Adanna Byrd
Chicago, IL 312-***-**** ******.****@*****.***
GOAL
To obtain a position that will further my career goal of advocating for low-income communities as well as mentoring young women
EDUCATION
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies Expected Graduation: 2021
Minors: Sociology and Dance
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of Miami Herbert Graduate Business School Coral Gables, Florida
Student Assistant March 2019 – Present
Assist advising staff by performing clerical duties such as data entry using Microsoft Excel and triaging student walk-ins
Create and manage student directory using Microsoft Word
Provide clerical support to faculty
Flexible and on-call, working remotely, {student data systems}
University of Miami Student Health Coral Gables, Florida
Peer Educator Intern September 2019 – Present
Raise awareness of pertinent health issues in a positive, interactive, and non-judgmental manner to students
Develop and cultivate cooperative relationships with other university departments; Sandler Center and MSA and LGBTQ community;
Facilitate health related discussions with students and faculty through trivia-based question and answer sessions
Prepare for pop-up informational sessions by researching topics and discussing with fellow interns
Increase in social media interactions, followers, replies, stories by 40 percent from fall 2019 to fall 2020
Use of web-based Canva in creating engaging social media content
Under Armour Chicago, Illinois
Seasonal Sales Associate May 2018 – January 2020
Admired by management for high energy, positivity and compatibility with other staff members
Typically assigned as greeter role in high-traffic and high-profile located store
Assigned to train new Sales Associate on clothing presentation, cash registering stuff
Generated sales by providing strong customer support and assistance
Maintained a friendly relationship with customers and ensured the store is always presentable
Worked during college breaks including summer and winter seasons
Cardinal Gymnastics Ames, Iowa
Instructor January 2018 – May 2018
Taught children proper acrobatic technique to ensure their safety
Created friendly environment to ensure students enjoyed their experience
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Language: Beginner proficiency in American Sign Language
Certifications & Training: NASPA Certified Peer Educator
Activities: University of Miami All - Girl Cheer (2019 to present)
Interests: Cross-fit, Stretching and Meditation, Dairy free Vegetarian cooking