Benjamin Katz
4646 Kahiliholo rd., Kilauea, Hawaii 96754, 808.639.5455
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EDUCATION
2004-2006 Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa
Bachelor of science degree in environmental science, specialization:
sustainable living, minor in business management, July 2006, GPA 3.7
Sustainable Living Department class of 2006 Outstanding Student Award
-award recipient chosen based on academic merit, professionalism, and leadership
skills
Vice President and Acting President of student government
Vice president of the Green Technology and Physics Club
Classes of interest
Solar Energy and Engineering, Vedic Architecture and Green Building,
Environmental Planning, Environmental Law, Permaculture Design, Organic
Agriculture
2002-2003 University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Classes of interest
Politics of International Economics, Entrepreneurship and New Business
Formation
EXPERIENCE
2009-Present Kahiliholo Productions Inc – Digital media production company
-Kilauea, HI
Online Marketing Specialist
Played a key role in all stages of the production of the iPhone application
Synchronicity and integrated web site synchthink.com.
Developed an online marketing plan for synchronicity version 1.1 implementing
Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Digg . (Version 1.1 to be released mid June)
2008-2009 Tribewanted - Cross cultural, community based eco-tourism -Vorovoro
Island, Fiji
Sustainability Manager, promoted to Sustainability Director in January '09 for
Tribewanted: Fiji
Developed business partnerships with;
True Offsets to offset the carbon foot print of Tribewanted's activities and the
air travel of Tribewanted's guests through forestry and renewable energy
projects,
University of the South Pacific to conduct an ongoing biodiversity survey of the
local marine and coastal environments,
Wai Tui Surf Company to develop an eco-friendly clothing line,
The Fijian Islands Voyaging Society to establish a traditional sailing school on
the island of Vorovoro,
Renewable Energy Services to provide renewable energy to the Mali district and
promote the growth of renewable energy solutions in Fiji
Managed the sustainable development of and the efficient use of island resources
including food, water, waste, energy, infrastructure, education, community,
lifestyle, and biodiversity
Designed and developed sustainability projects on the island including;
construction of a reservoir which increased Vorovoro's water storage capacity
from 52,000 liters to over 300,000 liters thus providing enough water to irrigate
the islands gardens through the dry season.
Organized a sustainability design competition for University students in England
resulting in the construction of a solar desalination unit on Vorovoro by the
winning team.
Designed and taught a sustainability educational curriculum to Mali District
students and tourists on Vorovoro.
Led weekly sustainability forums for Tribewanted members.
Taught weekly sustainability related lessons to Mali District students.
Supplied online content including video and blogs to help educate members and
encourage online discussion and participation.
Provided online support and feedback for sustainability related questions.
Served as a communications link between Tribewnated: Vorovoro's island tribe
and Tribewanted's online community particularly in the area of the design,
construction, impact, and implications of island projects.
2007 Green World Landscaping and Consulting -Fairfield, IA
Owner and manager
2007 Maharishi University of Management -Fairfield, IA
MUM Sustainable living department micro enterprise development lab, Assistant
Director
projects included; engineering and construction of a wind turbine, construction
and operation of a bio-diesel processor, construction of a commercial sized solar
food dehydrator
2007 Ecovillage CSA Fairfield, IA
Spring and summer intern
2006-2007 Maharishi University of Management -Fairfield, IA
One of 2,000 participants in a national coherence creating meditation group
2003 Jonathan Lipman, AIA and Associates -Fairfield, IA
Computer graphics and drafting assistant
2003 Maharishi University of Management -Fairfield, IA
Personal Assistant to the Head of the fine arts department
design and production for Ceramics for Peace
studio management and maintenance
studio renovations and construction
1999-2002 Cleveland Trading LLC -Fairfield, IA Coconut Grove, FL Irvine, CA
self employed stocks and futures trader
1999 Henderson Construction Iowa City, IA
Construction worker
Gained experience in framing, insulation, siding, drywall, door installation,
painting, plumbing, and sidewalk construction
OTHER INFORMATION
2008-2009
Founding member of H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Polluted Environment) Labasa, a
volunteer community beautification and educational group
Contributed a track to The Vorovoro Sessions album to help raise funds to
support local school children
Certified in CPR and First Aid
2005-present
International Water Resource Association
U.S. Green Building Council
2004-2005
City Beautification Commission, Fairfield Iowa
2004
Wrote and Produced a CD of original music played on the ukulele titled “A
Little Bit Of Salt”
2003
Ceramics show of original work at Gallery Red titled “whatever floats your pot”
Fairfield, Iowa
1998
Volunteer English teacher at the Durbar School in Kathmandu, Nepal
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