Hi there! I'm Benjamin, a customer-service oriented professional who thrives on multitasking, cash handling, and training new team members. I bring a friendly, proactive approach to every role I take on and enjoy turning everyday interactions into positive experiences for customers. I earned an Associate degree from Lone Star College and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, graduating cum laude. I am excited to apply my communication, design, and problem-solving skills to a corporate environment where I can contribute to operations, training, and creative projects.

Benjamin Boulding

Hi there! I'm Benjamin, a customer-service oriented professional who thrives on multitasking, cash handling, and training new team members. I bring a friendly, proactive approach to every role I take on and enjoy turning everyday interactions into positive experiences for customers. I earned an Associate degree from Lone Star College and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, graduating cum laude. I am excited to apply my communication, design, and problem-solving skills to a corporate environment where I can contribute to operations, training, and creative projects.

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Hi there! I’m Benjamin, a customer-service oriented professional who thrives on multitasking, cash handling, and training new team members. I bring a friendly, proactive approach to every role I take on and enjoy turning everyday interactions into positive experiences for customers.

I earned an Associate degree from Lone Star College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, graduating cum laude. I am excited to apply my communication, design, and problem-solving skills to a corporate environment where I can contribute to operations, training, and creative projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Experience Liaison/ Work Study program at Lonestar Community College
May 31, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Assisted in college registration and admissions by filing student applications, organizing staff projects, and designing graphic design flyers.
To-Go Specialist at Chilis
January 1, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Handled cash, trained new employees, maintained sanitary work practices, provided customer service in a fast-paced atmosphere, and replenished inventory throughout the workday.
Server at CHILI’S
September 1, 2020 - Present
Provided excellent customer service by assisting with menu choices and delivering orders efficiently. Trained 2+ new employees monthly on procedures for managing to-go orders. Implemented new t-shirt designs for the company and donated proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Student Outreach and Recruitment Specialist (Work Study) at LONE STAR COLLEGE
May 31, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Collaborated with students to complete admissions applications and class registration. Organized diplomas, application files, and coordinated staff projects. Developed graphic designs for flyers promoting sports program events on campus.
Student Success Institute Ambassador at LONE STAR COLLEGE
May 31, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Facilitated 3+ events per semester with campus advisors for student success institute program. Recruited students to the program to support with completion of academic goals. Assigned academic mentors to students needing academic support.
Restaurant Team Member at Chili's (Houston, TX)
September 1, 2020 - Present
Provide excellent customer service by assisting with menu choices and delivering orders efficiently. Train 2+ new employees monthly on procedures for managing to-go orders. Implement new t-shirt designs for the company and donate proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Student Outreach and Recruitment Specialist (Work Study) at Lone Star College - Cypress
May 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with students to complete admissions applications and class registration; Organized diplomas, application files, and coordinated staff projects; Developed graphic designs for flyers promoting sports program events on campus.
Server / Customer Service at Chili's
September 1, 2020 - Present
Provide excellent customer service by assisting with menu choices and delivering orders efficiently. Train 2+ new employees monthly on procedures for managing to-go orders. Implement new t-shirt designs for the company and donate proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Student Outreach and Recruitment Specialist (Work Study) at Lone Star College - Cypress
May 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with students to complete admissions applications and class registration. Organized diplomas, application files, and coordinated staff projects. Developed graphic designs for flyers promoting sports program events on campus.
Student Success Institute Ambassador at Lone Star College - Cypress
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Facilitated 3+ events per semester with campus advisors for the Student Success Institute program. Recruited students to the program to support completion of academic goals. Assigned academic mentors to students needing academic support.
Article Publisher at University of Houston-Downtown
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Researched a movie theater in the community with personal takes and highlighting its own success. Interviewed with employers and managers about the business and how it’s operating. Reviewed the menu by tasting and taking notes to learn how the meal is served. Provided photos of the theater from an outside view and the meal from a visual perspective on how it’s presented.
Essay Writer at University of Houston-Downtown
April 30, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Analyzed Ando Hiroshige, researching the artist through multiple books to investigate the most noticeable artwork and its connections to the artist’s personal background.
Customer Service Associate at Chili's
September 1, 2020 - Present
Provide excellent customer service by assisting with menu choices and delivering orders efficiently. Train 2+ new employees monthly on procedures for managing to-go orders. Develop and implement new t-shirt designs for the company and donate proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Student Outreach and Recruitment Specialist (Work Study) at Lone Star College - Cypress
May 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with students to complete admissions applications and class registration. Organized diplomas, application files, and coordinated staff projects. Developed graphic designs for flyers promoting sports program events on campus.
Student Success Institute Ambassador at Lone Star College - Cypress
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Facilitated 3+ events per semester with campus advisors for student success institute program. Recruited students to the program to support with completion of academic goals. Assigned academic mentors to students needing academic support.
Student Experience Liaison/Work Study Program at Lone Star Community College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Assisted in college registration and admissions by filing student applications, organizing staff projects, and designing graphic design flyers.
To-Go Specialist at Chili's
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Cash handling, training new employees, sanitary work, customer service in a fast-paced atmosphere, and replenishing inventory throughout the work day.
Student Experience Liaison / Work Study Program at Lone Star College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Assisted in college registration and admissions by filing student applications, organizing staff projects, and designing graphic design flyers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English at University of Houston-Downtown
August 24, 2020 - May 10, 2024
Associate of Arts Degree at Lone Star College
Associate degree at Lonestar Community College
August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Houston
May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at University of Houston-Downtown
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Associate of Arts at Lone Star College
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor: Fine Arts) at University of Houston-Downtown
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Associate of Arts at Lone Star College - Cypress
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Houston-Downtown
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Associate of Arts at Lone Star College - Cypress
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Houston-Downtown
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Associate of Arts at Lone Star College - Cypress
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Associate of Arts at Lone Star Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Houston
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Associate degree at Lone Star College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree at University of Houston
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Scholarship awarded from Ambassador of Student Success
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Dean’s list for academic excellence
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Honor’s Society nomination
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Dean’s List - Spring 2022
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Dean’s List - Fall 2021
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Dean’s List - Spring 2020
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Nominated Honor Society Member
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Education, Gaming, Other, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet