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Chicago, IL

While advocating circularity and environmental stewardship, I help facilitate client improvement by identifying and developing new business opportunities, closing gaps within management, and helping renew existing customer relations. Additional services include resolving pain points in forward/reverse supply chain operations as well as creation.

As Partner, I oversaw all business operations as a chief executive, liaising between top management and employees. I helped define company culture by developing/executing strategic plans, driving sizable growth and improved gross revenue, gross margin, and KPI performance. Other duties included interacting with key employees, contacts, and vendors.

New York, NY

Leveraging my team-building ability and devotion to continual improvement, I encouraged employee buy-in, efficiency, and accountability for all operational teams (warehouse, refurbishment, truck logistics, and product sales). I authored training materials, KPIs, and quality assurance procedures, which successfully drove employee comprehension and.

New York, NY

I developed and led refurbishment/product sales operations for 4THBIN, a seasoned start-up in e-waste recycling. Within two quarters, the team vastly surpassed annual targets and grew existing revenue streams while maintaining absolute compliance to stringent industry regulations. For the new department, I created best practices, procedure, and quality.

Gilman, IL

To increase visibility in the recycling space and to drive refurbished product sales, I launched this company to provide managed services to individuals and businesses. I managed two brick-and-mortar storefronts offering new and certified refurbished electronics, warranty services, as well as traditional repairs, upgrades, and specialty services. In.

Evanston, IL

During graduate school, I founded an EPA-certified electronics recycling company dedicated to reuse of viable electronics, which diverted over 3,500 tons of electronics from waste streams. Starting from just an idea, my team and I successfully cultivated strategic partnerships with companies of all sizes (small to Fortune 100), designing and developing.

Long Grove, IL

I designed, implemented, and maintained technology infrastructure for small- and medium-sized businesses. This position included performing periodic spot-checks and inspections, such as routine PCI DSS and network security auditing.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

I scraped public data from cash-for-textbooks programs (such as Amazon, BookByte, and Textbook Recycling), creating an SQL database of purchase price margins for each textbook at IWU. Using social media marketing, I purchased thousands of textbooks, providing students with higher cash value than existing on-campus buyback options, while allowing per-unit.

Master Of Science (Ms), Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Acacia Fraternity, St. Jude's "Up ‘til Dawn" Program, IWU Cycling Club, IWU Chemistry Club