ISAIAH JACKSON
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Manhattan, KS
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities and events for residents, fostering engagement and community spirit.
- Fostered a supportive environment by encouraging social interactions among residents.
- Provided companionship to residents, promoting mental well-being through engaging conversations.
- Assisted residents with personal care and mobility needs, promoting dignity and independence.
- Managed household tasks, including laundry and cleaning, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
Cashier
AMC Dine-In Theater
Manhattan, KS
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Handled cash register and managed electronic payment systems accurately.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering positive guest interactions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of workstations, supporting efficient operations.
Package Handler
UPS
Bellevue, Nebraska
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks, ensuring adherence to proper handling procedures.
- Operated conveyor systems to facilitate smooth package movement through facility.
- Sorted packages by destination, enhancing delivery processing efficiency.
Cook
McDonald's
Leavenworth, Kansas
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared and cooked food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure food quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to promote a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Assisted team members in serving customers promptly and accurately, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
Education
B.S. - Digital Innovation in Media
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2026
Skills
- Event Planning
- Project management
- Task Coordination
- Time Management
- Digital media literacy
- Basic graphic design
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
Projects
- UDP Game Data Visualizer, Senior Capstone, CC 410, Kansas State University, Engineered a real-time, end-to-end data pipeline that captures binary telemetry from a live racing game over UDP and streams it into a custom desktop GUI., Implemented low-level socket programming and binary data parsing in Python to de-serialize structured network packets at high frequency., Designed a responsive GUI dashboard rendering live speed, gear, throttle, braking, and lap metrics with low-latency updates., Architected the system using object-oriented design — separating networking, parsing, and presentation layers into modular classes., Used LLMs (Claude, Anthropic API) to accelerate debugging, generate test cases for edge-case data scenarios, and optimize parsing logic under time pressure.
- EXP Life, Entrepreneurship Capstone, ENTRP 575, Kansas State University, Founded and developed a gamified productivity platform targeting college students aged 19-25 under the brand philosophy: Earn Expand, Progress., Designed a three-phase MVP roadmap spanning 1-on-1 coaching, a web platform with XP and goal tracking, and an AI-powered mobile application., Built a full business plan including market research, pricing strategy, customer acquisition model, and financial projections., Pitched concept and competitive positioning to faculty and peers as part of the capstone evaluation.
- Mobile App Development, Course Project, MC 565, Kansas State University, Designed and built a mobile application using FlutterFlow, following the full product cycle from concept and wireframes through to a working build., Applied UI/UX principles and user-flow design to create a clean, intuitive interface., Gained working knowledge of the end-to-end mobile deployment process, including App Store submission requirements.
Campus Involvement
- Kansas State Marching Band, Trumpet, 2020 – 2025
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Member, 2021 – 2023
- Multicultural Business Student Association, Member, 2020 – 2022
Timeline
Homemaker
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
11.2022 - Current
Package Handler
UPS
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
AMC Dine-In Theater
01.2022 - 10.2022
Cook
McDonald's
03.2020 - 07.2020
B.S. - Digital Innovation in Media
Kansas State University