Experience & Education
Jan 2025 — March 2026
BS in Strategic Communications, Corporate Communication & Branding-Northwestern University
Gained practical experience in corporate messaging, public relations, and brand management by designing data-backed campaigns, managing corporate reputation, crafting persuasive content, and building audience engagement strategies.
Jun 2025 — Aug 2026
Data Science Certificate-Northwestern University
Completed a 4-course professional program focused on end-to-end data pipelines and machine learning. Built hands-on projects using Python to solve complex business problems, clean large datasets, and deploy enterprise-level data models.
February 2022 — Present
Cosmetologist & Small Business Owner at Feeling This Hair
Owning and operating my salon suite, Feeling This Hair, successfully for the
past 4 years has developed the following skills:
• Cultivating a brand identity that resonates with my values and target
market and conducting market research and advertising strategies to
reach new clients
• Building an effective website through Wix and designing cohesive
brand visuals using Canva
• Analyzing and improving profit margin with QuickBooks
• Anticipating and satisfying customer needs daily behind the chair
• Maximizing social media trends and forecasting future industry shifts
• Continuously improving my artistry and education
• Prioritizing guest experience and client relationships, creating a
welcoming memorable environment that encourages customer loyalty.
Sep 2016 — Feb 2022
Salon Professional & Cosmetologist at Hair Cuttery
My six years of experience in this role made me an excellent communicator
and team player, confident in de-escalating and resolving conflict and in
managing a fast-paced environment. As a full-time hairstylist, my role
included:
• Elevating my artistry in cutting, coloring, and styling hair and educating
clients on products and techniques
• Boosting salon revenue and product sales by educating clients,
engaging them with promotional displays, and using my signature sales
method
• Cultivating a welcoming guest experience and managing front desk
responsibilities, including scheduling appointments and processing
payments, coordinating salon wait times, stylist pacing , and availability
• Navigating difficult phone conversations and satisfying customer needs
Aug 2015 — May 2016
Cosmetology License, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Aug 2013 — May 2015