Participated as a student mostly and coaching/helper for the years I first started within the program. I also had the honor to be a main MC at two of our Hustle N'Code Hackathons. | Current Alumni & TXT Seal Grad

Experience:Youth Mentor, South Los Angeles Community ProgramCo-led a cohort of over 30 youth from South Los Angeles and surrounding areas, providing mentorship and guidance while overseeing various responsibilities.Developed a comprehensive curriculum in web development, focusing on HTML, and facilitated engaging lessons to enhance students' skills.Organized daily agendas with team-building activities to foster camaraderie and collaboration among mentees.Encouraged creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, creating an inclusive environment conducive to leadership development.Conducted regular one-on-one sessions with students to address individual learning needs, offering support and guidance as necessary.Delegated tasks to qualified team members for personalized assistance to students.Promoted exploration and critical thinking, encouraging students to express themselves and harness their intelligence.Managed scheduling to ensure punctuality and attendance, liaising with parents when necessary to address any concerns.Successfully recruited students through cold calling efforts, exceeding recruitment quotas by effectively reaching out to over 300 individuals in a single evening.Skills Taught:Leadership methodologies and project management principles.Proficiency in Google software, Figma, and Adobe Photoshop through comprehensive lectures and hands-on training.

Coach and mentor elementary- high school students in full-stack web development, U/UI Design, and SCRATCH. Languages: HTML, JAVA, CSS* Taught students essential multimedia skills, including video editing, graphic design, and digital storytelling.*Developed and implemented lesson plans focused on enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.*Explored and integrated AI training concepts into the curriculum, preparing students for future technological advancements.

Social Media Management Intern - Some UI Worked alongside UCLA youth force, helping SoLA*Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement and follower count through strategic content planning and execution.*Created and developed over 20 one-pagers to enhance client portfolios, showcasing key information and marketing strategies.*Collaborated with the marketing team to align social media initiatives with overall company goals.

I worked as the Design lead on Roomcraft.Roomcraft was developed to address the common issue of furniture fitting in various spaces by leveraging a combination of older LiDAR technology and augmented reality (AR). The vision for the app was to serve as a comprehensive solution for furniture shopping and fitting, providing users with a seamless experience. With Roomcraft, users could visualize how furniture would look and fit in their spaces using AR technology, revolutionizing the way people shop for furniture.My role and contribution: I contributed to the development of Roomcraft by focusing on enhancing the UI/UX aspects and interface design, ensuring a user-friendly and visually appealing experience. Additionally, I played a key role in crafting an eye-catching and sleek app logo that effectively represented the brand identity. Throughout the development process, I provided leadership as we navigated the ideation phase, guiding our Scrum Master and Project Manager in leveraging the potential of new features with cutting-edge technology, which was not widely utilized outside of major tech companies at the time.*Key achievements include successfully pitching Roomcraft to a group of executives from various Forbes 500 companies. This involved contributing to the creation of a compelling pitch deck and designing the slideshow to effectively communicate our vision and value proposition. *Additionally, I played a role in crafting the script, ensuring that our presentation effectively conveyed the unique features and benefits of Roomcraft.*Mapping out the apps wireframe and key features.

About Food Compass:was started to become a visionary app to create a bridge so to speak for Local Food vendors whether it be corner stores, mom-and-pop bakeries, or even food trucks and stands during COVID-19.Scrum Master, Food Compass. Led the development team as Scrum Master for Food Compas, a visionary app aimed at connecting local food vendors with customers.Spearheaded the creation of a platform to bridge local food vendors, including corner stores, bakeries, food trucks, and stands, with their target audience, emphasizing community pillars.Played a pivotal role in fostering economic opportunities and highlighting community pillars by providing a digital outreach platform for local food vendors.Demonstrated a commitment to innovation, community empowerment, and economic self-sufficiency within marginalized communities.Some Key Achievements to highlight:*Addressed systemic inequalities in access to resources and opportunities by providing local food vendors with a platform to showcase their products and connect with customers.Developed and implemented strategies to empower marginalized communities by providing a platform for local entrepreneurs to reach a broader audience.*Challenged traditional economic models by promoting local entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency within communities.* I Prepared and delivered compelling pitches to judges, highlighting the value proposition and unique features of Food Compas to potential partners and investors.*Contributed to the development of a user-centric design approach, ensuring that new features met the needs and preferences of both vendors and customers.*Collaborated with product managers, designers, and developers to translate ideas into actionable plans, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution.*Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in guiding the team through the ideation and design process, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.Wireframes -