Sydney Stewart

Experience

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  Northwestern University

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  National Student Leadership Conference

  National Student Leadership Conference is an organization which seeks to give students from all around the world, the opportunity to learn about specific majors or career paths in different locations. - Experienced Business Entrepreneurship for two weeks at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois- Attained and experienced valuable lessons (e.g. time management, teamwork, adaptability, flexibility, willingness to negotiate), communication skills, responsibility, and more from interactive activities, lectures from professionals, and real-world cases- Learned what it takes to start and implement a business idea- Built and forged relationships with potential mentors Show less

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  Maple Grove Hospital

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2019

  Family Birth Center Concierge

  The Family Birth Center, one of the many centers at the Maple Grove Hospital, constantly welcomes new families and seeks to put their patients first by retaining a friendly, healthy, and safe environment. - Built and organized “mom and baby charts” for doctors and nurses, improving efficiency and reduced the amount of time needed to get ready for the next patient- Created and organized birthing packages necessary for both mothers and fathers; ensured there was always a surplus amount available- Monitored different locations throughout the center while being available for any assistance, ensuring that the center was running smoothly and efficiently- Advised and informed people with local recommendations, directions, and improved the customer experience- Maintained customer satisfaction by keeping public areas clean, coffee pots full, and smiles wide Show less

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  AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Sales Associate

  American Eagle is a clothing brand which seeks to provide everyone and anyone not just with clothes, but with a lifestyle that uniquely defines who they are. By constantly changing up their processes, mantras, and styles, American Eagle has been able to stay on top of popular modern movements such as body positivity and inclusion. - Assisted people during shopping experiences by quickly understanding the customer’s needs and fulfilling those desires, thereby increasing sales 4% YOY- Trained and mentored 3 new employees by explaining the processes, organizational necessities of the store, customer service details, and more- Communicated with fellow employees and customers seeking to provide customer service, different perspectives, and thus ensuring everyone had a positive experience- Organized the sales floor to help increase record sales and customer flow while also maintaining the brand’s image, goals, and mission- Supported over 8 company goals and 5 promotions by helping the company achieve more credit cards and loyalty programs, thus spreading the company’s exposure Show less

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  Victoria's Secret Pink

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Photographer

  A team of collegiate representatives for the retail brand Victoria’s Secret. This group spreads awareness about the brand across campus, in hopes of bringing in new customers and encouraging people to shop at Victoria's Secret.- Incorporated personal ideas, which led to an increase in the company's exposure and sales - Produced hundreds of photos for branding, advertising (social media, e.g.), and representation which strengthened creativity, produced new perspectives, and positively added to Victoria’s Secret’s marketing and brand image- Networked during multiple events to provide client satisfaction and helped the brand gain exposure across campus- Secured new customers by providing personal testimonies and experiences - Completed tasks alongside a diverse team of people and was introduced to new perspectives and grew individually as a result - Found new ways to communicate with people who had different perspectives Show less

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  Supply Chain and Operations Management Association (SCOMA) Club

  Feb 2020 - May 2023

  SCOMA, the Supply Chain and Operations Management Association, is a Kelley organization that offers students a chance to explore Supply Chain Management and Operations Management opportunities. Members are provided opportunities to gain knowledge and insight into the operations of a variety of industries. Site tours are available for students to tour distribution centers, production facilities, and warehouses. In the past, we have brought in professionals from firms such as Coyote Logistics, General Mills, Cummins, Toyota, Honda, TMC Transportation, Grainger, and several others. By bringing companies to campus, SCOMA provides its members opportunities to learn and network. It is our mission to provide members as many opportunities as possible to be meet and network with industry professionals. By providing site tours, speakers from companies, and club involvement, SCOMA offers its members numerous opportunities to learn about operations and supply chain management. SCOMA is a growing organization and takes an active approach in member professional development. Show less Oversee all club operations. Plan and conduct executive and general club meetings. Seek opportunities for tours, presentations, and professional development events for our members. Train the SVP. Focus on preparing over 130 students for operations and supply chain management careers through networking opportunities, interaction with career services, and improvement of member professionalism.Lead a team of 10 executive members; focus on building and increasing our relationship with corporations (currently over 15); host 12+ informative events for the student body per semester. Show less Worked with the club's President to oversee all operations. Focused on the club’s professional aspects including member professionalism, interaction with the UCSO (career-fair related issues), and preserving corporate relations.Arranged meeting locations by reservation of rooms and provisions for all on-campus events that were held with companies (virtual and in-person). Organized annual enVista Case Competition providing all business students a chance to solve a Supply Chain consulting-style case. Show less

  • Member

    Aug 2019 - May 2023

  • President

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Vice President

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
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  Deloitte

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Summer Buddy Case Program

  Explored case studies using both qualitative and quantitative analysis through a Consulting lensExamined real-world company scenarios and cases with mentorship of multiple Deloitte employees

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  Kelley Business Operations Consulting Workshop

  Jul 2021 - May 2023

  Oversee all Workshop operations.Lead a team of 9 individuals in matters ranging from professional development, corporate relations, alumni relations, and skill development for 65-85 members. Faculty-selected to participate in rigorous program focused on preparing students for careers in operations consulting; trained in supply chain optimization, standardization principles, and Lean Six Sigma fundamentalsLed by Professors Katie Votolato and Carl Briggs. Coordinated events for 4 cohorts––65 to 85 students––by interacting with outside organizations and school administration

  • President

    Jan 2022 - May 2023

  • Member

    Mar 2020 - May 2023

  • Vice President of Culture

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Toyota Material Handling

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Supply Chain Consulting Practicum

  Highly selective recommendation by faculty to participate on a live “experiential” client projectDeveloped an agile Supply Chain Risk Analysis focused on supply chain layout, business continuity, and legal and public landscapeAssisted TMH’s development of a 5-Year continuity plan ensuring a minimum of 25% of TMH production is maintained Provided 6 dynamic models and deliverables: Adobe Fillable RFI Survey, Survey Reference Guide, Benchmarking Analysis, Excel Tier Supplier Road Map, Excel What-If Scenario Analysis, and an Excel Risk Scorecard Database Model Exposed to Toyota principles Genchi Genbutsu (go and see), Kaizen (continuous improvement), and internal and external supplier relationships Show less

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  Target

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Inventory Analyst - Beverages Division

  - Collaborated on a 4-person team to gather information and resources on Distribution Centers, HQ, and Stores relating to backroom inventory- Communicated with several cross-functional teams and had over 40 informational interviews- Researched backroom capacity, safety regulations and thresholds, store formats, and metrics (on hand inventory, out of stock, shelf availability) - Shadowed vendor calls and team action meetings- Trained in Target's Global Supply Chain Logistics and Inventory Management Operations- Utilized Greenfield, Atlas, SQL, Data Portal, and Data Miner to understand backroom utilization and composition- Produced a list of remodel stores (in relation to backrooms) and composed Multiple Item Codes (MIC) for seasonally sensitive items Show less

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  West Monroe

  Jul 2023 - now

  • Experienced Consultant

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Consultant

    Jul 2023 - Feb 2025