Steven T. Ward 59 Little Pond County Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 |
[email protected] | (401) 871-0644 EDUCATION: University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Supply Chain Management Minor: Leadership Studies Overall GPA: 3.91/4.0 Dean’s List: All semesters
May 2019 Kingston, RI
WORK EXPERIENCE: Amazon, BOS7 Fulfillment Center May 2018 – August 2018 Area Manager Intern Fall River, MA • Automated the inbound labor planning process for all US non-sort facilities by creating a macro enabled excel sheet that calculates a recommended shift, based upon incoming freight type. • Increased freight visibility and labor planning accuracy, saving BOS7 an estimated $77,952 annually. Dean Warehouse Services, Inc. May 2017 – August 2017 Supply Chain Management Intern Warwick, RI • Overhauled receiving, picking, replenishing and managing A.T. Cross orders for Staples, Office Depot and Amazon to ensure fulfillment problems were identified and diagnosed • Developed a training program for 40 pickers including a Synapse guide, successfully improving operations on the warehouse floor; minimizing previous individual errors May 2013 – August 2016 Cumberland, RI
Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camp Counselor LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT:
Sigma Chi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Chapter April 2017 – February 2018 President Kingston, RI • Communicate with international HQ employees and local chapter advisors, as well as external organizations to ensure compliance, membership ethics, and connectivity • Lead 12 executive board members, 20 appointed officers and 90 total members in day-to-day chapter affairs, business meetings, and philanthropic events University of Rhode Island February 2017 – Present SOLC Consultant Kingston, RI • Facilitate groups of 10-40 people through challenge activities, enabling innovative group communication, teamwork, and future task performance • Engage all participants in researched debriefing techniques allowing cognitive development, and guaranteeing the accomplishment of the group’s goals University of Rhode Island January 2017 – May 2017 First Year Leadership Peer Educator Kingston, RI • Educated students about their particular strengths, and how to utilize them in a work environment • Facilitated 60 students in two class activities, clarifying how to utilize leadership theories as a resource to enhance their individual skills, organizations, and community University of Rhode Island September 2015 – Present Supply Chain Management Club Kingston, RI • Interpret the successes and failures of individuals and organizations to examine the past and forecast the future CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS: • • •
Eagle Scout: Honor earned in 2014 Microsoft Excel Certified Beta Gamma Sigma: Honors Society Member
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Province Balfour Award: Outstanding Senior Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified Order of Omega: Honors Society Member
Achiever • Analytical • Relator • Discipline • Learner