Co-Founder Of Restore - Uchicago'S First Thrift Store
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Co-founded reSTORE, the University of Chicago's first thrift store and Hyde Park's only general thrift store. All profits are donated to 3 Chicagoland environmental non-profits, and the initiative has been 100% student-run. reSTORE aims to create a sustainable circular fashion economy for the Hyde Park community. - Co-wrote a successful grant application for the University of Chicago's Green Fund- Co-led the logistical team behind the store: the Campus Waste Reduction Project Group of Phoenix Sustainability Initiative- Co-led and hired a creative team from the undergraduate body to assist in graphic design, interior design, and styling - Co-led multiple collaborative events with other on-campus organizations, including a screenprinting event with the WHPK radio station and a closing night mix night showcasing 7 student DJs- Managed the store's Instagram in Spring 2023- Store manager/shift leader