Experience

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  Ymca of the triangle

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Bank of america student leader - summer internship

  • Worked as a student-consultant for the YMCA of the Triangle. • Developed strategies to improve diversity and inclusion practices within family programming.• Collaborated with four other Student Leaders to create separate but cohesive projects.• Presented a professional summary of findings to YMCA and Bank of America executives.https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/student-leaders.html#fbid=jRxjPT7tii1

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  Center for creative leadership

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  High school senior internship

  Worked directly with the Center for Creative Leadership to improve the diversity and inclusion programs offered to students and faculty at Ravenscroft High School.

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  Alpha phi international fraternity

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Director of chapter facilities

  • Led the chapter as a dedicated member of the executive board, serving as a liaison between advisors and sorority members. • Helped oversee the construction of a new house and provide a smooth and safe transition for members living in the house during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Organized weekly catered meals for 150+ women with over 10 different companies (pre-pandemic); designed and carried out strategies for safe to-go meal operations out of the facility (during pandemic).

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  The tarantino lab, unc genetic medicine

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Laboratory research assistant

  • Examined cocaine-induced responses within inbred mice strains and analyzed behavioral & physical patterns. • Designed and conducted experiments to identify the underlying mechanisms of addictive behaviors. • Completed DNA extractions, spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis, and genotyping analysis for 100+ samples.• Analyzed and presented genotype findings in a concise and professional manner to supervisors. http://tarantino.web.unc.edu/

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  Varsity tutors, a nerdy company

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Certified tutor

  • Certified to tutor 20+ different subjects: ACT, SAT, Advanced Placement Tests, Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Psychology, Social Sciences, general test preparation, etc. • Tutored six students grades 6 through 12 in multiple subjects for 10+ hours per week. • Create personalized lesson plans, assist with concept comprehension, and formulate practice problems to measure student performance and growth.

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  Emitbio inc.

  May 2021 - Apr 2022

  Development engineering intern

  • Generated and updated documentation such as risk & design control, test protocols & reports, and quality procedures. • Designed and conducted validation testing on over 500 devices in compliance with regulatory standards. • Analyzed data and identified significant trends using appropriate statistical techniques in Excel and Matlab.• Investigated root cause in data anomalies and unexpected results to identify viable solutions. • Comprehensively summarized and presented data to team members and executives, such as design reviews. • Qualified 15+ suppliers and various electromechanical equipment according to regulatory requirements. Show less

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  Hemosonics

  Jun 2022 - now

  • R&D Hardware Engineer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Associate R&D Hardware Engineer

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2024