Zachary S. Mendelson Current Address:
Bloomington, IN, 47406
Permanent Address:
Highland Park, IL, 60035
****@*********.*** 847-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachmendelson/
EDUCATION & HONORS
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business – Bloomington, IN May 2024 Bachelor of Science in Business GPA: 3.56/4.00
Majors: Information Systems & Business Analytics Minor: Environmental Sustainability Awards and Honors:
• Finished 1st place in the 2022 Global Sales Workshop case competition by pitching Nucor’s steel products to Tesla
• Selected as peer tutor in Technology & Business Analysis due to demonstrated excellence in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced to the final 8 teams in Global Mama’s Corporation case-competition out of 2,480 students
• Highland Park high school three-year honors student PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Birchwood Club – Highland Park, IL May 2021 – August 2021 On-Premises Dining Coordinator
• Prepared server plans, detailing table allocation, dinner service logistics, and transitory sales strategies on a weekly basis
• Increased productivity despite staffing issues through improving communication systems across restaurant departments
• Assisted management with inventory planning, eliminating waste and overseeing sales increases throughout my employment
• Developed relationships through coordinating special events such as birthdays, bar mitzvahs and other member celebrations Lifetime Inc. – Northbrook, IL July 2019 – May 2020 Kids Academy Team Member
• Designed, marketed, and led child-oriented fitness programs to improve health in youth and increase participation in athletics
• Organized monthly “Parents Night Out” events to further engage focused groups of children and enhance member experience
• Assisted in the marketing department by analyzing sales information and the construction of promotional materials Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL May 2018 – September 2018 Parking Operations Supervisor
• Directed the logistical planning and payment collection systems for member parking lots for large scale events and concerts
• Constructed directives to ensure adequate parking availability and lot coverage based on fluctuations in demand LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity – Bloomington, IN February 2021 – Present Philanthropic Committee Director
• Managed and tracked the distribution of funds raised for philanthropic efforts with charitable partners and local organizations
• Served at-risk communities in Southern Indiana by fundraising, coordinating and staffing chapter members for volunteer events
Business Leaders Initiative – Bloomington, IN August 2021 – Present Active Member
• Engaged in discussions with numerous industry professionals and executives at Fortune 500 and boutique firms
• Gained perspective of top executives in a myriad of industries such as commercial real estate and corporate accounting Financial Services Club – Bloomington, IN September 2020 – Present Active Member
• Accumulated knowledge of the financial services industry through discussions of market events, M&A, and valuation methods
• Contributed market and industry research and strategic insight to case study and case competition events spanning the semester Fight2Feed – Chicago, IL
June 2020 – August 2021
Volunteer
• Active volunteer at Fight2Feed Chicago providing meals to Chicago public schools students throughout the Covid-19 pandemic INTERESTS
Tennis Moneyball Environmental Sustainability Chicago Bulls Playing Guitar Spain