1. Farin Hickman
188 Tracy Ridge Blvd New Whiteland, IN 46184 (317) 796-1641 farin.hickman@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a career that requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills; would
welcome assignments in operations, supply chain management, project management, event management or other related
areas.
EDUCATION
University of Indianapolis
Bachelors of Science Degree, Graduated May 2015
Major: Operations and Supply Chain Management
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.58/4.00
Dean’s List 2011, 2013, 2014 Honor Roll 2012, 2013, 2014
Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business Administration, Delta Psi Chapter, March 2014
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
New Business Development Support Specialist, Wurth Snider Bolt & Screw May 2015 – Present
Manage the tracking of products from the supplier into the hands of the customer
Correspond with various departments (Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, etc.) to ensure products are moving along
the supply chain
Create tracking spreadsheets for organization of different projects
Generate quotes to be sent out to customers for potential new business
Team Business MarCom/Events Manager, University of Indianapolis Feb. 2013 – May 2015
Managed events for MBA programs, professors, staff, etc., which includes scheduling rooms, media services, and
dining services
Created promos for various events for the School of Business
Produced articles for annual newsletters on different speakers, events, and company site tours
Supported Team Business members in bringing in employers for fellow peers at University of Indianapolis
Event Management Intern, Hilton Conrad Hotels Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Aided in the planning and prepping of corporate events held at the Conrad Indianapolis
Delivered on Conrad’s branded customer service to every guest
Executed events on time, and was proactive in addressing any possible obstacles
Communicated with clients, banquet team, food and beverage team, etc. to ensure success of event
Warehouse Manager/Customer Service Rep, Wurth Snider Bolt & Screw May 2014- Aug. 2014
Improved customer forecasting tool by bringing in OPK/CPS bin quantities to modify forecast results
Developed simplified version of forecast to send to specific vendors as needed
Built in accuracy check based on last three months of usage and forecasts
Designed efficient way to combine forecasts by location for planning purposes
Program Management Intern, Rolls-Royce Energy May 2013 – Aug. 2013
Identified improvement opportunities within the Program Management Office – gained Yellow Belt Certification
Assisted in introducing the newly updated Commercial Project Management Tool into the business
Collected data to measure and analyze for Six Sigma Green Belt Project
Shadowed the Head of the Program Management Office
ACHIEVEMENTS
Athletic Scholarship, Track and Field Team, University of Indianapolis Aug. 2011 – Present
Competed in NCAA D2 Outdoor Nationals for hammer, placing 17th
in the nation
Competed in NCAA D2 Indoor Nationals for weight throw, placing 15th
in the nation
Defending Champion of Indoor Conference weight throw for 2014 and 2015
Defending Champion of Outdoor Conference hammer throw for 2013 and 2014
Received Female Field Athlete of the Year voted on by coaches in 2013 and 2015
Record Holder for Women’s Hammer Throw