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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Coursework
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MacKenzie Drury

Aspiring AI Developer Seeking Entry-level Position In Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

As a driven and enthusiastic job seeker with a proven track record of strong organizational skills, project management, and reliability, I am eager to secure an entry-level position as an AI Developer. With a passion for technology and a natural ability to quickly learn programming languages, I am committed to supporting my team in achieving company goals.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Institute For Advanced Consciousness Studies
Los Angeles, CA

Research Assistant
09.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted in human subject experiments conducted at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies
  • Collaborated with a group to analyze scientific papers, providing necessary background information for future experiments related to the placebo effect
  • Learned to properly place EEG caps on participants and ensure accurate data collection
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the lab before and after experiments
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with the research team
  • Developed presentation skills by presenting research findings to head researchers
  • Worked in a team-based environment, learning how to work collaboratively with other researchers and support staff
  • Contributed to ongoing efforts to advance the field of consciousness studies and better understand human cognition and behavior

Grace Bukunmi
Los Angeles, CA

Cognitive Science Intern
03.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted a photographer, stylist, and designer with compiling and managing important business travel information, ensuring that all documents were organized and up-to-date
  • Helped with the preparation of invoices, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
  • Conducted research on the photographer's business connections, compiling data, articles, and information to help inform strategic decisions
  • Gained experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment, and contributed to the success of a successful photographer, stylist, and designer
  • Developed strong project management skills, working on multiple projects at once, both remotely and in-person, and ensuring that all deadlines were met
  • Enhanced communication skills by collaborating with other members of the creative team and communicating effectively with clients

NSF
Dallas, TX

Research Associate
07.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Worked as a part of a team of Mathematical Neuroscience Researchers studying hippocampal cells in rats
  • Inputted data into an algorithm in an attempt to isolate and identify particular neural firing patterns
  • Worked on modifying the code of the algorithm to improve the outputted data
  • Utilized MATLAB for data analysis and coding
  • Contributed to brainstorming sessions to identify effective solutions for improving the algorithm
  • Actively engaged in debugging code to ensure the algorithm was functioning correctly
  • Collaborated with team members to design and execute solutions to the problems with the outputted data
  • Presented final stage findings and progress updates to team members and involved experts

Urban Outfitters
Los Angeles, CA

Sales Associate
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Operating the cash register and handling financial transactions accurately
  • Assisting customers in selecting products that meet their needs and preferences
  • Providing excellent customer service by addressing customer concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner
  • Processing returns and online orders efficiently and properly
  • Assisting customers with fitting rooms
  • Participated in the yearly inventory check
  • Training new employees on company policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a thorough knowledge of products and trends to provide informed recommendations to customers

Vans
South Bend, IN

Sales Associate
07.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Demonstrated excellent customer service by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance to customers
  • Warmly greeted customers while tasking
  • Assisted with inventory management and restocking of products as needed
  • Operated the cash register and completed customer transactions
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales goals

Charter Fitness
South Bend, IN

Customer Representative
06.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Greeted customers upon arrival and assisted them with any membership or payment issues
  • Helped maintain a clean and safe environment by regularly cleaning and sanitizing gym equipment and facilities
  • Assisted with equipment maintenance
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure that all areas of the gym were clean and well-maintained

Education

University of California – Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science from Cognitive Science, Computing, Philosophy
09.2018 - 12.2022

University Overview

GPA: 3.76

  • Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
  • Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
  • Dean's List Fall 2018
  • Dean's List Winter 2020
  • Dean's List Spring 2020
  • Dean's List Winter 2021
  • Dean's List Spring 2021
  • Dean's List Winter 2022
  • Continuing education in Digital Art through an introductory course at Huntington University (Fall 2020)

Trinity School At Greenlawn
South Bend

High School Diploma
05.2012 - 05.2018

University Overview

GPA: 4.09

  • Member of Mock Trial (2014-2018)
  • Won the Indiana State Mock Trial Competition alongside team members (2018)
  • Awarded 2 Most Effective Attorney Awards (National Mock Trial Competition, 2018)
  • Assisted with Chemistry Research at the University of Notre Dame (2016-2017)
  • Volunteered over 300 hours at South Bend Memorial Hospital as a Surgery Waiting Room Attendant and Escort (2016-2017)
  • Awarded Academic Excellence Awards (2012-2016)
  • Member of Chamber Choir (2015-2018)
  • Member of Women's Choir (2015-2018)
  • Member of Recycling Club (2015-2018)
  • Member of Volunteer Club (2015-2018)

Skills

C, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MATLAB

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Relevant Coursework

Program in Computing 10A and 10B: Beginner and Intermediate Programming in C++, including command line interface, object-oriented programming, templates, dynamic memory allocation, recursion, file input/output, and more.

 
Program in Computing 40A: Programming for the Internet, including HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, SQL, web design, web development, client-server architecture, database management, and frameworks like jQuery. 


MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences: Analyzing Psychological Data using MATLAB, including data structures, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and data visualization.


Introduction to Cognitive Science: Deep Learning, ANNs, and Computer Vision, covering perception, attention, memory, language, reasoning, and artificial intelligence basics.


Laboratory in Functional Neuroimaging: MR Signal Basics and Data Analysis with HTML, covering physical basics of MR signal, data acquisition, preprocessing, statistical analysis, and data visualization using FSL software.

Fundamentals of User Experience: UX research methods and principles, covering topics such as user-centered design, design thinking, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and user surveys.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Institute For Advanced Consciousness Studies
09.2022 - 12.2022

Cognitive Science Intern

Grace Bukunmi
03.2022 - 06.2023

Sales Associate

Urban Outfitters
08.2021 - Current

Research Associate

NSF
07.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Vans
07.2019 - 09.2019

University of California – Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science from Cognitive Science, Computing, Philosophy
09.2018 - 12.2022

Customer Representative

Charter Fitness
06.2017 - 03.2018

Trinity School At Greenlawn

High School Diploma
05.2012 - 05.2018
MacKenzie DruryAspiring AI Developer Seeking Entry-level Position In Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning