Aden Katz

Mapped an NJ mycelium supply chain from raw inputs to finished goods, identifying partners and gaps Sourced and interviewed 12 professionals across farming, manufacturing, industry, and academia Built a unit-economics model ($10.5K–$24.7K system), identifying labor (~$0.84/lb) as top cost driver

Supply Chain Research Intern - Rutgers Center for Local Supply Chain Resiliency - Newark, NJ

(2026-06 - 2026-08)

• Mapped an NJ mycelium supply chain from raw inputs to finished goods, identifying partners and gaps
• Sourced and interviewed 12 professionals across farming, manufacturing, industry, and academia
• Built a unit-economics model ($10.5K–$24.7K system), identifying labor (~$0.84/lb) as top cost driver
• Redesigned the model so farmers act as production partners; secured a partner farm’s pilot interest
• Presented weekly to faculty; authored a research poster selected for the NJ State House (Oct 2026)

Server and Bartender - Cloverleaf Tavern - Caldwell, NJ

(2025-08 - 2026-06)

• Maintained a 23% tip average, ranking second among servers, while serving 50+ guests per shift
• Ran closing shifts, including end-of-night cash-out and reconciliation in a Toast point of sale system

Server and Bartender - Big Ed's Tap House - Ledgewood, NJ

(2024-03 - 2025-08)

• Kept 50%+ of staff from quitting: led one-on-ones with ~15 servers and built changes with management
• Awarded Server of the Year 2024 among ~15 servers for leadership and upselling
• Trained and mentored six new servers on menu knowledge, order accuracy, and responsible service

Vice President of Events - Rutgers Business Association of Supply Expertise (BASE)

(2026-09)

• Help plan and execute 8 events this semester, growing professional event attendance from ~75 to 100+
• Secured and promoted industry speakers from Kenvue, Merck, Walmart, and Tesla
• Lead the club’s marketing team, sustaining 100+ likes per post on event promotions
• Spoke to Kenvue’s retiring CSO and COO on a site visit, linking STEM investment to supply chain

Senior Patrol Leader - Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout – Randolph Troop 50

(2019-03 - 2020-03)

• Entrusted with planning the yearly schedule and budget for activities and fundraising
• Held youth leadership roles for three years, including Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management; Concentration: Fashion Business - RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2027-05)

A.A.S. - Business Administration - COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS (2024-12)