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Emma Nilson
B.Arch — CMU 2024 | MBA in Progress — Purdue Global
Experience
July 2025 — Present
Pittsburgh, PA
Receiver and Reverse Logistics Expert
Target Corporation
- —Receive and manage merchandise from third parties and vendors
- —Manage environmentally sensitive items in compliance with removal regulations
- —Process items removed from the sales floor for damage, donation, salvage, or vendor return
June 2023 — July 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Visual Merchandise Team
Target Corporation
- —Set merchandise displays to maximize sales and customer interest
- —Coordinate with managers to ensure optimal product placement and presentation
- —Train new employees on merchandising standards and procedures
Aug 2022 — May 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Supervisor
Carnegie Mellon University — Athletics Department
- —Supervised operations and activities in the recreation facilities
- —Trained new employees in the daily operations of each facility
- —Liaison between patrons and professional staff
May 2022 — May 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Facility Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University — Athletics Department
- —Organized deliveries and stocked inventory in all athletic facilities
- —Checked equipment and cleaned as necessary
- —Assisted professional staff with reorganization of facilities as new equipment was delivered
May 2021 — May 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Desk Attendant
Carnegie Mellon University — Athletics Department
- —Operated the desk and supervised patrons in the facility
- —Answered questions and provided assistance with locating information regarding athletics and recreation
- —Stocked supplies within the facilities
Sep 2019 — Apr 2020
Pittsburgh, PA
Student Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University — Computing Services Division
- —Stock supplies, inventory, event setup and breakdown
- —Welcome point for visitors to Computing Services office
Education
In Progress — Expected May 2027
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purdue University Global
Concentration: Project Management. Asynchronous program.
2020 — 2024
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
College of Fine Arts.
Design Project Experience
XL-M-XS Studio
Steve Lee
Farmer's Market — Hazelwood Green
Haus-in-Haus organizational strategy
- —Led the design of XS booth units and the facade of an XL farmer's market
- —Created construction documents intended for engineers and construction teams
- —Collaborated with consultants on facade, structural, and MEP systems
Design/Build Studio
Steve Lee
CMU Peace Garden Redesign
Community-driven outdoor space
- —Contributed to community-driven redesign involving user research and iterative design
- —Physical construction including updated benches, rain garden, and seating deck
Technical Skills
Athletics, Activities & Organizations
2019 — 2024
Women's Track and Field
Event: Sprints
2020 — 2022
Orientation Counselor
Fall 2020 (Stever House 4B), Fall 2021 (McGill House 2), Fall 2022 (Residence on Fifth 4)
- —Community engagement with First-Years
- —Main point of contact and support for students during orientation
2020 — 2024
Plaidvocates — Track and Field Representative
- —Athlete mentoring and advocacy
- —First Year Athlete Orientation Committee Chair
- —Recovering Athlete Kickback Committee Member
- —It's On Us Committee Member
2021 — 2024
Alpha Phi Iota Sigma Chapter
Panhellenic Delegate 2022
- —Represented Alpha Phi in the Panhellenic Community
- —Attended weekly meetings with the Panhellenic Executive Board
- —Presented motions and proposals to Alpha Phi's Executive Board and brought votes back to the Panhellenic Board