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United States

Houston, Texas, United States

- Conduct global energy sector market research and SWOT analysis to identify growth opportunities and competitive landscapes- Analyze ERP data to design dashboards highlighting crucial KPIs, metrics, and trends, aiding in informed business decisions- Enhance operational efficiency through business process mapping, automation identification and software/tools research- Develop strategic business cases, marketing memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders- Collaborate cross-functionally to illustrate projected financial results and value to companies

- Led Business Today's fundraising efforts across the West Coast region, successfully raising over $90,000 funds for non-profit programming.- Directed outreach programs to build business partnerships with PWC, Wells Fargo, and other leading financial institutions.- Sourced industry contacts and engaged hundreds of C-suite executives and investment professionals, strengthening relationships and driving business development initiatives.- Provided financial insights to support strategic growth efforts, contributing to the organization's financial planning and investment strategies.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Project will premiere at selective global showcase: the Venice Art Biennale @ the Venice International Film Festival- To assume leadership role, effectively fostering collaborative team culture, ensuring project alignment with artistic vision, applying creative problem-solving, and adapting strategies to deliver high-quality results.- Developing a groundbreaking multimedia exhibit on Black Arthouse cinema.- Expanding creative research skills to encompass editing short documentaries, research on directors, and archival film research.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Created commissioned portraits for families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, using art to provide comfort and preserve cherished memories during times of loss.- Built a strong reputation for thoughtful, personalized service, carefully selecting clients and maintaining high demand while ensuring each project was treated with care and respect.- Managed all aspects of client relationships and project execution, from consultation to delivery, balancing empathy with professionalism and attention to detail.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Explored Venture Capital deal sourcing and developed investment thesis at igniteXL Ventures, a global seed fund.- Utilized advanced Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research and prompt engineering to identify market trends and uncover new investment opportunities.- Practiced brand positioning through variable estimation techniques like market sizing and revenue projection techniques.- Enhanced presentation/public speaking abilities through creating concise and impactful investment summaries.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

The Anvil newspaper is a (national) 2021 NSPA Newspaper/Newsmagazine Pacemaker Finalist. Interviewed people like Emmy award-winning writers, wrote articles on diverse topics, contributed to page concepts and design, and managed and led multiple projects.

Houston, Texas, United States

- Applied coding techniques to analyze Financial Statements- Independently created business project, researched arts and cultural organizations' marketing strategies, and surveyed consumers.- Analyzed the consumer survey and research results to write a research paper published in an international journal: “Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts/cultural organizations and customer satisfaction with the measures taken by these organizations.” (See "Publications" section)

Houston, Texas, United States

- Delivered efficient, personalized customer service in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing attention to detail - key to client relationship management.- Thrived under pressure, maintaining team morale and ensuring smooth operations during peak hours.- Completed rigorous training in customer service, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to learning. - Recognized for exemplary performance and received a return offer for potential growth.

Houston, Texas, United States

- Worked closely with medical professionals in various departments including Life Flight, which gave me insight into how emergency healthcare teams operate under pressure.- Led and managed projects to improve healthcare access in the community, including independently organizing a book drive that provided important health resources to those in need.- Used social media to raise awareness and funds for healthcare programs, helping more people learn about and support these initiatives.- Developed skills in data analysis and coordinated web conferencing, supporting strategic decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration.

Houston, Texas, United States

Summer RA in Economic and Social Diversity & Discrimination Labs, Rice University. Conducted research and data analysis to support strategic recommendations in organizational and corporate contexts:1. Fortune 500 Corporations Project: - Analyzed annual reports and corporate materials, extracting key data points to support research on Organizational performance.- Developed data-driven models to identify trends and create accurate forecasts, directly contributing to strategic recommendations, for corporate decision-making.2. Forgiveness Project: - Coded news articles and social media posts to examine the influence of forgiveness and bias.- Gained insights into the social dynamics, inequality and decision-making. Through weekly lab meetings and professional development, strengthened skills in research methodologies, data analysis, and trend forecasting applicable to corporate and organizational contexts.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

High School Diploma, Business Administration, Management And Operations