Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Matthew E. Okechukwu

Princeton,NJ

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer Intern

Hiyllo Inc
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
  • Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design.
  • Analyzed source code to identify functionality issues.
  • Sat in on design team and planning meetings.
  • Independently learned Javascript

Non-Profit Volunteer

HBC Cares Organization
12.2022 - Current
  • Help construct and distribute hygiene bags, blankets, and meals to the homeless in the downtown Houston area during the holidays.

Service Desk Assistant

Tomball Farmer's Market
12.2021 - Current
  • Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical assistance in person.
  • Help assemble and disassemble shopping tents

Food Bank Volunteer

Houston Food Bank
01.2020 - Current
  • Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
  • Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
  • Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
  • Prepared and packaged boxes during box assembly line phase.
  • Collaborated with fellow volunteers to deliver punctual, friendly service.
  • Loaded completed boxes onto pallets prior to departure.
  • Restocked shelves with produce, arranging in expiry order to reduce waste.

Crew Member

McDonalds
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.

Director

Clear Creek Intermediate Ace Program
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Writer, director, and actor for a play
  • Performed at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
06.2027

Associate of Science - Dual Enrollment

Lonestar College - CyFair
Cypress, TX
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Cypress Woods High School
Cypress, TX
05.2023

No Degree -

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
2015

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Team Support
  • Time Management Skills
  • Networking
  • Application and Software Proficiency
  • Team Collaboration
  • Punctuality and Work Ethic
  • Study Protocols
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Leadership
  • Task Initiative

Accomplishments

  • North Harris County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Recipient (2023)
  • Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2023)
  • College Board National Merit Commended Scholar (2022)
  • College Board AP Scholar With Honors (2022)
  • College Board National African American Recognition (2021)
  • Wildcat Scholar Award (Highest GPA in the Football Organization)
  • Distinguished Honor Roll (2019-2022)
  • Recognition from National Society of High School Scholars (2021)
  • Duke Talent Search (2019)

Affiliations

  • Representative of African Student Association (2020-2023)
  • International Club Member (2022-2023)
  • Representative of Let's Vote Club (2021-2022)
  • National Honor Society (2021-2022)
  • National Spanish Honor Society (2021-2022)
  • Mu Alpha Theta (2022)
  • Football, Basketball, and Track & Field Athlete (2019-2023)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working

Timeline

Software Engineer Intern

Hiyllo Inc
07.2023 - Current

Non-Profit Volunteer

HBC Cares Organization
12.2022 - Current

Crew Member

McDonalds
06.2022 - 06.2023

Service Desk Assistant

Tomball Farmer's Market
12.2021 - Current

Food Bank Volunteer

Houston Food Bank
01.2020 - Current

Director

Clear Creek Intermediate Ace Program
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

Princeton University

Associate of Science - Dual Enrollment

Lonestar College - CyFair

High School Diploma -

Cypress Woods High School

No Degree -

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Matthew E. Okechukwu