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Austin Chackerian

Oakland,CA

Summary

Entrepreneurial USC freshman with hands-on experience in product development, market analysis, and intellectual property strategy. Founded a tech venture addressing smartphone battery performance in cold climates, leading cross-functional teams through design, prototyping, and patent application processes. Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a commitment to community impact and innovation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Product Lead

ThermaSki Battery Heating
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and prototyped an innovative smartphone battery heating device, addressing performance issues in cold environments for winter sports enthusiasts.
  • Collaborated with engineers on iterative product design, optimizing performance, reliability, and user experience.
  • Initiated and pursued a provisional patent, strategically managing intellectual property to secure competitive market positioning.
  • Applied entrepreneurial insights and market analysis to identify consumer pain points, driving product innovation and commercialization strategy.

Intern

Academy For Hustlers
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Provided strategic consulting to My Daddy’s Recipes, a plant-based food and wellness startup dedicated to improving health outcomes in Black and Brown communities.
  • Developed targeted marketing initiatives, including promotional campaigns and outreach materials, to increase brand awareness and community engagement.
  • Collaborated directly with the founder to analyze market opportunities, optimize brand messaging, and expand customer reach within underserved communities.
  • Leveraged entrepreneurship frameworks and behavioral insights to enhance consumer adoption of culturally rooted, plant-based wellness solutions.

Server Assistant

Acre Restaurant
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: A high-end restaurant.
  • Assisted in delivering exceptional dining experiences at ACRE, a high-end restaurant, by providing attentive support to servers and ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained a strong focus on customer service, promptly addressing guest needs and fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to uphold the restaurant's high standards of excellence and efficiency.
  • A high-end restaurant.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Economics

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2028

Timeline

Intern

Academy For Hustlers
01.2025 - 05.2025

Founder & Product Lead

ThermaSki Battery Heating
08.2024 - Current

Server Assistant

Acre Restaurant
12.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Economics

University of Southern California

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