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TEA @ NC State
Student Organization @ NC State
Co-Founder & Co-President: April 2024 - Current
As co-president of the TEA @ NC State was instrumental in the revamp of this student organization. In Spring 2024, the club, originally called the Theme Park Club, had been shut down due to low attendance. To breathe new life into the group and better connect students with the Themed Entertainment Industry, I took the initiative to revamp the club. Under my leadership, we formed a partnership with the Themed Entertainment Association. With a clearer vision for the club and the help of two other officers, we worked together to create a space that not only welcomes those who love themed entertainment but also provides opportunities for students aspiring to work in the industry.
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Planning for Fall 2024
Our first semester saw us working to restore the club to better support the students in becoming connected to the Themed Entertainment Industry. A business plan was put together to best represent our vision and goals were for the club, while other documents were prepared that included brainstorming, a marketing plan, a meeting plan, etc. A budget was also comprised to reflect the needs of the club for the fall semester to support any events and trips that were taking place.
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Constitution
Fall 2024
Our first event for the first semester included a series that was based of the Imagineering in a Box. It was designed to give students a look into the creative side of the industry and have a better understanding of the processes that go into designing a themed land, but also it gave a chance for students to see if this was something that interested them. I led the whole series and delivered the presentations.
Our other semester long series that took place was a Industry Professional Presentation series where 5 professionals from across different companies and fields within the industry talked to students about their career path, projects they have worked on, and answered questions students may have had.
Our last major event of this trip saw the club take it's first trip to the IAAPA EXPO. We had 3 students, including myself, attend the week long expo. I lead the planning for this trip, creating the budget, schedule, and finalizing the details. It was a successful trip for the students being able to connect with young professionals and industry professionals, walk the show floor to see all the many different companies on display and learn about them and experience the Themed Entertainment that Orlando had.
Fall 2024 Metrics
Imagineering In a Box Series - 7 students average attendance
Industry Professional Presentations - 9 students average attendance
Instagram followers - +106 followers
Email Subscribers - +17 students
First IAAPA EXPO Trip - 3 students
Funding - $611 for IAAPA Trip
Spring 2025
Our meetings this semester comprised of two Industry Professional Presentations, fun movie nights and trivia nights, while also attending a musical being put on at a theater on campus.
A new event we started this semester is a design project that is being done in-house that is meant to be a time for those who are interested in working in the industry a chance to try and solve a problem within the Themed Entertainment Industry.
Our trip this semester consisted of attending Busch Gardens Williamsburg on March 29. Our day included enjoying the thrills and entertainment of the park, while also getting to meet with the VP of entertainment and hear a little bit about the work that the entertainment department takes on at Busch Gardens. We were able to minimize costs through connections which led us to be able to bring 20 student in total on this trip.
Spring 2025 Metrics
Design Project - 10 students involved in project
TEA @ NC State Meetings - 25 students
Instagram followers - +94 followers
Email Subscribers - + 69 students
Busch Gardens Trip - 20 students
Spring 2026
Our spring semester saw an addition of one new conference and one new destination! The TEA @ NC State sent 4 students to the ASTM F24 Conference in Charlotte, NC. The club also had the opportunity to travel to Pennsylvania to Hersheypark later in the semester. We had the privilege of touring the park before it opened getting to see some behind the scenes looks at the coasters and a haunted house. During this semester I also worked on an Officer Handbook which serves as a comprehensive guide for officers of TEA @ NC State, outlining the club's structure, leadership roles, operational procedures, and culture to ensure smooth transitions and effective governance. During the semester we also had the privilege of hosting Jonathan Reuel online for an Industry Professional Presentation.
Spring 2026 Metrics
Design Project - 12 Students on Average
TEA @ NC State Meetings - 18 Students on Average
Instagram followers - +105 followers
Email Subscribers - + 36 students
Hersheypark Trip - 10 students
IAAPA Expo - 4 students
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Officer Workbook
Preparing for Fall 2026
With this semester being my last one at NC State, I wanted to do my part to ensure that this semester would be one to remember with events, trips and experiences happening with our club. For the first two weeks of the semester, the TEA @ NC State will be hosting 11 different events ranging from info tables to trivia to TOPGOLF. These events are meant to act as informational events to get to know the club as well as a fun social events where people can get the chance to meet other likeminded individuals. We have set forth a strong marketing campaign as well to inform, inspire and engage students to our club.
Summer 2026 Metrics
Instagram followers - +47 followers
Email Subscribers - + 53 students
Member Portal (Personal Project)
To streamline operations and centralize club resources for the Themed Entertainment Association @ NC State, I architected and launched a comprehensive member portal within our existing web platform. Applying Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain principles, I performed a functional decomposition of club operations to establish four core hubs: knowledge retention (The Archives), financial transactions (The Register), demand forecasting via RSVPs (The Events), and industry resource curation (The Workshop). I applied human factors principles to design standardized, intuitive layouts that minimize cognitive load for users. Before launching, I gathered feedback from officers to refine user flow. The final portal optimized administrative workflows, reduced information friction, and built a sustainable platform for future leadership. This project was personally done to help the club's operations in future semesters.
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