Worked weekends unloading freight containers and coordinating with drivers; identified inefficiencies and developed a scheduling system that reduced delivery delays by 40%.

Created a student group focused on exploring logistics, infrastructure, and operations through simulations, guest speakers, and collaborative problem-solving challenges.

Assisted in modeling real-world disruptions in global shipping systems using queueing theory and Python; contributed to a student-led case study on post-COVID supply chain recovery.



Managed club budgets and proposed a centralized financial tracking system; improved transparency and reduced unapproved spending by 30%.

Helped students grasp foundational concepts in microeconomics and calculus through real-world examples, including supply chain simulations and cost modeling.



Competed in regional rounds, specializing in policy and macroeconomic theory; placed in the top 10% of state teams.



Streamlined food donation intake and pickup schedule; optimized inventory flow to reduce waste and improve community access to essential supplies.

Digitized order tracking and inventory management for parts; introduced cost-saving measures through vendor analysis and predictive restocking.

National Economics Challenge – State Finalist - Recognized in the top 10% of teams in the state for excellence in economic analysis, policy, and critical thinking.



Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Applicant Recognition - Recognized for proposing an original logistics optimization tool addressing inefficiencies in small-scale supply chains; highlighted for practical innovatio

Regional Science & Engineering Fair – Systems Engineering Category, 1st Place

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Unraveling the Complexity: Lessons from a Shipping Port

Solving Real-World Problems: My Path to Industrial Engineering

Embracing Industrial Engineering: Opportunities at Purdue

The Value of Practicality: A Blue-Collar Mindset in Building Community

Embracing Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Why Duke University is the Perfect Fit

Uncovering the Ripple Effect

From Manual Labor to Systems Thinking: A Distinctive Contribution

The Cost of Short-Term Thinking

Prioritizing Values in Life

Unloading Cargo at the Port: A Lesson in Discipline and Passion

The Birth of Our Global Financial System: The 1944 Bretton Woods Conference

Hands-On Experience in Logistics and Economic Research

Getting to Know Chris: A Note to My Future Roommate

Exploring Analytical Rigor and Real-World Application at Columbia University

Unseen Systems: A Journey through Economics, Tech, and Logistics

Deciphering Systems: The Intersection of Economics, Philosophy, and Policy

Embracing Unconventional Paths

Practical Perspective: Valuing Clarity and Results

The Transformative Power of the Shipping Port Community

Michigan's Integrated Approach to Industrial and Operations Engineering: A Path to Real-World Impact

Insights into My Quirky Habits and Culinary Skills

Learning the Ropes: My Part-Time Job at the Dockyard

Interconnected Perspectives: Navigating Global Logistics from a Small-Town School

Finding Common Ground: A Lesson in Productive Disagreement

Building Resilient and Equitable Global Systems: Using Harvard Education for Economic Policy and Supply Chain Innovation

Improving Systems: Why I Want to Study Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech

Empathetic Problem-Solving in Agriculture

Navigating Economic Systems: My Path to Applied Economics and Management at Cornell CALS

The Unseen Community: Lessons from the Shipping Port

The Curious Mind: How Freakonomics Changed My Perspective

Exploring the Intersection of Economics, Quantitative Sciences, and Human Health

Cultural Awareness Through Shared Lunches

Building Systems for Equity: My Journey to Hopkins

From Spreadsheets to Simulations: My Journey as an Innovator

Unraveling the Complexity of Container Logistics

Uncovering the Fragility of Global Supply Chains: A Journey into STEM

Uncovering the Intersection of Economics, Logistics, and Computational Modeling

Engineering Practical Solutions: A Journey into STEM

Optimizing Infrastructure and Building Resilient Supply Chains

The Joy of Creating Order: Finding Meaning in Spreadsheets

Unveiling Everyday Infrastructure: Understanding and Analyzing Unseen Systems

Exploring the World: A Curious, Grounded, Systems-Thinking Mind

Grounded Curiosity: Embracing Lived Experience for Community Building

Lessons Learned at the Local Shipping Port

Crafting an Interdisciplinary and Curiosity-Driven Education at Brown

Exploring Systems: An Interdisciplinary Academic Path at Brown

The Impact of My Part-Time Job at a Local Shipping Port

Designing Systems for Real Impact

Building Solutions: My Journey at the Shipping Port

Interconnected Systems: A World Map of Trade and Supply Chains

The Infrastructure Gap: Invisible Failures in a Connected World

Embracing Practicality: A Working-Class Perspective on Academic and Social Engagement at Northwestern

Innovative Problem-Solving Through Spreadsheets

Breaking Barriers: Embracing Non-Traditional Education

Uncovering Hidden Structures: My Journey with Systems Thinking

Quiet Leadership: Building Trust and Improving Efficiency

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