
Experience
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Work and Professional Experience
Jobs, Internships, and Professional Opportunities
KPMG
Economics Intern
Summer 2023
Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Santana Inc.
Economic Strategy Intern
May. 2022 – Aug. 2022
Tola-Rivas, Nicaragua
The Coca-Cola Company
YAH Marketing Agency
Coca-Cola Ambassador
Apr. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Facilitate, coordinate, and manage over $20,000 of university shipments for sponsorship and on-site event marketing.
Work with and am trained by over 15 major brand teams and portfolios under The Coca-Cola Company and partners.
Distribute and recycle 8,400+ bottles/cans of various products each year across campus from over 15 events.
Create content for TCCC, to date with over 100,000 impressions, on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Cricket Wireless and AT&T
Market Researcher
Oct. 2021 – Dec. 2021
Atlanta, GA
Performed market research to populate spreadsheets for Cricket’s annual national holiday lights campaign.
Organized and scrubbed 11,200 cells of extensive data to increase our computer location software compatibility.
Ringle
Business & Formal English Teacher
Sep. 2020 – Present
Seoul, South Korea
Utilize TEFL techniques to promote cross-cultural dialogue to expand the worldview of 430+ working professionals.
Lead personalized lessons to hone formal writing and speaking skills for presentations, meetings, and deliverables.
Chick-fil-A
Hospitality Professional, Kitchen Leader, and Delivery Driver
Jul. 2020 – Aug. 2021
Atlanta, GA
Provided high quality food with under 3-minute avg. speed of service to most satisfy between 300-350 cars an hour.
Lead kitchen shifts and training new team members to foster a positive work environment for over 50 employees.
Achieved a minimum of 80% of deliveries arriving before their expected delivery times.
Froshvote Ambassador
Jul. 2020 – Jan. 2021
Atlanta, GA
Helped eligible people register to vote, specifically students, so that they knew whether a vote in the state that they attended college or a vote in their home state had greater impact.
Helped walk unregistered voters through the Georgia voter registration process to work towards increasing voter turnout for the 2020 presidential elections and GA Senate Runoffs.
SOHO Atlanta
Server’s Assistant
Aug. 2017 – Aug. 2021
Atlanta, GA
Served all dishes to their respective tables and seat numbers, cleared finished plates, and reset tables.
Ensured all guests have an enjoyable experience by problem solving in a timely and professional manner.
YOLO Board LLC
Accounting Intern
May 2016 – Aug. 2016
Destin, FL
Assisted in filing invoices and important documents to keep the accountant organized and files easily accessible.
Performed extensive data entry, form updates, and file organization for completed invoices during a company audit.
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KPMG (Los Angeles, California Office)
Incoming Business Process Group Economics InternSummer 2023 -
Rancho Santana Inc.
Economic and Community Strategy Intern• Redesigned community engagement foci and standardized historical information into deliverables for 600+ staff.
• Collaborated with 6 local nonprofits to develop comprehensive impact reports that inform future business decisions.
• Honed professional skills in competitor analysis, market research, and optimizing KPIs and indicative statistics.
• Highest level intern reporting directly to the CEO and Chief of Staff with projects spanning across various departments.May 2022 - Aug. 2022 -
The Coca-Cola Company, YAH Marketing Agency
Coca-Cola Ambassador• Facilitate, coordinate, and manage over $20,000 of university shipments for sponsorship and on-site event marketing.
• Work with and am trained by over 15 major brand teams and portfolios under The Coca-Cola Company and partners.
• Distribute and recycle 8,400+ bottles/cans of various products each year across campus from over 15 events.
• Create content for TCCC, to date with over 100,000 impressions, on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Apr. 2021 - Present -
Cricket Wireless and AT&T
Market Researcher• Performed market research to populate spreadsheets for Cricket’s annual national holiday lights campaign.
• Organized and scrubbed 11,200 cells of extensive data to increase our computer location software compatibility.Oct. 2021 - Dec. 2021 -
Ringle
Business and Formal English Teacher• Facilitate personalized 1:1 lessons for working professionals from small to world leading companies and improve the English of foreign undergraduate/graduate students.
• Hone interpersonal skills and cultural awareness through applying TEFL strategies with over 260 students to date.
• Cultivate professional English skills based on the needs of each student. Through in-depth discussions and preparation sessions, I help students improve their formal writing skills, business presentations and meetings, and overall command of the English language.
• Consistently earned an average of 7-out-of-7 star rating based on strict punctuality, strong performance, and success as a teacher through hundreds of student reviews.Sep. 2020 - Present -
Chick-fil-A
Hospitality Professional, Kitchen Leader, and Delivery Driver• Provided high quality food with under 3-minute avg. speed of service to most satisfy between 300-350 cars an hour.
• Lead kitchen shifts and training new team members to foster a positive work environment for over 50 employees.
• Achieved a minimum of 80% of deliveries arriving before their expected delivery times.Jul. 2020 - Aug. 2021 -
Froshvote Ambassador• Helped eligible people register to vote, specifically students, so that they knew whether a vote in the state that they attended college or a vote in their home state had greater impact.
• Helped walk unregistered voters through the Georgia voter registration process to work towards increasing voter turnout for the 2020 presidential elections and GA Senate Runoffs.Jul. 2020 - Jan. 2021 -
SOHO Atlanta
Servers' Assistant• Served all dishes to their respective tables and seat numbers, cleared finished plates, and reset tables.
• Ensured all guests have an enjoyable experience by problem solving in a timely and professional manner.Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2021 -
YOLO Board LLC
Accounting Internship• Assisted in filing invoices and important documents to keep the accountant organized and files easily accessible.
• Performed extensive data entry, form updates, and file organization for completed invoices during a company audit.May 2016 - Aug. 2016
Leadership Experience
Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Academic Organizations
Consult Your Community (CYC)
Business Analyst
Jan. 2022 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Provide pro bono consulting services to minority and female owned businesses seeking strategic guidance.
Conduct market research and statistical social media analysis to craft optimal marketing and rebranding strategy.
Collect and validate extensive sales, social media, and website data to propose effective and efficient SEO solutions.
Emory Language Acquisition Lab
Dr. Yun Kim
Linguistics Research Assistant
Jan. 2022 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Explore the utilization of acoustic cues in word recognition of morphologically simple and complex homophones
Conduct human trials of various linguistic tests and clean and structure data for modeling.
Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
Executive Board Member: Director of Programming
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Empower members with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Coordinate and plan career development and leadership events for over 200 Emory ALPFA members.
Emory TableTalk
Talks Member and Event Coordinator
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Create constructive dialogue in a safe space between people who would not interact under ordinary circumstances.
Host campus-wide events that encourage productive interactions with people of different beliefs and backgrounds.
Emory Intercultural Leadership Program
Seminar Member
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Exclusive seminar course of only 10 students to deeply exercise and develop intercultural communication skills.
Emory Business Ethics
Publicity Team Board Member
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Designed a new logo to be used on club merchandise and in future advertisements and marketing campaigns.
Meet bi-weekly to meaningfully discuss and debate the intersection of business and ethics in a variety of industries.
Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives
Zero Waste Ambassador
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Ensure all campus events are waste-neutral and follow Emory’s 100% recycling/composting sustainability guidelines.
Create sustainability and eco-conscious content for various social media channels across the Emory community.
Emory Conversations Partners Program
Conversation Partner and Cultural Ambassador
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Schedule regular meetings with Tibetan monastics to help them assimilate and share about U.S. education culture.
United States Department of State
Cultural Ambassador and Virtual Peer
Jun. 2019 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Represent the U.S. while teaching about American culture and promoting an international dialogue with foreigners.
Served the FLEX and YES abroad programs regularly presenting to assigned foreign service officers and students.
Created learning resources to teach about various U.S. related topics such as government, finance, and education.
Children Beyond Our Borders University of Córdoba
Volunteer Professional Workshop Facilitator and Teacher
Jul. 2020 – Jul. 2021
Atlanta, GA
Taught workshops to students (1st grade to college seniors) about education, sustainability, and cultural competency.
Facilitated sessions as part of the Bound for Peace Initiative in English and Spanish to 125+ Colombian students.
Jan. 2022 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Jan. 2022 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2021 – Present Atlanta, GA
Jun. 2019 – Present Indonesia, Mainland China, and Taiwan
Jul. 2020 – Jul. 2021 Montería, Cartagena, and Barranquilla, Colombia
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Consult Your Community (CYC)
Business Analyst• Provide pro bono consulting services to minority and female owned businesses seeking strategic guidance.
• Conduct market research and statistical social media analysis to craft optimal marketing and rebranding strategy.
• Collect and validate extensive sales, social media, and website data to propose effective and efficient SEO solutions. -
Emory Language Acquisition Lab: Dr. Yun Kim
Linguistics Research Assistant• Explore the utilization of acoustic cues in word recognition of morphologically simple and complex homophones
• Conduct human trials of various linguistic tests and clean and structure data for modeling. -
Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
Executive Board Member: Director of Programming• Empower members with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Coordinate and plan career development and leadership events for over 200 Emory ALPFA members. -
Emory TableTalk
Talks Member and Event Coordinator• Create constructive dialogue in a safe space between people who would not interact under ordinary circumstances.
• Host campus-wide events that encourage productive interactions with people of different beliefs and backgrounds. -
Emory Intercultural Leadership Program
Seminar Member• Exclusive seminar course of only 10 students to deeply exercise and develop intercultural communication skills. -
Emory Business Ethics
Publicity and Marketing Team Board Member• Designed a new logo to be used on club merchandise and in future advertisements and marketing campaigns.
• Meet bi-weekly to meaningfully discuss and debate the intersection of business and ethics in a variety of industries. -
Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives
Zero Waste Ambassador• Ensure all campus events are waste-neutral and follow Emory’s 100% recycling/composting sustainability guidelines.
• Create sustainability and eco-conscious content for various social media channels across the Emory community. -
Emory Conversations Partners Program
Conversation Partner and Cultural Ambassador• Schedule regular meetings with Tibetan monastics to help them assimilate and share about U.S. education culture. -
United States Department of State
Cultural Ambassador and Virtual Peer• Represent the U.S. while teaching about American culture and promoting an international dialogue with foreigners.
• Served the FLEX and YES abroad programs regularly presenting to assigned foreign service officers and students.
• Created learning resources to teach about various U.S. related topics such as government, finance, and education. -
Children Beyond Our Borders, University of Córdoba
Volunteer Professional Workshop Facilitator and Teacher• Taught workshops to students (1st grade to college seniors) about education, sustainability, and cultural competency.
• Facilitated sessions as part of the Bound for Peace Initiative in English and Spanish to 125+ Colombian students.
Leadership Programs
Leadership and Career Development Programs

Emory Intercultural Leadership Program (EILP)
Aug. 2021 - May 2022
The EILP is an academic-year-long cohort program that promotes leadership development which is inclusive, purposeful, collaborative, and values-based. By participating in EILP, students will receive training on global leadership skills and intercultural competency development, attend cultural and leadership events, participate in a service-learning project, and share their cultures and perspectives with each other and the Emory community.


Capital One Leadership Scholar
May 2022
Selected through a rigorous application process to participate in Capital One’s Summit for Developing Leaders in an elite cohort of college students from around the United States. I presented in a Case Competition to Capital One Executives on new app-development project. Through the Leadership Summit, I learned more about the analytical and problem-solving skills valued by today’s leading employers.


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