Samuel Davenport
Working professional proficient in Microsoft Office and Public Servant with a commitment to the advancement of Underprivileged youth.
Experience
March 2014- Present
Northwestern Mutual Anitra Blue-Francis L.L.C.
Metairie, LA
Office Manager/Associate Financial Representative
Specializes in client services and supporting the financial representative as she focuses on building her practice and client relationships.
Transcribe and/or handle dictation, process correspondence, and maintain client case files. File new statements, account forms and other insurance/investment-related materials and manage any and all office activities.
Dec. 2011- Mar. 2014
State Farm
Metairie, LA
Officer Manager/Sales
Accomplishes marketing and sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
Aug. 2009- Mar. 2011 Kelly Services New Orleans, LA
Substitute Teacher
Help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
2004-2008
Southern University Army ROTC & Army National Guard
Baton Rouge, LA
Sergent, Cadet Officer in Training
Completed Leadership Training Course an extensive leadership courses in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Worked as an officer in training unit 769th Engineer Battalion
Two-year Scholarship Co-op R.O.T.C. and National Guard
Received Bold Leader award
2004
United Nation Assoc. Model United Nation
New York, NY
Intern
Attended conferences in New York, Los Angles, and Houston
Worked on a collegiate staff while managing various projects.
Worked with underprivileged children at the United Nations NY, NY.
Education
2013
Young Leadership Council
New Orleans, LA
Leadership Development Series
2012 Licensed in Property and Casualty
Life and Health
2007 Southern University A&M College Baton Rouge, LA
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Minor: French
Student Government President Exec. Cabinet Southern University
Student Liaison to Louisiana State University and Baton Rouge Community College 2004-2005
Southern University President, Model United Nation Club 2003-2006
East St. John High School: #1 Wildcat Drive Reserve, LA Student Government Vice President 2000 Honors Grad
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives 2014
Young Leadership Council 2012-present
Project Leader: Recreate Young Leadership Council 2012- 2015
The College Admissions Project pairs YLC volunteers with underserved high school seniors to help them navigate the requirements necessary to successfully apply to college.
Be the Match Bone Morrow
(SMART) Social Media Active Response Team
Southdown Masonic Lodge 230 joined 2001
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana and Jurisdiction 1335-37 North Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
Interests
Entrepreneurship, investing, politics, music, acting, New Orleans culture, and contributing to society.
Not married no kids
References
Arp, Dr. William, Southern University
Dean of Social Science & Behavior
Phone: 225-***-****
E-Mail: ***********@****.***
Jason Hughes *****@************.***
Former Office of Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Aid to Senator Mary Landrieu
Detective Landon Douglas
Louisiana State Trooper
Scott L. Sternberg Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer
H: 338 Walter Road, River Ridge, La. 70123
W: 1100 Poydras St. Ste. 3600, New Orleans, La. 70163
504-***-**** (c) / 504-***-****
(w) ***************@*****.*** / ***@*******.***