Ben Burchstead

Overland Park, KS b676b451@ku.edu913-850-4814

High energy and outgoing student-athlete committed to performing demanding tasks on a daily
basis with a disciplined mindset. Will bring a unique leadership and communicative perspective
to any given work environment.

Core Competencies:
Time Management and Event Planning
Critical Thinking
Good Judgment and Decision Making
Leadership

Education:
The University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
Pursuing a Bachelor of Communications/Minor in Business August 2015-May 2018

Professional Experience:
Sprint Overland Park, KS
Business Sales Intern (under Joe Traul) May 2016-July 2016
Assisted Sprint Discount Program Account Managers (SDPAM) with daily needs to
obtain gross adds from targeted businesses.
Informed managers at local businesses of Sprint discounts rewarded to employees
while on Operation Local Motion (OLM)
Collaborated with Account Managers to facilitate nationwide Sprint Discount
Program event at all Lifetime Fitness locations.
Created a multitude of locations lists for Account Managers to reach all companies
chosen for discounts on Sprint services.

Leadership Experience:
University of Kansas Cross Country and Track Lawrence, KS
Student-Athlete August 2015-Present
Maintains accountability of 65-75 miles ran per week amidst a full academic course
load.
Collaborates with 30 individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds
Sets process goals in order to achieve long term success for both individual-athletic
and team goals

KU Leads Leadership Academy Lawrence, KS

(Nominated by coaches) Summer of 2015
Learned to acknowledge individuality while building ground to work with different
personality types.
Realized the importance of strong leadership in a team setting.

Honors & Awards:

Achieved All Big 12 Rookie Team Academic Honors (2014-2015)
All Big 12 Conference Track and Field performer (May 2016)