Nailah Lao

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Language

German
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Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Sound Engineer at DePaul University
May 2, 2022 - May 2, 2026
Streamlined over 60 live performance setups, maintained audio-visual systems, and troubleshooted issues; edited 100+ video/audio recordings; oversaw recording equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and optimal theatre production performance.
Engineer - Intern at InnoPhos (Chicago Heights & Waterway Plants)
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Transferred plant maps to digital maps for easier access by employees; updated district's plant shutdown reasons into a manageable, consistent list for the 2025 service network.
Employee (Intern) at One Summer Chicago - Everyone Can Code (Phalanx Family)
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Collaborated on a project to develop an application using Apple's XCCode, improving connections between counselors and CPS students; helped secure participation in a prestigious Apple event.
Intern at All Stars Project for Youth Program
September 2, 2022 - December 2, 2022
14-week leadership and professional development program; enhanced interview skills, resume writing, and self-presentation for future employment through remote development class.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at DePauw University
August 2, 2022 - May 2, 2026
Coursework at Kennedy King College
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Chicago Military Academy
September 2, 2018 - June 2, 2022

Qualifications

Braven Accelerator Fellow
September 2, 2023 - December 2, 2023
Leadership & Professional Development Course (All Stars Project for Youth)
September 2, 2022 - December 2, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet