In charge of creating all social media graphics and assisting in curating social media content

Gained valuable first-hand experience in collegiate sports operations, marketing, and event logistics with the Fighting Illini Wheelchair Basketball programClosely collaborated with and assisted the coaching staff in facilitating daily operations including practice set-ups, individual strength & conditioning sessions, and equipment preparationFostered planning and decision-making skills through assisting in the itinerary creation process for home and away gamesPerformed live statistics recording and operated the live streaming program, gaining multitasking skills as well as familiarizing myself with various sports technology

Consistently participated in workshops and meetings to improve expertise in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator Collaborated with team members in creating and designing the organization's website, ensuring a visually cohesive appearance and user-friendly layout of the website

Created an e-commerce shoe customization business, 802 Customs. 802's passion lies in transforming footwear into personalized expressions, offering unique designs that reflect individual style and creativity. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer experiences, 802 has generated over $1,000 in profit within the first six weeks of operation, successfully delivering more than 50 distinct designs to our valued customers.

Orchestrated the creative vision for each design, crafting the blueprints of each design, assigning diversified roles within projects, and meticulously managing each creative phase of the projectCultivated expertise in design strategy, project management, and hands-on artistic creation, enriching my team coordination and conceptualization proficiency

Worked as a team in planning and setting up necessary components and equipment including the press box, ticket booth, locker rooms, referee tents, and home and away benches, in adherence to WPSL rulesIn charge of ticketing operations including overseeing all ticket transactions, promoting future home games and in-game events, and assisting patrons as needed to ensure a satisfactory experienceAssisted in the planning, organization, and operation process of the half-time show/event to provide an entertaining and engaging atmosphere for Junction FC fansContributed to the marketing efforts by assisting in creating social media content during gamedays

Nominated by a faculty member recognizing outstanding students, then voted on by the Undergraduate Committee to serve as a council memberAdvised the department of RST on issues of student recruitment, course offerings, marketing, and other mattersAssisted in educating other students about the various academic, social, and professional opportunities available in the departmentCollaborated with other council members in organizing department-wide student events for student wellness and engagement

Assisted with various marketing and promotional efforts at Fighting Illini Athletics events, gaining valuable sports marketing, advertising, and event presentation experience at a Division I level collegiate athletics programExecuted in-game promotions, assisted with the setup of marketing tables (Fighting Illini Fan Headquarters), provided customer service to fans, distributed marketing materials, and performed other duties as assigned

Chaperoned athletes during the Champaign-Urbana ATP Challenger Tour, ensuring adherence to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines for doping control sample collectionFacilitated the coordination of testing procedures between athletes and administrators, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of the process

Ran a summer soccer camp for a private client, coaching fundamental soccer skills along with speed & agility to help prepare for the client's upcoming season

Assisted the Event Director with the event marketing, planning, and management of the annual Illinois Wheelchair Basketball tournament, hosting universities such as Alabama, Arizona, Missouri, and moreRecruited event volunteers utilizing multiple recruitment tactics and actively managed them during the tournament to ensure smooth operations and timely execution of tasksOversaw the scores table and operated the shot clock, assuring the rules and safety of the games were observedContributed to the tournament successfully achieving its goal of incorporating approximately 300 total spectators

Performed ticket scanning and oversaw designated areas within the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium during the 2022-2023 season Fighting Illini home football gamesProvided extensive customer service to ensure a safe and entertaining viewership environment was maintained for Fighting Illini Football fansSupervised on-field gates to ensure the safety and security of players and authorized personnel