Ben Chmura
About Ben Chmura
Ben Chmura is a Sales Development Representative at Flexport with a background in technical recruiting and project management, and a BA in International Relations and East Asian Language and Culture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Company
Ben Chmura is currently a Sales Development Representative at Flexport. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in technical recruitment and project management to drive sales initiatives at the company. Flexport, a global logistics platform, benefits from his fluency in Mandarin Chinese, aiding in international communications and client relations.
Title
Ben Chmura is serving as a Sales Development Representative at Flexport. This role utilizes his comprehensive experience in recruiting and project management gained from previous positions. His ability to efficiently drive sales initiatives is enhanced by his linguistic skills, particularly his fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
Education and Expertise
Ben Chmura graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a minor in East Asian Language and Culture. During his time at university, he participated in the East Asian Languages and Cultures Club, which enriched his understanding of the cultural nuances impacting international relations. His fluency in Mandarin Chinese further underscores his expertise in the field.
Previous Roles at Stealth Startup and Amazon
In 2023, Ben Chmura worked as a Technical Recruiter at a Stealth Startup in Chicago, where he developed a new onboarding process that reduced onboarding time by 20%. Prior to that, he worked as a Technical Recruiter at Amazon Games from 2022 to 2023, recruiting for a new game development team and receiving commendation for his outstanding performance in this role.
LaSalle Network Experience
Ben Chmura held two significant roles at LaSalle Network in 2021 and 2022. Initially, he served as a Recruiter for nine months, later being promoted to Project Manager in Technology Services. During his tenure, he led a team of recruiters to successfully fill over 50 technical positions in under six months and volunteered as a mentor for new recruits to help them integrate into the company.