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Wheaton, IL, US

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Manages and reviews shop drawings, product data, and LEED documentation to ensure project compliance and quality standards
• Proactively writes and submits RFI’s based on provided drawings and specs to address potential issues and ensure project success
• Oversees the construction of the exterior facade mock-up demonstrating exceptional leadership, scheduling, and project management skills
• In charge of the deployment and day-to-day operations of delivery tracking software Voyage Control and embodied carbon tracking software Qflow

Champaign, Illinois, United States

• Grew the Founders through the strategic planning, creation, and execution of targeted marketing and outreach campaigns
• Cultivated a cohesive and purpose-driven culture at Founders by fostering strong connections among diverse teams and aligning their efforts towards shared objectives

Champaign, Illinois, United States

• Co-directed a virtual Startup Career Fair to connect top talent across UIUC with high-growth startups
• Attending startups raised more than $120M

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Employed an agile development approach to design customized tools within ServiceNow, effectively supporting the implementation of IT Service Management (ITSM) at a Fortune 300 financial services firm
• Administered demos to educate associates on the business value of ServiceNow’s capabilities across multiple ITSM processes
• Developed robust features in ServiceNow using JavaScript, enabling the adoption of ITIL best practices

University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Planned and coordinated virtual events such as study hours and coffee chats to ensure our members were able to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic

University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Orchestrated volunteer events aimed at promoting STEM education and fostering community involvement
• Introduced elementary students to computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing through hands-on workshops

Founders Lab is a one-month accelerator program for college students and young professionals striving to pioneer solutions to address societal issues throughout their careers. Founders Lab was designed by New Story: a Y Combinator-backed organization that was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies In The World in 2017, 2019, 2020. Guest.

Downers Grove, Illinois

• Managed the demolition and renovation of dorms at Wheaton College by effectively supervising subcontractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to schedules and budget requirements
• Spearheaded a team in creating accurate CAD as-built drawings for a lab renovation project at the University of Illinois at Chicago, including meticulous mapping of existing piping systems to facilitate future.
• Facilitated the acquisition of construction permits for a water main installation in a new business development by coordinating drawings with the City of Geneva, IL

Wheaton, IL

• Founded an innovative marketing firm that worked with schools to generate revenue through the sale of targeted ad space within a school setting
• Performed milestone tracking and market analysis in order to continually improve the business model
• Partnered with Chick-fil-A to turn school cafeteria napkins into miniature billboards

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering | Concentration In Economics And Finance With A Minor In Business

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial and System Engineers, Founders

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Captain of Varsity Cross Country Team, Captain of Varsity Track Team, Key Club