• Founded Outfitted LLC to create an omnichannel solution to outdated shopping systems, addressing a 40% e-commerce return rate and $218 billion of net loss in the fashion industry due to consumer returns.• Engaged with industry executives from brands such as Veronica Beard, L.L. Bean, and Lululemon, utilizing their insights to create a data-driven platform for cost reduction strategies.• Accepted into the Wake Forest Deacon Springboard accelerator program, competed in… Show more • Founded Outfitted LLC to create an omnichannel solution to outdated shopping systems, addressing a 40% e-commerce return rate and $218 billion of net loss in the fashion industry due to consumer returns.• Engaged with industry executives from brands such as Veronica Beard, L.L. Bean, and Lululemon, utilizing their insights to create a data-driven platform for cost reduction strategies.• Accepted into the Wake Forest Deacon Springboard accelerator program, competed in "Entrepalooza" pitch competition to Wake Forest University Advisory board. Show less

• Worked directly with Larry Cooley, Founder of the Scaling Community of Practice and former CEO of MSI, and Johannes Linn, a distinguished Emerging Markets Forum resident economist and senior Brookings Institute advisor.• Acted as the first line of communication between the Scaling Community of Practice leaders representing 200 institutions and the over 700 field experts, investors, and community members, enhancing the platform for data and information exchange among practitioners with… Show more • Worked directly with Larry Cooley, Founder of the Scaling Community of Practice and former CEO of MSI, and Johannes Linn, a distinguished Emerging Markets Forum resident economist and senior Brookings Institute advisor.• Acted as the first line of communication between the Scaling Community of Practice leaders representing 200 institutions and the over 700 field experts, investors, and community members, enhancing the platform for data and information exchange among practitioners with a focus on scaling international development.• Designed a database to organize and standardize the reports, articles, and economic frameworks, improving access for experts within nine sectoral and thematic Working Groups including education, health, agriculture, and monitoring and evaluation. Show less

• Nominated by the Wake Forest Entrepreneurship Executive Advisory Board to join the entrepreneurship start-up “Whirl” a networking platform that utilized social and network connections for recent graduates in new cities.• Reported directly to the CEO and C-Suite executive team, aided Whirl to acceptance into the TechStars Atlanta Business Incubator powered by Cox Enterprises.• Created and implemented a standardized 2-sided database that analyzed potential investors based upon… Show more • Nominated by the Wake Forest Entrepreneurship Executive Advisory Board to join the entrepreneurship start-up “Whirl” a networking platform that utilized social and network connections for recent graduates in new cities.• Reported directly to the CEO and C-Suite executive team, aided Whirl to acceptance into the TechStars Atlanta Business Incubator powered by Cox Enterprises.• Created and implemented a standardized 2-sided database that analyzed potential investors based upon professional, personal, and social compatibility, reducing trial and error of conventional ad-hoc meet and greet approaches. Show less

• Conducted supply chain research on COVID-19 mitigation strategies, aided in the execution of comprehensive testing programs across the Illinois public school system. Collaborated with public health officials and school administrators to streamline the logistics of testing programs, enhancing the overall response effort.• Quantified and optimized supply chain resources, enabling on-site delivery teams to accelerate shipments, maximize testing resources, and reduce supply costs… Show more • Conducted supply chain research on COVID-19 mitigation strategies, aided in the execution of comprehensive testing programs across the Illinois public school system. Collaborated with public health officials and school administrators to streamline the logistics of testing programs, enhancing the overall response effort.• Quantified and optimized supply chain resources, enabling on-site delivery teams to accelerate shipments, maximize testing resources, and reduce supply costs, ensuring efficient and effective distribution of critical supplies. Show less

• Co-founded and led PureGear LLC, a start-up company that utilized infrared film technology to denature infectious bacteria such as MRSA commonly found in sports equipment. • Raised capital, including securing seed funding from angel investors, and winning $7,500 at the Lake Forest Pitch Night competition, enabling participation in the Lake Forest Business Accelerator program. • 3D rendered and developed four separate product prototypes used to implement detailed logistics… Show more • Co-founded and led PureGear LLC, a start-up company that utilized infrared film technology to denature infectious bacteria such as MRSA commonly found in sports equipment. • Raised capital, including securing seed funding from angel investors, and winning $7,500 at the Lake Forest Pitch Night competition, enabling participation in the Lake Forest Business Accelerator program. • 3D rendered and developed four separate product prototypes used to implement detailed logistics and distribution plans with overseas manufacturers. Show less