Lyric Howard
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected: May 2028
Minor(s): Math and ASL
EXPERIENCE
SIUE Edwardsville, IL – Desk Manager August 2025 – Present
- Maintaining detailed log records of key check-ins, overnight guests, and incident reports
- Ability to work with Excel and Microsoft Word
- Problem solving with residents with issues that arose
- Communicating and working with diverse groups
SIUE Edwardsville, IL – Student IT Worker March 2025 – Present
- Working with CSI for the Campus REC system
- Maintain and updating the website with HTML programming
- Assisting with technical issues with staff
SIUE Edwardsville, IL – Tour Guide February 2025 – Present
- Inform students at the university details in an accessible manor
- Public speaking and collaborating with Admissions for outreach
- Answering any questions about the university on spot
City of Moline, Moline, IL- IT Summer intern June 2023 – August 2025
- Observing Moline, IT workers on daily tasks
- Installing windows and computers for Moline employees
- Sitting in a council meeting and giving updates
Moline High School, Moline, IL- Student IT Worker August 2021 – May 2023
- Helping with library duties
- Repairing Chromebooks and resolving issues
- Filing reports about technical issues
SKILLS/ RELEVENT COURSE WORK
Ability to repair hardware of Chromebooks, Windows, and Dells
Knowledge in Information Technology
Customer Service ability
Computer Science 145 (C++)
Circuit Analysis I
Worked with CSI
HONORS & AWARDS
James C. Fowler Scholarship April 2024
CODES Scholarship August 2024-Present
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SIUE- Black Women in STEM (Founder) December 2024 – Present
Maintain a budget and Gained funding for events and outreached
Creating a space for Black Women, femmes, and nonbinary students while teaching allies
Organized Events and collaborated with other Organization and Guest speakers