Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Projects
Case Competitions
Timeline
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Caroline Wiggins

Indianapolis,IN

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

TJX Companies
Whitestown, IN
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with 5+ team members to restock and organize 7 retail sections, rotating hourly to prioritize optimal customer accessibility and store flow, resulting in a smoother shopping experience.
  • Delivered personalized service by resolving returns, guiding customers to suitable alternatives, and providing tailored solutions to 5+ shoppers weekly.
  • Operated company software to manage inventory, apply markdowns, verify pricing, and label merchandise-enhancing accuracy and streamlining operations.

Technician Intern

Pearson Ford
Zionsville, IN
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Initiated outreach and collaborated with the human resources manager to create a unique technician internship, shadowing 5 certified professionals and obtaining early exposure to industry practices at age 17.
  • Shadowed automotive technicians 3 hours per week, observing oil changes, multi-point inspections, and module repairs on 2-3 vehicles per session to build foundational knowledge for a future career in the automotive industry.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2028

Skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Data analysis and innovation
  • Adaptability and creativity
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Self-direction
  • Customer relationship management

Relevant Projects

Night Market Media Committee — West Lafayette, IN | Feb – Apr 2025

  • Created branded visual assets including 15+ banners and 3 custom name badges to elevate event experience and align with marketing vision.
  • Executed fast-turnaround design sprint with 7 teammates, completing 30+ stenciled letters in 2 hours for consistent, high-impact presentation.

Founder & President — Indianapolis, IN | Oct 2023 – May 2024

  • Launched and scaled student org from scratch, leading strategy, outreach, and operations to engage 100+ students through 7 community events.
  • Secured $8K+ in funding via detailed Google Sheets budget proposals; managed procurement, logistics, and reporting to support campus-wide initiatives.

Case Competitions

Wharton x Capital One: Consult for America (Finalist) – Apr 2025

  • Proposed go-to-market strategy and customer acquisition plan; pitched directly to Capital One representatives.

Purdue x Crowe: Powershift (2nd Place) – Mar 2025

  • Built financial model to forecast post-merger performance; optimized logistics under real-world cost constraints.

Timeline

Sales Associate

TJX Companies
01.2024 - 08.2024

Technician Intern

Pearson Ford
05.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Purdue University
Caroline Wiggins