KENDRICK B.

ROBERSON
21507 Rosita Drive, Carson, CA 90745 310-999-2887 Kendrick.roberson@pepperdine.edu EDUCATION Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management Malibu, CA Pending MS in Applied Finance Major <Current GPA: 3.80> (December 2014) Club leadership roles; case/business plan competitions; awards/scholarships; international experience Member of the Finance Club Pepperdine University, Seaver College Malibu, CA BA, Economics Major (December 2013) Director of the Pepperdine Gospel Choir, Host of Pepperdines Songfest, Received Pepperdine Debate Scholarship Member of the Debate team Transfer Mentor El Camino Community College Torrance, CA Associate in Arts, Economics Major (December 2011) Membership of MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) EXPERIENCE Department of Defense, El Segundo, CA November 2010 Present This is an acquisitions-based analyst position involving the estimation of the costs of satellites and satellite systems. The job requires cost analysis and finance support for major defense acquisition contracts. Work involves building advanced Excel models, developing statistical and cost estimating models, implementing risk, program management, managing contractor relationships, and briefing advancements in the U.S. acquisition process. Cost Analyst (November 2010 Present) Received the Category 1 Non-Supervisory Civilian of the Quarter Award from the Air Force Space Command for using Microsofts PowerPoint to create a web-like interface, utilizing over 1200 hyperlinks to aid in cost research Created a Cost Library for my organization that consolidates thousands of documents and artifacts

into a single user-friendly database, increasing efficiencies within the organization in a time of extreme government fiscal constraints

Received the Financial Management Civilian of the Quarter for creating and utilizing an excel tool that allowed for efficient office supply management for a 31-person team Received a promotion from the government civilian position of GS-3 to a GS-4 for the completion of Level 1 Defense Acquisition Courses needed for Level 1 Acquisition Certification

El Camino College Supplementary Instruction, Torrance, CA January 2010 December 2010 Understanding that many people struggle with mathematics, the job requires teaching college-level mathematics to college students so that they will excel in their mathematical endeavors. Supplementary Instructor 80% of the students who attended my class sessions received passing grades in the corresponding college course. Quizzes and workbooks that I have created are on file and ready for use for current and future Supplementary Instructors. Twice a week, I was able to effectively teach students how to systematically solve college level math problems.

Boston Market, Westchester, CA September 2009 September 2010 With over 450 restaurants nationwide, Boston Market provides home-cooked meals in an efficient timeframe. Cashier Cashiers handle management of customer transactions which is essential to keeping the organization profitable. ADDITIONAL NASA Aerospace Scholar July 2010 November 2010 (5 months) Huntsville, Alabama The NASA-sponsored National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Program is a nationwide competitive educational program that enhances student knowledge and experience working with NASA projects. Students learn how to organize projects through practice on abstract, proposal, and budget and timeline development among other skill-building activities. Students participate in twenty hours of pre-work through interactive Web-based activities and online interaction with participants and NASA engineers. Those who successfully complete the pre-work stage have their work competitively analyzed against other students from across the country. The top 49 students in the country are invited to an on-site experience at NASA Space Flight Center where they participate in exploration team projects, working with engineers, scientists, and/or astronaut briefings. Pepperdine Transfer Mentor

August 2012 Present (1 year) Malibu, California This is a voluntary position that involves mentoring transfer students that are new to Pepperdine University. Moving colleges can be a challenging experience. A Transfer Mentor helps make the transition easier by sharing experiences and connecting new students to awesome organizations at Pepperdine.