manage and organize regattas and practice. Responsible for $80,000 budget
and hiring a coach. Daily practice at 6:00 a.m. Communicate with 250 alumni for involvement and donations.
Phi Kappa Psi, Brother
Fall 2014-Present
A part of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. As an organization it has netted over 6,000 community service hours in 2015.
Raised $300,000 to benefit THON. Received Chapter of the Year award (2015). I actively participate in fundraising.
THON Committee Member
Fall 2015-Present
A part of the largest run student philanthropy in the country. A student run organization that raises millions of dollars
annually for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Organized and managed the security system that allowed
18,000 guests to move in and out of the Bryce Jordan Stadium during THON (an annual danceathon).
American Legion California Boys State, Delegate
June 2013
Nominated by school faculty, interviewed by the American Legion and selected to attend Boys State, a weeklong
political science laboratory of 1,000 boys from California. Charged with setting up a government from the city level
to the state level. Elected to the Supreme Court of California Boys State.

PERSONAL
Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James)
June 2014-August 2014
Hiked the Camino (a pilgrimage of over 500 miles through the South of France and Northern Spain). Pushed myself
to the extremes of exhaustion and mental toughness.
Hobbies and Interests
Rowing (Crew), Hiking, Snowboarding, Traveling, History, Politics, French, Current Events, Reading