•Accepted into a selective 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent•Complete business case studies and assignments to grow leadership and technical skills•Attend conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, and Target

Work with the Academic Advising team to support over 100 business students a day through major exploration and declaration, course selection, graduation plans, study abroad course planning, and more. Supervise assigned shifts, train and mentor peer advisors, and serve as the lead in handling student needs. Completed a semester-long training course to provide the most up-to-date advice regarding academic planning, curriculum, and policies to assist peers in their academic decision-making.

Represent the Gies College of Business in both branding and recruitment efforts. Facilitate recruitment and informational events for prospective students. Work in the merchandise and wearables team as part of the marketing committee.

Lead multiple orientation events for over 8,000 new students and their families, including New Student Convocation, International Student Orientation, welcome celebrations, and college meetings. Facilitate large and small-scale workshops on campus resources and utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and their families as they transition into college. Collaborate with 4 other Orientation Leaders to develop a comprehensive document for all university resources.

Implement initiatives to foster inclusivity and promote diversity including facilitating a DEI in marketing event. Promote DEI opportunities for minority students weekly, including internships, scholarships, and conferences.

Support Performance Managers and Client Services leadership in streamlining business operations and optimizing project workflows, resulting in a 24% increase in client retention and 57% decrease in cancellations.Provide strategic guidance to clients, ensuring seamless communication across internal teams for website enhancements, managed service requests, and performance evaluations, leading to a 33% increase in referrals.Successfully managed a digital platform upgrade for 34 clients across 14 managers, delivering exceptional support and communication throughout the process and overseeing their respective cases.

Completed the Emerge Summer Career and Leadership Program. Engaged in weekly growth labs with companies like J.P. Morgan, Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., and Equity Group InvestmentsPresented a capstone project focused on developing a financial literacy curriculum for Chicago Public High Schools to increase financial literacy among Chicago youth and combat generational wealth gaps in Chicago communities and won 1st place in the annual Capstone Project Competition

Designed, promoted, and reviewed virtual library programs and resources to support the Chicago Public Library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement, and summer enrichment opportunities to Chicago residents. Fostered leadership and team-building skills through various projects, including a collaborative capstone project