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University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led financial analysis and evaluated University assets for high-profile RFP that resulted in a $58M, 10Y contract
• Developed a process map for all IT Software/Courseware purchasing across the University and its 22 branch campuses to launch LEAN analysis and enable process improvement recommendations
• Initiated the strategic process for reviewing IT Software blanket delegations to improve departmental efficiency and the end-user experience

United States

• Implemented marketplace and supply base research, supply segmentation, and portfolio analysis tools, leading to successful, in-depth presentations on seven unique industries
• Cultivated communication and negotiation skills among 24 students, enabling effective leadership, team relationship management, and problem-solving
• Introduced firm financial performance metrics, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership models, empowering students to assess the health and reliability of prospective vendors

• Evaluated top 100 MBA programs’ curricula for sustainability topics, resulting in a presentation to University leadership on the current and future state of the MBA program
• Consulted with 20 faculty to integrate sustainability issues as a key factor of modern risk analysis into 15 core courses
• Developed customer network of 80 local businesses to serve as pipeline for future student projects

University Park

Sinking Spring, PA

• Implemented holiday sales strategy, resulting in 8% seasonal sales increase between 2014 – 2015
• Trained customer service associates in loss prevention management, resulting in 30% reduction in store losses
• Tracked over $500K of inventory and more than 150 customer internet orders per week
• Educated store associates on corporate safety standards, leading to a 70% reduction in safety code violations

Wyomissing, PA

• Managed 30 local non-profit partnership accounts and coordinated local events, achieving 10% sales growth and increasing customer traffic by 30% per event
• Advised cashiers on identifying customer needs and implementation of appropriate up-selling strategies
• Served as store liaison with local school districts leading to a 40% increase in educator membership

Komárom, Hungary

• Instructed more than 40 Hungarian students ages 6-75, ranging in education level.
• Improved speaking and reading comprehension by 20% in six months.
• Achieved 90% pass rate for students’ language exams.

Albright College

• Led 12 elected student government officials to represent student body interests to administration, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees.
• Managed annual budget of more than $400K to be allocated among 60 student-run organizations and club sports.
• Developed three annual progress reports to present Student Government Association efforts to more than 60 administrators and board members.

Office Of Student Activities

Managed Campus Center and Office of Student Activities operations. Worked with a staff of approximately 15 other students. Implemented interpersonal skills in order to address inquiries and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Ensured supply and organization of office materials and equipment.

Admissions Office

Implemented interpersonal communication to provide tours to prospective students and their families. Served as a FACE on the Albright website, an essential Admissions marketing tool to attract prospective students and enable students to tell their story, how they got to Albright, and the experiences that have defined their college careers. Blogged.

Accelerated Degree Program Office

Implemented interpersonal skills in order to address inquiries and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Organized and managed a filing system of over 1,000 students participating in the evening education division. Ensured prompt and secure organization of confidential student archival information. Managed supply and organization of office materials and.

Albright College

Kept, published, and distributed a permanent record of all SGA meeting minutes. Managed and ensured the contact information and participation records of over 60 student-run organizations. Assisted in deciding and managing a budget of over $400,000 for the year to be allocated among said student organizations. Recorded each organizations’ executive board.

Worked as a local student representative with eight other committee members on Mayor Vaughn Spencer’s Transitional Committee. Attended weekly meetings and provided feedback on local student interests, particularly discussing the types of businesses and activities that might encourage students to be better engaged in the Reading community. Discussed the.

Master'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Consulting And Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Affairs Committee, Campus Life Council, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honors Society), Student.