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education                                         
The University of Chicago, 2021-2025
Computer Science, B.A., Media Arts and Design, B.A.
3.7 GPA; National Merit Scholar (2021-Present)


experience                                         
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Oct 2022-Present
Digital Marketing Intern
• Gather research on newest industry advancements with an emphasis on artificial intelligence, such as Google’s Search Generative Experience and the effect of generative content on Search Engine Optimization, to guide Booth’s marketing decisions
• Create weekly and monthly reports of advertisement performance through analysis of 4,000+ email data points
• Worked with a team of 5 to create 60+ new pages for Booth’s staff website through Sitecore, optimizing SEO and accessibility through proper practices, including HTML tags, alt texts, and front loaded keywords
• Reviewed and contacted 1,000+ potential backlinks through SEMRush to strengthen Booth website’s domain authority
• Authored 35 page report comparing Booth and competitor domains to identify areas for SEO improvement, setting framework for coming year’s blog content and landing pages

University of Chicago Center for East Asian Studies, Oct 2022-Present
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
• Assist in the research, exhibition, and teaching of Japanese art history with a special focus on the Edo period
• Labeled and matched 200 artworks with checklists and 3D models of exhibitions to ensure accurate exhibition writings
Translated a total of 40 pages of Japanese writing to English, including poems, articles, and art works (see a sample translation here)
• Proofread 300+ pages of final draft of Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan by research mentor Chelsea Foxwell

MODA Fashion Magazine, Sep 2021-Present
Assistant Visual Design Editor
• Designed 20+ layouts for quarterly fashion magazine, balancing visuals, photographs, and articles with Adobe InDesign
• Transformed over 50 photos to align with the magazine's envisioned aesthetic through Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Collaborated with a diverse team of more than 10 members to ideate and curate the magazine's thematic direction

UChicago Japanese Student Association, Aug 2021-Present
Founder, President
Founded the Japanese Student Association at the University of Chicago
• Recruited 8 board members for unique roles to coordinate club’s bimonthly activities with average 50+ attendees
• Coordinated with Japanese companies to hold recruitment sessions and resume/interview workshops for 30+ students
• Foster relationships with Japanese families in Chicago and The Consulate-General of Japan
• Collaborated with local organizations to facilitate activities for the public, including annual Matsuri summer festival and Hanami cherry blossom festival with expected attendance of 100+ members of the community

University of Chicago Summer Research Institute, June-Aug 2022
Mycology Researcher
Researched the development of mycology (the study of fungi) in Japan during the late 19th to early 20th century
• Examined 2000+ pages of scholarly articles, cultural pieces, and modern texts in both English and Japanese
• Shared findings at two research symposiums to an audience of 200+ people through posters and stage presentations
• Look into my findings here!

Yellow Cardinal Creative Magazine, Aug 2019-June 2021
Cofounder, Art Director
• Cofounded digital creative magazine to showcase art and writing submissions from youth
• Organized art submission reviews, managed team of four art editors, collaborated with writing department to produce a cohesive digital publication
Designed magazine logo, color palette, other aspects of the brand kit

skills                                         
language: Native fluency in Japanese and English
coding: C, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, DrRacket, Mathematica, R software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Canva, Figma, TouchDesigner, Miro, SolidWorks, Sprinklr, Sitecore
creative: Power tools, sewing, fog machines, projections, garment and accessory hardware installation, pattern making, jagua tattoos

projects                                         
Check out my comprehensive list of my projects!