Resume

Elliot Baines

Supply Chain Management Profile

Demonstrated success applying Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to optimize logistics operations and reduce costs.
Strong academic and project experience in supply chain network design, with emphasis on humanitarian logistics and international trade flows.
Skilled in data analysis using Python, MATLAB, and SQL to extract insights, streamline decision-making, and improve process efficiency.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Macros, VBA) for modeling, automation, and reporting.

Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

BS, Business Administration, May 2026

Concentration: Supply Chain Management, International Business · Minor: Legal Studies

Area Manager Intern — Amazon, Colorado Springs, CO Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Directed inbound operations at a large fulfillment center during peak demand; supervised a high-volume team.
Applied Lean/CI methods to streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce defects using Six Sigma tools, generating significant annual savings.
Optimized labor allocation and productivity with data-driven staffing models; reinforced a strong safety culture via compliance monitoring and coaching.

UN Humanitarian Logistics Project

Developed a dual-route distribution strategy to improve resilience in high-risk regions.
Balanced speed, cost, and risk by designing independent supply corridors to ensure continuity under disruption.

J.B. Hunt Intermodal Case

Analyzed logistics network trade-offs between intermodal and dedicated fleet strategies.
Proposed routing and asset utilization plan to reduce cost while maintaining service reliability.
Outlined sustainability, reverse logistics, and outsourcing implications for modern transportation networks.

Artificial Intelligence Tariff Assessment Tool

Built a semantic-search tool that maps messy product descriptions to accurate HTS codes.
Implemented ranking and filtering to reduce generic results and improve classification accuracy.
Added duty estimation (value + country of origin) to streamline trade compliance.
Simplified the workflow for instant, decision-ready results.

Amazon Fresh Associate — Paramus, NJ Mar 2022 – Aug 2022

Supported grocery fulfillment: picking, staging, and preparing orders for on-time delivery.
Maintained high accuracy and speed to meet same-day service levels and food safety standards.

Operations & Logistics Intern — Zing, Closter, NJ Apr 2022 – Aug 2022

Managed commissary operations, inventory, and procurement for a mobile coffee distribution service.
Coordinated vendor orders and on-time deliveries; improved storage and replenishment to reduce stockouts.
Supported scheduling/logistics for mobile units to ensure efficient service at customer locations.