Ariana Arantes Email & Phone Number

United States

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States

- Assisted Brand Director with some projects, where I have to do some research, evaluation, analysis, and initial order demand forecasting of future CRP Automotive products & programs;- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on existing and emerging products, and programs as well as benchmarking these products vs.;- Provided technical assistance to the Sales and Marketing staff;- Utilized VIO and failure rate to prioritize going-to-market strategy;- Built rapport with Tech, customers, and innovation panel to get valuable feedback for the creation of "1st;- Marketed parts and kits, verifying the quality of products in assigned product lines, and assisting with analysis of defective and stock returns as needed;- Suggested adding or dropping suppliers based on data and research;- Benchmark quality and price of CRP products vs. Competitive products before launch;- Provided sales supporting data for marketing and sales departments before launch.

- Conducted market analysis aligned with HP Tech Ventures’ investment thesis, assessing startup landscapes and emerging market trends.- Sourced and identified startups fitting investment criteria, drafting investment summaries for potential deals.- Evaluated and prioritized startup investment opportunities, using HP’s investment benchmarks to guide decision-making.- Developed insights and recommendations, refining investment summaries and crafting market analysis presentations to support investment decisions.

United States

Work & Travel Program, Point Brazil Restaurant, Halfway House, Uber Driver in Multi States in the U.S was the way I found to explore the country and also to become proficient in English and in the American Culture. It was a great time to keep. studying and also develop some interpersonal skills:- Developed positive skill sets and personality traits, like being a self-starter and having initiative;-Created and kept a timely schedule, managed money;- Provided top customer service with high ratings.

São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

-Selected and Designed Materials for cars to be used in competition.- Developed the entire prototype from its design to manufacture and assembly.-Worked with Estrutural, Electronic and Powertrain team.-Worked with Composites of carbon fibre and similar ultra-lightweight materials.-The team won several national awards as the best engineering project and race car.

• Assisted senior engineers in the design and implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) procedures within the assembly line, successfully reducing unscheduled stops and production losses.• Performed data analyses for the Quality Information System for fabric care.• Gained hands-on experience using lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

• Coordinated numerous administrative and operational activities for a technical school including purchasing supplies and equipment, managing payments to third-party suppliers and contractors, and budgeting.• Supported human resources department by leading talent acquisition programs and managing payroll.

• Developed and implemented projects for private companies, working with factory floor layouts, economic feasibility studies, and Kaizen continuous improvement concepts.

Bachelor'S Degree, Material Sciences & Manufacturing Engineering

Short-Term, Corporate Financial Management

I studied finance to improve my skills. I learned some accounting functions and how to use QuickBooks.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

• Completed Master Thesis focusing on Green Supply Chain Management. • Authored numerous international papers on topics including green.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Agribusiness