Laya Dang

adwr6q@r.postjobfree.com • +1-646-***-**** • Boston, MA

linkedin.com/in/pd03 • layadang.github.io

EDUCATION

Boston University Boston, Massachusetts

B.A. Economics and Math, B.A Computer Science Expected May 2025 Kilachand Honors College GPA: 3.65 / 4.00

Relevant Coursework: Empirical Econometrics Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomics & Macroeconomics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus, Combinatorics Structure PROJECTS

RhettRides Ridesharing Site Boston, MA

Front-end Developer January 2023 – Present

• Implemented Figma design to a live website using Bootstrap, jQuery, and HTML/CSS and connected back-end using Flask web framework in Python

• Assisted development team of 3 other passionate students with storing user information in a SQL server and successfully implemented Oauth log in

Parent Ally Community Site Boston, MA

Civic Tech Hackathon February 2023

• Created a site in under 24 hours with the purpose of helping single parents reach out to their local community for support through live forums, chatrooms, and marketplace

• Collaborated in a team of 5 people as a full-stack developer, using Django Python-based framework for backend and React for frontend

WORK EXPERIENCE

Boston University IT Help Center Boston, MA

Client Services & Support August 2022 – Present

• Handled over 200 tickets regarding technical issues from students and affiliates of the university network

• Familiarized with the system and network of tech support and information technology using ServiceNow, Cisco Finesse, and WebEx

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Women in Economics (UWE) Boston, MA

E-board member, Editor-in-Chief February 2022 – Present

• Wrote and edited monthly pieces related to economics, such as opinion columns or reports of recent news

• Increased retention rate of routine writers from 60% to 88% of 20 routine writers through new initiatives, such as support in brainstorming ideas and personalized article feedback

• Planned weekly events that cultivate a tight-knit community with professional development workshops Tutoring Dragons HCMC, VN

Vice President August 2019 – May 2021

• Tutored 1 to 2 middle school students struggling with math concepts weekly that resulted in 30% increase quiz scores

• Communicated with students’ parents and teachers on progress updates and recommendations for middle school math courses

Grass Roots HCMC, VN

Outreach Coordinator August 2018 – May 2020

• Brought 20 local non-profit organization sponsors to set up pop-up booths for annual bazaar event (Go Green Day) with a total of $1000+ raised towards green research and development

• Worked closely with school administrations on proposals for new initiatives, particularly composting in the cafeteria, better recycling system, and lesson plans for younger students. SKILLS

Python (Flask, Django), Java, R, C, STATA, HTML/CSS (Bootstrap), Javascript (React.js, jQuery)

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