Mayai Carthans

**** **** **** **. ****** Springs, GA 30127 - 708. 674.1854 - acxobt@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC May 2016

BA in Politics & Justice Studies/ Criminal Justice Concentration, Minor in English

GPA: 3.8

Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata, Osaka Fall 2014

(Study Abroad Program)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College, Deans List Fall & Spring Semesters (2012-2013,2013-2014,2014-2015, 2015-2016), IMARA Women’s Magazine, National Society of Leadership and Success, 2015 Class of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society

EXPERIENCE

Claflin University Writing Center, Orangeburg, SC August 2015- May 2016

Writing Center Consultant- Paid

Provide consultation services with students regarding essays and research projects by appointments or walk-ins

Attend weekly meetings and report daily encounters

Track appointments and content of meetings with students

Claflin University Upward Bound, Orangeburg, SC February 2015-May 2016

Tutor-Counselor – Mathematics-Paid

Assist Elementary & High School Students with Academic Tutoring, Provide Motivation, Advice, and Guidance Regarding Future Education Opportunities

Manage documents and files, used later when conducting interviews with future participants in the program

Assist director, contributing ideas for socials and events for students to stay interactive; Example: TRIO Day

Shabazz Law Firm, Glenwood, IL December 2015- January 2016

Legal Intern-Unpaid

Drafted legal memos introducing and ending of services to clients

Attended mediation meetings

Supervised/assisted court preparations

Claflin University Panther STEPS, Orangeburg, SC August 2013- December 2015

Extended English/Math Peer Mentor-Paid

Supervised incoming freshmen using standard classroom protocol practices 1 hour each Monday-Friday

Facilitated after school tutoring sessions, contributing to the enrichment of students’ academic performance and personal development

Recorded daily classroom audits and weekly observance and referral reports; reported results and action plan to Panther Steps Director weekly

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Washington, DC June 2015-August 2015

TMCF Operations & Management Human Resources Intern- Paid

Routinely supervised interns and addressed questions/concerns

Updated various databases and preparation of paperwork

Tracked progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL June 2014-August 2014

Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars Program Intern- Paid

Attended court proceedings, pre-trial hearings, workshops w/ current and past law officials and students; performed mock trials

Conducted legal research and wrote memoranda’s in the field of contracts, family, and civil law, etc.

Featured on updated intern brochure w/ recognition of accomplishments during the program

Thornton Township’s Summer Enrichment Program, Riverdale, IL May 2014-August 2014

Assistant Instructor-Paid

Enforced administration policies and rules in the absence of the teacher

Presented subject matters to students using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods

Organized recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development

Nina’s SASI Boutique, Orangeburg, SC September 2013-December 2013

Social Media Networker/Intern- Paid

Managed social media properties such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter

Prepared status reports, increasing the company’s sales by 12% over a 4 month span of employment

Assisted in moderating meetings, in addition to training new employees in media marketing strategies

Toyota of Orangeburg, Orangeburg, SC August 2013-May 2014

Advertising Assistant Intern-Paid

Monitored advertisement-response data, responding to media inquiries and preparing presentations to company regarding progress

Executed ad campaigns/ via commercials, increasing promotion efforts and viewers feedback

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Cinderella Project, Orangeburg, SC January 2014-April 2014

Head Mentor-Claflin University

Led 1 month donation program, benefitting girls who not financially able to purchase items for the prom

Supervised the collection formal gowns& accessories.

Student Activities Board (Business Manager), Tour Guide Association (Student Ambassador), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Parliamentarian), Student Government Association (Freshman Class Officer: Miss Freshman)

Additional: Cheerleading, Pre-Law Society, Criminal Justice Society

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in MS Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Language: English, Spanish (Level 1 & 2), Japanese (Level 1&2)

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