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Youth Advocacy for Humane Technology:

This is a voluntary role to contribute to the creation of a multinational NGO led by a multinational, multidisciplinary group of young people concerned with the adverse effects of social communications products. Our mission is to ignite conversations about the way we use technology in our daily lives. We are united by the concern for humane technology design and want to improve the way we use technology and help those around us do the same. Our primary goal is to remind the world the purpose behind using the internet.

  • Workshop Coordinator: Developing a workshop for University Students to develop discussions and competitions across faculties on designing decision matrix for humane technology products.

  • Facilitator: I conduct weekly meetings to coordinate group decision alignment and priorities.

  • Tech Design and Ethics: Applying an ethical lens to tech design and business models

  • Status: Ongoing

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LookUp : Youth for Youth Summit 2020

Hosted and founded by Susan Reynolds, the Y4Y summit was designed to raise awareness about the promise, perils, and human impact of social networking platforms. Our group was invited to present our own experiences, perspectives, and findings related to the many issues highlighted in The Social Dilemma documentary.

  • Our group organized a panel of 7 speakers to talk in front of hundreds of virtual attendees.

  • I helped developed the content of the panel, which included introducing topics related to:

    • Tech addiction and related behavioral studies

    • Societal/Democratic responsibility

    • Education/Awareness

  • Status: Completed October, 2020

 

SKILLS & INTERESTS

 
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Skills

  • ‘9-Box Selling Methodology’

  • Sales psychology

  • Cold calling

  • Salesforce

  • Team facilitator & energizer

  • Professional working French proficiency

  • Proven written prowess

  • Executive presence

 
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interests

Career Interests:

  • Customer strategy

  • Cybersecurity

  • Sustainable solutions

  • Promoting humane and healthy tech usage

  • Creative communications

  • International business

  • The psychology behind selling

Wider Interests

  • Cognitive behavioral science

  • Sustainable urban design

  • Globalization

  • Audio engineering, production, and mixing

  • Songwriting & composition

  • French music & film

Education

University of VirginiA; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Fall 2017 - January 2021

  • BA in American Studies (specializing in popular and visual culture)

  • BA in French

  • Minor in Psychology


Institute of educational services; Paris, France

January 2019 - May 2019

  • Graduated from IES’ French language immersion program.

    • Experienced French society through a varied and dynamic academic program, cultural activities, and conversation clubs.

St. Christopher’s HIGH SCHOOL; RICHMOND, VA

Graduated May 2016

  • St. Christopher's is a committed global leader in understanding, engaging, and teaching boys effectively. The school’s mission is to develop in their students the character, wisdom, and life skills required to succeed in college and to make a positive impact as leaders in a rapidly changing world.

  • Honor Roll

experience

 

SteelCloud — Washington, DC

Maintaining a strict progression with prospects, generating leads, and nurturing opportunities to ensure the advancement of the sales cycle. Enterprise level cybersecurity sales where I work daily with CISOs, CIOs, and CTOs of United States military branches, defense agencies & integrators.

memoryblue —Washington, DC

Responsible for facilitating B2B relationships through driving new tech sales opportunities and closing new business on behalf of my corporate clients, including Splunk, Armis, and Diligent.

Barcelona Wine Bar—14th Street, DC

Currently serving tables at BWB’s vibrant, fast-paced 14th street location. This job demands unwavering attention to detail, energetic communication, and constant multi-tasking.

Can Can Brasserie—Richmond, Va

Served tables at this authentic French brasserie in 2019. Working at Can Can gave me the opportunity to apply my french linguistic skills in a professional dining setting.

Radio Co-host—WDCE 90.1 FM; Richmond, VA

Co-hosted a collegiate radio station while a senior in high school. My friend and I would broadcast music of all genres to the west end of Richmond every Saturday afternoon.