Peter Shoup

Experience

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  Ohio University - Career and Leadership Development Center

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2016

  Student Ambassador

  Taught faculty, graduates, and undergraduates tenets of leadership as it enters the 21st century. Instructed various classrooms through activities to demonstrate leadership skills, awareness, and qualities.Achievements:Tangible• Facilitated 200+ workshops, reaching more than 3,000 students on campus• Guided over 300 students through not only the workshops, but towards certification completion• Sat down with 500+ students in one-on-one examinations of their resumes, interview skills, and career aspirationsIntangible• Optimized and created new activities to best demonstrate core takeaways from each workshop and lesson• Actively listened to student concerns/questions, and adjusted workshops accordingly• Set the precedent for future ambassadors in leadership theory, professionalism, and keys of effective facilitationInteresting Notes:• Found that the more effective activities were those that left students conflicted or emotionally compromised• In facilitating a workshop called “Ethics and Values”, I always loved the moment when students finally realize the difference between them, and why it’s important for a leader to be aware of that• Bafa Bafa is by far one of my favorite group exercises to do, and I highly recommend you do it as well, whatever environment you’re in Show less

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  Hohman Plating

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Co-Op Engineer

  Implemented new electroplating manufacturing processes in stainless steel, zinc, copper, silver, nickel, and black oxide coatings. Researched and developed testing procedures to combat organizationally significant problems. (Electroplating is adhering one type of metal to another via submersion in a chemical bath).Achievements:Stainless Steel• Reduced process failure 90% by implementing a chemical composition of my design• Eliminated over 200 hours of worker overtime by the reduction of process failure• Saved $30,000+ per year by using the new solution, reduced overtime, and greater process success• Research and performance improvement for stainless steel led to process improvements in zincZinc• Achieved a 95% success rate when dyeing zinc parts, a 950% increase over the previous rate of 10%, by implementing new part procedures• Replaced the chemical solution responsible for ensuring particulate and oil-free parts with the solution I created for stainless steelSilver• Improved silver oxidation resistance by 100% to ensure client parts arrived in excellent conditionBlack Oxide• Enhanced black oxide-coated parts resistance to UV radiationInteresting Notes:• Have experience of being inside an oven at nearly 400 degrees Fahrenheit• Know how to heat nickel for it to create rainbow striations over its surface• If you’ve ever wondered what concentrated sulfuric acid feels like on your skin, don’t worry, you’re not missing out on much Show less

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  Ohio University - Center for Entrepreneurship

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Student Ambassador

  Traveled across campus to inform, act as a guide, and recruit students who may be interested in pursuing a certificate in entrepreneurship.Achievements:• Enhanced student awareness of entrepreneurial activities and available coursework• Met with students individually, outside of class and work, to talk about entrepreneurship and what it means to adopt that kind of mindset and workloadInteresting Notes:• A great number of students were interested in becoming involved in the entrepreneurial space around campus, especially those in non-business-related fields• The faculty themselves also expressed interest, some seeking to apply their professional knowledge and experience to their own business ventures Show less

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  Combat Interactive (CI)

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer

  Co-founded a company in the virtual reality industry right as it was gaining steam and credibility. Managed the marketing and outreach operations of the startup, and assisted in acquiring new employees and business partners.Achievements:• Assembled the executive team, acquired necessary data, pivoted, laid out all initial business plans, and pitched to a panel of investors, in less than 54 hours from start to finish• Won 2nd place in competition, only being beaten by an existing business• Awarded nearly $2,000 in tools, equipment, and available space in the area• Commended by several university professors, investors, entrepreneurs, and those involved in the VR industry of the promise and merit of what we were working onInteresting Notes:• My first startup company, I was barely 22 at the time.• Was a fantastic and exhilarating experience, nothing to lose and everything to gain.• Obtained a different perspective on what running a company would be like, especially running one that had little to no revenue.The Youtube link below will take you to the proof-of-concept we created and presented by the end of those 54 hours. The other link will take you to an article written and published by The Russ College of Engineering at Ohio University. See “Combat Interactive” under “Projects” and “Startup Weekend” under “Organizations” to learn more about the company and more specifically what we did to create it. Show less

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  MAXIMIZE LLC

  Jan 2016 - now

  Founder & CEO

  A private business I own and operate. Currently involved in research and development. Industry unspecified.

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  Homestead Companies

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Leasing Agent & ACE Outreach

  Handled outreach events meant to attract potential residents and establish a greater presence in the Athens area/ Ohio University campus. Processed prospective residents looking to obtain a lease with any of our properties, including River Park, River’s Edge, River Annex, and River Gate.Achievements:• Conducted over 30 outreach events, each attracting 10+ potential residents for a follow-up appointment• Hosted multiple in-house events per week, to encourage resident engagement and satisfaction at the property• Altered the marketing approach to our residents to increase participation in weekly and quarterly events• Attracted over 100 residents each week for summer pool events by collaborating with management and other leasing agents on timing, prizes, media, and distributionInteresting Notes:• The residents (mainly students) understood the leasing process fairly well; the parents… not so much Show less

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  Ohio University

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Consulting Team Leader & Client Liaison

  Led a highly-skilled team of 6 to solve multi-faceted problems in a variety of industries. Ensured effective and expeditious communication between the team, our client, and respective representatives.Achievements:• Obtained a 100% client satisfaction rate• Surpassed client expectations by performing additional actions in other problem areas identified by the team• Increased customer acquisition by expanding the geographic reach and demographic target market of the business - leading to a 25% increase in revenue• Provided implementation plans including addresses, phone numbers, leading persons of contact, necessary forms, supporting documentation, and responsible agencies• Advised against initial client plans of action after assessing their core ailments, but created plans anyway in the event they still wanted to pursue the original path• Worked extensively with key executives and board members to drill into the root of the problems presentedInteresting Notes:• I’ve found consulting to be some of the most enjoyable work I have ever done.• I am aware of how fortunate I was to have such a wonderful team to work with, and would work with again if given the opportunity.• Get ahead on progress early, and don’t be afraid to ask for clarification from the client if necessary. It’s far easier to correct 2 months ahead of schedule as opposed to 2 days. Show less

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  ALPLA Group

  May 2019 - Jul 2020

  Production Supervisor

  Managed a cross-departmental team of 15 in the injection-molded plastics industry during the night shift at a brand new facility. Ensured all products were produced on time, on industry-leading spec, and handled with little to no issue.Achievements:• Trained and evaluated my team constantly, charting growth in different areas/skills, and their personal development along the way• Implemented new communication procedures between the departments to increase team cohesiveness and reduced the loss of time/product/sanity that result from miscommunication errors• Improved shift operational efficiency from 75.0% of maximum possible output to 93.5% of maximum• Reduced waste product misallocation from 800Kg per shift to near 0Kg• By regaining 500Kg of material per shift, $1,000,000 worth of yearly revenue was added• Instructed and encouraged team members to move up and beyond their current station - ultimately leading to their promotions (I am a firm believer in recognizing hard work and improvement)• Constantly enforced strict safety measures, resulting in 0 serious injuries• Successfully oversaw the safe operation and handling of $60,000,000 of company assetsInteresting Notes:• I enjoyed my time working with everyone at the facility, and I learned a tremendous amount about leadership, conflict resolution, training, new production implementation, and the nuances of inter-departmental dynamics i.e. how making adjustments in one department can cause otherwise unknown side effects in another department.• From each person I learned something new, and often unexpected. Getting to meet as many people as I did, from as many backgrounds as I did, gave me perspectives and insights I never would have known otherwise.• New facilities bring additional challenges that are often not thought of when considering already established companies. Show less

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  ChessGuides

  May 2021 - now

  Chief Operating Officer