Benjamin Cooper

Senior Manager, Site Acquisition at Starry

Benjamin Cooper has a diverse range of work experience, spanning various industries and roles. Currently, they are a Senior Manager in Site Acquisition at Starry, Inc. where they are responsible for acquiring and designing new sites in the company's Vertical Asset network. Prior to this, they worked as a Vertical Assets Engineer at Starry, where they determined candidate sites and ensured optimal design and deployment of RF coverage and construction plans. Benjamin also held a Project Manager role in the Vertical Assets department at Starry.

In addition to their experience at Starry, Benjamin has worked as a Photographer and Music Video Director at Benji Cooper Photography, where they produced music videos and directed photography for Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning projects. Benjamin has also directed and edited commercials for multi-million dollar businesses.

Before joining Starry and starting their photography career, Benjamin worked at Heritage Tile, LLC as a Client Relations specialist, providing project support to customers and coordinating design projects. Benjamin also worked as a Project Manager at Epic, managing a multi-million dollar project for Duke University Hospital and creating internal process documents. Additionally, they have experience as a Digital Resources Assistant Manager at Macalester College, where they provided operational and technical support and led the Supplemental Instruction program for a Cell Biology class.

Benjamin's work experience also includes roles as a Trip Leader at Wilderness Adventures, a Laboratory Technician at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a Plant Technician at Pajarito Powder, LLC, a Research Software Engineer at Loma Linda University Medical Center, and a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Overall, Benjamin Cooper has a strong track record of project management, technical expertise, and creative direction in various industries.

Benjamin Cooper completed their education with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Macalester College, where they studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended St Brendan's Sixth Form College from 2012 to 2014, where they pursued a General Certificate of Education: Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) in Biology, Physics, Music, Electrophysiology EPQ, and Business Studies. Benjamin's secondary education took place at City Academy Bristol from 2007 to 2012, where they obtained a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). In addition to their formal education, Benjamin has also obtained several certifications. This includes OSHA STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS, 10-Hour OSHA Outreach Training, Wilderness First Responder, and Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Management, which they acquired from various institutions between 2017 and 2019.

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  • Senior Manager, Site Acquisition

    February, 2022 - present

  • Vertical Assets Engineer

    September, 2020

  • Project Manager Vertical Assets

    September, 2019

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