Dajai Lavon Barrett

804-***-**** adtw7g@r.postjobfree.com North Chesterfield, VA LinkedIn: Dajai Barrett

EDUCATION

Radford University, Radford, VA May 2023

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Minor in Psychology

GPA 3.6/4.0

CERTIFICATIONS

CITI Certification, Radford, VA, October 2022

Received training and accreditation in basic research practices

I was able to learn the standards and conduct on behavior and ethics to uphold, when conducting collegiate research

Harvard University (Online), Boston, MA, June - July 2022

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

Received education on the principles in which America’s democracy gained its core beliefs and foundation

I was able to actively learn more about the constitution which I plan to defend with my law degree

Stanford University (Online), San Francisco, CA, June – July 2022

LAW0001Y: Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law

Received education in the disparity of the political standard of equality in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres,’ specifically that of French and American politics

COURSEWORK AND PROJECTS

Radford University’s Mock Trial Team, Defense Attorney (October 2022)

Completed course for standard credits, as well as accepted invite to join the official team

Selected to attend tournament hosted by University of Maryland School of Law, competing with Mock Trial University teams from all over the country

University100, Final Project: Vision Webs (Fall 2022 Semester)

Created final project for Fall 2022’s curriculum, reaching over 1100 students

Corrections, Research Paper: The conflict between the goal of rehabilitation and the goal of retribution in the Criminal Justice system” (April 2022)

Highlighted and detailed the intricate and counterintuitive task of the criminal justice system’s attempt, to provide offenders with support to undo desires to offend, whilst seeking vengeance on behalf of the people.

English Core Course, Research Paper: "Could Black Lives Matter be considered a divisive terrorist organization that supports supremacy” (October 2020)

Highlighted and detailed the foundation and standing principles of the notorious Black Lives Matter organization, in attempt to mitigate the misconceptions regarding the organization.

Radford University Panels

New Student Programs

November 2022: 1 of 20 student leaders selected to attend annual Quality Enhancement Plan presentation

September 2022: Selected to serve on 2 panels to speak on the behalf of the Peer Academic Coaches and their experiences with student engagement

N.A.A.C.P Organization

October 2019

Accepted invite to serve on a panel for the entire student body, to address the misogynistic trends against black women in our society

INTERNSHIPS AND RELATED EXPERIENCES

VA21, Richmond, VA February 2022-Present

Student Leader

Came into direct contact with legislative affairs through leadership, advocacy, and lobbying

Attended various advocacy summits and institutes to further leadership, communication, and networking skills

1 of 12 selected to attend annual Leadership Summit at Christopher Newport University

Host of Black Votes Matter campaign at Radford University’s 2022 Fall Festival

Coordinator of Fall 2022 School Data Collection Committee

Roanoke County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Roanoke, VA May - August 2022

Legal Intern

Observed legal and court proceedings through prosecutorial lenses

Assisted with various administrative responsibilities given to the Commonwealth Attorney of Roanoke County

Allen, Allen, and Allen Law Firm, Richmond VA September 2018-May 2019

Student Intern

Worked alongside intake specialists, observing the beginning stages of civil legal proceedings

Advocacy Day Representative for Radford University January 2023 Advocate

1 of 40 students selected to attend a General Assembly Meeting to advocate to Senators and Delegates, for expansion of campus resources to Radford University students.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Radford University New Student Programs Radford, VA August 2020-Present

Peer Academic Coach, April 2022 - Present

Used the unique position of influence to interact with first-year students who would benefit from structural leadership

I was given a caseload of 10 students to oversee and meet weekly with to extend campus resources as well as mentorship

UNIV 100 Peer Instructor, August 2020 - Present

Served as teaching assistant for university required class that aids in the mitigation of the stressors associated with the transition between high school and college, for first-year students,

Simultaneously co-instructed 2 sections during Fall 2022 semester, including a section that specialized in the advancement of First-Generation College Students

1 of 6 Co-instructors selected to teach academic probation section in Spring 2023 (Univ 150)

Radford University Admissions, Radford, VA October 2021- January 2022

Highlander Tour Guide,

Served as tour guide for students, as well as families who gave interest at Radford University

Walmart Supercenter, Christiansburg VA October 2020-May 2022

Front End Associate

Gained major strides in problem solving, communication, and leadership skills

Radford University Advising, Radford, VA September 2019-May 2021 Front Desk Associate

First line of contact for students wishing to meet with their advisors

Gained familiarity with Radford University scheduling software Starfish

Gained problem solving skills as well as office procedure skills

LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT

Black Student Alliance Organization, Radford University September 2021-Present

President (April 2022-Present)

Managed and oversaw the operations of an executive board

Selected to attend a pre semester event dedicated to sharpening the skills of campus leaders (Hype the Hive ’22)

Hosted information table at Club fair “22 & Welcome Back Bash ‘22

Organized series of general body meetings and events for the benefit of the entire student body, ranging from 15-250 attendees

Creator Radford University’s first annual Black Votes Matter campaign, aiding in the importance of political literacy for minority individuals

Black Student Alliance Representative at quarterly Radford University Board of Visitors luncheon

SGA (Student Government Association) Representative (September 2021-April 2022)

Link of connection to the student government association

Engaged the ideas of both, the black student alliance and student government association to continue to advance community through unity and inclusion

Volunteered at Belle Heth elementary school for “Easter Fest”

Community Life Church, Radford, VA September 2020-Present

Community Volunteer

Volunteered with the direction of “Youth Winter Weekend”

Active member of various community special interest groups

Volunteered with annual sports clinic for neighboring community children

Volunteered during Serve September at Radford High School’s homecoming

Radford University Center for Accessibility Services September 2019-May 2022

Note Taker

Formulated and provided condensed classroom material for students with disabilities preventing them from doing do

Used experience to adjust leadership qualities to reach a broader range of audiences

Radford University Center for Student Success August 2022

Highlander Haulers

Volunteered to assist with the move in procedures with incoming students for the Fall semester

Welcomed incoming first-year students, as well as family members of prospective students

Radford University Library Relations

Humans at Radford October 2021

Served as a “Human Painting” at annual event for the sole purpose of allowing students to learn the value of being able to change perceptional lenses

I used my story of disadvantages to reach the goal of showing peers that oppression can be turned into advantages

Met with over 20 students to personally share my story

Skills

Beginner legal and domestic conversational Spanish

Microsoft proficiency

Public speaking

Leadership

Problem solving

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