B.S. in Computer Science, additional major in Japanese | Michigan State University | Fall 2019
High School Diploma | Dewitt High School | 2015 | Summa Cum Laude
Contractor | Ingham County Land Bank | 5/22 - present
Hired based on experience as an AmeriCorps member, responsibilities include plowing/covercropping/tilling/bedshaping plots of land, cleaning/transporting/filling water totes, planting/maintaining native trees and flowers, operating heavy vehicles and machinery, and identification and removal of invasive species. Versatility, on-the-spot thinking, planning for efficiency, confidence in independent work, and a deep passion for sustainability are all musts for this position.
Delivery Driver | Hungry Howie's | 4/22 - 5/22
Entailed a responsible configuring of time and distance while making routes, as well as the upkeep and cleaning of the store when not on the road.
Compliance Technician | Skymint Brands | 7/21 - 2/22
Involved analyzing, handling, and reporting data and packaging information to the standards of Michigan regulatory standards. Involved studious and careful use and comparison of online and offline databases, much double and triple checking, and frequent adaptation to ever-changing regulations and market conditions. Left on good terms to tend to family matters.
Student Supervisor | Michigan State University Recycling Center and Surplus Store | 8/18 - 10/20
Worked on the Materials Recovery Facility to divert university waste from the landfill, gradually gaining more responsibilities as time went on. These included evaluating the performance of other students, assisting in the construction of an on-site hoophouse, transporting and turning vermacompost, disassembling technology to component parts, reorganizing large portions of the surplus warehouse, listing items for sale on the surplus store marketplace, and more. Involved discernment, relatability, sustainable-mindedness, and adaptability.
Server | Family Tree Cafe | 1/18 - 11/18
Hired in as a dishwasher and moved up the ranks to host and then server by way of merit and performance. Handled many breakfast and dinner rushes, offered exemplary customer relations, took great care in the maintenance of sanitary conditions, and always had a smile on hand.
Cashier | Dewitt Junior High School | Fall 2011 - Spring 2015
Took money for entry at sporting events for the school district. Consistent awareness, money handling skills, and an amicable personality were needed.
Community Garden Support Specialist - AmeriCorps Member | Ingham County Land Bank | 10/20 - 9/21
Similar responsibilities to aforementioned contractor work, but of note, spent 1.5 months serving in the MSU Pavilion Covid vaccine clinic, and composed a song/video demonstration about the Kubota L3200 tractor used in the fields.
Volunteer | Riddle Elementary Garden Food Distribution | Summer - Fall 2020
Help with the procurement, preparation, and distribution of food on a weekly basis to the community around Riddle Elementary. Operated the grill and entertained the children.
Youth Counselor | Capital Area Humane Society | 2010 - 2015
Acted as a leader for the Children for Humane Animal Treatment Club, which met weekly during the school years and had several multi-day camps in the summer. Had to be very conscientious as to the safety and whereabouts of the children and the cats and dogs. Ran activities, walked dogs, taught kids about how to properly treat animals, and learned how to train dogs.
Music | Self-Released Singer-Songwriter | 2018 - present
Composing, writing, singing, and performing musical pieces in the style of The Beach Boys crossed with video game music. Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, kazoo, and more. Experience with DAWs and the Zoom R24 recording console. Have collaborated with other musicians and producers. Two albums currently on streaming services.
Independent Projects | Video Game Developer | 2016 - present
Co-founded an LLC during college as an experiment for the purpose of game design. Have worked with Unreal Engine 4, Unity, Godot, TI-84 calculator design, and others. Since dissolving the LLC, have completed a few small proofs of concepts, and have begun working with sister (currently enrolled in the Game Design program at MSU) on more full-fledged projects.
Campaign Website | Judge Michelle Rick | 2019 - 2020
Co-developed a website for a family friend for her campaign for the Michigan Court of Appeals. Developed a proof of concept using raw HTML and CSS, then transitioned to Squarespace development for the final project. Tasks included domain pairing, email pairing, and ADA complaint development.
Online Learning Management System | MSU Capstone Project for Michael Sadler Foundation| Fall 2019
Developed a centralized platform for the Michael Sadler Foundation's programs that could be accessed by administration, foundation members, and students alike. Made with PHP, Javascript, AWS, MySQL, etc. Optimized for mobile and desktop experience. Developed authentication system, content creation system, user creation system, and more. Frequent meetings with foundation were required, and many iterations of the design were made as the semester progressed and the foundation's needs were further and further met.
Video Game Club Founder and President | Dewitt High School | 2013 - 2015
After noticing a void of gaming-related after school programs, decided to make one. Organized monthly after-school parties in the high school library that had upwards of 100 students attending at a time, all student-run and operated. Collected entry money and permission slips, bought food and drinks, and spent surplus funds on prizes for tournaments and equipment for the club. Between the club and the students, dozens upon dozens of consoles and televisions were brought in to bring people together that would perhaps otherwise not get involved in extracurricular school-sanctioned events. The club is still ongoing to this day.
Technology-based and Language
Japanese, Python, C++, C#, C, Assembly, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Android Studio, Unreal Engine 4, Unity, Godot, PhotoShop, Gimp, Aseprite, QBasic, BandLab, Ableton Live, Linux, VIM
Nature-based and Other
Tractor, plow, tiller, bedshaper, excavator, dump truck, fork lift, native plants, garden plumbing, hoop house construction, chainsaw, woodchipper, herbicide application, landscaping