I love Uber One because it actually makes my life easier, not just as a UT Austin student, but as someone constantly balancing school, work, and everything in between. UT Austin is huge, with over 50,000 students, and classes are all over campus with Austin being even bigger. Whether I’m heading to The Drag for a quick bite, going downtown for a networking event, or running late to a group meeting across campus, Uber One has saved me so many times.

What I personally love most is the $0 delivery fees and exclusive discounts. I use Uber Eats all the time whether it’s a study night when I can’t leave my apartment or a Sunday morning when I just want to treat myself. And those little savings add up fast on a student budget. I also use Uber rides when I need to get somewhere safely and quickly, especially at night. Knowing I’m getting the best deal with Uber One gives me peace of mind and keeps me on budget.

Austin is also one of the most innovative cities when it comes to transportation. We have everything from Uber and Lyft to Waymo, which is only in a few cities. Uber is a huge part of student life here. Everyone uses it, but not everyone gets to shape how it could be better for students, and I’d love to be part of that. I have a background in marketing, research, and social content strategy, so I can bring creative and actionable ideas to the table. Let me know if you’d like to see my portfolio or past work, I’d be excited to show how I can contribute to the Uber One Advisory Board!

When things move fast, I use a mix of digital tools and personal systems to stay on top of everything. I keep a running to-do list in Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and/or Notion and update it daily so I always know what’s next. I use labels like “urgent,” “waiting on reply,” or “done” to track progress and follow ups. I also set calendar reminders and email myself notes to make sure I never miss a deadline. If I’m working with a team, I’ll send quick updates or check ins to keep everyone on the same page. I actually enjoy making things feel more organized, so I treat it like solving a puzzle.

At JOVA, I’d use these systems to keep your CRM clean and updated, follow up with retail leads right on time, and track sample shipments or buyer responses carefully. I’d make sure nothing slips through the cracks, and I'd be excited to help things run smoother so the team can focus on growing the brand.

Last year, I worked as a consulting intern at a small hotel. It was a nice place, but the front desk was always kind of messy. Staff would forget guest requests, write things on random papers, or just try to remember everything in their heads. People were doing their best, but things kept slipping through. Guests were getting annoyed, and the team was getting stressed.

I wanted to help, so I made a really simple system using Google Sheets. I created a shared chart where we could type in guest names, room numbers, what they needed, and who was handling it. I added checkboxes so we knew what was done and what still needed to happen. I didn’t ask for a big meeting or anything, I just quietly showed my manager, and she told the team to try it.

After a few weeks, we were getting fewer complaints, and everything felt calmer. The front desk team didn’t have to chase each other for updates, and we actually had time to help guests better. Even guests noticed and we got more good reviews that month than usual. It made a difference, and I really liked that. I like spotting little things that slow people down and finding ways to make it smoother. That’s something I hope I can bring to JOVA too.