Experience

USA Fencing

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Intern

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  -Conducting a focus group with high school peers on the topics of growth, retention/digital ecosystem, and college in relation to fencing in June 2023. -Outlining the findings of the focus group to USA Fencing leadership through a presentation in April 2023. -Presenting an overview of the focus group process, focus group findings, and proposed action steps for USA Fencing during the presentation. -Conducting a focus group with high school peers on the topics of growth, retention/digital ecosystem, and college in relation to fencing in June 2023. -Outlining the findings of the focus group to USA Fencing leadership through a presentation in April 2023. -Presenting an overview of the focus group process, focus group findings, and proposed action steps for USA Fencing during the presentation.



Lighthouse Relief

• Greece
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Fundraiser

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  -Connected The Pingry School with Lighthouse Relief through a Lighthouse Relief Club, with 130+ members -Raised over $10,000 for Lighthouse Relief through a variety of fundraisers, writing collaborations, and awareness events. -Hosted events such as student vs faculty dodgeball with over 150+ participants, movie nights, and a writing collaboration between refugees and students at Pingry. -Developed communication and organizational skills through working with Lighthouse Relief volunteers and club members. -Continues to work towards raising more money and spreading awareness for Lighthouse Relief. Show less



Polygence

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Researcher

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  - Worked alongside a Polygence research mentor to develop a prototype and pitch a better heel cup suitable for the biomechanics of fencing. - Conducted research from various research papers and testing through customer discovery interviews and prototypes to refine the design. - Used Blender to create a 3D model of the heel cup for visualizing and testing. - Developed skills in research methodology, customer discovery, and 3D modeling. - The goal was to create a completed product that is effective and comfortable for fencers. Show less



Kale USA

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

  -Founder and CEO of Kale USA, a successful registered S-Corp that sells women's apparel. -Achieved significant growth on social media, with over 30k+ organic followers on Instagram and 10k+ on TikTok (@shopkaleusa) -Generated $40k in revenue in May 2020, with a track record of working with influencers who have over 5 million followers. -Skilled in leadership and communication, managing employees, manufacturers, customers, and partners. -Proficient in conducting customer discovery/research, projecting finances, customer service, supply chain, inventory control, and sales strategies. Show less



Antithesis Foods Inc.

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  - Collaborated with Antithesis Foods to develop a marketing plan for Protos chip brand - Drafted a comprehensive marketing plan using Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Snapchat - Created tailored strategies for each platform to optimize sales and increase website traffic. - Collaborated with Antithesis Foods to develop a marketing plan for Protos chip brand - Drafted a comprehensive marketing plan using Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Snapchat - Created tailored strategies for each platform to optimize sales and increase website traffic.



EMA Foundation/rhizoma@EMA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  -Worked with EMA Foundation over the summer to help build a framework for Rhizōma, an online platform for inspiring stories about the work, live events, and more. -Focused on student fundraising and involvement, as well as the philanthropic aspect of the program. -Participated in brainstorming sessions and applied prior work with Lighthouse Relief -Developed strategies to engage and support young people in doing meaningful work -Leveraged communication skills to effectively communicate ideas and proposals Show less



LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneurship Student

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  - Admitted to LaunchX, a highly competitive entrepreneurship program - Developed skills in customer discovery, financial projections, and startup creation -Gained leadership and problem-solving experience through leading BloomWrap, a startup that offers eco-friendly gift wrap embedded with seeds -Learned about effective team management and communication in a startup environment Worked alongside talented and driven individuals from diverse backgrounds - Admitted to LaunchX, a highly competitive entrepreneurship program - Developed skills in customer discovery, financial projections, and startup creation -Gained leadership and problem-solving experience through leading BloomWrap, a startup that offers eco-friendly gift wrap embedded with seeds -Learned about effective team management and communication in a startup environment Worked alongside talented and driven individuals from diverse backgrounds