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Veronica Szlachta

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Madrid, Spain
Project Manager/Consultant at MECC Consulting Group
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Joined February 3, 2025

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I’m Veronica, a passionate business student at the University of Michigan with a focus on Finance and Strategy and a love for UX Design. I've had the chance to dive into everything from corporate real estate at United Airlines, where I uncovered critical project inefficiencies, to HR transformation at The Josselyn Center, making life easier for the entire team. I’m fascinated by how strategic decisions shape outcomes—whether that’s reducing HR workload or rethinking project management strategies. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated marathon runner and a former competitive swimmer who thrives on pushing limits, both physically and mentally. I love tackling challenges—whether it’s navigating complex projects, exploring new business strategies, or hitting a new personal best on a long run. My journey has been about blending strategic insight with hands-on problem-solving, and I’m excited to keep building on that.
Experience
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MECC Consulting Group
Sep 2023 – Present
Ann Arbor, MI
Project Manager/Consultant
• Helped creator to enhance user navigation through a UX design analysis of time management platforms and user preferences for a startup app, leading a 56% increase in user satisfaction • Delivered legal counsel to a Fortune 500 company by conducting document analysis to identify 7 critical weaknesses in courtroom arguments, effectively minimizing future legal risks • Performed case studies and a consumer preference analysis to plan/execute an app startup launch, effectively addressing a user awareness gap and achieving 324 app interactions • Designed and launched a client website with tailored branding and user-friendly navigation, establishing their online presence by driving 114 site visits within the first month post-launch
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Chief O'Neill's Pub
May 2023 – Dec 2024
Chicago, IL
Hostess
• Accommodated over 220 diners across three seatings each night, thereby achieving operational excellence and contributing to a remarkable 95% customer satisfaction rate • Improved service efficiency by assisting wait staff during peak hours, performing tasks like table bussing and food delivery, leading to a 20-minute reduction in customer wait time • Executed the successful and seamless implementation of an advanced online reservation system, skillfully mitigating overcrowding and boosting available seating space by 21%
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United Airlines
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Chicago, IL
Corporate Real Estate Intern
• Led a 5-person team to consolidate real estate contingency funding and identify cost overrun factors, uncovering a 39% tracking inaccuracy and led to a 3-pronged improvement plan • Conducted root-cause analysis of 243 on-hold projects, leading to reactivation of 62 projects and creation of initiatives to resolve underlying issues in the project management process • Managed a $1.5 billion portfolio of real estate development across hubs, facilitating streamlined data transfer to support PMs, resulting in 34 more projects processed monthly • Developed a data-driven business case to transition from a project manager-specific to a skillsbased project assignment approach, forecasting a 16-hour reduction in project resources
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Josselyn Center
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Northfield, IL
Project Management Intern
• Crafted an expedited strategy post-platform overview, facilitating the implementation of a streamlined HR and payroll system that resulted in a 23% reduction in manual data entry • Managed the phased implementation of Paylocity, collaborating with department heads for a successful rollout within a 2-month transition period, significantly reducing HR workload • Documented key developments of new payroll system in a 30-page deliverable to enhance understanding of eligibility for work-related bonuses, resulting in a 95% bonus eligibility rate • Conducted information sessions to educate employees on the new system, ensuring a smooth, efficient transition, leading to increased worker understanding with 86 drop-in attendees
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Lucky Brand Jeans
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Rosemont, IL
Sales Associate
• Provided personalized assistance to approximately 238 individuals, tailoring recommendations to their needs and fostering deeper connections, resulting in increased customer satisfaction • Retained up-to-date product knowledge and information on upcoming releases, leading to heightened customer engagement and a notable 34% return rate for future product releases • Implemented inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels and initiate timely orders, resulting in a 30% reduction in stock shortages and enhanced resource allocation