Student

JAD JAROUCHE

**** ******* ** • Ann Arbor, MI ****4

********@*****.*** • 248-***-****

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Bachelor of Arts, May 2022

• Dual Major in Economics and International Studies, with concentration in Political Economy and Development of Third World countries

• GPA: 3.75/4.00

• Co-founder, Michigan’s Arab Business Society

• President, Gimble A Cappella (co-ed singing group)

• VP of Operations, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Organization

• Member, Lebanese Student Association

EXPERIENCE

2020-Present

PHIMATION STRATEGY GROUP Ann Arbor, MI

Strategy Associate

• Conducted market research on US consumer, identifying 24 relevant trends impacting economic activity during COVID, presenting findings as e-book reaching 300+ business owners

• Developed Excel tool to evaluate 22 business KPIs and present metrics as intuitive dashboard, aiding clients in forming most accurate and effective market entry strategy for new projects

• Created “what-if scenario” Powerpoint for clients to assess how market changes impact 27 components of company's strategy, operations, consumer interaction, marketing, and sales

• Analyzed historical data of economic recessions to identify best practices for small businesses and to help clients form roadmap to navigate recent slowdown in overall economic activity 2019-Present GIMBLE A CAPPELLA Ann Arbor, MI

President

• Lead a capella group of 16 singers to create inclusive and collaborative environment for all members, ensuring group success in arrangement composition, concert planning, and finance

• Pioneered funding initiative using new Google marketing strategies, branding redesign, and website overhaul to secure $2000 in financing used to record studio-album and release on Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube Music, reaching 6,000+ listeners worldwide in last year

• Represent group on Michigan A Capella Council, advocating for increased inclusivity across Michigan music groups, and led effort to create new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team 2019-2020 ARAB BUSINESS SOCIETY Ann Arbor, MI

Co-Founder and VP of Finance

• Spearheaded initiative to increase Arab representation in business by co-founding Ross- affiliated club for Arab students to connect and grow professionally, personally, and socially

• Created pitch deck for Center for Campus Involvement, including 5-page constitution outlining organization's mission and aims, successfully securing ratification from Board of Approval

• Devised long-term financial strategy, acquiring external sponsorship worth $500/semester to use toward business conferences, alumni panels, and lowering cost of membership fees 2019-2020 ALPHA KAPPA PSI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION Ann Arbor, MI VP of Operations

• Organized recruiting timeline for new applicants and collaborated with school officials to secure necessary venues and equipment, leading to seamless recruitment of 300+ applicants

• Collaborated with executive board and committee chairs as youngest person on management team to organize professional, philanthropic, and social events to strengthen 134 chapter members in areas of professional development, cultural awareness, and relationship building

• Served as liaison between executive board and brotherhood, sending weekly updates and implementing rewarding attendance policy, increasing brotherhood engagement by 31% YoY ADDITIONAL • Fluent in Arabic and have spent over 3 years immersed in Arab/Lebanese culture spending time with my family and getting to know the customs of my Middle-Eastern roots

• Passionate soccer player (position forward), and enjoy playing with my cousins each summer in Lebanon, once leading my village to 1st place in regional tournament as the top goal-scorer

• Serious ping pong player, previously winning tournament in Toledo, Ohio that lasted until 5AM

• Musical theater buff, my favorite shows include Hamilton, School of Rock, and Legally Blonde

• Enjoy watching NBA basketball and staying active by playing pick-up games with friends

• Received an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Northville High School September 2020

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