Jan 2023 — Present
Second Semester Watch Company
Founder · Owner-Operator · Fairfax, VA · @secondsemesterwatchco
- Founded and independently operate a luxury watch resale business, owning sourcing, valuation, pricing, marketing, and client relations end to end. The business has generated $50,000 in total sales.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, converting research-driven outreach into a loyal base of repeat, high-value clients.
- Track secondary-market trends and competitive pricing data to forecast demand, guide purchasing decisions, and keep every client conversation grounded in credible insight.
- Maintain detailed financial records and P&L discipline across all business activity, enabling clear reporting on performance trends.
Dec 2025 — Present
Data Annotation Tech
Financial Expert Contractor · Springfield, VA
- Train AI models on corporate finance, international finance, and investment strategy problems, applying deep domain expertise to evaluate complex multi-step scenarios.
- Produce detailed written analyses and quality-assurance reports under tight turnarounds, meeting precise client-defined standards.
Aug 2025 — May 2026
Joseph W. Luter III School of Business, CNU
Graduate Assistant, Master of Financial Analysis · Newport News, VA
- Compiled, cleaned, and analyzed large institutional datasets supporting SACSCOC accreditation reporting, translating raw data into leadership-ready insight.
- Partnered with faculty stakeholders on data preparation for national ranking submissions (Poets & Quants) under firm deadlines.
- Designed and rolled out a process improvement initiative, authoring majors pathway guides that streamlined course planning and reduced administrative redundancy.
Aug 2024 — May 2025
Pamplin College of Business Engage, Virginia Tech
Teaching Assistant, Principles of Management & Ethical Leadership · Blacksburg, VA
- Delivered substantive written feedback on assignments and case analyses for 400+ undergraduates, translating complex business concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Facilitated discussion-based learning on ethical decision-making and leadership frameworks while managing a high-volume, deadline-driven workload.
