Owned and operated Yang's Preloved Market, purchasing secondhand designer items from third-party sellers to resell. Generated about $10,000 in profit from sold items. Communicated daily with customers to answer inquiries, resolve disputes, and collect payments, achieving 100% positive feedback as a seller. Shipped an average of 10 packages daily via USPS and FedEx, domestically and internationally.

Library Volunteer at South Buncombe Library

May 1, 2021 - Present

Organized and shelved 200+ books across multiple summers using Dewey Decimal Classification. Assisted in the assessment, selection, and digitization of archival materials. Collaborated with the library archivist to create metadata schemas and ensure proper documentation of past collections. Conducted quality control checks on digitized content and performed data migration tasks.

Digital Marketing Job Shadow at Element 360

May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Participated in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns for real estate clients in Western North Carolina, including email marketing, social media, and content creation. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Assisted in optimizing website content for search engines (SEO) and analyzed website analytics to improve click-through rates.

Club Member at Game Development Club

September 1, 2022 - Present

Member of the Game Development Club, engaging in weekly meetings to learn game development topics such as programming, storyboarding, creative writing, 3D modeling, and character design, and contributing to campus outreach and project ideas.

Club Member at Special Libraries Association (SLA) – NC Chapter

September 1, 2022 - Present

Member of SLA Club, facilitating professional relationships between information specialists and public libraries in NC. Responded to professional requests for library and information services, and helped plan educational programs including workshops, lectures, and regional conferences.