Education & Experience
Academic Appointments
Bucknell University
Freeman College of Management
Freeman College of Management
Lewisburg, PA
August 2023 - Present
Assistant Professor in the Analytics and Operations Management Group
Classes Taught:
ANOP 202 - Operations Management
ANOP 350 - Forecasting and Simulation for Business Analytics
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Ph.D. in Management Science in the System Dynamics group, June 2023
GPA: 4.9/5.0
Thesis: Essays on Dynamic Supply Chains and Service Delivery Systems
Advisors: Dr. Hazhir Rahmandad, Dr. John Sterman, Dr. Rogelio Oliva
Master of Science in Management Research, September 2020
Thesis: Algorithmic Intervention to Mitigate Inventory and Ordering Amplification in Multi-Echelon Supply Chains
Advisors: Dr. Hazhir Rahmandad and Dr. David R. Keith
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Master of Business Administration, May 2014
Graduated with Distinction, GPA 3.98/4.00.
Dual concentration in Business Analytics and Marketing.
Obtained ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt, elected Treasurer of the School of Business Student Government, Leadership Award
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2012
GPA: 3.90/4.00.
Completed degree while working full time for GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 2009
Minor in Operations and Business Management.
Cum Laude, GPA 3.87/4.00.
Professional Experience
MIT Sloan School of Management
Graduate Admissions Data Analyst
Cambridge, MA
August 2018 - 2023
Performed regular analyses for the Admissions office of admitted students in the various Masters programs offered by the MIT Sloan School of Management based on surveys completed by those that both accept and reject offers of admission. This includes analyses of peer institutions, of expectations of admitted students, and of the processes that yield either an acceptance or rejection of an offer of admission to the Institute.
JEP Consulting, LLC
Owner and Founder
Winston-Salem, NC - Boston, MA
August 2017 - October 2019
Leveraged my diverse background across multiple industries, from nuclear energy production to Lean Six Sigma implementation to product lifecycle-focused marketing, to provide robust systems modeling, business analytics, and process improvement solutions
HanesBrands, Inc.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Winston-Salem, NC
June 2015-September 2017
Responsible for the product lifecycle management of the Playtex 18 Hour brand and Maidenform brands across channels of distribution, including online channels, valued in excess of $105 million per year. Improved existing processes and consumer offerings via data driven methods. Created multiple reporting tools for monitoring service issue styles, performing inventory analytics, projected brand margin, and annual OPC estimations. Developed long-term SKU rationalization plans, pricing models, and multinational cross-category promotional offerings
Inmar - Intelligent Commerce Networks
Continuous Improvement Manager
Winston Salem, NC
May 2013-June 2015
Led continuous improvement projects resulting more than $220,000 of direct and indirect value under one year. Drove the cross-functional implementation of a Quality Management System to ensure Inmar consistently delivers outstanding services to our clients, while simultaneously ensuring long-term compliance in multiple industries. Performed a detailed economic and environmental analysis on implementing green initiatives designed to specifically address gaps in the competitive landscape of the recall industry and win future customers at tradeshows
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Engergy
Edison Engineering Development Program
Wilmington, NC
June 2009-July 2011
Completed a leadership development rotational program incorporating varied technical and managerial experiences. Directly managed the fiscal requirements of nine technology development programs in cooperation with varied GE and Japanese affiliates. Developed software for the categorization of Items Relied on for Safety for a nuclear production facility. Created and executed a training system for over 800 employees in order to allow our site to pass a full Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recertification. Automated the transition to a new compliance platform, saving approximately 6 months of lead time