32BJ Benefit Funds
Samuel Cooper has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2016, they gained experience as a Policy Intern at the Healthcare Leadership Council, where they were responsible for creating informational memos and conducting research. In 2017, they worked as a Recruitment Intern at McAdam Financial, sourcing and interviewing candidates for financial advisor positions. That same year, they also interned at The Coca-Cola Company as a Global Marketing Intern, contributing to the development of marketing campaigns. In 2018, Samuel joined Macy's as a Digital Assistant Merchant and later participated in the Omni Merchant Executive Development Program Trainee.
In 2019, they joined NYU Stern School of Business as part of the Corporate Relations team. Samuel then transitioned to Cognizant in 2020, where they first worked as a Consulting Business Analyst in the Retail and Consumer Goods sector before being promoted to a Consultant - Senior Associate role. Samuel'sresponsibilities included providing analytical insights and consulting services to clients.
Samuel'smost recent position was as a Business Analyst II at Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds, where they started in 2023. Throughout their career, Samuel has showcased their ability to excel in various roles and industries, demonstrating their adaptability and strong analytical skills.
Samuel Cooper obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Operations/Tech Management and Marketing from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. Samuel completed their undergraduate education from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, Samuel has obtained several certifications, including "Tableau 2020 A-Z: Hands-On Tableau Training for Data Science" and "The Complete SQL Bootcamp 2020: Go from Zero to Hero" from Udemy, "Become an Agile Project Manager" and "Master Microsoft Excel" from LinkedIn, "Six Sigma Green Belt" from The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), and "Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager" from Scaled Agile, Inc. Samuel also completed the "Cognizant Digital Business Analyst Certificate Program" from Arizona State University, although the specific month and year of completion are not provided.
32BJ Benefit Funds
The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is the umbrella organization responsible for administering benefits, including Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. SEIU 32BJ is the union representing property service workers, including office cleaners and residential doormen and superintendants, from Connecticut through Florida. Pension The Pension Fund provides retirement security for members and their spouses through a regular monthly pension benefit based on their years of service. Retirement Services The Supplement Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP) strengthens members’ retirement security through self directed retirement accounts funded by both employer contributions and participant savings. Health The Health Fund provides comprehensive, affordable high quality health benefits to members and their families. Training The Training Fund offers more than 100 different courses and seminars, ranging from Green Buildings to English as a Second Language, and everything in-between. Legal The Legal Fund provides legal representation to members, retirees and their dependants in a broad range of matters, including family, immigration, consumer and criminal law. The Benefit Funds’ main office is in New York City, with satellite offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington, DC.