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Chukwudi Kanu
Business Development & Operations Intern, Queens Entrepreneurship Fund
Location: Valley Stream, NY
Joined: Aug 2nd, 2017

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Hi there! My name is Chukwudi Kanu. First name pronounced "chew-kwoo-dee" and last name pronounced "kah-new."

I am currently a rising senior at Binghamton University. My "big picture" is utilizing my broadened perspective and technical background to make an impact on the different problems we face in the world across the social, economic, and political spectra. I intend to do this through founding and scaling ventures that disrupt institutionalized programs and provide infrastructure in education, healthcare, energy, real estate, and technology for nations such as my homeland Nigeria, so that they can have the necessary resources needed to reach their full potential.

Skills and Background:
� Business Development & Operations Intern with 7+ years in strategic planning and execution, conflict resolution, project management, effective presentations, and working in a team-oriented setting
� Industrial and Systems Engineering student with 4+ years of project experience in using lean management, six sigma strategies, computer programming, and data analytics to resolve company problems and provide viable recommendations in client presentations
� Startup experience in management consulting, content strategy, business development, and designing social entrepreneurship program strategy to improve urban development

Awards and Recognition:
Recognized for leadership and outstanding achievement by Ernst & Young, the United Nations, United States Senator Chuck Schumer, New York State Senator Jack M. Martins, New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Nassau County Legislator Carrie A. Solages, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, the Milano School of International Affairs of The New School, Binghamton University�s Dean of Students Office, Binghamton University�s Department of Residential Life, the National Society of Black Engineers, the National Residence Hall Honorary, Newing College Council, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Current Whereabouts:

Consulting, Entrepreneuship, iOS Development

Education (request update)

- College Not Listed - class of 2018

Undergrad Major: Industrial Engineering

Experience

I currently work with Queens Entrepreneurship Fund as Business Development & Operations Intern
I have 4 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.

Operations & Program Strategy Intern | Queens Entrepreneurship Fund
From June 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Constructed competitive analysis case studies on 9 edtech companies and established buy-in with 15 Queens College administrators through client presentations.

Resident Assistant | Department of Residential Life, Binghamton University
From August 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Managed academic, emotional, social, and professional development of 24 residents through weekly counseling and connecting them to campus resources.

Advisory Board Member | Releaf
From July 2016 to March 2017 • 1 year(s)
Assessed investment metrics of over 182 impact investors and developed a pro-bono consulting platform connecting business professionals with African Diaspora entrepreneurs.

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