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PROFILE
Dedicated to superior quality and service, and valued for ability to get things done while responding to changing needs and objectives.
Demonstrated strong research, analysis and problem solving skills with the ability to quickly assimilate disparate information, develop/deliver verbal and written presentations and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups.
Adept in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Adobe, Power point, One Note. Proficient in typing 50-60 words per minute.
Tenacious and competitive in mentally and physically challenging situations. Motivated by new challenges and opportunities with personal commitment to make a difference through community outreach and volunteerism.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
BS, Health & Human Performance Sports Medicine Major; Chemistry Minor– Howard University may 2013
Ronald E. McNair Scholar; Nancy Ford Community Independent Scholar; Lucy Moten Summer Study Abroad Scholar
Coursework: Quantitative research & Statistical Writing, Biology I & II, Biology Lab I & II, Chemistry I & II, Chemistry Lab I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry Lab I & II, Physics I & II, Physics Lab, Anatomy I & II, Anatomy Lab, Exercise Physiology I & II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Human Growth & Development, Motor Learning, Economics, Marketing, Finance.
Internships: Research Assistant Analyst – Howard University Hospital Cancer Center May.2010–Jun. 2012
Cleaned, sterilized instruments, and prep safety equipment areas for cell cultivation and extraction.
Maintained Laboratory equipment and inventory supply. Prepared proposals and memoranda of public health programs.
Summer Clerical – Department of State May. 2008 – Sept. 2010
Human Resources & Services. Compiled sensitive employee data, while collaborating with senior program analyst.
Leadership: Chapter Executive &Chairman – Progressive Black Men Inc. Oct. 2009–Present
Non-profit community organization striving to promote excellence in community awareness and outreach.
Core Leader– Jumpstart AmeriCorps Aug. 2009 – May 2012
Joint Non-profit organization promoting healthy early childhood development through education and community activism.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Admissions Officer (AO) Strayer University (Full-time), Suitland, MD Dec. 2016 – Present Commit to 45-48 hours per week, four a for year higher education for-profit institution. Responsible for handling all aspects of the campus’ prospective student recruitment. Adept at working in a fast-paced, service, and compliance-driven environment. Trouble-shoot students’ online Icampus student application accounts. Provided technical support while remotely servicing students with program information. Interview prospective students to determine their educational background and future goals and objectives. Partner with Student Academic Service, Student Financial Service, and university registrar’s office. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the university, federal, state, and accrediting compliances and rules.
First month enrolled 32% of assigned recruitment inquiries.
Contributed to increase student enrollment by 3% for the 2017 winter quarter.
Assistant Branch Manager (ABRM) Enterprise Holdings INC., EHI (Full-time), Capitol Heights, MD Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2016
Advanced from management trainee to assistant branch rental manager. Commit to 55-60 hours per week for a vehicle fleet services corporation. Managed rental branch of 12 personnel with a fleet of 260 vehicles. Compile and analyze thousands of dollars for branch financial data. Implemented financial management policies and proper under-writing procedures. Interpret and apply changes to positively impact clients’ rental experience, by networking and managing area business accounts and partners. Collaborate with clients and business partners to ensure that all rental vehicle and repair order requirements are met. Develop, implement and evaluate components of projects or program operations by thoroughly monitoring branch operational profits. Draft reports of pending, resolved, and unresolved contractions that require collection for accounts receivable and invoices.
Ranked top 12% out of 200 employees in the Maryland, DC, Virginia area, the last four out of six months.
Ranked top 3% out of 30 employees in the Capital beltway with area sales performance matrix within the last nine months.
Contributed to increase branch customer satisfaction by 10%, and increased net profit by 7% within the last six months.
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Howard University (Intern), Washington, DC June. 2012 – Mar. 2013
The Ronald E. McNair program was developed to provide research opportunities for underrepresented minority students, looking to further education with pursuit of obtaining Ph.D. Participated in an intensive eight month research study program. Cultivated and studied the behaviors of prostate cancer cells. Used computer systems and software to compile data for analysis. Disseminated results of research to deliver oral and written presentations to directors, lead research investigators, and staff. Performed quality assurance sterilization of clinical instruments used for cultivating cancer cells, with efforts of maintaining a sterile cell growth and environment. Research public health policies that are central to mission.
• Studied cancer cell activity of three white men and three black men, ranging from age 40-60.
• Results recovered compiled and published in the Ronald E. McNair Program journal.