Brenden C.

Palormo
305 N. Frances St. Apt 407 l Madison, WI 53703 l 608-322-6416 l palormo@wisc.edu

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Intended Major: Management & Human Resources
Cumulative GPA: 3.00/4.00
Madison Area Technical College
Liberal Arts
Cumulative GPA: 3.36 / 4.00
Honors: Deans List (3 semesters)

Madison, WI
May 2016

Madison, WI

Experience
Wisconsin School of Business Alumni Relations Department
Student Intern

Madison, WI
May 2015 Present

Facilitate and innovate University of Wisconsin-Madison homecoming engagements

Formalize and update strategic data for current Alumni and upcoming engagement events

Conduct inventory analysis and bi-weekly ordering of merchandise for alumni or faculty
Lake City Landscape & Design Company
Cottage Grove, WI
Landscape Designer
June 2013 May 2015
Spearheaded and implemented residential landscape projects while organizing inventory over winter months
Learned from exposure to the challenges and daily operations of a successful small business
Recorded receipts from over 60 customers in an accurate and efficient fashion
Analyzed 35 in-depth customer surveys to pin point opportunities for improvement
Wisconsin School of Business
Madison, WI
Digital Media Assistant
May 2014 Present
Providing digital media support, assistance, and instruction for Grainger Hall classrooms and faculty
Coordinating media content and support for Grainger Hall lecture locations
Integrating specialized audio and visual equipment for students and staff
USG Corporate Headquarters Relocation Project

Chicago, IL

Production and Relocation Intern

March 2012 July 2012
Worked as communications liaison for project closeout and gained exposure in a corporate business environment
Assisted in production setup and operations for over 15 conferences and meetings
Demonstrated interpersonal skills through communication with professionals at various conferences

Activities
Business Badgers & Beyond
Madison, WI
Club Member
January 2014 Present
Participate in professional and community service events including development conferences and charity efforts
Society for Management & Performance Excellence

Madison, WI

Club Member
January 2014 Present
Generate a network of resources in the fields of management and quality through professional and social activities
Alternative Break Program
Madison, WI
Trip Leader and Organizer
September 2012 February 2013
Shepherded a volunteer service team to New Orleans, LA. in order to restore three different homes
Enhanced coordination capacities by assisting in performing the interview process and delegating team duties
Validated on the spot decision making abilities by confidently adjusting trip to obstacles and complications
Preached teamwork and collaboration by working closely with participants and reflecting upon all trip suggestions
Solidarity Organization
Whitewater, WI
Co- Founder
September 2011 August 2012

 Organized and coordinated 20 volunteers to serve during the World Autism Conference in Chicago, IL
Raised awareness for Autism research by working with the Gildas Club and coordinating fundraisers
Planned a 50 minute speaker series that tailors its message to high school students while encouraging them to
volunteer through inspirational videos, real life examples, and hands on activities
Coordinated volunteer teams to mentor and encourage over 40 Special Olympics contestants