EDUCATION

University of Kentucky **** Graduate

BA in Communications

Minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

E-Learning for Children, TA, After School Tutor August 2020-Present

Oak Forest, Illinois

Served as aid for children in grade school throughout Illinois and Indiana School Districts

Assisted students with tutoring during and after school hours

Provided remote learning location along with high-speed internet and school supplies

The Hub Campus Housing, Leasing & Marketing Specialist November 2019- July 2020

Lexington, Kentucky

Construct floor plans and budgets for prospects interested in living on property

Collaborated with leasing specialists and property manager in meeting monthly sales goals

Assist with outbound marketing to inform students of property and amenities

The Lex Campus Housing, Leasing Consultant August 2018-March 2019

Lexington, Kentucky

Construct floor plans and budgets for prospects interested in living on property

Collaborated with leasing consultants and property manager in meeting monthly sales goals

Orchestrated training seminars dedicated to excellent customer service

University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy, Student Worker December 2017-August 2018

Lexington, Kentucky

Converse with Alumni/Friends/Donors of the University requesting donations to support student scholarships and departmental improvements.

Update demographic information amongst Alumni/Friends/Donors of University

Coordinated fundraising events for additional support of University

Southland College Prep Tech Department, Tech Intern May 2016-August 2018

Richton Park, Illinois

Assisted with preparation and imaging of approximately 1,000 laptops for School District 162

Developed strategic ideas to assist with deployment of technology

Mastered numerous techniques with various software and database

Salesforce, Public Relations Intern Summer 2017

Chicago, Illinois

Formed partnerships and help accelerate the growth of over 250 technology startups

Host customer event booths showcasing innovative technologies

Responsible for explaining Salesforce products and values to the public and key stakeholder

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Public Relations Student Society of America, Member Winter 2018- Spring 2019

University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

Purposed to develop students within the major of Communications into professionals by exhibiting different professional careers after college and offering internships for the year and summer

Networking with professionals in the city of Lexington, touring various agencies, and hosting guest speakers

MANRRS, Public Relations Committee Fall 2016 – Winter 2019

University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

Utilize social platform to engage and inform students about upcoming events and fundraisers

Works effectively with executive board and committee members to create and advertise new campaigns

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Ms. Black UK, Representative Fall 2017-Spring 2018

Lexington, Kentucky

Serves as representative for all minorities on campus and the greater community

Exemplify outstanding service, leadership, and achievement on campus

Organize evens for the University campus and greater community

Bring awareness to minority issues

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, Volunteer Fall 2016-August 2018

Lexington, Kentucky

Organized products in the stock room donated by community members and sterilized areas of the house for families and children

Engaged with families helping to create safe, warm environment

Hillcrest Baptist Church, Volunteer January 2012-Present

Country Club Hills, Illinois

Worked diligently with Medical professionals for the annual Health Fair in order to provide free check-ups through the community and educate people about common diseases of the body

Regulated Sunday school for children between the ages of 8-13

SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

August Wilson Monologue Competition, Finalist Fall 2015

Chicago, IL

Committed an August Wilson monologue to memory

Performed monologue at Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL

IHSA Group Interpretation State Finals, 2nd Place Finalist Spring 2014

Consolidated novel The Bluest Eye into a thirty-minute production

Played character “Pecola”

Production consisted of cast according to book, a “set” to perform on, and line memorization

Competed in two preliminary rounds and advanced to the final round with five other teams

IHSA Group Interpretation, Finalist Spring 2015

Consolidated novel Their Eyes Were Watching God into thirty-minute production

Played main character “Janie”

Production consisted of cast according to book, a “set” to perform on, and line memorization

Competed in two preliminary rounds and advanced to the final round with five other teams

IHSA Individual Events State Finals, 3rd Place Oratorical Declamation Fall 2015

An eight-minute standard oration from another published source

Recited Melody Hobson’s “Color Blind Or Color Brave?”

Objective is to convey message of published source and bring author to life

IHSA Individual Events State Finals, 3rd Place Dramatic Duet Acting Fall 2015

Two actors cut a two-person scene from a play and act it out

Only two chairs and table are allowed

Scene cannot exceed 8 minutes

Objective is to bring characters to life and make believable with nothing but one’s own body

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