Sebastian Mercedes-Barbour

About Me

Skilled in innovative solutions and efficient outcomes. Experienced in beauty, alcoholic beverage, nonprofit, and news sectors.

Location

New York City, NY
Leonia, NJ
Education
    Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick
    September 2020 - May 2024
    degree
    Bachelor's
    majors
    Business Analytics
    Information Technology (IT)
Work Experience
    Allied Beverage Group
    Commercial Finance Analyst Intern
    Elizabeth, NJ, United States, 07208
    June 2024 - August 2024
    company
    Allied Beverage Group
    title
    Commercial Finance Analyst Intern
    overview
    • Conducted comprehensive price structure and cost analyses, leading to cost savings exceeding $1 million per month. • Analyzed profitability and reduced bottom-line expenses across a portfolio of over 15,000 SKUs, ensuring 24% profitability for all products. • Collaborated with portfolio managers to identify cost-reduction opportunities and enhance overall company profitability by 15%. • Implemented financial modeling techniques to forecast future cost trends and assess the financial impact of pricing decisions. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and implement best practices, resulting in increased efficiency.
    The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Supply Chain Intern
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    June 2023 - August 2023
    Philips Nonprofit Consulting
    Digital Marketing Intern
    August 2022 - October 2022
    Nonprofit Daily News
    Marketing and IT Intern
    April 2022 - August 2022
    Ame Paris
    Founder
    August 2019 - June 2020
Fun Fact

Growing up, I spent every summer in the Dominican Republic with my grandparents. These experiences not only broadened my perspective on life but also significantly enhanced my people skills and cultural understanding.

Passion

I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive impactful solutions across diverse industries, including beauty, nonprofit, and technology. My dedication to community service, sustainability, and innovation fuels my commitment to continuous improvement and positive change. Outside of work,

Skills
Languages
Spanish
Technical skills
Data AnalysisData VisualizationGoogle AnalyticsGoogle ApplicationsGoogle DocsIBM System IJavaScript (Programming Language)Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointOptimization AlgorithmsPower BIPython (Programming Language)rSQLTableauWeb Development
Skills
CommunicationCreativity SkillsData AnalysisLeadership DevelopmentMarketingProject ManagementTeamworkWriting Skills
Gigs / Freelance
    Rutgers Business School
    Project Manager
    January 2023 - May 2023
    Fiverr
    Web Developer
    November 2020 - June 2021
Volunteer
    Leonia Action Alliance
    April 2019 - June 2020
    Sociedad Estudiantil Dominicana
    September 2023 - May 2024
Leadership
    CLAC
    Rutgers LatinX Student Body Leader
    Leonia Travel Baseball
    Team Captain
    Sociedad Estudiantil Dominicana.
    Community Service Chair
    Rutgers
    Project Manager
    November 2022 - December 2022
Hobbies
Traveling
Hiking
Baseball
Baseball
Football
Cars