Megan O’Connell43 Inez Street Narragansett, RI, 02882

Phone: (315) 335-9125 E-Mail: megan_oconnell@my.uri.eduEDUCATION

University of Rhode Island Kingston, RIPursuing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Global Business Management Minor: Spanish Study Abroad: University Autónoma of Barcelona, Spain Fall 2014

Cumulative GPA: 3.43 Dean’s List – 5 Semesters Anticipated graduation May 2016 Related coursework: Global Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management, and International

TransportationSKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite ERP Systems: SAP and MFG Pro Proficient in PC and Mac operating systems

Spanish proficiency (written, oral, and listening)

Word Press Dashboard Contract negotiation

EMPLOYMENTBard Davol Inc. January 2016-Present Strategic Sourcing Intern Warwick, RI Conduct process improvement projects with recommendation to save $50,000 in annualized spend for

facilities serviceso Request quotations for goods and serviceso Arrange on-site meetings with vendors

Perform Make vs. Buy analysis for finished goods and present recommendations to management Manage weekly report of open orders in order to decrease past due purchase orders by 24% over a 10

week periodUniversity of Rhode Island College of Business Administration September 2015-PresentCareer Assistant Kingston, RI Coordinate and plan panel style presentation for 50+ students on topic of my choosing: Interview

Preparation and Negotiating Your Salary and Benefit Package Encourage student participation in college clubs and events by functioning as a liaison between students

and faculty Advise students on career advancement skills

o Administer monthly resume building and writing workshops with freshmen students Rhode Island Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (RI-INBRE) September 2013-PresentProgram Assistant

Kingston, RI Prepare Annual Progress Report for the National Institute of Health:

o Organize historical and scientific data to show program growth by reporting overall impact statistics

Implement new strategy to track program alumni by increasing LinkedIn connections by 80% Designed and published a new user-friendly website that incorporates social media using Word Press

Dashboard New York Air Brake May 2015-September 2015Purchasing Co-Op Watertown, NY Expedited Past Due and Future Materials:

o Communicated constraints or supplier issues daily to Procurement Specialisto Problem solved delivery issues with suppliers by identifying root cause and determining corrective

action Ensured on-time delivery for Purchase Orders by increasing order confirmations entered in SAP from 30%

to 70% Analyzed open purchase orders using Daily Trend analysis Mohawk Valley Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation May 2014-August 2014

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Marketing and Communications Intern Rome, NY

Assisted businesses to prosper and grow in Oneida and Herkimer counties by providing them with marketing research

Conducted a study analyzing employee zip code information of the Oneida County Business Park and presented analytical findings of average commute time, and earning per zip code to management

Promoted and marketed the Mohawk Valley area via trade shows, brochures, and website

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSigma Delta Tau Sorority: January 2013-May 2014Assistant Treasurer (Elected Position) Participated in formal recruitment for an unprecedented volume of 600 female undergraduate students,

received honors for the sorority with the highest GPA, and interacted with alumni to provide updates on our chapter’s accomplishments

Oversaw the sorority’s finances and financially advised members by preparing personal expense budget each semester

Women In Business: Sept 2012-PresentActive Member Attended seminars presented by women with careers in the field of business in order to enhance my

professional skills

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Participated in pre-departure orientation alumni panels to ease study abroad students’ fears and provide

practical advice Organized a silent auction to benefit the American Cancer Society/ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Participated in fundraising events where all proceeds went to the National Philanthropy- Prevent Child

Abuse in America