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Jade Mawn

UR 0344, 410 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173

434-872-1225jade.mawn@richmond.edujademawn.com

Education

University of Richmond

2022 — Present

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Mathematics

GPA 3.88

Minor in French Language & Culture; Dean’s List; Phi Eta Sigma

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Work Experience

Blue Atlas

Sept 2025 — Present

Server, Host, Barback

  • Assist in Front-of-House operations as barback, food runner, and busser.

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At Blue Atlas, I provide critical support to the Front-of-House team in a fast-paced environment. My role involves high-speed coordination and ensuring that service standards remain consistent during peak hours.

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Passport Café, University of Richmond

Sept 2023 — Present

Student Café Manager

  • Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced café, fulfilling an average of 50 custom food and drink orders per hour with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Mentor for new student staff to ensure smooth operations and consistent service standards, promoting a welcoming and efficient environment.
  • Developed new menu items based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
  • Oversaw opening and closing procedures, including setup, breakdown, cleaning, and restocking of service areas.

Deep Dive:

As Student Manager, I lead a team of student workers to maintain operational efficiency. I've focused on enhancing customer experience through proactive service and menu innovation while managing the full lifecycle of daily café operations.

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Bar Italia Ristorante / Third Phase Coffee

May 2025 — Sept 2025

Special Projects Assistant & Front-of-House Support

  • Supported Front of House by food-running, waiting tables and bartending as needed.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues in Toast POS, implementing a new device configuration to improve overall usability.
  • Collaborated with the owner in establishment of Third Phase, an in-house specialty coffee shop, contributing to concept development, setup, and operations.

Deep Dive:

This role was a blend of hospitality and operational consulting. I successfully troubleshot POS systems to streamline orders and worked directly with ownership to launch 'Third Phase', bridging the gap between specialty coffee and high-end restaurant service.

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Dept. of Computer Science, Univ. of Richmond

Sept 2024 — Dec 2024

Lab Assistant and Tutor

  • Led collaborative weekly group tutoring sessions for students in Data Structures.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods to improve student comprehension of Java implementations.
  • Assisted in Software Systems labs; aided in use of virtual machines, git/github, and C++.

Deep Dive:

As a tutor, I focused on creating visual mental models for complex abstractions. For Data Structures, I used physical analogies to explain pointers and heap memory.

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Dept. of Mathematics, Univ. of Richmond

May 2024 — July 2024

Undergraduate Researcher

  • Researched SL_n Web Combinatorics under supervision of Dr. Heather Russell.
  • Proved three new theorems and refuted longstanding conjectures.
  • Designed necessary code to support discoveries.

Deep Dive:

My research bridged abstract algebra and combinatorics. I developed a suite of Python tools to automate the verification of SL_n web properties.

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Selected Projects

Coffee.learn

Founder & Lead Developer

A digital platform dedicated to coffee education, bridging the gap between technical extraction and consumer appreciation.

Deep Dive:

Coffee.learn is an ongoing project designed to democratize specialty coffee knowledge. It features interactive brewing guides, TDS calculation tools, and a curated library of regional flavor profiles.

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#Next.js#React#Education#UI/UX

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Chesapeake Times

Website Development

Developed a Next.js news site for student writers, leveraging Sanity.io for CMS and Tailwind/Shadcn for UI.

Deep Dive:

Built a custom content pipeline that allows writers to draft in a structured environment while automatically handling image optimization and SEO metadata.

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SL_4 Webs

Bridges Conference Presentation

Presented visual art on SL_4 web constructions to 400+ viewers, showcasing complex mathematical research.

Deep Dive:

Used LaTeX and vector graphics software to create precise mathematical diagrams that illustrated the proven SL_4 theorems for a broad academic audience.

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#Research#Visual Art#Combinatorics

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Technical Skills

PythonJavaC++Next.jsHtmlCssLaTeXPrologAssembly

Interests

French (C1) • Spanish (B1) • Piano • Cooking & Baking • Graphic Design • Printmaking • Running • Travel