Lyric Howard
lyrhowa@siue.edu E-portfolio
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected: May 2028
Minor(s): Math and ASL
EXPERIENCE
SIUE Edwardsville, IL – Supervisor Student Library Assistant March 2026 – Present
• Assisting students with technology (cameras, computers, printers, etc.)
• Using systems such as LibCal and LIS Alma
• Managed Databases and curating book collections
• Train and assist library staff
SIUE Edwardsville, IL – Desk Manager August 2025 – February 2026
• 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 – March 2026
• 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/ RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Ability to repair hardware of Chromebooks, Windows, and Dells
Knowledge in Information Technology
Customer Service ability
Computer Science 145 (C++) IE 375 (CAD)
Worked with CSI
Circuit Analysis I
HONORS & AWARDS
James C. Fowler Scholarship April 2025
CODES Scholarship August 2024-Present
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SIUE- Black Women in STEM (Founder) December 2024 – Present
• Creating a space for Black Women, femmes, and nonbinary students while teaching allies
• Organized Events and collaborated with other Organization and Guest speakers
• Maintain a budget and Gained funding for events and outreached
SIUE- STEM Ambassador August 2025 – May 2026
• Increasing resources for students in STEM
• Collecting and analyzing data from studies
• Communicating with staff on improvements wanted in the programs
• Making objectives and plans of most efficient ways to complete our goals
SIUE- Black Student Union December 2024 – Present
• Connecting organizations with collaborative events
• Making a pathway for students to have their voices heard
• Creating a space for black organizations at SIUE