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Mad River Hospital | Emergency department volunteer | 2023-present

Volunteered in a fast-paced emergency department, assisting nurses with vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ECGs), supporting patient mobility, and helping ER techs with sanitation protocols and room turnover. Also managed patient records and specimen transport, gaining first-hand experience in clinical workflows, interdisciplinary care, and patient-centered service.

cal poly humboldt | pre-med intern | 2024

Selected for a competitive clinical internship program and awarded a full scholarship. Shadowed physicians for over 400 hours across surgery, emergency medicine, and intensive care, observing medical decision-making, procedural workflows, and patient communication in real time.

freelance | business analyst | 2017-present

Freelance consulting allows me to put my business hypothesis to the test: I believe the digital world is governed by algorithms, just as human nature is largely governed by heuristics—& theory-crafting applies equally to both. & now, my first client’s performance: 548% QOQ AdSense, 168% YOY follower & 846% engagement growth.

arcatax | marketing director | 2019-2020

Modeled & launched over 20 new products with over 10 companies. Utilized statistical methods, including situational analysis, sensitivity analysis, regression analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations to grant greater certainty to uncertain projections.

Kovel/Fuller | Account manager | 2016-2018

At Kovel/Fuller, I worked hand-in-hand with the Yokohama Tire Corporation Marketing, Sales & Product Planning Departments to develop their North American marketing plan. From research & analysis to strategy & execution, I was the face of the agency to the client & the face of the client to the agency. Passionate about everything client, I quickly became the go-to technical resource & de facto copywriter. During my tenure, the agency won social media & public relations, effectively neutering the rival agency & growing billables by over $1.5m per annum.

Creative Matters agency | Account Manager | 2014-2016

The charitable clientele of Creative Matters presented a unique set of challenges & opportunities with their spend minuscule but story impactful. So, identifying low-hanging fruit & efficiently communicating a refined, simple message became a daily routine. Without a megaphone, creative solutions weren’t just needed; they were required.

 

schools

college of the redwoods | aa science  | 2025

Returning to school as part of my transition into medicine, I focused on the foundational sciences essential for healthcare: anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, and medical terminology. With a 3.95 GPA and placement on the Dean’s List, I brought the same discipline and curiosity that once drove my career in analytics to mastering the language of the body.

cal poly humboldt | mba  | 2020-2021

While attending CalPoly, I honed my analytical skillset while developing a deep knowledge of how business can function as a force for good, environmentally, sustainably, & socially—graduating manga cum laude.

University of California Santa Cruz | BA Economics  | 2008-2012

At UCSC, my studies wed behavioral economics & econometrics: the art of combining statistical analysis with human insight to create business advantage. This is what I bring to the table everywhere I go.

 

IMG Academies | USa National Soccer Team | 2005-2007

My late father once told me, all men are created equal; some just work harder in the preseason. At 14 years old, I was recruited to train with the Under 17 US National Soccer Team because I worked harder, longer & smarter than the competition—some things never change.