University of Rochester

August 2008 - May 2012 Bachelor of Computer Science and Political Science

June 2012 - May 2013 Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year Scholar

• Established a student leadership development institute curriculum and program

The White House

May - August 2012 Development Intern

• Implemented the first smartphone-optimized mobile website for The White House
• Carried out day-to-day development tasks for the Executive Office of the President web platform
• Met with a wide range of senior staff through Foreign Policy and Communications interest groups

Students’ Association Government at the University of Rochester

August 2008 - Present President, Chair, Senator, Aide

• Built a strong Executive Administration team through emphasis on leadership development and personal growth
• Refocused accountability and communication measures to ensure transparent governance
• Oversaw the advocacy committee and developed relationships with University leadership for two years

University of Rochester Computer Science Dept.

January 2010 - Present Research and Teaching Assistant

• Conducted research with the Human Computer Interaction team
• Leads workshops for web programming students

Medical Emergency Response Team

December 2011 - Present Medic

• Provides emergency patient care to the University of Rochester campus with a NYS-certified EMS agency
• New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Wilderness EMT, PADI Open Water Diver, Lifeguard

Campus Activities Board

December 2008 - May 2012 President and Chair

• Planned large scale events for up to 10,000 guests, including speaker series, concerts, carnivals, and alumni weekend

The Road Less Traveled

June 2009 - Present Trip Leader

• Leads wilderness and service learning trips for high school students with an emphasis on leadership and personal growth

Campus Times Newspaper

May 2009 - Present Photography Editor and Webmaster

• Designed and developed the national-award winning Campus Times website
• Created a cohesive photography staff, established professional workshops, and implemented a multi-agency photo archive

University of Rochester Residential Life

September 2009 - Present Academic Advisor

• Assists freshmen with acclimation to college life, and advises on academics and involvement

Twist St. Louis

May - August 2010 Web Development Intern

• Developed front-end projects for clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Breyers, and Buckingham Financial

Be The Shoe Productions

May 2007 - Present Assistant Director

• Assisted with equipment management, set design, videography and post-production review