User:Kara Dismuke

Kara Dismuke

Loyola Marymount University (2016)
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Minor in Theological Studies
Upper Division Courses Taken (in Math, Computer Science, Biology, and Chemistry)

I am unsure as to what career(s) I want to pursue, but I know whatever I decide to do, I want to enjoy doing so much that it doesn't feel like I am getting up to go to "work" everyday.

The Boeing Company | Huntington Beach/El Segundo, CA
- Space & Intelligence Systems | Integrated Scheduling | Business Intern
  - May 2014 to July 2014
  - Assisted with development of 5 Meter L-37 Fairing and 5 Meter L-44 Faring Integrated Schedules
  - Performed weekly status on ABS/Satmex F1_F2 and F3_F4 Integrated Schedule
  - Spearheaded the effort to automate the Schedule Health Metric data collection process

Basketball Coach | Lutheran High School of Orange County
- Summers: 2013, 2014 to Present
- Work with players to teach fundamental skills and teamwork
- Meet with coaches to discuss strategy and game plan

LMU Mathematics' Teacher's Assistant | Elementary Statistics • Calculus I
- Fall 2013
- Graded students' weekly quizzes and evaluate areas of improvement

TLC Fundraiser Co-Chair | Orange CA
- Summers: 2013, 2014
- Took independent action to organize fundraiser, which included securing event location for 200+ people
- Lead tasks and people effectively, via supervision, delegation, and direct action

LMU Belles Service Organization
- Spring 2013 to Present
- One of 50 members who advocates for social justice through direct service in the LA community
- LMU Belles' President
  - Oversee organization to ensure all aspects of organization run smoothly
  - Collaborate with university leadership and other student organizations
- LMU Belles' Vice President of Service
  - Serve as liaison between the organization and non-profits in the surrounding area
  - Communicate needs, organize volunteers, and track service hours for 50 members
  - Took independent action to create LMU Belles website

Watching and playing sports, reading, doing puzzles, watching TV, listening to country music

I don't know if I can identify my favorite aspect of biology, but I am intrigued by genetics especially in the role it plays in the nature v. nurture debate.

I love math because of its systematic, objective, and logical nature, and my favorite area of mathematics is algebra.