In my role as Director of Strategy for a national retail company, I oversaw key strategic business decisions, including marketing investments, store expansion, and identifying and tuning promotions for optimal performance. While in this role, I enhanced the company’s business analytics capabilities that improved how resources were allocated— especially for long-term initiatives where results take time to materialize. This experience deepened my understanding of the value of data-driven strategy and measurable business outcomes.

One of the strengths I bring to any organization is my curiosity and drive to continuously learn and apply new technologies to solve complex business problems. Through my experience earning a Master of Science in Business Analytics (4.0 GPA), I’ve developed complex code and implemented advanced analytical methods, including building and tuning artificial intelligence models and using optimization tools such as Gurobi to identify global minima and maxima for strategic decision-making. These experiences strengthened my ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies. After completing my Python course, I continued to tutor others in programming, which not only strengthened my students' technical competencies, but also reinforced mine.

I earned my undergraduate degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Energy and the Environment. Before studying Mandarin Chinese formally, I had already begun teaching myself the language and passed early fluency exams. At Georgetown, I deepened that foundation by minoring in Mandarin and spending a semester studying abroad in China. Upon returning, I successfully passed an advanced fluency exam, demonstrating my persistence and passion for continuous learning.

Having lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Northern Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), as well as spending a semester studying abroad in China, I’ve gained an appreciation for diverse perspectives and adaptability. These experiences have strengthened my ability to collaborate across cultures and approach challenges with both creativity and analytical precision.