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Ben Pikus

East Lansing,MI

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner

University Weiner
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient inventory ordering strategies and SOPs.
  • Implemented innovative marketing ideas to expand customer base and increase brand awareness, growing social media to over 3000 followers in 3 months.
  • Streamlined operational processes for enhanced efficiency, reducing labor costs without sacrificing service quality or guest satisfaction.
  • Managed company financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow. Allowing University Weiner to become profitable in 3 months.

Partner

SØLVSTONE
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed global sourcing initiatives, reducing reliance on single supplier and diversifying vendors.
  • Optimized vendor relationships through effective negotiation tactics, securing high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Analyzed Excel reports to develop comprehensive demand forecasts for accurate production planning and future ordering, increasing profit margin by 14% during holiday season.

Consultant Intern

Elire Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted individual interviews with client's executive board, using this data to construct presentations for bi-weekly meetings that illustrated client needs, "show-stoppers", and goals.
  • Assisted Senior OCM Lead on coaching client's decision-makers and stakeholders in their company's transition to Oracle Cloud.
  • Collaborated with multiple internal departments to update service execution pillar methodology, presenting unique concepts to leadership at end of internship that significantly increased effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management, Minor In Russian

Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
East Lansing, MI
05.2023

Skills

    Russian (Fluent)

    Spanish (Conversational)

  • Inventory management
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Public Speaking
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Warehouse management
  • Sourcing strategy
  • Negotiating

Timeline

Co-Owner

University Weiner
06.2023 - Current

Partner

SØLVSTONE
08.2022 - 05.2023

Consultant Intern

Elire Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management, Minor In Russian

Michigan State University, Broad College of Business

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