Experience

Innovate Carolina

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Intern

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States



Student-Made Store

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Lead and oversee all operations of the Student-Made store at UNC, driving growth opportunities for 30+ student entrepreneurs. Successfully generated $7000+ in sales through effective marketing strategies and 12+ well-executed pop-up events. Fostered professional partnerships with established business and university-affiliated departments, resulting in increased visibility and community engagement. Ensure team success and cohesion through comprehensive key-task reports and efficient… Show more Lead and oversee all operations of the Student-Made store at UNC, driving growth opportunities for 30+ student entrepreneurs. Successfully generated $7000+ in sales through effective marketing strategies and 12+ well-executed pop-up events. Fostered professional partnerships with established business and university-affiliated departments, resulting in increased visibility and community engagement. Ensure team success and cohesion through comprehensive key-task reports and efficient communication plans.

• Community and Outreach Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Build a strong and organized community within Student-Made-- between student creators, as well as with the customer base. Coordinate monthly meetings and recruit new creators to instill belonging.



Chapel Thrill Escapes

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Provide actionable insights by leading strategic design and executing user-centric research. Formulate effective strategies that align with company expectations and that streamline organizational practices. Conduct analyses to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Building Team Member

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Work alongside a team of students to create an imaginative and engaging experience for the nation's first student-run escape room.



Once Upon A Scrap

• United States
• Real Estate

• Self Employed

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Self-started business to create and sell accessories made out of recycled fabric scraps through in-person events, collaborations, and websites. The current collection includes 5 products which have been displayed at 5+ markets.



Clever Education Solutions

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Optimize the front-end development of a cloud-based school management platform, catering to over 800 students and managing 260+ scripts, and enhancing productivity across the project lifecycle using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Redux Toolkit with project management through Jira. Perform additional tasks, such as data consolidation, as required by the team.



Active-Defender.com

• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  Delivered innovative IT solutions for a school emergency response app, enhancing the speed and efficiency of emergency responses. Successfully implemented object detection and face recognition using C# and OpenCV to improve security measures. Additionally, spearheaded the design of a user-friendly UI/UX for a software tool, enabling university administrators to streamline college tours effectively. Applied advanced Object-Oriented Programming principles to develop and manage 15+ scripts and… Show more Delivered innovative IT solutions for a school emergency response app, enhancing the speed and efficiency of emergency responses. Successfully implemented object detection and face recognition using C# and OpenCV to improve security measures. Additionally, spearheaded the design of a user-friendly UI/UX for a software tool, enabling university administrators to streamline college tours effectively. Applied advanced Object-Oriented Programming principles to develop and manage 15+ scripts and scenes, ensuring a robust and maintainable codebase. Show less



WIRL

• United States
• Retail

• Website and Communication Content Specialist

  • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Curate and publish weekly content for over 2000 newsletter subscribers and implement strategies to reach larger audiences.



100Kin10

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UnCommission Community Outreach Lead

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

  Advance racial equality in education by supporting story-gathering in local networks. Collected 20+ personal stories as part of the nationwide initiative.



Biscuitville Fresh Southern

• United States
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Cashier

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Maintained high standards of customer service at a high-demand breakfast chain during high-volume, fast-paced operations.



Leadership Initiatives

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Lead

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Led a 4-person team to help develop a small tailoring business and salon in Bauchi State Nigeria. Researched solutions to promote global development, held fundraisers, and designed branding materials such as business cards, financial trackers, budgets, and banners. Created jobs in the community and increased sales through streamlined business operations.



NC Business Committee for Education

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

• Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  Coordinated and supported 50+ students across North Carolina, driving their app development efforts for the Ready, Set, App! Challenge. Orchestrated seamless communication plans, conducted productive meetings, and actively engaged in educational panels. Collaborated closely with the intern team to create valuable resources and comprehensive guides, enriching the learning experience for the participating students.