Intern - Summer Career Institute, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Chicago, IL
(2025-07 - 2025-08)
- Prepared for via research and participated in industry site visits and speaker panels across sectors including technology, business, athletic franchises, manufacturing, distribution, and public service. Visited job sites one to two times per week, gaining exposure to professional environments and career trajectories.
- Developed and practiced key workplace skills such as professional communication, time management, teamwork, and networking through weekly skill-building workshops and collaborative activities.
- Applied supporting competencies such as public speaking, research, and financial literacy through bi-weekly interactive group presentations, projects, or workshops simulating real-world expectations.
- Gained hands-on experience through on-campus job placements in facilities and maintenance, contributing one and a half hours per week and learning job responsibilities through active participation.
- Set and worked toward personal development goals related to communication, professional development, time management, and organization, with support and guidance from program staff.
Volunteer Service - Little Sisters of the Poor – St. Mary's Home - Chicago, IL
(2024-08 - 2024-12)
- Assist with patient transportation within nursing home facility.
- Helped the elderly with daily task.
- Organized activities for the elderly such as card games and bingo during the afternoon.
Intern - Summer Career Institute, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Chicago, IL
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
- Participated in a summer cohort class that explores different professional fields.
- I attended off-campus field trip and visited several local financial firms and technological companies.
- Lead and participate in group discussions about site visits.
Part-Time Crew Member - Van Cleaner Crew Chicago IL - Chicago, IL
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
- Wash down cars by hand.
- Clean tires, rims, and mudguards using a correct and safe mixture of soap and water.
- Vacuum carpet and shampoo, clean leather, cloth, and clean interior windows
Part – Time Garden Crew - Field of Dreams Garden, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Chicago, IL
(2024-06 - 2024-10)
- Maintained appearance and health of garden.
- Weekly light maintenance and Monthly thorough clean-up including but not weeded and watering garden beds, harvesting produce grown in the garden.
- Kept plant free distance between house and lawn to prevent house damage etc.
Part – Time Garden Crew - Field of Dreams Garden, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Chicago, IL
(2023-06 - 2023-10)
- Maintained appearance and health of garden.
- Weekly light maintenance and Monthly thorough clean-up including but not weeded and watering garden beds, harvesting produce grown in the garden.
- Kept plant free distance between house and lawn to prevent house damage etc.
