Ben Songer

I am a student at Penn State University who just finished my sophomore year studying Accounting and Finance. I am local to State College and looking to gain any experience, paid or unpaid this summer.

Director of Corporate Relations at Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Development Organization (2025-11 – Present)

• Cultivate strategic relationships with corporate partners by initiating outreach campaigns, coordinating follow-up communications, and presenting sponsorship opportunities that align the company's branding goals with fraternity events
• Develop and maintain a structured corporate contract pipeline, tracking outreach progress and engagement status
• Collaborate with executive board members to integrate corporate sponsorships into events and initiatives for the chapter

Individual Discipline Policy Committee at Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Development Organization (2025-09 – 2026-01)

• Reviewed and assessed member conduct cases to ensure fair and consistent disciplinary actions for members of fraternity
• Helped refine internal policies to promote accountability, integrity, and leadership within the university's chapter
• Collaborated with committee members to create proactive strategies for conflict resolution and member education

Recruitment Operations Lead at Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Development Organization (2026-01 – Present)

• Oversaw all recruitment events, ensuring smooth logistics and consistent communication with prospective members
• Lead a team of five committee members to plan and execute a multi-week recruitment schedule and boost engagement
• Develop and maintain an organizational system to track potential new members, attendance, and follow-ups

Data Entry & Analysis - Seasonal at The Torron Group (2023-06 – 2025-08)

• Facilitated the updating and input of certificates of insurance into StrataFolio for 40+ real estate tenants
• Examined $15M+ in financial data relating to real estate assets in Centre County and surrounding municipalities
• Participated in meetings reviewing client relationships and future decisions to be made within the company
• Communicated with tenants regarding changes to their insurance policies and outdated documents

Student Mentor at Smeal Student Mentors (2025-03 – Present)

• Mentor five first-year students in the Smeal College of Business, helping them acclimate to a new environment
• Guide course selection, campus involvement, and provide holistic advice regarding transition to university
• Provide one-on-one guidance on study strategies, time management, and goal setting to maximize experiences

Analyst at Nittany Markets Analysis Association (2024-09 – 2025-09)

• Attended semiweekly meetings and engaged in discussions regarding various financial markets such as Cryptocurrency, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Stocks, and other financial instruments used in accounting and finance-related fields
• Analyzed market trends and evaluated securities using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance – The Pennsylvania State University (2028-05), Minor in Information Systems Management (Business Analytics)