Experience
// professional history & roles
July 2024 – Present
University of Arkansas Libraries current
Makerspace Assistant, Mullins Library · Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Provide hands-on support and instruction for students and campus patrons using makerspace technology, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and other fabrication tools.
- Troubleshoot print failures, slicing settings, material issues, and file preparation to help users successfully complete projects.
- Develop operational improvements for the makerspace, including check-in/check-out procedures and 3D printing queue management systems.
- Support a wide range of experience levels by breaking down technical processes into clear steps and coaching users through safe tool use.
September 2024 – May 2026
JB Hunt Center For Innovation
Generalist and Maker · Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Assisted patrons in utilizing advanced technological resources, including audio/video studios, simulation labs, fabrication lab, and large-format printing studios.
- Oversaw the scheduling, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various high-tech equipment to ensure optimal functionality and accessibility.
- Collaborated with library staff to design and implement educational workshops and programs that leverage the center's resources.
- Developed user guides and online resources to assist patrons in independently navigating the center's offerings.
December 2023 – April 2024
Best Buy
Geek Squad Agent · Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Diagnosed and repaired issues with computers and consumer electronics, ensuring optimal device performance.
- Assisted customers with technology-related inquiries, offering knowledgeable solutions and maintaining a positive check-in and check-out experience.
- Performed delivery, installation, integration, networking, and repair of consumer electronics devices, with a primary focus on computing.
- Worked closely with fellow agents to provide comprehensive support, sharing insights and strategies to enhance service quality.
August 2022 – May 2023
Academics Plus Charter Schools
IT Intern · Scott, Arkansas
- Repaired and maintained Chromebooks to ensure seamless functionality for students and staff.
- Assisted teachers with technology issues, providing troubleshooting and training on various devices.
- Managed IT tickets and server maintenance, resolving technical problems efficiently.
Other things I do
Work that does not live on this site as a link: a side project, a fabrication practice, and a teaching habit.
TunesInYourCity
Scrapes roughly fifteen venue websites to build and update curated Spotify playlists and weekly Instagram posts: an end-to-end pipeline from raw venue listings to published content.
View on Spotify →
3D Printing & Fabrication
Beginner-friendly guides, visual PDFs, and nature-themed accessories with custom support structures designed in Fusion 360 and Inkscape.
Scouting / STEM Education
Interactive merit-badge programs and hands-on STEM lessons for scout camps, designed to work without Wi-Fi or A/V equipment.