JEAN MATTHEWS McDOWELL University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business

Jean.McDowell@mba.moore.sc.edu | US Mobile: +1 (843) 696.7200 | Skype: jean.m.mcdowell

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Bilingual International MBA candidate with over five years of experience in Operations Management. Proven ability to create new systems, edit existing processes, and successfully implement new policies and procedures. Strengths include coordinating and managing teams, creating more efficient work processes, and adapting to changes and challenges. French fluent.

EDUCATION MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC USA International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) July 2015 – May 2017 Major: Global Supply Chain and Operations Management (GSCOM) GPA: 4.0

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH; SEWANEE Sewanee, TN USA Bachelor of Arts. Major in English. August 2001 – May 2005 President’s Scholar

CERTIFICATIONS USC SONOCO LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CANDIDATE Expected May, 2017 APICS CPIM – currently completing coursework

AWARDS AND HONORS Hipp Fellow: awarded to students from SC with strong career potential Virginia B. Gourdin Scholarship: based on academic excellence

INTERNATIONAL STUDY FRANCE LANGUE Paris, France Completed a semester of intensive French language study and business overview January 2016 – April 2016

EXPERIENCE

CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS Fort Mill, SC USA Consulting Analyst August 2016 – December 2016 Co-creating inventory management system to optimized stock inventory and delivery times. Analyzing data to determine effective inventory levels and delivery schedules. Primary point of communication and coordination between University of SC consulting team and Continental team. TRANSOUTH LOGISTICS Braselton, GA USA Logistics and Supply Chain Intern May 2016 – July 2016 Created productivity incentive plan and made recommendations for efficiency improvements. Wrote Manager Training Manual. Developed more efficient process for picking from Sundries Aisle. MEETING STREET ACADEMY Charleston, SC USA Director of Operations (July 2014 – June 2015) September 2010 – June 2015 Managed staff of 7 and administrative operations of a school that is the flagship of 3 network schools. Privately funded school serves approximately 180 students from low-income households. Reported directly to Principal & organization Executive Director. Developed replicable systems and policies to serve as blueprints for future schools. Created and implemented plan placing graduates in elite city schools, ensuring continuance of excellent educations. Produced specific job descriptions and shifted chain of command, decreasing administrative hours 10% and

maintaining output.

Director of Admissions (July 2013 – June 2014) Wrote comprehensive, reproducible admissions process for each of the current and future network schools. Increased number of applicants 300% by making a shorter, simpler application that was easier to access and

complete. Decreased Director of School’s time spent on admissions 50% by reorganizing process so that he met only with final

candidates. Normed admissions process for schools in network, ensuring all applicants met same standards.

Director of Resources (September 2010 – June 2013) Created and implemented marketing plan which introduced school to community leaders both locally and state-wide. Developed system allowing volunteers to easily get involved by learning about different opportunities and signing up on-line. Increased number of volunteers 400% by creating needed, definable positions. Designed marketing literature, bringing in approximately 100 direct donors both individuals and foundations

(previously < 10). Introduced businesses to organization, increasing visibility and helping with needed community support to build a

3rd school.

COASTAL CRISIS CHAPLAINCY Charleston, SC USA Director of Development August 2008 – September 2010 Directed fundraising & volunteer efforts for nonprofit that served individuals & emergency workers who suffered traumatic losses. Secured funding of $15,000 and served as founding board member for TryCharleston Triathlon. Recruited and supervised 200+ volunteers for TryCharleston Triathlon. Managed fundraising plan for organization with $400,000 annual budget.

WECCO DEVELOPMENT Charleston, SC USA Office Manager August 2007 – August 2008 Handled daily operations for local development company that builds LEED-certified multi-use facilities. Supported Chief Financial Officer with daily accounting of four companies. Successfully managed vendor and subcontractor relations while balancing demand of different companies with

various goals.

PIXIE LILY, LLC Charleston, SC USA Director of Operations January 2006 – August 2007 Managed operations of infant clothing retailer and oversaw 25+ accounts, maintaining positive client relationships. Assisted with sales strategies, including implementation and operation of an e-commerce site.

LANGUAGES ENGLISH: Native FRENCH: Advanced IT – ANALYTICAL General Applications Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Marketing-Design Publisher, Twitter, YouTube, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Photoshop CITIZENSHIP USA