COSIMO RICH
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Motivated Industrial Engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh with hands-on leadership experience in operations, workflow coordination, and customer-facing roles. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and communicate effectively in fast-paced environments. Multilingual in English, Italian, and Spanish, with a strong foundation in problem-solving, data analysis tools, and process optimization. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and leadership capabilities to drive efficiency and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Various Roles
Rich Farms Inc.
- Ticket Booth Attendant & Supervisor – 6 years
- Gift Shop Sales Associate – 6 years
- Snack Shack Attendant – 4 years
- VIP Pictures & Digital Media Management – 1 year
Operations Team Lead
WVU Athletics
08.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate a 12-person operations crew responsible for post-game stadium cleanup across multiple sections.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and optimize workflow sequencing to meet strict turnaround deadlines.
- Train new workers on procedures, safety expectations, and efficient task execution.
- Communicate with Spanish-speaking team members using basic conversational Spanish to ensure clear instructions.
- Maintain facility quality standards and collaborate with supervisors to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Education
B.S. - Industrial Engineering, Business
University of Pittsburgh – Swanson School of Engineering
05.2028
Skills
- Programming: C, MATLAB
- Tools: Microsoft Excel (functions, charts), Google Sheets
Certification
- Business Essentials & Selling Skills Workshop – University of Pittsburgh / External Provider
- Topics:
- Sales Basics for Business
- Improving Leadership Quotient (LQ)
- Decoding Nonverbal Communication
- Influence: The 6 Pillars of Persuasion
- Fundamentals of Negotiation
- Expanding Career Possibilities
LANGUAGES
- English: Native
- Italian: Native
- Spanish: Basic conversational
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Italian Club – University of Pittsburgh - Cultural events, language practice, community activities.
Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE)
Timeline
Operations Team Lead
WVU Athletics
08.2023 - Current
Various Roles
Rich Farms Inc.
B.S. - Industrial Engineering, Business
University of Pittsburgh – Swanson School of Engineering
LEADERSHIP (High School)
Student Council Member (4 years as Treasurer)
- Organized annual Red Cross blood drive
- Organized community blanket drive for the homeless
- Raised hygienic essentials for students in need
- Organized a community food pantry
- Led fundraising initiatives supporting Ukraine
Treasurer – SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
- Created a mock crash event illustrating the consequences of unsafe driving
- Organized Winter and Spring school carnivals featuring recreational activities and food trucks
Treasurer – Math Team
- Clubs & Organizations
Soccer Team Captain
- Athletics – AG Soccer (4 years)
- -2 Time WPIAL All County Player
- All Sections Honorable Mention
INTERESTS
Aquarium keeping, freshwater fish care, aquascaping