Samyah Deal

Managed front desk operations, assisted youth of all ages, and cataloged materials using the Library of Congress classification system. Initiated a "Food for All" campaign to connect community members with free local food resources across Boston. Operated and taught patrons how to use technology including 3D printers, Cricut, CapCut, Canva, and public PCs.

Intern (Summer) at Boston Public Library (2026-07 – 2026-08)

• Managed front desk operations, assisted youth of all ages, and cataloged materials using the Library of Congress classification system.
• Initiated a "Food for All" campaign to connect community members with free local food resources across Boston.
• Operated and taught patrons how to use technology including 3D printers, Cricut, CapCut, Canva, and public PCs.

Intern (Summer) at Boston University (2025-07 – 2026-06)

• Collaborated with students and professors to build a location-based mobile app streaming music across Boston to drive community engagement.
• Facilitated cross-functional discussions on technology integration, converting user insights into core feature requirements.
• Designed interactive map and geolocation features to play location-specific audio and connect users in real-world spaces.

Employee (Summer) at House of Culture (2024-07 – 2024-08)

• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers in finding specific products and answering questions
• Participated in team meetings providing suggestions for future popup stores and ideas for how to grow clientele
• Organized the store ensuring the space met the company expectation for tidiness and design and quality

Intern (Summer) at The Possible Zone (2023-09 – 2024-02)

• Gained experience with sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, and other production methods
• Researched the making, producing and selling of denim products for tall customers. Studied how one would start their own business, including cost projections, manufacturing, and how to maintain a professional timelines when designing a product
• Participated and a Q&A session presenting the denim prototype to perspective teen customers

Employee (Summer) at Get Girls Going (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Researched and designed business plan for clothing business, including budgeting, time management, and fabrication of clothes
• Collaborated with peers to provide feedback on each other's businesses
• Presented business plan to peers and supervisors
• Created and managed sales website, including providing pictures of products, and costing appropriately

– University of Massachusetts Boston (2030)