Anthony Zaca

Experience

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  Magnum Insurance

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Customer Service Representative

  -Sold a total of $2,100 in year-long insurance memberships through negotiation, contributing to the office’s monthly sales goal-Collaborated with fellow insurance agents by assisting 50+ customers one-on-one weekly, maximizing overall office productivity-Bridged language barrier for Hispanic customers by translating insurance claims, resulting in appropriate compensation for clients

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  America Reads*America Counts

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  Math and Reading Tutor

  -Tutored a classroom of 20+ elementary school students 3-4 times a week, developing their reading, writing, and math abilities-Engaged students in coursework by offering completion incentives, improving their academic performance and enthusiasm-Formed positive relationships with students by remaining interactive and approachable, building a sense of support and trust

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  Investment Portfolio Organization

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Analyst

  -Presented a stock pitch to 2 university finance professors through extensive research into company financials and performance -Developed a well-rounded foundation for basic evaluation of a semi-conductor company’s stock through weekly financial lectures-Collaborated with 5 analysts to articulate financial data that allowed for an elaborate valuation and overall cohesive presentation

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  Costco Wholesale

  Dec 2022 - now

  Front End Assistant

  -Collaborated with a team of 4+ fellow front-end assistants, contributing significantly to store productivity and member satisfaction-Elevated consumer experience by loading goods and addressing member inquiries 5+ times daily, fostering store reputation

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  ALPFA Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America

  Feb 2023 - now

  -Spearheaded recruitment efforts by hosting 6+ events, resulting in 550+ applications, an increase of over 25% year over year-Led a mentorship program of 200+ students to ensure a heightened transfer rate of over 50% into the Gies College of Business-Collaborated with a dynamic leadership team of 30 to enhance the career opportunities for a cohort of 350+ Latino students -Conducted personalized one-on-one sessions with 2 prospective intercollegiate transfer (ICT) students, fostering the development of their professional skills-Established a secure and inclusive space for mentees, fostering open communication and goal-sharing, thereby cultivating a collaborative environment dedicated to successfully transfer into the Gies College of Business -Oversaw a committee of 20 members to create engaging social events to invigorate the morale of an organization of 300-Fostered inclusion and equity by making provisions for all members when organizing social events through the use of surveys -Spearheaded event, a charity soccer tournament, that contributed over $70 towards St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital-Co-organized a food drive that collected 200+ pounds of non-perishable food by collaborating with 18 committee members

  • Vice President of Membership

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Intercollegiate Transfer Mentor

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Youth Board Social Chair

    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Youth Board Philanthropy Chair

    Feb 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Illinois Business Council

  Sept 2023 - now

  Active Member

  -Selected as one of 34 out of 450 applicants dedicated to enhancing business knowledge-Fostered pivotal relationships with 22 corporate partners through networking events-Established a strong student alumni network through Council events and committee membership

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  PwC

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  Non-Profit Consulting Extern

  -Researched 5+ nonprofits focused on Black youth empowerment, analyzing impact to enhance client’s initiatives’ effectiveness-Developed 3 tailored recommendations based on analysis of socioeconomic data, driving resource optimization and awareness-Collaborated with a program director to deliver actionable insights that improve resource allocation and donor transparency

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  Management Leadership for Tomorrow

  Nov 2023 - now

  Career Prep Fellow

  -Accepted into a selective 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent-Complete business case studies and assignments to grow leadership and technical skills-Attend conferences hosted by industry leaders such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, and Target

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  PwC

  May 2024 - now

  Start Consulting Intern

  -Analyzed 500+ data points to assess AI platform effectiveness for a pro-bono client, curating a 3-pronged marketing strategy-Created PowerBI dashboard visualizing findings for identified platform engagement issues providing data-driven solutions-Leveraged intellectual curiosity to deepen understanding of business processes and their translation into the SAP environment