TexasMBA CGSM RESUME BOOK 2017-clean tech

2017

CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN MANAGEMENT

ORIENTATION PROGRAM & CAREER FAIR

Energy & Clean Technology

© MBA Career Management | McCombs School of Business | 2017

THE McCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
FULL-TIME MBA CLASS OF 2019

STUDENT NAME PAGE

Ed Kargbookorogie 3
Sarah Pendergast 4

EDWARD ‘ED’ KARGBOOKOROGIE Commented [RA1]: Employers, especially Tech, want to
see hard skills in analytics. I would suggest taking a look at
[email protected] the flexible concentration list and using a combination of the
8426 Antero Dr  Austin, TX 78759  (512) 784-3239 following:

www.linkedin.com/in/edwardkargbo/ https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full-
Time/Academics/Concentrations
EDUCATION
Concentration in Business Analytics and Clean Tech
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, McCombs School of Business, Austin, TX ……………………………………… May 2019
Concentration in Business Analytics, Strategy and
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Business Analytics, Strategy and Innovation Leadership Innovation Leadership

 Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) Fellow Concentration in High Tech Marketing and Business
Analytics
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, Winston-Salem, NC ……….………………………………………………………..May 2002
Bachelor of Arts in History

EXPERIENCE

GREATER AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, Austin, TX 2006 – 2017 These suggestions are keeping in mind your interest in
working for Google or Tesla
Yellow Cab Austin is the city’s largest on-demand transportation service, serving 2M+ population
Commented [RA2]: Remove ALL punctuation/periods at
President and General Manager (2006 – 2017) end of bullets

 Managed 75 employees, 514 cars, and 900 independently contracted drivers for ~2M trips annually; served as spokesman Commented [RA3]: HOW???????

and media communication liaison to local government and community via all live media interviews Commented [RA4]: Excellent results but it’s important to
share HOW you did this? Be specific – think about what
 Reduced accident rates per lease by .30% (3.01 incidents per million miles) through implementation of an awareness tools, tactics, skills and knowledge you leveraged to do this.

campaign and by providing benchmark and goal incentives to the group

 Improved net income 60% at an average rate of 10%, resulting in $2.5M in gains annually by repeatedly lobbying city council

successfully to increase fleet size 68% and meter rates 41% over the course of six years

 Increased dispatched trips 103%, raising gross meter receipts from $13.7M to $37.6M with various marketing initiatives *You don’t want a 3 line bullet but you can condense what
you want to share into two lines – making this bullet
 Launched city’s first Hail-A-Cab mobile app in 2012 with five year 35% cab utilization rate; decreased average response time
purposeful in demonstrating a particular highlight from your
from 15 minutes to eight minutes; led development of Access-A-Ride extended cab service for disabled people
career with purposeful skills
 Added GPS-enabled driver-match dispatch system and cab stands; recognized by Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 “Take

On Traffic” award for subsequent reduction in traffic congestion Commented [RA5]: This bullet leaves a lot of white space
on your resume – you want to use as much as your resume ...
 Increased philanthropic support for community events, school programs, and local charities

GREATER HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, Houston, TX ………………………………………........2004 – 2006 Commented [RA6]: HOW and WHY? Be specific. You
want to share the CONTEXT and SCOPE of your work – th.e..
Yellow Cab Houston is the city’s largest on-demand transportation service, serving 6M+ population.
Commented [RA7]: This is a solid bullet – I suggest
Manager, Express Shuttle Division, and Director of Corporate Community Relations moving it up to the 1st or 2nd line

 Managed airport service with seven employees, 60 vehicles, and 100 drivers; grew division's fleet from 44 to 60 vehicles

 Generated $400K in new revenue through launch of first 26 town car/limousine service line in four months Commented [RA8]: Out of curiosity, is there a revenue
estimate on what impact it has?
 Created a customer service training program and taught weekly, resulting in 18% complaint reduction

Management Trainee and Quality Assurance Officer Commented [RA9]: Awesome!
 Designed mentoring program for McReynolds Middle School, pairing ~25 at-risk students with employee mentors; all students
Commented [RA10]: Tell your resume reader something
graduated – program serves 100+ students; named North District Volunteer of the Year by Houston Independent School District
about your leadership – what did this entail…management

means different things in differing capacities so be ...

HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, Houston, TX…………………………………………………………………………………………………2003 – 2004 Commented [RA11]: Use another action verb so you
Precinct Liaison aren’t repeating the same ones through the resume. This will
 Informed and registered ~5000 voters; contributed to communications strategy on winning campaign of Houston Councilman
make your resume read stronger!
and Controller Ron Green
Commented [RA12]: HOW????
What was the impact/result in revenue $? Time? Etc.?

AUSTIN ROCKERS, Austin, TX ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2002 – 2003 Commented [RA13]: Using a different action verb since
Professional Football Player you’ve already used Led above.
 Leveraged the opportunity to hold multiple positions on defense (Linebacker, Safety) and offense (Tight End, Full Back) to lead
Commented [RA14]: Combine with bullet above
the team to a winning record and first post season appearance
Commented [RA15]: Weak bullet lead. Use another
ADDITIONAL action verb and add context….what was your particular
 Austin Area Research Organization – McBee Fellow (2013), Member (2015-present) contribution??
 Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce – Board Member (2012-2014), Transportation Committee Chairman (2013-2014)
 Austin Young Chamber of Commerce – Founding Board Member (2009-2012), President (2011) Commented [RA16]: You can rephrase this to read more
 Co-host of ESPN Austin’s Real Fantasy Football Sunday radio show and University of Texas football post-game analyst powerful to demonstrate your commitment to the team,
leadership, hardwork, etc.
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SARAH PENDERGAST

[email protected]
1800 Lavaca Street, Apt 307, Austin, TX 78701  (517)927-5217

www.linkedin.com/in/smpender

EDUCATION May 2019
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, McCombs School of Business, Austin, TX April 2010
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Clean Tech and Business Analytics
 Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) Fellow

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Concentration in Environment and Sustainability
 GPA 3.56
 Steering Committee, Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition; Club Softball

EXPERIENCE

UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS, Washington, DC 2015 – Present

Nonprofit in energy and environmental sector with approx. 200 employees engaged in domestic and international policy

Outreach Specialist (2017)

 Managed largest lobby day in 48+ year history of organization, with 100+ participants and 70+ meetings with Congressional

offices which led to additional cosponsors of target bills and increased organizational membership

 Led cross functional team over three month period in lead up to event; directly oversaw and motivated staff of six;

systematized communication and trained staff of 25

 Designed a plan to identify scientist attendees through outreach in two different market segments, three times more than

team average; led team that beat attendee goal by 10%

 Handpicked for newly created role as Outreach Specialist after demonstrating ability to streamline complex scientific topics

to external audiences; recognized by Director of Strategy and Head Scientist during performance review

Legislative Assistant (2015 – 2016)
 Initiated and led the organization’s first-ever meetings with three major federal agencies discussing concrete

recommendations addressing impacts of climate change; developed long-lasting partnerships with federal staff
 Collaborated with diverse organizations to produce report on coastal equity which was used in training community leaders

on climate science; report continues to be used as training resource and in initiating new partnerships

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, Washington, DC 2016 – 2017

Special Advisor, Presidential Appointee, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

 Streamlined process for contacting stakeholders from city and state governments using Excel formulas and software tool

Leadership Directories, completing assignments ahead of schedule with praise from department director

 Catalogued smooth transition of institutional knowledge; coordinated process for technical assessments of federal energy

policy; diplomatically handled complex issues, preparing over 100 briefings for senior department staff

TEACH FOR AMERICA – RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL, Jefferson, LA 2010 – 2014

Math Teacher and Go Green Club Faculty Sponsor

 Improved performance of students in my classes by over 20% as measured by state mathematics exam; led students to

highest proficiency in the school in state exam each year, outperforming the district by 25%

 Motivated young adults to succeed by analyzing student data in Excel and building relationships with parents and

administrators around goals; my analytical model adopted by principal for school-wide seminar on effective teaching

 Launched, expanded, and managed school wide recycling program, diverting 40% of school’s waste from landfill

ADDITIONAL

 Published reports: “The US Military on the Front Lines of Rising Seas: Growing Exposure to Coastal Flooding at Military
Bases” and “Surviving and Thriving: Building Resilience for Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change”

 Quality in Science and Mathematics Education award in 2013 and 2014
 Volunteer Solar Installer with Grid Alternatives; Volunteer Running Buddy with Youth Run New Orleans
 Delegate and Speaker, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Recognized as top 10 youth tweeting

about climate change at United Nations climate negotiations

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