Ben Vantress II
Charleston
Summary
Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Has experience with leading disabled employees, contractors, and government officials. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
GSI
09.2024 - Current
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
First Lieutenant (Assistant Project Manager)
US Army
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Created and maintained schedules for 24 operations for thirty soldiers in six teams, to include tracking vacation and sick time.
- Planned and executed a week-long qualification range for a unit of over two hundred soldiers with zero safety incidents.
Second Lieutenant (Assistant Project Manager)
US Army National Guard
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Planned and executed a convoy from Clemson SC to Columbia SC. Coordinated with state officials in order to ensure the least disruption to local traffic.
- Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05-2020
Skills
- Project planning and management
- Technical planning
- Client relations
- Project briefs
- Cost control
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of forty staff members, to include disabled employees.
- Successfully trained and certified thirty employees in 2024.
- Earned the Army Achievement Medal in 2024
- Was chosen as one of the top Air Defenders of the Year for 2024.
Certification
PMP- Project Management Professional, February 2024.
Secret Clearance
Anti-Terrorism Level 2 Certified, July 2025
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
GSI
09.2024 - Current
First Lieutenant (Assistant Project Manager)
US Army
03.2022 - 09.2024
Second Lieutenant (Assistant Project Manager)
US Army National Guard
09.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cedarville University
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