Passionate about problem solving
udedekind1@babson.edu
Education
Babson College School of Business Babson Park, MA Bachelor of Science May 2020
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GPA: 3.73 / 4.00, Magna Cum Laude, Honors, Deans List 8 Semesters
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Honors Program: Completed thesis on the intersection of emerging musicians and entrepreneurship
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Thesis Abstract
Things I Wish I Would Have Known About Writing an Honors Thesis
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BRIC (Babson: Russia, India, China) Study Abroad Program
The Cornerstone of the Global Economy August – November 2018
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A highly selective semester-long, globally comparative and academically rigorous study abroad experience
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The program combined onsite coursework and meetings with business executives, academic leaders, and government officials to experience the changing global business landscape
My BRIC Cohort
Tiananmen Square
Peterhof Palace
Taj Mahal
Arcadia University Summer London Internship Program London, United Kingdom
Contemporary British Politics (4.0/4.0) May – July 2017
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Participant in the London Summer Internship Program
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Over the course of 2 months, learned about socio-political ideas and issues in 21st century Britain through embedded academic excursions across the United Kingdom
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Final Research Paper
Social Media Marketing and the Superficiality of Representation Through Media
Work Experience
Konrad Group New York, NY
Associate Consultant in Strategy and Technology December – Present
Bureau Betak New York, NY
Production Intern May – August 2019
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Client projects include: Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Longchamp, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Saint Laurent
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Sourced materials and created decks of options using Adobe InDesign to be presented in client meetings
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Led a team of 9 production assistants in maintaining the production schedule for +$1.5 million dollar projects, Longchamp SS20 and Michael Kors SS20 fashion shows
Michael Kors (Spring/Summer 2020 Longchamp Spring/Summer 2020
Z100’s Elvis Duran and The Morning Show New York, NY
Web and Editorial Intern June – July 2019
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Scheduled social media postings as well as direct messaged users from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts with +1.5 million joint followers
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Trimmed and posted daily radio sound bites to the Elvis Duran and The Morning Show website
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Researched and generated content to be discussed on-air and on social network streams
INCA Productions New York, NY
Production Intern June – July 2018
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Created, compiled, and maintained a PowerPoint deck of 200+ venues used in crafting client business presentations
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Helped to maintain budget spreadsheets, managed receipt accounting, and kept track of all vendor and designer insurance documents
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Researched potential event venues, coordinated with venue managers to schedule over 20 site visits across New York City, and presented data to executives
My first fashion show
The Apartment Global Limited London, England
Intern June – July 2017
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Interned at a social media marketing company engaging with influencers and brands by integrating creative concepts with digital media
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Worked closely with the CEO on idea generation, content creation, and the overall creative direction of the start-up
Assisted in curating brand aesthetic
H-Tune-O Babson Park, MA
Chief Executive Officer December 2016 – May 2017
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Co-founded a 13-member student-run academically sponsored business that sold 75 water conservation kits, earning over $2,000 in revenue
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Elected CEO by peers to manage overall business direction by facilitating collaborative discussion, decision-making, and problem-solving
This was our product!
Independent Study Project Florence, Italy
Project Manager January 2016 – September 2016
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Used a Kickstarter© campaign to fund the trip and publication; over the course of 25 days, 39 backers pledged $6,350, exceeding the funding goal
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Published author, illustrator, and photographer of Like a Florentine; 96 pages of recipes, anecdotes, and observations from a culinary-focused trip to Italy
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Took 9 different cooking classes at 5 different schools across Florence, Italy, studying and participating in creating authentic Italian dishes
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Created a social media campaign to document the trip and communicate with an audience
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My published cookbook
Like A Florentine
Leadership and Activities
The Babson Free Press Babson Park, MA
Editor in Chief October 2019 – May 2020
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Re-established the student-run publication through the creation of a new website, executive and advisory boards, a team of writers and editors, and social media platforms
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Oversaw all of the writing, $800 of financing, editing, formatting, and photography that contribute to the paper’s online and print formats
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Glavin Office of International Education at Babson Babson Park, MA
Education Abroad Peer Advisor January 2019 – May 2020
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Responsible for promoting abroad opportunities, advising prospective study abroad students, and mentoring Babson’s exchange students
The Campus Activities Board Babson Park, MA
President, Vice President of Marketing, and General Body Member September 2017 – May 2020
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Led a team of 5 executive board members responsible for planning, marketing, and utilizing a $300,000 budget for +40 campus-wide events ranging from the school’s annual Spring Concert to virtual bingo
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Transformed the organization through new marketing methods, a logo redesign, revised constitution, and restructured executive board election process
My new logo design
Ursula D. 