Kristian Benjamin
About Kristian Benjamin
Kristian Benjamin is a Management Trainee at Cintas, with a background in teaching and coaching at the University of Guelph. He has experience in recruitment, sales, and production supervision, and holds a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Guelph.
Current Role at Cintas
Kristian Benjamin has been employed at Cintas as a Management Trainee since 2020. In this role, he has gained experience in various operational aspects of the company within the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include overseeing a team of over 30 partners as a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor, where he engages in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives. He also plays a key role in recruitment and selection for both Office and Production departments.
Previous Experience at University of Guelph
Prior to his current position, Kristian Benjamin worked at the University of Guelph in multiple capacities. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2020, where he supported academic activities. Additionally, he was the Lead Sprint Coach for Gryphon Track Camps from 2014 to 2016, contributing to the development of young athletes in Guelph.
Experience at TEKsystems
Kristian Benjamin gained valuable experience at TEKsystems, where he held two roles. In 2017, he worked as a Recruiting Intern for four months, followed by a position as a Technical Recruiter in 2018 for seven months. In these roles, he was involved in recruitment processes and candidate selection, enhancing his skills in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
Kristian Benjamin has a solid educational foundation in business management. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Leadership and Organizational Management from the University of Guelph, studying from 2013 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Management from the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, completing his studies in 2019.
Sales and Customer Service Experience
Before his current role, Kristian Benjamin worked as a Sales Representative at Ghost Armor from 2015 to 2018. In this position, he focused on customer service and sales strategies. He also served as an Accounts Receivable representative, where he worked on reducing bad debt through customer debt reconciliation while maintaining high standards of customer service.