Resume_KarenZhou
OBJECTIVE
Interested in UX/UI and software development. Creative solution seeker. Freshman only but eager to learn. Adept at new environment. Active team member in collaborative projects.
EDUCATION
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, New York, NY (September 2018 – Present)
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Digital Media, with an intended minor of Computer Science
With four-year merit-based scholarship offered by Tandon School of Engineering
River Valley High School, Singapore (January 2014 - December 2017)
A-level Diploma
With four-year full-fee scholarship offered by Ministry of Education of Singapore
TECHNICAL SKILLS TO LEARN IN SCHOOL:
Programming Languages: Processing, p5.js, Java, Visual Basic, Pascal
Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Sketchbook Pro
Other Tools: MS Office, PC & Macintosh literate
PROJECTS:
IE International Award
Youth Innovation Challenge, Singapore, 2017
- Researched on infringement of copyright in developed and developing countries
- Conceptualized a profiting website which aims to protect online copyright
Founder of a mobile app startup company
Company of the Year Competition (Junior Achievement), Singapore, 2017
- Based on the business idea nurtured in Social Innovation Relay 2016
- Created a mobile app model and launched it on the android store
- Company members include students from local polytechnics
1st place in national round, 2nd place in global final round
Social Innovation Relay (Junior Achievement), Singapore, 2016
- Developed a business model of a mobile app called One-for-One. It aims to create a support network for the dementia community in Singapore, so that they can conveniently seek help from young people nearby
- Competed with teams from 10 other countries
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
Math Olympiad
- Singapore Mathematics Olympiad 2017 Open Section Bronze Award, 2016 Commendation Award, 2014 Senior Section Silver Award
- Australian Mathematics Competition 2016 Senior Division Certificate of High Distinction, 2015 Certificate of Distinction
Nanyang Research Programme Singapore 2016
- National Gold Award Research topic: Mathematical Strategame Theory
Singapore International Mathematics Challenge 2016
- Represented school to participate
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
Vice President
Guitar Ensemble, River Valley High School, July 2016 – July 2017
- Organized the ensemble to participate in Singapore Youth Festival for two years, Trinity College London Guitar Ensemble Certificate Exam and school arts festivals
Organizer
Startsmall Concert, 2016
- Sold 200+ tickets and raised fund for the dyslexic community(SGD2000+)
- Invited school and external performers, invited local residents and dyslexic patients as audience
School Representative
Outreach program, River Valley High School, 2015
- Visited local primary schools to introduce River Valley High School to students and parents
OBJECTIVE
Interested in UX/UI and software development. Creative solution seeker. Freshman only but eager to learn. Adept at new environment. Active team member in collaborative projects.
EDUCATION
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, New York, NY (September 2018 – Present)
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Digital Media, with an intended minor of Computer Science
With four-year merit-based scholarship offered by Tandon School of Engineering
River Valley High School, Singapore (January 2014 - December 2017)
A-level Diploma
With four-year full-fee scholarship offered by Ministry of Education of Singapore
TECHNICAL SKILLS TO LEARN IN SCHOOL:
Programming Languages: Processing, p5.js, Java, Visual Basic, Pascal
Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Sketchbook Pro
Other Tools: MS Office, PC & Macintosh literate
PROJECTS:
IE International Award
Youth Innovation Challenge, Singapore, 2017
- Researched on infringement of copyright in developed and developing countries
- Conceptualized a profiting website which aims to protect online copyright
Founder of a mobile app startup company
Company of the Year Competition (Junior Achievement), Singapore, 2017
- Based on the business idea nurtured in Social Innovation Relay 2016
- Created a mobile app model and launched it on the android store
- Company members include students from local polytechnics
1st place in national round, 2nd place in global final round
Social Innovation Relay (Junior Achievement), Singapore, 2016
- Developed a business model of a mobile app called One-for-One. It aims to create a support network for the dementia community in Singapore, so that they can conveniently seek help from young people nearby
- Competed with teams from 10 other countries
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
Math Olympiad
- Singapore Mathematics Olympiad 2017 Open Section Bronze Award, 2016 Commendation Award, 2014 Senior Section Silver Award
- Australian Mathematics Competition 2016 Senior Division Certificate of High Distinction, 2015 Certificate of Distinction
Nanyang Research Programme Singapore 2016
- National Gold Award Research topic: Mathematical Strategame Theory
Singapore International Mathematics Challenge 2016
- Represented school to participate
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
Vice President
Guitar Ensemble, River Valley High School, July 2016 – July 2017
- Organized the ensemble to participate in Singapore Youth Festival for two years, Trinity College London Guitar Ensemble Certificate Exam and school arts festivals
Organizer
Startsmall Concert, 2016
- Sold 200+ tickets and raised fund for the dyslexic community(SGD2000+)
- Invited school and external performers, invited local residents and dyslexic patients as audience
School Representative
Outreach program, River Valley High School, 2015
- Visited local primary schools to introduce River Valley High School to students and parents