Benjamin Klooster
Chicago
Summary
A creative, results-driven professional with experience working in diverse organizations, including start-ups in education, finance, and non-profits. Proven track record in strategic planning, client relationship management, and operational efficiency. Adept at increasing organizational diversity, driving business growth, and managing complex projects. Seeking to leverage expertise in consulting to contribute to SEI's mission of delivering exceptional client solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Started a financial advising business as an entrepreneur to provide comprehensive financial planning to the best people I know
- Created a referral-based practice, leveraging strong relationships and personalized service to strategically market and grow my business
- Built efficient business processes to increase efficiency and maximize business success.
Director of Recruitment
Chicago Jesuit Academy
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Recruited faculty, staff, and students by building strong relationships with community partners, resulting in a 40% increase in staff diversity over five years
- Developed long-term strategies to meet institutional growth needs, building a long-term strategy to ensure sustainable recruiting success
- Served on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup and Human Resources Workgroup, promoting inclusive hiring and retention practices.
Director of Match Corps and Enrichment
Match Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Established organizational vision and built an innovative school model as part of the Leadership Team
- Trained staff in blended learning models and pedagogy, leading to significant improvement in student individualized learning outcomes
- Managed teams of up to 54 individuals and tracked spending to ensure budgetary compliance.
Interim Executive Director
Paraclete Foundation and Academy
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Developed a strategic vision for future programming and organizational growth
- Planned and executed two successful fundraising events, securing $100,000+ in grant funding
- Created a Board of Directors handbook and participated in all Board committees, strengthening governance practices.
Education
MBA - Public and Non-Profit Management
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - English and Spanish
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IASkills
- Organizational Vision
- Public and Non-Profit Management
- Recruitment
- Relationship Building
- Spanish
- Strategy Development
- Vision Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Websites
Languages
- English - Native
- Spanish - Professional
- German - Beginner
Timeline
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
01.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Recruitment
Chicago Jesuit Academy
01.2018 - 01.2022
Director of Match Corps and Enrichment
Match Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
Interim Executive Director
Paraclete Foundation and Academy
01.2012 - 01.2012
MBA - Public and Non-Profit Management
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Spanish
Grinnell College
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