Benjamin Arterburn

Benjamin Arterburn has a diverse work experience. Benjamin most recently worked as the Director of Consulting and Sales at Argo Visa starting in November 2019. Prior to that, they co-founded VentureUS in November 2018 and worked as a Co-Founder until July 2019. Benjamin also has experience as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, where they worked from June 2017 to June 2018 and from July 2012 to April 2017, specializing in immigration and U.S. citizen services. Before their government work, Benjamin was a Graduate Student at Columbia University from August 2011 to May 2012. Benjamin also worked as an Industrial Engineering Instructor at Mohawk College from September 2010 to May 2011. Benjamin began their career in 2009 with freelance translation and interpretation work, as well as advertising sales at China Economic Review.

Benjamin Arterburn's education history includes multiple degrees and experiences in various fields of study. Benjamin completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Louisville. Following this, they pursued further studies at Nanjing University, where they focused on Chinese Language. Benjamin then went on to enroll at Xi'an Jiaotong University, where they focused on Chinese Language and Literature without completing a specific degree. Afterward, they attended Columbia University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Regional Studies with a specialization in East Asia. Finally, prior to their higher education, they completed their high school education at Paducah Tilghman High School, though no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.