Organization Transformation & Talent Development Consultant for Deloitte with experience in HRIS implementation (i.e. Workday & ADP), change management, training, development, recruitment, project management, HR Strategy, and talent management. Primary experience in the retail, technology, entertainment, and financial industry.

Organizational Transformation & Talent Consultant @ From May 2015 to Present (8 months) President/Co-Founder @ Graziadio Reaching OUT is a networking and professional group for LGBT & Allied MBA students and alumni built on the foundation for inclusion, diversity, and social responsibility. • Worked with current administration and students to create the first LGBT and Allied Student Organization • Collaborated with other groups and organizations to increase exposure and membership • Gained partnership with ROMBA (Reaching OUT MBA), making our school officially affiliated with all national MBA Conferences From October 2014 to April 2015 (7 months) President @ Pepperdine’s MBA Challenge for Charity (C4C) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that draws on the talents, energy, and resources of MBA students to support the Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica, and Children's Lifesaving Foundation. • Managed a team of 15 officers to execute eight events throughout the school year with a goal to raise $30k for our charities. • Maintained a structured resource center for project leaders within current school portal and Google Drive to streamline communication of duties, collateral, and provide a place for feedback. • Expanded partnerships with corporations and alumni to increase donations • Collaborated with other organizations to increase awareness and funds for our organization From April 2014 to April 2015 (1 year 1 month) President @ Net Impact is a global leadership organization committed to nurturing an extensive and influential network of current and future business visionaries who believe in making a profit while affecting a positive social and environmental change. • Managed a team of 5 officers to execute 10 events on campus • Oversaw the planning and execution of the SEER Symposium, bringing over 200 guests to our university to discuss the importance of social and environmental responsibility • Maintained a structured resource center for project leaders within current school portal and Google Drive to streamline communication • Collaborated with other organizations to maximize exposure for events and panel discussions From April 2014 to April 2015 (1 year 1 month) Restaurant Bar Manager @ • Responsible for ordering, stocking, and maintaining the bar • Maintain high levels of energy and fulfill drink orders for the restaurant and bar area • Assist in hiring and staffing efforts as needed • Serve upwards of 200 guests during each bar shift From February 2013 to April 2015 (2 years 3 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaHuman Resources Strategy Intern @ Assisted in the restructure of Sony DADC NMS saving the company $600K by FY2015 – analyzed restructure costs, employee transfers, severance costs, and early termination costs within different departments Drafted services agreements, statement of works, and additional work authorizations related to visas, temping, interns, exempt/non-exempt employees Created a new company orientation presentation; processed new hire on-boarding, change-of-status, performance evaluations, benefits, termination of employment, and employee engagement and compliance From June 2014 to October 2014 (5 months) Human Resources Intern @ Emphasized support to Miramax recruitment efforts for open positions and year round internship program; posted position on various career/school sites, sort & screen resumes, verify references, and scheduled/conducted interviews Researched HR best practices and gave recommendations to HR team – created a new LinkedIn careers page, social media hiring strategies, ADP HR implementation, and created digital formats for all employee documents and handouts Directed companies new hire on boarding and orientation implementing formal structure, checklists, and uniformity in process From April 2014 to June 2014 (3 months) Merchandise Specialist Manager @ • Designed, planned, and executed company standards for product placement and store design to maximize stores merchandise presentation and profit • Decreased store costs while increasing overall store sales by decreasing number of employees for store design and creating a more efficient and logical store design • Cross-trained all employees resulting in a decreased need to hire more employees; increased overall employee satisfaction by giving associates more responsibilities and hours • Increased store sales by $2 million compared to last year through many of the above initiatives From February 2013 to June 2013 (5 months) Customer Experience Lead Manager @ • Created a new company training program for the Leadership Development Program o Trained associates on how to manage all levels and areas of the store o Succeeded in all trained associates being promoted within 3 months after completion of the program; consistently produced great employee satisfaction, high store sales/comps, and program graduates being recognized as district champions for the company o This model is still used for the West Coast Region as an employee pipeline pilot program to increase in-company promotions • Generated a store record sales of $7.5 million by training, coaching, creating incentives, and creating better product knowledge courses for the stores employees • Provided consistent feedback to associates and store leaders; maximized store potential by becoming the top store comp within the district and top Banana Republic in the country for opening new Banana Republic Credit Cards • Increased employee overall satisfaction by 10 points through implementation of creative recognition and motivation programs From May 2012 to February 2013 (10 months) Sales Floor/Cashier Lead @ • Offered suggestions to the leadership team; improved daily sales trends leading to a positive daily comp of at least 10% • Monitored floor coverage and cash wrap to ensure customers were served with brand policies • Trained, coached, and directed associates on service and how to meet productivity standards From September 2011 to June 2012 (10 months) Bartender/Mixologist @ • Utilized high levels of energy and superior multi-tasking skills to quickly fill drink orders • Skillfully and professionally greeted and served up to 40 guests at a time • Craft and create new cocktails for each seasons' menu and for each customer if requested From June 2011 to June 2012 (1 year 1 month) Women's Stylist @ • Generated over $350,000 in overall sales by having strong client connections with over 200 regular clients • Coordinated styling events for University of Chicago, Loyola University, and Ernst & Young, LLC; each event raised over $4000 in sales and each year these schools and companies still have events at the store From September 2009 to September 2011 (2 years 1 month)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organization Management & Human Resources, 3.5 @ Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management From 2013 to 2015 Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Philosophy, Criminal Justice, 3.67 @ Loyola University of Chicago From 2009 to 2011 Non-Degree, Psychology @ Coastal Carolina University From 2008 to 2009 Patrick Allen is skilled in: Leadership, Retail, Training, Management, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Project Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Time Management, Sales, Store Management, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Loss Prevention