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Data-driven researcher. Business-focused thinker. Lifelong student.
I’m David Wolfe Bender, currently a Business Development Associate and Client Operations Analyst at Chrysalis Global, a full-service consulting firm. I've led major projects, including the aviation industry's largest administrative move in 2024.
🧠 Skills & Tools
Strategic Domains
- Operational Readiness
- Forecasting
- Security Planning
- Move Management
- Transition Planning
Analytical Expertise
- Statistics
- Research
- Data Analysis
Technical Proficiency
- Python
- R
- TypeScript
- SQL
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Adobe Suite
Communication and Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Logistical Planning
- Research
- Writing
🛠️ Notable Projects
Los Angeles International Airport(Los Angeles, CA)
- Challenge: Coordinate the logistics and operations for a temporary move of 450+ people, equipment, furniture, and specialized items.
- Solution: Multi-phased move management effort over a six-week period, mitigating operational downtime and security concerns.
- Impact: Successfully moved all personnel, completing client engagement on time and on budget.
Speedway Signature Event(Indianapolis, IN)
- Overview: I am the Tournament Director for the Speedway Signature Event, an internationally recognized, high-intensity robotics competition themed to the Indianapolis 500. As Tournament Director, I am in charge of developing an event plan, coordinating event logistics, overseeing a Steering Committee, creating an exciting live production, and handling all aspects of the event's operations. Since starting this role in 2019, the Speedway event has grown in sponsorship revenue and team attendance each year.
💼 Work
- Company
- Chrysalis Global
- Role
- Business Dev. Associate Client Operations Analyst
- Date
- Company
- Robotics Education and Competition Foundation
- Role
- Regional Support Specialist
- Date
- Company
- Niskanen Center
- Role
- Public Affairs Intern
- Date
- Company
- U.S. Government Accountability Office
- Role
- Intern, Office of Public Affairs
- Date
🎓 Education
- Institution
- Indiana University — Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Master of Science (Data Science)- Institution
- Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science, and Journalism)
- Institution
- Park Tudor School
Secondary School Degree
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