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New Haven, CT, US

Connecticut, United States

• Launched and led SummerStore, a student-centered storage solution for college students, from concept to successful campus operations
• Featured in the Yale Daily News for SummerStore’s innovative, student-friendly approach to affordable storage solutions in its inaugural year
• Developed a scalable business model leveraging strategic partnerships for cost-effective logistics and nationwide expansion
• Built and managed cross-functional teams, overseeing marketing, customer service, and operations to streamline the student experience
• Established partnerships with nationwide storage providers to facilitate on-campus storage access and ensure seamless service delivery
• Focused on growth and scalability, including expansion strategies to broaden campus presence across multiple universities

• Served as a primary liaison between the university administration and the FGLI student body to foster an inclusive campus environment.
• Organized and facilitated workshops, events, and discussions to address the unique challenges faced by first-generation and low-income students at Yale.
• Provided peer advising and support to FGLI students, offering guidance on academic resources, financial aid, and career opportunities.
• Advocated for policy changes and resource allocation that benefit the FGLI community, ensuring their voices are heard and needs are met.
• Collaborated with campus organizations and departments to increase awareness and support for FGLI initiatives and programs.

• Designed, developed, and maintained digital assets ranging from general branding graphics to scaled software platforms for over 500 clients, ensuring functionality aligned with specific business needs and user.
• Crafted unique graphic designs, including logos, branding materials, and website layouts, utilizing advanced design software to deliver visually compelling solutions.
• Managed full project lifecycles from concept to completion, including requirement gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Offered consultation services to clients on best practices in software development and graphic design, contributing to enhanced digital strategies.
• Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines while ensuring quality and client satisfaction in deliverables.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Independently developed stand-alone applications utilized by Jamf engineers for maintaining the system test automation platform.
• Leveraged technologies such as Gradle, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Bamboo to assist in the development of Jamf's Apple device management software.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Developed award-winning VBA Code programs that streamlined product forecasting between Sage and local platforms, significantly reducing the manual productivity loss of the organization.
• Manipulated data from large databases to meet production and statistical accounting needs.
• Performed inventory audits, assessing compliance with established procedures and ensuring accuracy against database records.