Nicole Ilona Centi
"The shortest distance between two people is a story." Get to know mine...
MY STORY
Go-Getter & Humanitarian
I have always been motivated to make a difference in the world, which has fed my passion for business. As a University of Maryland alumni I was given the opportunity to pursue my passions and earn a B.S. in Marketing, a B.S. in Supply Chain Management, and a minor in Global Poverty. As I've entered into the next chapter of my life my coursework, job experience, and involvements have further shaped who I am. I am self-motivated and ambitious; I do what I love, and I love what I do.
EXPERIENCE
ORACLE
Demand Planner
Demand Planner for tablets and cash drawers in the Oracles Micros Hospitality Division.
Analyzed history, inventory, and consumption for 350+ SKUs in order to optimize supply plans.
Designed a dashboard for consolidated quotes via SQL to drive resolutions and minimize confusion.
Revamped consolidation of plan change templates across WWOPS to standardize material presentation.
Trained 30+ planners on newly implemented planning consolidation tools.
ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for Intro to Marketing for Business Minors.
Developed class material, structure and assignments for.
Aided 100+ students in the understanding of marketing as it relates to a myriad of fields.
MCCORMICK & CO.
Distribution Intern
Summer 2015 Intern for McCormick's Distribution Center.
Manipulated and collected data via SAP and Access to identify areas of efficiency improvement.
Implemented a Fix Bin organizational system in order to increase efficiency within McCormick’s DC.
Created monthly newsletters to recognize employee's accomplishments.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
IT Assistant
IT Assistant for the University of Maryland Stamp Student Union.
Facilitated professors and visitors experiencing IT difficulties in The Stamp Student Union.
Managed, organized, and followed-up with IT complaints and concerns.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Marketing/Social Media Intern
Spring 2015 Intern for the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Metro Maryland.
Publicized new product shipments and special events through various forms of social media.
Organized merchandise in order to improve store-layout efficiency.
INVOLVEMENT
ORACLE
New College Graduate Program
Marketing & Communications Lead: WWOPS Hackathon Steering Committee
Intern 2.0 Program
Steering Committee Liaison: NCG Class of 2017
GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
Adult Member
Gold Award Recipient
PHI CHI THETA
Alumni Member
Mentor
VP Human Relations
Secretary
Marketing Chair
SURVIVOR: THE MARYLAND OUTBACK
Contestant
Second Place
YouTube Mini-Star
EDUCATION
Proud University of Maryland Alumni
I studied Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, where I earned two Bachelors Degrees.
I also studied Global Poverty as a minor at the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
COLLEGE PARK SCHOLARS & BUSINESS HONORS
SOCIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
NICARAGUA: MICROFINANCE IN ACTION
PASSIONS
DEDICATED RUNNER
Frederick Running Festival, B&A Trail Run, Annapolis Striders, Navy-Air Force Half
PIANIST
Tickling the ivories since 1998
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST
Hiking, Camping, Swimming, Biking - You name it; if it's outside, I'll do it
BOOK-WORM
Top 5 books: Gone with the Wind, Guess How Much I Love You, City of Joy, Romeo and Juliet, The Last Child
ANIMAL LOVER
Aspiring Pug & Pit-Bull Owner
HUMANIST
Strong believer in the power of the human race
