Feb 2026 – Mar 2026 · 1 mo · Greater Chicago Area · On-site

• Led end-to-end participant coordination for workforce development programs, including outreach, onboarding, and scheduling, consistently achieving full cohort enrollment and improving attendance rates by up to 25%.
• Designed and implemented structured outreach and follow-up systems, increasing participant response rates by 40% and strengthening engagement across multiple programs.
• Managed cross-functional communication between program staff, partners, and participants, improving operational efficiency and reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%.
• Optimized data tracking and participant management workflows, enhancing data accuracy and reducing administrative inefficiencies by 35%, supporting more effective program delivery.

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 2 mos · Chicago, IL · Hybrid

• Analyzed 19th-century abolitionist manuscripts, documenting historical context for 50+ records, improving archival completeness and research accessibility by an estimated 30%.
• Edited AI-generated transcriptions in Transkribus, reviewing 100+ pages of content and increasing transcription accuracy and readability by approximately 40%.
• Developed and standardized descriptive metadata across 75+ archival items, improving digital organization and increasing material discoverability by an estimated 35%.
• Applied research and documentation best practices while collaborating on archival and community preservation initiatives, contributing to a 25% improvement in workflow efficiency and data consistency.

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 2 mos · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Planned and executed community-based design-build projects with multidisciplinary teams and 10+ local youth, increasing hands-on engagement by an estimated 30%.
• Constructed an outdoor performance stage and revitalized a community garden, expanding access to cultural programming and green space for 50+ community members.
• Installed epoxy flooring systems across 500+ sq ft from surface preparation through finishing, meeting 100% of quality and safety standards.
• Evaluated site conditions and coordinated with 5+ community stakeholders, recommending design and structural improvements that reduced hazards by 25%.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Greater Chicago Area · On-site

• Planned and executed a 20’ x 20’ mobile grocery installation serving 100+ families across 10+ neighborhoods, applying functional and spatial design principles to maximize accessibility and efficiency.
• Managed mobile grocery initiatives with a team of 10 youth, coordinating workflow, mentorship, and on-site construction tasks, improving project completion efficiency by an estimated 30%.
• Evaluated 5+ architectural projects—including church renovations, hazard mitigation, and historic preservation—providing design and site improvement recommendations that enhanced safety and usability by approximately 25%.
• Constructed community spaces for restorative justice programs using design-build methods, ensuring spatial functionality and compliance with safety standards, while integrating stakeholder feedback to improve program outcomes.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Developed 10+ interactive design concepts for the Museum of Science and Industry Spark Program, engaging an estimated 100+ youth participants and enhancing hands-on learning experiences.
• Contributed to design development and research for 10+ projects, including the Obama Presidential Center, aligning outcomes with client goals and supporting timely completion of project milestones for teams of 1–10 designers.
• Produced 20+ CAD drawings, 3D models, and physical models for presentations, improving stakeholder understanding and expediting design approvals by an estimated 25%.
• Researched and documented archival materials for the Stevens & Hamilton Smith Center, supporting preservation and educational initiatives accessed by 100+ students and researchers.

May 2022 – Jan 2023 · 8 mos · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Conceptualized designs, material selections, and space layouts for 5+ retail, office, and high school renovation projects, optimizing functionality and aesthetics for 50–200+ users.
• Drafted 20+ architectural drawings, construction documents, and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and Enscape, improving design review efficiency by an estimated 25%.
• Fabricated physical and 3D models and collaborated with 15+ high school students on a large-scale 3D mural, integrating educational engagement with hands-on design execution.
• Produced presentations and promotional materials in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, enhancing client communication and accelerating project approvals by approximately 20%.

Feb 2022 – Dec 2022 · 10 mos · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Engaged 100+ alumni and supporters to share university updates, gather feedback, and encourage philanthropic contributions, increasing engagement by an estimated 25%.
• Customized donor stewardship through personalized thank-you calls and targeted messaging, improving donor retention and repeat contributions by approximately 20%.
• Represented the student perspective in campaigns such as Giving Day and crowdfunding initiatives, contributing to a 15% increase in participation.
• Maintained accurate alumni and donor records, ensuring data integrity and enabling professional follow-up that enhanced overall campaign efficiency by 30%.

May 2019 – Aug 2019 · 3 mos · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Organized youth programs for 50+ participants aged 13–18, optimizing space layouts and event flow to improve accessibility and engagement by an estimated 30%.
• Supported resident artists with outreach, marketing, and community visibility initiatives, increasing audience attendance by approximately 25%.
• Redesigned The Torch open mic for people of color, leading mission development and event execution, resulting in a 40% increase in participant engagement.
• Partnered with 5+ women- and POC-owned businesses to produce inclusive community events, enhancing community reach and stakeholder collaboration.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2019 · 11 yrs · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Assembled 50+ custom fruit arrangements weekly for in-store, online, and phone orders, maintaining quality, presentation standards, and order accuracy above 95%.
• Coordinated orders and deliveries across multiple platforms, ensuring 100% on-time fulfillment and high client satisfaction ratings.
• Designed creative arrangements for special events and holidays, increasing seasonal sales by an estimated 20% through visually appealing displays.
• Managed shop organization and workflow, supporting efficient operations and team collaboration that improved order processing speed by 25%.