Experience Summary
Program Intern, Community Foundation of Wabash County June 2013 – December 2013
• Conducted economic research to deepen understanding of Wabash County needs (socio-economic reports)
• Developed initiatives to address barriers to educational attainment (i.e. met with high school principals and students)
• Increased awareness of college scholarships and training opportunities through presentations to high school students
• Revised and update the Scholarship and Financial Aid Guide
Director of Communication, Center for Service Opportunities Fall 2011- Spring 2014
• Worked in conjunction with other directors to organize 3- 4 service events weekly, enabling campus community to contribute over 47,000 of service annually (i.e. service events that helped students give back to their community)
• Communicated with area professionals to organize guest speaker events emphasizing on the importance of service
• Developed a weekly newsletter and created a Facebook page for the office that has 65 + members
Sales Associate, Case Studies in Business Class Spring 2013
• Sold 15+ Tumblers, 12+ portable chargers, 30+ fair trade coffee and tea (10% increase in sales compared to last year)
• Met the sales quota assigned, kept track of sales and worked in conjunction with other sales associates
• Sat up phone calls and presentations to 5+ organizations presenting our products
LEADERSHIP TRAINING & EVENT PLANNING
Graduate Assistant, Office of Multicultural Affairs Summer 2014- present
• Coordinate Multicultural Student Welcome Week (i.e. leadership & ice-breaking events)
• Send letters to first-year students of color in order to raise awareness regarding Multicultural office’s activities
• Handle marketing for Multicultural Affairs, social media presence, flyers and newsletter
• Assist with coordination and supervision of Premier team Leaders training
• Assist with coordination and supervision of Premier Scholars program that aims to better college students experiences
• Manage budget of approximately $50,000 for Premier Scholars Program events and Multicultural Affairs events
• Take lead on coordinating two events for Anti-Hate Week (i.e.de-stereotype me event ) and Martin Luther King Week
• Communicate with students regarding scholarships, financial aid, emergency book fund and internship opportunities
• Co-advise with Multicultural Advisory Board and plan an educational Sankofa Spring Break Trip for students
Treasurer, MUIA, MUN, and AAA Fall 2011- Fall 2013
Manchester University International Association (MUIA), Model United Nations (MUN), and Asian Awareness (AAA)
• Managed budget of approximately $2,550 per semester and cash flows and requested cash money advances
• Collaborated with peers to plan fundraisers, regulated the collection of dues and reallocated money efficiently
Vice President, Manchester University International Association Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
• Helped the president run a group of 30 + students in our meetings to raise awareness about other cultures
• Developed ideas for periodic service events that helped students give back to their community
Board Member, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Fall 2012- Spring 2014
• Organized several homecoming day events for approximately 1500 people and interacted with alumni
Student Mentor, Office of Multicultural Affairs Fall 2012
• Introduced approximately 60 international students to the campus
• Helped international students with daily issues and problems (i.e. meeting people, cultural shock and home sickness)