Blake Bennett

My name is Blake Bennett. I am a junior at the University of Arkansas pursuing a (B.S.B.A) in Information Systems with a minor in Marketing and Supply Chain management. I am currently looking for an internship position concentrating on Business Analytics or Supply Chain Management. I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual who never turns down a new challenge. I am extremely goal-oriented and love competition. I enjoy using critical thinking to solve problems in innovative ways. I hope to explore my keen business interests, build a diverse network, and gain experience in the business industry in the next few years.

Phillips 66 IT Scholarship - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 2023 - May 2024

• Awarded to top applicants pursuing a degree in Information Systems

Sophomore Advantage Scholarship – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 2022 – May 2023

• One-time award given to sophomores at the top of the applicant pool

First Year Advantage Scholarship – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 2021 – May 2022

• One-time award given to students in their first year living in the U of A housing

Leadership Scholarship – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 2021 – May 2022

• Awarded to top candidates from the applicant pool

Dean’s List – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 2021 – December 2023

• Recognized undergraduates who achieve a 3.75 to 3.99 GPA for the term

• Arkansas Supply Chain Association (ASCA): University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• August 2021 – Present
• Attend bi-monthly meetings to develop Supply Chain skills through workshops and discussions
• Association for Information Systems (AIS) –University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• August 2021 – Present
• Attend bi-monthly meetings to help gain more insight on Information Systems opportunities
• Computing Machinery Club – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
• August 2022 – Present
• Participate in monthly meetings
• Discuss topics of interest relating to the arts, sciences, engineering, and application of technology
• Investment Club – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
• August 2021 – Present
• Participate in semi-monthly meetings
• Discuss a variety of subjects including algorithmic trading and financial advice to basic stock market concepts and current events
• UARK Crypto Club – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
• August 2021 – Present
• Participate in online discussions over current events in the crypto world
• Discuss subjects including fundamentals of crypto and how the future will be impacted
• Sigma Pi Fraternity – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
• November 2022 – Present
• Fulfill the demands of being a member of the fraternity
• Participate in Philanthropy and volunteer events
• Member of the Rush Committee of Sigma Pi

• Travel: Make and plan quarterly trips to new locations to experience new culture
• Hiking: Plan and execute group-based hiking excursions with local hiking club
• Community Service: Actively volunteer with my fraternity, Sigma Pi, at events such as local park cleanups