AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2021
Obtained a Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Product Design. Relevant coursework in Project Management, Database Systems, Statistics, Feasibility Analysis, Python, SQL, and Data Analytics
SEPTEMBER 2016 – JUNE 2017
Pursued a Bachelors of Science in Bioengineering before transferring to the University of Southern California for Biomedical Engineering.
Shopify, USAToday, USC Marshall School of Business,
VoyageLA, Daily Trojan, Troy Labs, and SparkSC
USC Viterbi School of Engineering – MAY 2021
Troy Labs – FEBRUARY 2020
USC Marshall School of Business – APRIL 2019
USC Marshall School of Business – APRIL 2018
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July 2021 - May 2023
Snapshot of Delivered Client Engagements:
Oversaw operating model, change management, and strategic advisory workstreams to track executive decisions, potential risks, and developments against the project roadmap progress to forecast delays and triage resolutions
Built out transformation roadmap of client initiatives and curated detailed project sprints for operational workflows to achieve future-state and market parity that further enabled an additional phase of work to be signed
Performed strategic analysis of a technical cloud landscape and led the development of business case components involving an end-to-end project roadmap and staffing model that enabled a $1.9M SoW to meet the client’s deadline
MARCH 2018 - AUGUST 2020
Started, operated, and scaled an e-commerce business with 20k+ in revenue, 12k+ in profit, and 2k+ in donated aid to teenage mental health organizations in Los Angeles.
Pitched to investors, cold called potential customers, lead a team of 8 student interns, projected and executed on various milestones concerning production and digital strategy initiatives. Analyzed KPIs and consumer segments to execute strategic marketing campaigns and optimize conversion funnels. Designed, sourced, and manufactured four capsule collections that serviced over 200+ unique customers
JUNE 2019 - JANUARY 2020
Outlined & executed on business plans and operation frameworks as part of their global partnership with Amazon.com. Increased e-commerce conversion rates by 4.3% and reduced international fulfilment operation disconnects by 6%
APRIL 2018 – JANUARY 2019
Curated and implemented brand identity in conjunction with market positioning to deliver a gen-z driven experience.
Spearheaded guerrilla and digital marketing campaign efforts that increased user signups by 250% in first 3 months
MAY 2013 – AUGUST 2017
Developed a physician focused medical communication platform to reduce medical errors and referral wait times.
Utilized heavily within the cardiology sector of SCL Health and streamlined communications by 27%.
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The impressive accomplishments and resilient spirit of the class of 2021 was recognized and commemorated in this year’s online undergraduate awards ceremony.
