Blake Alexander
Seattle, Washington 209-***-**** ac2cfg@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Economics August 2017
Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Development Economics, Microeconomic & Macroeconomic Theory
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA
Two Associates Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies May 2014 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Starbucks Corp. Boston, MA
Operations Manager October 2014 - April 2017
• Tracked and reported project level success metrics in a LEAN operations environment
• Enforced compliance in financial records; audits; & sensitive partner information
• Supervised training of new hires in operational standards & customer service techniques
• Coordinated ground level operations to advance targeted business objectives
• Leveraged business forecasts to efficiently diminish extraneous labor costs Wayfair Boston, MA
Supplier Integration EDI Coop July - December 2016
• Evaluated capabilities & negotiated EDI/inventory setups across 80+ suppliers concurrently
• Proactively communicated across organization levels to ensure completion of project deliverables
• Centralized communication through the development of clarified guides & templates for suppliers
• Utilized large Excel & SQL datasets for quantitative analysis of supplier product & performance Club FEED Stockton, CA
Non-profit Co-founder & President August 2012 - May 2014
• Built organization to increase youth participation in hunger relief & regional homeless population
• Oversaw the development urban garden plots for community development & donations
• Maintained relationships with relief organizations, local shelters, & food banks ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Econometric Working Paper Boston, MA
Researcher May – August 2017
• ‘Comparative Impacts of Non-traditional Agricultural Production & Development on Latin Health’
• Investigated the impacts of international market intervention on long term dietary health outcomes
• Adapted heavy use of Excel & STATA to analyze data gathered from several sources Sustainable Harvest International Punta Gorda, Belize Development Engineering Volunteer/Project Aide August 2015
• Undertook engineering projects in rural villages in partnership with Engineers Without Borders
• Constructed water catchment systems, chicken coups, and composting systems for rural villages
• Worked alongside native citizens to implement sustainable farming practices SKILLS & LANGUAGE:
Software: SQL, STATA, PYTHON, & Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Language: English: native speaker; proficient French: reading and speaking.