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Blake Kachinsky

New Lenox,IL

Summary

Personal Financial Planning student with experience in financial analysis, strategic consulting, and small business operations. Completing consulting and financial planning capstone projects involving market research, financial modeling, and strategic recommendations for real world clients. Entrepreneurial experience helping develop and operate a liquidation retail business, gaining hands on experience in budgeting, operations, and marketing. Interested in financial planning, investment analysis, and advisory services.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EBay Seller

EBay
2023.12 - Current

• Managed an independent e-commerce store on eBay by sourcing, pricing, and listing products while overseeing the full sales cycle from product photography to order fulfillment
• Optimized product listings and pricing strategies by analyzing market trends and competitor activity to maximize margins and maintain strong seller ratings
• Processed and shipped customer orders efficiently while providing responsive customer communication to ensure accurate and timely delivery

Operations Manager

Bin City
2023.08 - 2026.05

• Managed inventory sorting and restocking for thousands of liquidation items weekly, supporting high-volume discount retail operations
• Assisted with pricing strategy and promotional marketing that helped drive consistent weekend customer traffic and sales events
• Coordinated warehouse organization and product flow to improve efficiency in stocking and distribution
• Supported budgeting, purchasing, and resale operations while helping develop the business from launch

Delivery Associate

Home Depot
2020.07 - 2023.08

• Managed online, delivery, and curbside fulfillment orders by accurately picking, staging, and preparing merchandise for timely customer pickup and delivery
• Coordinated with team members to resolve inventory issues and ensure efficient order fulfillment while maintaining safety and quality standards

Education

Bachelor of Science - Personal Financial Planning

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
2026-05

Skills

  • Online platforms
  • Inventory management
  • Pricing strategy
  • Social media marketing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management

Certification

  • AI for Business, Coursera

Timeline

EBay Seller

EBay
2023.12 - Current

Operations Manager

Bin City
2023.08 - 2026.05

Delivery Associate

Home Depot
2020.07 - 2023.08

Bachelor of Science - Personal Financial Planning

Bradley University