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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

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skillsExcellent presentation skills

Project management and team coordination

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong sense of responsibility and reliability

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

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