Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I am a motivated, engaged undergraduate student at Penn State, majoring in Energy Business and Finance. My work experiences have allowed me to develop my analytical abilities and hone my communication skills. My campus involvement has provided me with significant leadership experiences and strengthened me as a team-player.

I look forward to applying my experiences and skills in a full-time position.

Work History

• Drugstore.com
• Operations Analytics Intern
• June 2008 to August 2009

• (Summers 2008 and 2009)

  Analyzed fulfillment processes, evaluating areas for improvement; Planned and executed projects in collaboration with the management team.

  Led a packaging optimization project, identifying savings opportunities in overall packaging costs of nearly 25%.

  Developed and piloted an alternate method for receiving and storing items, reducing restocking labor costs by as much as 53% and decreasing order cycle time.

• General Motors Corporation
• Process Improvement Intern
• May 2007 to August 2007

• Evaluated production lines, worked with production staff to identify throughput problems.

  Communicated key information regarding potential process improvements, facilitating a daily problem-solving dialogue with plant management and the engineering team in a trouble-spot within the facility.

• Starbucks
• Barista
• July 2004 to August 2009

• Delivered legendary customer service in a time-sensitive environment.

  Recognized by management for building extraordinary relationships with customers, going above and beyond to build brand loyalty and better the customer experience.

• Mr. Youth
• Campus Brand Ambassador
• September 2008 to May 2009

• Responsible for promoting two brands - Ford Motor Company and Stride Gum - in two subsequent semesters on Penn State's campus through the planning and execution of branded events.

  Recognized for executing the best Ford campus event among 10 other schools participating in the program.

  Partnered with student government to co-sponsor a major outdoor concert event to broaden Stride's presence and brand recognition.

Education

• Penn State University
• Energy Business and Finance
• 2006 - 2010