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Collaboratively designed and distributed posters, flyers, and social media content for the organization, sharing tasks evenly among a team of six.
Employed the Trello platform for effective communication regarding event schedules and marketing material requirements with the internal events committee.
Assisted in organizing, marketing, and photographing the CMU Venture Challenge, where participants nationwide showcased their business concepts for a chance to win monetary awards and mentorship.
Contributed to the promotional efforts for networking events featuring speakers and venture capital firms, aiming to boost member participation.

Communicated with companies to bring them into CMU for speaker events and networking events. Brought members to visit company offices to learn more about potential career paths and industries.
Played a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion by participating in discussions and events that showcase women's experiences across various business industries.
Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning by actively participating in sessions led by successful women professionals, gaining valuable insights into diverse business fields from companies such as Deloitte and SpaceX.
Participated in Industry Insights event, where we visited JLL and Deloitte for an opportunity to learn more about possible careers and visit their offices.

Developed an innovative financial market access solution for the underprivileged, integrating diverse disciplines including Finance and Machine Learning, in a competitive hackathon setting.
Led the rapid design and presentation of a credit market prototype, effectively decoupling consumption from income for economically disadvantaged individuals, securing third place.
Excelled in a team-based hackathon, delivering a compelling solution to enhance financial inclusivity, culminating in a top-tier finish and recognition during the final judges' Q&A session.

Led KPDC's K-pop dance projects by crafting detailed formation slides and launching a website for group coordination, enhancing performance quality and communication.
Mastered and taught choreography with a focus on precision, providing comprehensive cleaning notes to help group members perfect their moves.
Managed all aspects of group dynamics, including scheduling practice times and maintaining open lines of communication among members.
Sought out and secured performance opportunities, carefully considering group preferences to showcase the team's talent and hard work.

Collaboratively developed a web project utilizing GitHub to make projects aimed at benefiting the school community, primarily the lost-and-found platform.
Actively contributed to organizing and executing coding events and hackathons, fostering a community of innovation and collaboration. Efforts were aimed at providing hands-on experience in technology and encouraging students to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.
Led workshops and educational events, aimed at teaching practical tech skills outside the traditional classroom setting. This initiative helped students gain valuable experience in web development, coding best practices, and collaborative project management.

Collaborated in a team of four during a hackathon, selecting Spotify as our focus to tackle the challenge of revitalizing the company's product growth and enhancing connectivity in a digital-first society through innovative strategies.
Conducted comprehensive user surveys to identify pain points, alongside market and company analysis, to inform our proposals for enhancing Spotify's user experience and fostering greater community and device connectivity.
Engaged with a Microsoft mentor for guidance and feedback on our ideas, ensuring our strategies were not only innovative but also aligned with real-world applicability and the potential for significant impact.

Participated in a semester-long course that taught how to ideate a business idea, network to find a cofounder, and develop strategic market analysis.
Developed strategic planning skills through market research, idea refinement, and prototyping.
Demonstrated strong networking and collaboration abilities, fostering connections with potential co-founders and contributing to a dynamic startup environment.
Secured 3rd Place in final demonstration day, showcasing a well-crafted business idea, comprehensive plan, and prototype of an AI-based language learning partner.