Kwame Akuffo
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EDUCATION:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA, May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Selected Coursework: Economics, Accounting, Business Law, and Public Policy
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Camp Saginaw, Kennett Square, PA
Camp Counselor, August11-25, 2008
Helped children who were affected by HIV/AIDS and coping with family issues
Shared with the children on how to face their challenges and enable them to set standards
and goals on what they would like to achieve in life
New Student Orientation, West Chester University
Student Orientation Leader, June 2010-July-2010
Served as student leader for first year students and showed students the University
Campus and various positions the University had to offer towards their education
Advised new students on opportunities within student organizations and clubs
Communicated with students to be very assertive and determined throughout their 4 year
college experience
Advocacy Days
State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA
Student Representative, April 4-6, 2011
Participated with a group of students and University Presidents in an advocacy day event
in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania State Higher Education funding
Voter Registration Drive, West Chester University
Student Organizer, August 2010-September 2010, March 2012
Canvassed for congressional candidate, Doug Pike, for the 2010 Midterm Elections
Organized and encouraged university students to register and participate in elections.
New Registrants in Fall 2010-54 and Spring 2012-108
Legislative Affairs Senator
Student Government Association, October 2009-April 2012
Liaison to Student Government Association and Pennsylvania State Government.
Met with WCU Governmental Relations Officer to receive insight on legislations
impacting the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Hosted 2012 Annual Legislative Affairs Dinner
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Wawa, West Goshen, PA
Customer Service Associate, July 2010-Present
SKILLS: Proficient utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Kwame Akuffo
4014 Plumstead Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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REFERENCES
Lawrence Dowdy
WCU Governmental Relations Officer
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA
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Romona Arscott
Wawa Manager
1009 West Chester Pike
West Goshen, PA 19382
Dr. Matthew Bricketto
WCU Student Affairs Vice President
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA
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