Project Partners Network, Minneapolis, MN - Marketplace Researcher

May 2024 - Current

Researched market trends and competitive products across 4+ key categories (home, food, gift, and seasonal).
Collaborated with teams to align product development, licensing, and marketing with client needs.
Managed product data and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of trends, licensing details, and development insights.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - LCA Researcher

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Gathered data for MnTAP on upcycling spent brewer’s grains as stock feed.
Performed life cycle analysis on CO2, NOx, CH4 emissions and energy consumption of upcycling practices.
Proposed 2 viable, high-value upcycling solutions to improve environmental impact and economic return.

Borderless Friendship Foundation, Chiang Dao, Thailand - Volunteer Project Coordinator

Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

Supported 100+ stateless children by coordinating resources for safe housing, education, and healthcare.
Collaborated with local and international partners to improve educational programming and access to resources.

Bubble Toy IP Sale

Developed and refined a bubble toy concept, leading to a successful IP sale.
Conducted market research and identified a gap in the toy category, aligning product features with user needs.
Negotiated licensing terms and finalized a sale, demonstrating strategic product positioning and business insight.

Independent Business Plans - Concept Development

Developed two comprehensive business plans exploring market entry, product positioning, and financial modeling.
Conducted competitive analysis and identified potential customer segments and market opportunities.
Created actionable go-to-market strategies, focusing on product differentiation and scalability.

University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Science - Product Design