Robert Ahlgrim
Fishers,IN
Summary
Adept at strategic management and effective problem solving, I spearheaded projects at Purdue University, securing first place in the CATERPILLAR Case Competition and top rank in the Wharton Entrepreneurship Simulation. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and financial analysis acumen, I consistently delivered solutions that enhanced efficiency and achieved significant savings. I actively locate potential areas of personal growth and professional experience to better my applied skill sets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Client Liaison
Purdue University Small Animal Hospital
West Lafayette, Indiana
06.2023 - Current
- Recognized as Department of the Quarter for two consecutive quarters for exceptional teamwork and customer service.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail in all tasks.
- Managed concurrent responsibilities in dynamic settings.
- Examined and optimized patient-related documentation systems for better outcomes.
- Facilitated coordination between internal departments and external organizations within the Purdue Hospital System.
- Served as a central liaison among customers, hospital personnel, and external partners to facilitate patient care.
Wharton Entrepreneurship Simulation
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Handled company finances and devised budgets tailored to future product deployments.
- Conducted meetings with influential professionals, emphasizing unique strategies for startup management.
- Achieved top rank out of 30 competitors.
- Created a company budgeting timeline, resulting in annual savings of $200,000.
- Oversaw budget management, resource distribution, and timelines for assigned product deliverables.
- Evaluated datasets to uncover patterns influencing product demand forecasts.
- Created presentation boards illustrating company objectives and results for meetings.
- Acting as an advisor, guiding current competitors.
CATERPILLAR Case Competition
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated exceptional team problem-solving in developing sustainable solutions for Caterpillar.
- Organized weekly online, hybrid, and in-person team and organization meetings.
- Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills, earning thefirst position out of 25 teams presenting to CATERPILLAR.
- Engaged with CATERPILLAR representatives to deliver comprehensive industry analysis.
- Supported strategic planning efforts with comprehensive research insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Purdue University, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Skills
- Strategic Management
- Effective conflict resolution
- Marketing Management
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting proficiency
- Organization
References
References available upon request.
Leadership And Involvement
- JDRF, Group Lead, Section Speaker, December 2017 – Present
- Roche Diabetes, Orientation Leader, Event Assistance, December 2017–Present
- Alpha Kappa Lambda, Chapter Historian, Assistant Project Manager, March 2022 – August 2024
- Wharton Simulation Group Strategy Advisor, January 2025 – Present
Timeline
Wharton Entrepreneurship Simulation
Purdue University
08.2024 - 12.2024
CATERPILLAR Case Competition
Purdue University
02.2024 - 05.2024
Student Client Liaison
Purdue University Small Animal Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Purdue University, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business
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