Summer Intern - Brooklyn Combine Podcasting and Photography - Brooklyn, NY
(2022-12 - 2024-06)
- Discover the nuances of podcasting, collaborating with others from across the city to create stories, and sharing our own experiences and viewpoints. Gaining knowledge from seasoned podcasters and storytellers
- Took pictures of New York City life, including its highs and lows, and used them to tell stories to tell a narrative about the city's many hidden gems and beauty. I collaborated with several expert photographers and peers whose works were shown in MCNY.
Barista/ Retailer - Paris Baguette - Brooklyn, NY
(2025-04 - 2026-03)
- Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced bakery-café environment, assisting customers with orders, recommendations, and resolving concerns to ensure a positive experience.
- Prepared a variety of beverages (coffee, espresso drinks, teas) and handled food service efficiently while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
- Managed retail responsibilities including operating the register, handling cash transactions, restocking products, and maintaining an attractive and organized display of baked goods.
Student Researcher - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory's Secondary School Field Research Program - New York, NY
(2023-07 - 2023-08)
- Created and produced a water filter that can remove the toxic substance arsenic by working with a wide range of individuals, including professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students from several schools and universities.
- Formed connections with a wide range of people from all over the state and discovered from a close friend the effects of the water's arsenic content on his Native American community in South Dakota
- Canoeing out to the Piermont Marsh virtually every day to gather samples to be analyzed in the labs. We had to understand the intricacies, document our data, and apply that to present the efficacy of our water filter. We did a lot of fieldwork and research.
Employee/ Fry Cook - Popeyes - New York, NY
(2023-12 - 2024-07)
- Prepared and deep-fried a variety of chicken parts, including tenders, filets, breasts, thighs, legs, and wings.
- During closing time, power-washing and garbage removal were used to clean up. Make the batter and chicken ahead of time and replenish any empty containers.
- Perform well under duress as a team, particularly during peak hours or hectic periods.
Employee/ Teacher - Genius Lab - New York, NY
(2023-02 - 2025-12)
- Assist several young children with stem-based projects like building water bottle rockets, egg drops, or even experimental Volcanos
- Developed strong ties with the personnel and got along well with many of them; communication was also smooth.
- I had to learn how to be strict as well as patient with the kids to keep everything in order and the kids safe.
Seasonal/Part Time Employee - Uniqlo - Soho, NY
(2024-11 - 2025-01)
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, assisting with their needs, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained store organization by folding clothes, restocking merchandise, and helping with back-of-house tasks
- Supported team operations through cleaning, inventory management, and ensuring a neat and welcoming environment.
