Joy Wu
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced and high pressured environments. Is adaptable to last-minute or unexpected changes. Possessed the quick-learning ability applying it effectively to tasks. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and diving deep into topics of interest.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Restaurant
Hong Kong Restaurant
Lumberton, NC
2023.01 - Current
- Helped with family restaurant operations on weekends, by fulfilling customer needs during busy hours and contributed around 4–6 hours per week during school semesters.
- Contributed about 60 hours per week during the summers in 9th and 10th grade.
- Developed communication, customer service, teamwork, and time-management skills while managing schoolwork and participating in robotics competitions.
Education
true -
Lumberton Senior High School
Lumberton, NC2027-01
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Effective planning
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Stress management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- Skilled in Google Slides presentations
- Skilled in Canva
- Able to operate 3D printer
- Python programming language (Beginner)
Personal Projects
- Drone Hand-Control Project | Independent Engineering Project, Building a system that uses a computer camera, Python, MediaPipe, and OpenCV to recognize hand gestures and translate them into commands for a drone., Tested gesture recognition by measuring hand angles, changing thresholds, and repeatedly testing and adjusting the system.
- AI Hand-Dance Project | Independent Computer Science Project, Developing a program that analyzes music, lyrics, rhythm, and BPM to create lyric-aligned hand choreography., Experimenting with movement libraries and iterative testing to improve the generated choreography.
Accomplishments
- FRC THOR Finalist — November 11, 2025
- Co-led a rookie FRC team to Rookie All-Star recognition.
- Helped lead the team to qualification for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston.
- Balanced robotics, employment, coursework, and dual-enrollment responsibilities.
Volunteer
Animal Shelter, Volunteer, Completed 10 hours of volunteer work helping with animal shelter activities and daily tasks.
Robotics Club
- FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) | Co-Leader, Builder & Driver 2025–2026
- Helped lead a rookie FRC team through its first season and qualify for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.
- Helped the team earn Rookie All-Star recognition at competition.
- Spent about 3–4 hours after school building, testing, repairing, and improving the robot while keeping up with school and dual-enrollment work.
- Drove the robot in competition and worked with teammates to troubleshoot mechanical problems under time pressure.
- Science Olympiad | Member 2025–2026
- Participated in STEM competitions and worked with teammates on problem-solving and event preparation.
Standardized Testing
- SAT: 1350 (Math 710, Reading & Writing 640); October 2026 SAT planned
- ACT: 25 | PreACT: 26
Timeline
Family Restaurant
Hong Kong Restaurant
2023.01 - Current
true -
Lumberton Senior High School