BASIRAT LAWAL

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EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, IL Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2023 Bachelor of Science in Operations Management and Information Systems and Minors in Business Analytics and Fashion Merchandising

● Relevant coursework: Principles of Operations Management, Managing Projects in Business, Strategic Management Global Economy, Predictive Business Analytics, Database Management for Business, Decision Analysis

● Study abroad: International Business Seminars (Winter Europe Program 2022-2023)

Knowledgeable of international business practices in various industries, including finance, business, human resources, and marketing in London, Paris, and the Netherlands.

Conversed with executive leadership at Lloyds of London, Paris Chamber of Commerce, US Embassy in Den Haag, Randstad Belgium, etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Northern Illinois University Convocation Center – Dekalb, IL Event Staff Supervisor August 2021 – Present

● Assists main event coordinators in organizing, planning, and maintaining specific components of the special events held in the Convocation Center including NIU Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Football, etc.

● Supervised and trained all event staff on all procedures regarding guests

● Lead an average of 25 employees per event

Northwestern Medicine - Chicago, IL

Patient Escort July 2023 - Sept. 2023

● Moved patients carefully from various areas around the hospital, such as treatment areas and operating rooms, as well as taxis and cars for discharges

● Comforted patients and their families by offering support and courteous manners

● Verified patient identity for checking each patient's name band prior to escorting to ensure proper patient identification

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

NIU African Students Association – Dekalb, IL

President May 2022 - Present

● Presided over 50+ members in bi-weekly meetings to provide support for African student community on campus

● Planned cultural events that educate the African and non-African students on and off-campus

● Managed weekly practices and choreographed 10+ students for the cultural dance team, Afroheat NIU Study Abroad Office - Dekalb, IL

Peer Advisor Sept. - Dec. 2023

● Assisted students in understanding study abroad, the application process and choosing a program

● Created an outreach plan with other Peer Advisors to connect with the campus community including participating in the Involvement Fair, How to Find Money to Study Abroad, Study Abroad 101 and tabling events on-campus HONORS & AWARDS SKILLS & INTERESTS

Honors & Awards: International Business Seminars Digital Ambassador Scholarship, CYP Higher Education Scholarship, the National Society of Leadership and Success

Skills: Strong Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Organizational, Event Planning, Problem-Solving, Multitasking, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets), Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, Continuous Quality Improvement Certifications: SQL Essential Training on LinkedIn, Certificate of Undergrad Study-Business Analytics-SAS Software

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