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• The Autonomous Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS) at CSUN is a NASA-sponsored, chartered, Center of Excellence. ARCS strives to combine interdisciplinary, university-wide knowledge and talent from faculty, students, and.
• Developed a business plan for a conceptual research facility, focusing on strategies for sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives, attracting interest from 3 key stakeholders
• Created and maintained an event dataset of over 1400 entries, implementing process improvements to increase data organization and accessibility
• Led a team of 5 coordinators for the 2024 STEAHM Nexus Event, driving execution of logistics, event strategy, and cross-functional collaboration

• Drafted a comprehensive organizational plan for a conceptual facility, outlining key strategies and procedures
• Conducted data collection to inform and develop a strategic business and marketing plan

• The NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy (MCA) is a space exploration industry workforce preparation program that accelerates students through mission development skills training each week from NASA scientists and.
• Spearheaded a team of 12 multidisciplinary students in developing a mission concept to investigate Mars' surface and subsurface, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise
• Directed development of 4 key mission documents, including Mission Concept Review (MCR), System Requirements Review (SRR), Mission Definition Review (MDR), and Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
• Managed all operational and administrative functions, including a $250M budget, strategic planning, and integration, ensuring 100% alignment with project objectives
• Presented a high-level overview of the PDR to a L'SPACE review panel
• Navigated a mission budget cut of $50M successfully reducing the mission costs to meet adjusted mission budget requirements

Renton, Washington, United States

• Devised 3 comprehensive catalogs, documenting over 100+ parts and associated carts for the 737 North Line, improving operational transparency and part tracking
• Designed a maintenance request system for 80+ carts utilizing QR code technology, streamlining tracking and repair processes
• Collaborated with 3+ cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on supply chain objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
• Completed 15+ Boeing training courses relating to supplier diversity, proprietary programs, company culture, and safety standards
• Designed and presented multiple presentations for senior level management

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• TCA Venture Group is the leading source of funding to early-stage companies in Southern California. The Los Angeles chapter is the largest network in Tech Coast Angels. Over 150 members are involved in industries.
• Created and managed a comprehensive database documenting all TCA investments from 2020 to 2023
• Conducted investment research of 5+ private company profiles, identifying strategic insights to guide investment decisions
• Analyzed historical performance of investments worth over $100K to create a Fund Evaluation Report
• Produced comprehensive reports on investment opportunities by conducting SWOT analyses
• Facilitated team meetings and directed action plans to meet target deadlines

Mountain View, California, United States

• The NASA Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program is part of America’s Seed Fund, the nation’s largest source of early-stage non-dilutive funding for innovative.
• Surveyed customer feedback data to pinpoint and document actionable insights, projecting an increase in program satisfaction scores upon implementation
• Identified 4 key improvement opportunities within the SBIR/STTR program utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, forecasting an increase in program accessibility
• Served on the MUREP Hubs Leadership Board, facilitating an educational summit for over 200+ fellow interns, fostering versatile learning and collaboration
• Validated SBIR/STTR data feedback conclusions
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma practices to identify process improvement opportunities

Bachelor Of Science In Systems And Operations Management, Minor In Business Analytics

Activities and Societies: • ARCS - Research Fellow (Spring 2024) - Research Associate (Fall 2023) • Business Honors Association - Member.

Business Administration And Management, General, 3.9

Activities and Societies: • Rotaract Club - President (Fall 2022) - Internal President (Spring 2022) • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.