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Make A Play FoundationFellow
Sep. 2023Make-A-Play Foundation's D-League is a two-month fellowship that will allow me to explore Fortune 500 career paths, network with MAP's industry-leading partners, and compete in a case competition with one of their partner companies. I am currently in the Tech career track.
SoFreshFront of House Staff
Jun. 2023Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesDisplayed excellent communication skills, collaborating within a fast-paced, high-multitasking environment to ensure customer satisfaction, serving 100-200+ customers per day.
Managed cashiering at the restaurant and maintained accurate records of transactions and balanced drawers in order to ensure fast customer service and increased revenue.
Communicated with customers in order to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making, as well as utilizing sales techniques and interpersonal skills to increase sales and promote a positive image for the restaurant.
University of ChicagoStudent Athlete
Sep. 2022Chicago, Illinois, United StatesExecuted a successful freshman indoor track and field season by placing 2nd and 4th at the UAA Indoor Track & Field Championships and placing 13th at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Maintained a full course load while devoting 20+ hours weekly, training, working out, studying film and watching training videos, traveling, and participating in track and field meet competitions through time management, work ethic, and perseverance.
Enforced a positive and competitive environment within the team by harnessing problem-solving and communication skills to serve as a voice of the student-athlete body and suggest implementable changes in the athletic department.
Sophisticated Soul LLCCashier/Server/Cook
Jun. 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesManages cashiering for vending event sales, ensuring fast customer service as well as managing the bookings for catering events.
Pittsburgh Drone ServicesIntern
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesDeveloped and led instructional activities for several youth programs across Pittsburgh by utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Droneblocks to educate over 100 youth program participants, ages 5-15, on aviation, drones, and other aircraft.
Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling, organizing, and transcribing instructional documents as well as running errands to ensure that the business operated smoothly and efficiently which resulted in improved productivity and customer satisfaction. Managed Pittsburgh Drone Services’ social media platforms to reach potential clients by utilizing knowledge of SEO, resulting in an increase in client outreach and social media following.
University of Pittsburgh Department of OpthalmologyResearch Assistant
Oct. 2021 - Feb. 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAssisted in research on identifying genes in Serratia Marcescens that contribute to biofilm formation. This resulted in the identification of seven genes. Presented research at the Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair.
UPMC Children's Hospital of PittsburghYouth Research Advisory Board Co-President
Oct. 2021 - Oct. 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPioneered the advisory board’s presidential position as one of two of the first students to fulfill this role resulting in the development of this role into a paid position.
Led monthly meetings of racially diverse youth, ages 15-26, in providing the “voices of young people” to researchers who center on adolescents and young adults in their research, ultimately informing over 10 researchers and their studies.
Participated in the UPMC's 10th Annual Adolescent and Young Adult Health Research Symposium as an Upstander Facilitator, facilitating the group around difficult topics about how to respond in situations involving racial discrimination to produce more upstanders. Helped to recruit peers to the advisory board, engage other youth using GroupMe, and
attended and provided feedback at YRAB meetings.
Took advantage of a unique opportunity to meet with research presenters one on one before they present to YRAB, to learn more about their research and prepare them for how to best engage other young people for feedback. Then presented what was learned from the researcher and introduced them at the subsequent YRAB meeting.
Allegheny Health NetworkAssistant Nurses' Aide
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAssisted patients in the trauma unit with daily activities such as feeding and exercise. Maintained equipment by sterilizing and keeping equipment stocked.
Club and Varsity Track & FieldTeam Captain
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesBalanced full-time academic course load with 20+ hours of athletic responsibilities per week demonstrating commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship resulting in 8 All-American Honors.
Fostered a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting unity and teamwork among athletes by mentoring and supporting team members, providing guidance on training, technique, and sportsmanship.
Led team meetings, organized practice schedules, coordinated team events, and collaborated with coaches to develop training programs and strategies for team improvement, resulting in more athletes qualifying for states.
Foundation Fellowship MinistriesVolunteer
Jan. 2015Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesVolunteered in organizing and coordinating church events, such as the church food pantry, soup kitchens, and other fundraisers and charity drives that aided in rasing money for the church and the greater community.
Provides support and assistance to church members, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment including watching children during service and providing them with educating and stimulating materials and activities.
Serves as a volunteer usher, greeting guests warmly, handling any inquiries and providing clear directions, ensuring they have a positive experience along with maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
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