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Kevin Lauren Abraham

Fredericton,Canada

Summary

Focused professional with proficient analytical, negotiation and sales skills. Bringing expertise and talent in the field of procurement and marketing. Recognized for success in sourcing strategies and business development initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, Operations Lead

Move-In
Fredericton, NB
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: A one-stop integrated solution for students to find roommates and housing.
  • Developed and implemented a business plan to secure venture capital funding from Impact Atlantic and PlanetHatch.
  • Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
  • Spokesperson and operations lead of the project.
  • Active project lead under PlanetHatch and Propel ICT.
  • Conducted market research to assess potential opportunities for new products or services.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Irving Oil
Saint John, NB
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Specialized in understanding and supporting sourcing strategies for diverse suppliers and resources in the Energy Transition space..
  • Analytical mindset for identifying supplier and business concerns, developing hypotheses, and analyzing data.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies and initiatives.
  • Identified new potential sources of supply through market research activities.

Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Irving Oil
Saint John, NB
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Skilled in contract management principles and document routing.
  • Assisted in the preparation of confidentiality agreements and bids for new projects.
  • Successfully identified the business needs, developing hypotheses, and analyzing procurement data.
  • Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.

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Growth Strategist

KargoROO
Fredericton, NB
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created a market analysis report for at least one potential new market
  • Developed a budget allocation plan for marketing campaigns.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize customer experience.
  • Analyzed industry trends and identified opportunities for business growth

Student Researcher

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Student researcher and communications coordinator for the Pathways to Professions (P2P) summer program in collaboration with NB-IRDT and its partners
  • Conducted study on tourism, culture and heritage of New Brunswick
  • Explored the scope of expanding the growth of the province's potential to become the next top destination
  • Successfully fostered insights through online surveys to guide the research

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
10-2025

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Ambitious
  • Self-starter
  • Critical thinker
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • Digital Literacy and Social Media
  • Business process improvement
  • Adaptability and Learning Agility

Awards

  • Holmes Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Awarded for demonstrating a strong interest in entrepreneurship and pursuing a venture with scope of growth
  • 2nd place IBEC Apex Business Plan Competition 2023 (New Venture Track)
  • RBC Innovation Award, Awarded in RBC Student Pitch competition 2021
  • 2nd place pitch, Awarded at Planet Hatch Newcomers Pitch Competition 2022
  • Audience Best Choice Pitch, Awarded at Planet Hatch Newcomers Pitch Competition 2022

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

Affiliations

  • Start-up founded at 18
  • Jiu-Jitsu Practioner
  • Automotive Enthusiast

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Irving Oil
05.2024 - 08.2024

Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Irving Oil
01.2024 - 04.2024

Growth Strategist

KargoROO
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student Researcher

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
05.2022 - 08.2022

Co-Founder, Operations Lead

Move-In
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

University of New Brunswick
Kevin Lauren Abraham