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Sydney Hicks

Sydney Hicks

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Technology Consultant at Deloitte Consulting

  • Education

    • Chamblee Charter High School

      2013 - 2017
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Yearbook Staff, Varsity Volleyball, Student Government, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Anatomy Club, Women's Political Club, Varsity Soccer,

    • Boston University Questrom School of Business

      2017 - 2021
      Business Administration and Management, General

    • Boston University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Business Administration and Management, General Freshman

  • Experience

    • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

      May 2016 - Sept 2016
      Intern

      Created a system for organizing training programs to be used by over 1,000 employees with guidance from administrative staff

    • A5 Mizuno Volleyball

      Nov 2016 - Jul 2017
      Assistant Coach

      - Lead a club volleyball team made up of 14 middle school boys to a national championship tournament- Developed weekly practice plans to improve upon techniques based on assessments from previous competitions

    • Boston University's Educational Resource Center

      Feb 2018 - May 2019
      Peer Tutor

      - Teach calculus and statistics in a one-on-one setting to simplify concepts students find particularly complex - Identify the needs of students by exploring their individual learning style and adapting communication methods to best facilitate their learning

    • Next Wave in Business

      Apr 2018 - May 2019
      Brand Ambassador

      - Produce and distribute promotional materials to increase customer outreach and acquisition for annual conference - Formulate marketing strategy incorporating digital, social media, and print marketing that targets college students to increase conference registration by about 25%

    • R. Gary Spencer, P.C.

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Legal Marketing Intern

      - Designed marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud and curated content which was then distributed using integrated online and print sources - Developed a marketing plan based on analyzation of metrics that increased online engagement by more than 50% - Implemented an efficient response system to effectively address client concerns leading to increased retention rate

    • Questrom School of Business Dean's Office

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2019
      Office Assistant

      - Assisted in the transition of over 1,000 records from paper to electronic filing that created a more efficient organizational system - Addressed the needs of students and visitors by executing delegation strategies to achieve a high standard of customer service

    • Boston University Consulting Group

      Sept 2018 - May 2020

      - Develop the organization's overall marketing strategy to promote awareness- Coordinate social media channels, print marketing materials and external communications - Refined client’s target market by conducting primary research and industry analysis - Formulated a strategy to increase e-commerce sales through collaboration with a team of 5

      • Vice President of Public Relations

        May 2019 - May 2020

      • Consultant

        Sept 2018 - May 2019

    • Management Leadership for Tomorrow

      Mar 2019 - May 2021
      Career Prep Program Fellow

      • Selected as one of 410 for an 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent• Complete business case studies and intensive assignments to hone analytical, quantitative and communication skills• Participate in conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble and Target

    • Accenture

      Mar 2019 - May 2020
      Fellow

      - Attended a conference in Atlanta focused on professional development - Mentored by Accenture professional who offers guidance on how to navigate my career path- Gained insight into Accenture's and the consulting industry - Participate in quarterly learning calls that foster career development and skill-building

    • The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)

      May 2019 - Oct 2020
      ELC Scholar

      The Award for Excellence in Business Commentary is a scholarship sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded to top undergraduate students who compete in a national writing competition focused on business trends, issues, and insights.

    • Dekalb County Magistrate Court

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      Project Manager

      • Served as liaison between a software vendor and the court to develop a new online dispute platform for 20,000 cases.• Wrote instructions for user testing and coordinated user feedback sessions between the vendor and court users. • Revamped the court’s website by utilizing infographics and other design elements to make the site more user-friendly.

    • Deloitte

      Jul 2021 - now

      Sales Insights Analyst• Created weekly sales insights reports by analyzing $2B sales pipeline helping leaders identify growth opportunities and understand market trends.• Leveraged consumer trust data to construct client pitch materials, leading to $650K in new work. Sustainability Research Analyst • Analyzed global consumer survey with 20,000+ respondents and performed extensive research informing future opportunities and helping shape the firm's perspective on emerging sustainability topics. • Constructed presentations shared with firm leadership based on competitive research and analysis of over 50 sources to identify opportunities for insight development related to sustainability. Program Manager at Global Healthcare Company • Collaborated with cross-functional teams during the design phase of a large-scale platform modernization project to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and ensure seamless adoption of the new platform. • Translated highly technical requirements into clear and concise business rules and user stories, effectively bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. • Owned the client status report for a $50 million cloud migration project by creating and maintaining trackers to keep the teams organized across over 20 applications, enabling timely delivery of program milestones. Show less Go-to-Market Analyst for Banking Product• Prepared sales materials used to outline the execution of the joint go-to-market strategy and communicate the value of a $750-million-dollar venture creating a Deloitte-owned banking product with a key vendor partner. • Created a predictive model for evaluating total recurring revenue for a vendor partner’s $12 million investment in a new banking product. • Conducted interviews with 10+ internal and external stakeholders to develop a standardized feedback intake and implementation process to continuously improve go-to-market strategy and execution. Show less

      • Business Strategy Consultant

        May 2023 - now

      • Business Strategy Analyst

        Jul 2021 - May 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Scrum Master I

      Scrum.org
      Mar 2021

    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Outstanding Concentrator Award for Marketing Boston University May 2021 Given to one student per concentration for academic achievement and contribution to the classroom.
    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Salutatorian Questrom School of Business May 2021 Awarded to the student with the second highest GPA ranking in the graduating class.
    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Scarlet Key Honor Society Boston University Jan 2021 Each year, the BU Alumni Association and the Scarlet Key Honor Society select exceptional seniors, staff, faculty, and alumni. Inductees have achieved significant accomplishments in academics, athletics, student activities, or service that has enriched the BU community. Candidates are nominated by their BU peers, faculty, or staff, a true testament to their exemplary leadership and positive impact on others.
    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Harold C. Case Scholarship Boston University Jul 2020 The Harold C. Case Scholarship was established by contributions from students, alumni, staff, faculty, Trustees, and friends of Boston University, in recognition of the achievements of Dr. Case during his tenure as the fifth President of Boston University from 1951 to 1967. The criteria for selection are scholarship, extracurricular achievements, contributions to the University and scholarly potential. This award is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at Boston… Show more The Harold C. Case Scholarship was established by contributions from students, alumni, staff, faculty, Trustees, and friends of Boston University, in recognition of the achievements of Dr. Case during his tenure as the fifth President of Boston University from 1951 to 1967. The criteria for selection are scholarship, extracurricular achievements, contributions to the University and scholarly potential. This award is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at Boston University as only 8 students were selected to win the award that year. Show less
    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Award for Exellence in Business Commentary The Executive Leadership Council May 2019 Won a national writing competition focused on business trends, issues, and insights. Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, this scholarship program is for high achieving undergraduate black students attending a four-year college or university.
    • Awarded to Sydney Hicks
      Dean's List Boston University Questrom School of Business May 2019 Award to students who demonstrate academic excellence based on GPA