Places and Purpose

Experience

• June 2026 — July 2026
  Morrisville, NC

  Rotational Intern

  Garman Homes

  • Rotated across land acquisition, purchasing, sales, and construction management, gaining experience throughout the residential real estate development lifecycle.
  • Performed comparative market analyses (CMA) for land acquisition opportunities, analyzed lumber pricing, and supported preconstruction estimating for residential developments.
  • Collaborated with 7 construction managers across active residential projects to resolve field issues and monitor project progress.
  • Contributed to the development of Garman Homes' inaugural internship program by advising on onboarding, training, and rotational experiences for future cohorts.

• January 2026 — Present
  Chapel Hill, NC

  Academic Tutor

  Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes, UNC

  • Tutored 15+ NCAA student-athletes in economics coursework in one-on-one and small group settings, improving comprehension of course material and study strategies.
  • Work closely with ASPSA staff through ongoing training and check-ins to support students in an NCAA-compliant academic environment.

• June 2025 — August 2025
  Singapore

  Sustainability Intern

  Bata

  • Supported global sustainability initiatives across 245 supplier facilities within Bata's Global Supply Chain organization.
  • Led development of a supplier Social and Environmental Remediation (SER) compliance dashboard, analyzing audit findings, remediation status, and supplier risk levels.
  • Assisted in developing long-term sustainability strategy by evaluating energy consumption, water usage, supplier performance, and emissions reduction opportunities.
  • Collaborated with international stakeholders to standardize supplier compliance reporting and improve sustainability data quality.

• June 2024 — July 2024
  Greensboro, NC

  Sales Associate

  Loft

  • Drove revenue through excellent customer service, helping clients find and select products that met their needs.
  • Received 2 personal mentions in client surveys for a friendly demeanor and exceptional assistance.

Leadership & Community

• February 2024 — Present
  Chapel Hill, NC

  President | Fundraising Chair

  Kappa Kappa Psi Service Fraternity

  • Elected President of a 35-member service organization, overseeing chapter operations, national and university cooperation, officer leadership, and governance.
  • Planned and executed 10+ fundraising events, coordinating budgets, logistics, and volunteer teams in partnership with the chapter treasurer.
  • Supported community service initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway projects, emergency supply drives, and university outreach events.

• August 2024 — Present
  Chapel Hill, NC

  Member

  UNC Habitat for Humanity Club

  • Participated in affordable housing construction projects including framing, site preparation, and general construction activities.

• August 2023 — Present
  Chapel Hill, NC

  Drum Major | Pep Band Conductor | Alto Saxophonist

  University Marching Band

  • Led and conducted marching and pep band performances for NCAA Division I athletic events, including televised UNC football games before 50,000+ fans.
  • Coordinated with production staff and athletic departments while mentoring student musicians to deliver precise performances in high-pressure environments.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.S. Business Administration (Real Estate Concentration) · B.A. Economics · Minor in Music

  Expected May 2027 · GPA 3.59

In the Field