Work Experience
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Division of Research and Economic Development, South Dakota State University
Nov 2022 – Present
• Designed & maintained 40+ sections of the Division’s website, created informational graphics, & compiled a 300+ image archive.
• Routed 100+ administrative routing forms for research using internal software and reduced the time of the process by 60%.
• Analyzed a 55,000+ points data set and provided 8 visualizations of proposal submission methods used by our researchers.
• Set up desktop workspaces, processed 35+ office surpluses and built Excel worksheet templates for the division.
New Student Orientation, South Dakota State University, Brookings
May 2023 – Present
• Assisted with the preparation and day-of logistics for 17 orientation sessions, assembled informational folders, confirmed attendance, set up & troubleshoot presentation technologies for 11 rooms.
• Facilitated small and large group discussions, led tours, and supported about 2500 individuals across all 17 sessions.
• Collaborated with a 20-member team to assist over 1500 freshmen and transfer students to register for classes for 2 semesters.
Innovate SoDak, South Dakota State University
Nov 2022 – JULY 2023
• Analyzed, edited & repaired sections of high-definition 3D model scans of a medical device using Blender, Mesh Mixer & MeshLab.
• Found and tested a process that utilized an algorithm which reduced the size of large 3d models by over 87% while retaining key features, intending them for use in fluid simulations.
This process was further improved by a teammate.
• Redesigned 2 sections of a grant initiative website.
• Produced a 2-minute promotional video which was showcased by our director at a regional conference.
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science, South Dakota State University
MAY 2022 – JAN 2023
• Assisted with 15 Ph.D. studies conducted at 5 research locations across South Dakota with a team of 7 associates and supervisor.
• Gathered and reported accurate data from over 9600 cases, planted samples, and processed 2850+ soil, leaf and tissue specimens.
• Analyzed 350+ sets of seed samples utilizing 2 industry standard infrared grain analysis machines, and prepared 100+ seed samples.
• Responsibly operated 8 specialized machines, helped maintained 7 facilities & vehicles & safely disposed of 450+ of unneeded samples.
Slidepot, Remote
May 2020 – Nov 2021
SlidePot.com provides free study materials to college students
• Designed website interface, branding, and design system of over 78 various components.
• Reduced development costs by 60% by identifying and utilizing reliable open-source software, plugins, and tools.
• Developed & maintained our responsive website at slidepot.com and secured it from over 750+ cyber-attack attempts.
• Drove an increase of 2,300+ returning users by executing user-driven product changes gotten through feedback surveys I made.
University Programming Council (UPC), South Dakota State University
Aug – Oct 2022
The UPC plans and executes campus events for students at South Dakota State University
• Collaborated with a 10-member team to plan, promote, execute and participate in 10 campus events with a total of over 800 attendees.
• Communicated with 8 business contacts, agencies and campus units, for event logistics, promotion, tech, and execution and developed 5 event proposals and budgets
• Analyzed data from a survey with over 400 data points to better understand student preferences (Music Survey – SDSU UPC F22).
Jacks Mic Night FA22 – Nov 3, 2023
• Proposed the event to the UPC, prepared and presented the forecasted budget
• Reserved the venue, and made arrangements with the university’s tech crew on venue layout, sound, lighting, and supporting technology.
• Provided consistent and useful feedback to Blue Print designers on the promotional materials alongside the new Concerts Coordinator
• Promoted the event by tabling in the Union Building, distributing handout filers, and speaking with students
• Performed 3 songs at the event with my best friend
Jacks Got Talent (D Day) – Oct 25, 2023
• Promoted the event by tabling in the Union Building, distributing handout filers, and speaking with students
• Prepared, Rehearsed, and Performed a cover medley of 5 songs at the event
Great Plains Zoo (Zoo Boo) – Oct 15th, 2023
• Set up and clipped 2 long streams of led lights alongside fences at the zoo with instructions and insights from the zoo’s operators
• Laid out, put up decorations, and tested the zoo’s carousal with Halloween-themed materials alongside more than 15 volunteers
The Roads Below – Oct 12th
• Continued planning of the event from the previous Concerts Coordinator
• Collaborated with, and provided consistent and useful feedback to Blue Print designers on the event’s promotional materials
• Reserved the event venue, and maintained communication with the artists and entertainment agency through emails
• Reserved the venue, and made arrangements with the university’s tech crew on venue layout, sound, lighting, and supporting technology.
• Executed the event, and distributed more than 50 copies of the band’s music CDs to the audience
Family Weekend Dueling Guitar – Sept 30th
• Promoted the event through tabling with students at the Student Union Building
• Executed the event, and collaborated with the attendees to collect, and deliver song requests to the artists (Dueling Guitars)
• Participated in impromptu dance performance during the event
Jacks Got Talent Audition – Sep 19th
• Executed the event alongside two other Coordinators
Student Engagement Expo – Aug 21st
• Tabled for the UPC, and promoted our upcoming events to students
• Met with and introduced students to the UPC and our upcoming events
Welcome Back Bash – Aug 19th
• Moved & set up snack machines with our team
Meet State Move-in-Day – Aug 19th
• Helped freshmen move stuff into Binnewies hall alongside a team of other students
• Prepared and correctly labeled student belongings using stickers and room numbers
• Protected 5 sets of belongings with a waterproof tarp during the rainfall
Be the Light 5k Color Run/Walk – Apr 30th, 2022
• Distributed & dispensed 2 powdered colors, and cleaned up after.
• Arranged and tabled t-shirts, necklace beads, and snacks for the event
- Jacks Mic Night FA22 – Nov 3, 2023
- Proposed the event to the UPC, prepared and presented the forecasted budget
- Reserved the venue, and made arrangements with the university’s tech crew on venue layout, sound, lighting, and supporting technology.
- Provided consistent and useful feedback to Blue Print designers on the promotional materials alongside the new Concerts Coordinator
- Promoted the event by tabling in the Union Building, distributing handout filers, and speaking with students
- Performed 3 songs at the event with my best friend
- Jacks Got Talent Show – Oct 25, 2023
- Promoted the event by tabling in the Union Building, distributing handout filers, and speaking with students
- Prepared, Rehearsed, and Performed a cover medley of 5 songs at the event
- Feeling Good
- My Girl
- Fly me to the moon
- Your Man
- Great Plains Zoo (Zoo Boo) – Oct 15th, 2023
- Set up and clipped 2 long streams of led lights alongside fences at the zoo with instructions and insights from the zoo’s operators
- Laid out, put up decorations, and tested the zoo’s carousal with Halloween-themed materials alongside more than 15 volunteers
- The Roads Below – Oct 12th
- Continued planning of the event from the previous Concerts Coordinator
- Collaborated with, and provided consistent and useful feedback to Blue Print designers on the event’s promotional materials
- Reserved the event venue, and maintained communication with the artists and entertainment agency through emails
- Reserved the venue, and made arrangements with the university’s tech crew on venue layout, sound, lighting, and supporting technology.
- Executed the event, and distributed more than 50 copies of the band’s music CDs to the audience
- Family Weekend Dueling Guitars – Sept 30th
- Promoted the event through tabling with students at the Student Union Building
- Executed the event, and collaborated with the attendees to collect, and deliver song requests to the artists (Dueling Guitars)
- Participated in impromptu dance performance during the event
- Jacks Got Talent Auditions – Sep 19th
- Executed the event alongside two other Coordinators
- Student Engagement Expo – Aug 21st
- Tabled for the UPC, and promoted our upcoming events to students
- Met with and introduced students to the UPC and our upcoming events
- Welcome Back Bash – Aug 19th
- Moved & set up snack machines with our team
- Meet State Move-in-Day – Aug 19th
- Helped freshmen move stuff into Binnewies hall alongside a team of other students
- Prepared and correctly labeled student belongings using stickers and room numbers
- Protected 5 sets of belongings with a waterproof tarp during the rainfall
- Be the Light! 5k Color Run/Walk – Apr 30th, 2022
- Distributed & dispensed 2 powdered colors, and cleaned up after.
- Arranged and tabled t-shirts, necklace beads, and snacks for the event
Business Owner
Jade Cleaning Products, Home Garage
Sept 2018 – July 2019
Jade is a small business I started 2 months after graduating high school
• Built and Managed a production line of 12 cleaning products which included dish & laundry soaps, and air fresheners.
• Sold over 6700 units to homes, & businesses within 10 months and offered support & service to more than 400 customers
• Created and implemented 3 marketing strategies that boosted customer base by about 30%.
• Utilized customer feedback to conducted 5 major product improvements resulting in a doubling of customer retention rate.
Administrative Assistant
Newsprings Montessori School
Jan 2019 – May 2021
• Accelerated project execution by communicating with 8+ contractors. Managed the school’s logo, branding & marketing.
• Fostered parent satisfaction by facilitating discussions and addressing school and pupil-related inquiries.
• Worked with an 8-member team to plan pupil activities, and maintained operational workspaces, media systems, and inventory.
High School Physics Substitute Teacher
Newsprings Montessori School
OCT 2020 – NOV 2020
• Taught physics to 3 high school classes for over 70 hours, and effectively prepared the senior class for their National Exams.
• Prepared, administered and graded 9 test sets and practice quizzes, modeling them on past national exam questions
• Utilized real-life demonstrations and lab experiments to engage students and facilitate understanding of multiple physics concepts