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- Serve on the Board of Directors of a $3.5 million 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading 250+ student clubs.- Train and oversee five committee chairs and 35 elected representatives to ensure representation of Binghamton University’s 14,000+ member undergraduate population and manage a budget of $1.1 million. - Act as a liaison between elected student representatives and the Board of Directors of the Binghamton Student Association

Actively assist in the development and implementation of select VPSS projects with the overarching goal of improving student life and academic performance on campus.Assisted in planning voting engagement events which attracted 500+ people in total.Designed a promotional campaign to encourage a diverse range of candidates to run for student government, which saw the most candidates run to date

Elected representative of BU's Dickinson Community, representing undergraduate students at the highest level of student government.Proposed and passed legislation at weekly Student Association (SA) Congress meetings. Served as a liaison between the Dickinson Community and SA Congress to ensure that student's voices were represented. Actively collaborated with peers to cultivate an environment conducive for students' success.Involved in the Finance Committee, which allocated $1,000,000 of SA funds to 300+ Binghamton chartered clubs and organizations. Reviewed budget and discretionary funding presentations from student organizations and deliberated with the committee to reach agreements of fiscal decisions.Involved in the Elections and Judiciary Committee, which moderates student campaigns and elections. Collaborated with committee members to make necessary changes to the SA's elections code.Member of the Club Sports Budget Allocation Committee (Spring 2024)- Evaluated budget presentations and effectively allocated $104,000 in funding. - Supported 40+ student-run club sports teams by ensuring fair distribution of resources.

Assist a political science professor in identifying districts in New York that may violate the Voting Rights Act (1965) and have racially polarized voting.Independently collect, clean, and prepare data for analysis in R. Apply mathematical modeling and reasoning skills to solve complex problems.Utilize ecological inference to identify individual-level behaviour from group data.

• Delegate tasks to fellow executive board members to optimize operational efficiency.• Oversee a $700 budget and inflow of approximately $1000 through successful fundraising efforts.• Manage organization of club’s allocated storage spaces, ensuring easy accessibility of frequently used items.• Efficiently completed vouchers and deposit forms in compliance with Student Association (our governing body) guidelines.• Patiently taught crochet to members, tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.• Spearhead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for club activities and initiatives.• Foster a collaborative environment within the executive board to enhance teamwork and productivity.

• Delegate tasks to fellow executive board members to optimize operational efficiency.• Manage organization of club’s allocated storage spaces, ensuring easy accessibility of frequently used items.• Collaborate closely with the President to streamline club operations.• Patiently taught crochet to members, tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.• Spearhead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for club activities and initiatives.• Foster a collaborative environment within the executive board to enhance teamwork and productivity.

• Managed a $700 budget for purchasing items to support fundraising initiatives.• Oversaw and inflow of approximately $1000 through successful fundraising efforts.• Efficiently completed vouchers and deposit forms in compliance with Student Association (our governing body) guidelines.• Brainstormed innovative strategies to boost club profits.• Orchestrated engaging weekly general body meetings to propel organizational expansion.• Provided patient crochet instruction to members, tailoring instruction to suit individual learning styles.

• Provided valuable input to executive board decisions from a fresh perspective as a new student intern.• Planned and executed engaging weekly general body meetings to drive organizational growth.• Patiently taught crochet to members, tailoring instruction to suit individual learning styles.• Focused on fostering a genuine love of the craft while imparting skills.• Demonstrated strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities.

- Ensured optimal guest experience by taking orders, serving dishes, and removing dinnerware promptly and with a positive attitude.- Managed orders and accompanying financial transactions using digital Point of Sale system. Knowledgeably recommended menu items based on customer needs and preferences, including upselling complementary dishes and drinks.- Managed the restaurant's main cash register. Prepared a financial report at the end of every shift detailing every transaction made in and out of the register. - Efficiently negotiated and resolved customer concerns. Ensured maintenance of food hygiene in acordance with standards and guidelines.

Greeted and acknowledged guests and seat patrons by escorting them to assigned tables and offered additional services such as beverages to keep them occupied while waiting. Was knowledgeable about local landmarks and history to provide guests with a more thorough experience.Managed Window's on the Bay's main cash register. Prepared a financial report at the end of every shift detailing every transaction made in and out of the register. Addressed guest requests and complaints in a positive and efficient manner and escalated major complaints to the manager.

Ensured optimal guest experience by taking orders, serving dishes, and removing dinnerware promptly and with a positive attitude.Managed orders and accompanying financial transactions using digital Point of Sale system. Knowledgeably recommended menu items based on customer needs and preferences, including upselling complementary dishes and drinks.Efficiently negotiated and resolved customer concerns. Ensured maintenance of food hygiene in acordance with standards and guidelines.

Managed the basic functions of a small library, including checking out and discharging books, administering library cards, reshelving books, and maintaining the organization of the library as per the developed system.Marketed the library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication, both verbally and the creation of eye-catching graphics.Assisted patrons with the library's computers and provided information on utilizing the library’s printer.Successfully navigated the inter-library database to ensure that books were correctly labeled and transported within the library system. Creatively solved problems pertaining to the function of this database.

Instructed and coordinated beginner to intermediate skiers, ensuring that all safety guidelines were followed; provided beneficial assistance and support to clients.Created and maintained a positive and enjoyable learning experience for clients.Helped to train new instructors and collaborated with peers on the development of new teaching methods.Awarded employee of the week twice for performing great work.

Collaborated with students and faculty through weekly workshops to understand community problems in the Binghamton area. Participated in workshops, fundraisers, and networking events to strengthen leadership skills and foster connections.Developed and implemented a Knowledge Community (KC) specific Service-Learning Project to support a community partner's needs. Worked within the Global Citizenship and Awareness KC to host a Multicultural Awareness Fair at a local school.

Greeted and acknowledged guests and seat patrons by escorting them to assigned tables and offered additional services such as beverages to keep them occupied while waiting.Addressed guest requests and complaints and escalated major complaints to the manager.Accepted and organized reservations, both in-person, online, and over phone.Prioritized reservations to accommodate customers.Prepared seating assignments prior to service and presented a plan to the restaurant at the beginning of each shift.