BEN BRAMAN

500 Mississippi River Blvd braman@stolaf.edu

St. Paul, MN 55116 651-769-7123

EDUCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Concentration: Media Studies

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint ~ Adobe Photoshop ~ Prezi ~ iMovie~ Google Docs/Sheets/Slides~Canva

WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern, COCO Coworking Office Spaces January 2017
Minneapolis, MN
Worked on a Remote Worker marketing campaign. Researched companies/firms that fit the COCO
co-working/collaborative model
Identified decision makers that fit into campaign. Contacted potential clients, conducted interviews, and
communicated relevant feedback to senior members of the company
Compiled information and data. Collaborated with colleagues culminating in a clear deliverable

Corporate Real Estate Analyst, Braman & Associates Summer 2016

IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN
Provided comprehensive market research in high rise office buildings in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
Created reports summarizing tenant occupancy, building vacancies, rental rates, project operating expenses and taxes
Developed spreadsheets outlining tenants cash flow projections including annual rent, construction/moving expenses,
furniture, fixtures, and equipment allowances

Sales Associate (Seasonal Athlete), Nike Summer 2015

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Utilized customer service skills, basic sales techniques, and product knowledge to connect customers with right
product and drive sales
Built bond between consumer and brand by providing superior service and adapting brand stories to the retail setting
Maintained knowledge of various departments, completed sales transactions, performed shipping and receiving duties,
stocked floor, performed cleaning duties, and built visual displays as needed

ACTIVITIES
St. Olaf College Mens Soccer Team, Goalkeeper Fall 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Individual: 4-year starter ~ MIAC All Conference Honorable Mention Award (2013),
Team: MIAC Conference Champions (2014) ~ MIAC Playoff Champions (2015) ~ NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 (2015)

St. Olaf Campus Ambassador/Intern, Bombas Socks, one pair purchased = one pair donated Fall 2016
Led team of 3 to host promotional events on campus, created awareness of Bombas brand and mission
Established partnership with area homeless shelter, Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. Volunteered on site. Modeled
Bombas mission to help those in need. Donated 720 pair of Bombas socks
Created social media content, planned/executed tasks, submitted reports/updates to Bombas headquarters in NY

STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Mare Balticum Program January 2016
Traveled in Baltic region including Germany, Poland, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, and Sweden
Studied political/economic history of regions that transitioned from tribalism to feudalism, then to mercantilism, capitalism,
communism, and the EU-style capitalism

San Jose, Costa Rica January 2015

Explored and studied Spanish language including the geographic, cultural, economic, political, and ethnic dimensions of life
in Costa Rica. Course included homestay in San Jose, field work, and visiting landmarks