CURRENT ADDRESS
308 NORTH STREET
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
OBJECTIVE:
finance.
MATTHEW R. LARSON
LARSON0@PURDUE.EDU
(317) 501-9821
PERMANENT ADDRESS
4618 BROOKSHIRE PKWY
CARMEL, IN 46033
To obtain a challenging full-time opportunity with a dynamic, growth-oriented company in operations/supply chain or
EDUCATION
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, West Lafayette, IN
May 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Supply Chain Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.00
Selected to participate in accelerated 3+2 program allowing students to earn undergraduate and graduate degree in 5 years
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management
Minor in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
May 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.41/4.00
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Zipcar, Purdue Campus Marketing Representative
West Lafayette, IN
 Developed a strategic marketing plan for Zipcar at Purdue by identifying key target populations
August-Nov 2012
 Launched the primary communications platforms to be used by future representatives at Purdue
 Branded Zipcar through media and advertising to capture the determined target audiences
John Deere Seeding Group, Supply Chain Management Intern
Moline, IL
 Analyzed inventory usage to redesign warehouse layouts and optimize material locations
May-August 2012
 Saved $100,000 by identifying obsolete parts that were still labeled for production
 Created a FIFO system for all of the steel products used at John Deere Seeding Group
 Directed groups of union employees in implementing inventory improvement projects
 Co-chaired a plant wide effort in optimizing container sizes and weights
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, Process Engineer Intern
Indianapolis, IN
 Redesigned the packaging of the Von Duprin door exit devices by introducing green cell foam
May-August 2011
 Implemented lean concepts and ideas into new and existing areas of the factory
 Lead a cross functional team in developing a solution to bring high volume material closer to the point of use
 Participated on multiple kaizen projects that brought improvement to the warehouse storage system and assembly line
 Resolved an ergonomic issue by researching and purchasing a state of the art pallet lifting device
Rough Finds, Entrepreneur
Carmel, IN
 Created a start up golf ball business that supplied and marketed a quality product to its customers
2007-2012
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
APICS Purdue Chapter
2013-Present
President, 2013-Present
 Facilitated events for Purdue graduate students to become certified through APICS
 Attended monthly APICS meetings and promoted networking events for students and professionals
Krannert Operations Management Club
2013-Present
Vice President of Finance, 2013-Present
 Created and maintained a $10,000 budget to fund activities for over 120 members of the club
 Worked with businesses in Indiana to organize plant tours and networking opportunities for students
Krannert School of Management Council
2010-2013
Outreach Committee Chairman, 2011-2013
 Developed and lead community outreach events for the students of Krannert School of Management
 Coordinated a freshman orientation for 400 incoming students to meet Krannert faculty and student leaders
Alumni Representative, 2010-2012
 Organized events promoting interaction between Krannert students, faculty, and alumni
 Interacted with alumni as well as the Purdue Alumni Coordinator to encourage networking with students and campus visits
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2011
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, 2011
 Became certified in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt by leading Six Sigma projects yielding improved cycle time attainment
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Academic Committee
2009 – Present
College Mentors For Kids, Mentor
2010-2011
Habitat For Humanity, Project Leader Assistant
2009
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
2001-2007