More Work Experience

Entrepreneurial Lead

• The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This immersive, seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory — accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization.

Product Development Team Lead

• Coordinating with mentors and instructors to identify and validate potential markets and core assumptions.
• Building FlyBy.

Graduate Researcher, Green and Advanced Mobility Engineering (GAME) Lab

• Analyzed 30+ Advanced Air Mobility products through research, user surveys, and market evaluation
• Investigated logistical permutations for drone delivery operations to find optimal product placement upon launch
• Built mathematical optimization models using Python and streamlined 10+ years’ worth of data for results to enhance the supply chain life-cycle of eVTOLs (Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft)

Graduate Assistant, External Affairs

• Providing resources and spaces for students and industry partners to collaborate.

Product Developer

• Building something exciting!
• Read Featured Article: "Kent State’s LaunchNET Marks 10 Years of Helping Clients... Turn Their Visions Into Reality"

Fellow

Lead

• Creating a community of support and growth - while focusing on building products to help our Portage County Community through Developer Technologies

Intern - Workforce Optimization & Computational Data Analysis

• Collaborated with 5+ departments to improve company staffing distribution using data acquired over 3 years
• Presented to the Leadership Team – including the President & CEO – using storytelling, & public speaking skills
• Enabled growth in top-line metrics using acquired data, user feedback, company vision, and streamlined algorithms
• 10% increase in staffing distribution, & $2000 saved per hour per repair service
• $50,000+ saved on operating costs annually using SaaS application processing

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Resident Assistant & Community Liaison

Kent State University

Aug 2019 - May 2022

• Utilized effective time management skills by curating over 6 programs and activities each semester for 60 residents
• Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with over 500 residents and campus administrators
• Collaborated with more than 10 building staff and campus administrators every week to organize events for residents
• Facilitated problem-solving and conflict resolution by serving as a positive role model, mediator, and leader
• Programmed tailored events and learning experiences which included visiting aviation landmarks around the country

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Vice President

American Association of Airport Executives at KSU

Feb 2021 - May 2022

• Exhibited strategic vision, strong communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and leadership skills to grow the organization from 5 members to over 30 full-time students
• Collaborated with industry partners to curate special seminars and mentorship sessions for members of the organization. These connections helped members build connections and get internships
• Tailored special events to important aviation landmarks across the country including the Nation Museum of the US Airforce in Dayton, OH; NetJets in Columbus, OH; and John Glenn International Airport
• Facilitated problem-solving and conflict resolution by serving as a positive role model, mediator, and leader
• Developed, hosted, and managed weekly events including Professional Development sessions, game nights, and general membership meetings