Experience

Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center-Howard University

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Responsible for assisting in coordinating the center’s seminars, workshops, symposiums, and events. She also produces the monthly newsletter, manages the website and social media, and organizes the Bunche Brigade (our student group). Responsible for assisting in coordinating the center’s seminars, workshops, symposiums, and events. She also produces the monthly newsletter, manages the website and social media, and organizes the Bunche Brigade (our student group).


IREX
• Türkiye
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Program Associate at IREX Mandela Washington Fellowship Program

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022


CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operation Intern

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Supporting high school students as they prepared to study abroad. Auditing paperwork and updating relevant reports in Salesforce. Conducted research on competitive programs Supporting high school students as they prepared to study abroad. Auditing paperwork and updating relevant reports in Salesforce. Conducted research on competitive programs



Nike

• India
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Athlete

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

  - Consistently built a relationship between consumers and the Nike brand by taking product information and making it consumer friendly. - Pushed Nike's social presence via promotion of the Nike+ app. - Relayed new product information to fellow athletes - Demonstrated multi-tasking and interpersonal skills - Consistently built a relationship between consumers and the Nike brand by taking product information and making it consumer friendly. - Pushed Nike's social presence via promotion of the Nike+ app. - Relayed new product information to fellow athletes - Demonstrated multi-tasking and interpersonal skills



The Urban Assembly, Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Persistence Coach

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

  Assisted the graduating class of 2019 from all Urban Assembly cohorts in the process of matriculating into the following Fall semester. Assisted 100 alumni matriculating to colleges across New York, including applying for financial aid, attending orientations, registering for classes, and all additional steps. Updated log daily to account for all interactions and tasks completed between coach and students Provided students with emotional support and allowed a safe space for students to discuss struggles in college as the first-generation students. Show less



Mott Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Department Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Created a strategic initiative with over 20 different ideas to educate people on the benefits of opening a Children’s Saving Account to provide future generations with financial support. - Reviewed 12 grants requesting financial support for youth entrepreneurship; evaluated budget, intended use, and sustainability to recommend five grant proposals for consideration. - Researched attendance incentives to increase engagement; presented a memorandum of findings - Created a strategic initiative with over 20 different ideas to educate people on the benefits of opening a Children’s Saving Account to provide future generations with financial support. - Reviewed 12 grants requesting financial support for youth entrepreneurship; evaluated budget, intended use, and sustainability to recommend five grant proposals for consideration. - Researched attendance incentives to increase engagement; presented a memorandum of findings



FloraMind

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Development Associate

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Conduct research and analyze current publications to complete competitive analysis of the market - Provide updates from findings to develop curriculum to empower teenagers to utilize the skills learned to address mental health concerns and promote positive well-being - Conduct research and analyze current publications to complete competitive analysis of the market - Provide updates from findings to develop curriculum to empower teenagers to utilize the skills learned to address mental health concerns and promote positive well-being



City College of the City University of New York

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• CCNY NGO Youth Representative at the United Nations.

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

  - Represent the City College of New York in meetings with other civil society groups, UN officials, Member States, and other stakeholders; update non-governing organization (NGO) on campus - Contribute to the UN Youth Representative Program by working on the Youth Sub-Committee for the Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governing Organization Conference - Participated in the national Model UN event to practice procedural rules while discussing global issues - Represent the City College of New York in meetings with other civil society groups, UN officials, Member States, and other stakeholders; update non-governing organization (NGO) on campus - Contribute to the UN Youth Representative Program by working on the Youth Sub-Committee for the Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governing Organization Conference - Participated in the national Model UN event to practice procedural rules while discussing global issues

• Bridge to College Coach

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Assisted 80 high school seniors with matriculating to colleges across the country, including applying for financial aid, attending orientations, registering for classes, and all additional steps - Updated log daily to account for all interactions and tasks completed between coach and students - Accompanied students to local colleges to attend orientations, take placement exams, provide a brief tour, and submit admission paperwork to provide comfort and advocate on student’s behalf - Assisted 80 high school seniors with matriculating to colleges across the country, including applying for financial aid, attending orientations, registering for classes, and all additional steps - Updated log daily to account for all interactions and tasks completed between coach and students - Accompanied students to local colleges to attend orientations, take placement exams, provide a brief tour, and submit admission paperwork to provide comfort and advocate on student’s behalf



The Urban Assembly for Applied Math and Science

• Teaching Assistant, Women Studies

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  Assisted in the planning, grading, and teaching of a Women’s Studies course to 27 current high school juniors and seniors Conducts lesson plans and teach to students Selected out of a class of 87 graduating seniors to return as an teaching assistant Mentored majority of junior and senior class about self esteem, self empowerment and significance of college Assisted in the planning, grading, and teaching of a Women’s Studies course to 27 current high school juniors and seniors Conducts lesson plans and teach to students Selected out of a class of 87 graduating seniors to return as an teaching assistant Mentored majority of junior and senior class about self esteem, self empowerment and significance of college



CCNY African Student Union

• Public Relations

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Manage the CCNY's African Student Union's Instagram account. I post motivational quotes and reminders to the members that are a part of our organization. We volunteer in our community and hold discussions to encourage an environment of academic success and mental stability in the hectic semester. Manage the CCNY's African Student Union's Instagram account. I post motivational quotes and reminders to the members that are a part of our organization. We volunteer in our community and hold discussions to encourage an environment of academic success and mental stability in the hectic semester.



Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Services Representative

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Intern Field phone inquiries and direct callers to the intended professionals to streamline communication. Handled incoming requests via phone from customer internal and external ensuring that issues were resolved both promptly and thoroughly; Field calls and directing Bankruptcy Inquires to third party vendor. Managed telephone communication with clarity, accuracy and courtesy; Created and maintained daily visitor logs. Monitored visitor access through registration procedures and issuing of guest badges for various conferences and events. Offer refreshments and seating for Clients waiting for Partners, Pro Bono Counsel or other Legal personnel. Work in cross-departmental collaboration with Facilities Personnel /Department, Weil Security team, Building Security, Catering. Mailroom, Reprographics, Conference Room Schedulers and Client Visitors Services. Accommodated special requests from conference center guests such as making copies, delivering documents, order meals through catering and vis Seamless Web. Coordinated maintenance of the front desk reception area equipment, furniture, lighting, periodicals and brochures. Maintained front office supplies for several reception desks, private phone booths and waiting areas throughout the firm. Show less



New York Botanical Garden

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Concierge

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Provide information to any of the up to 20,000 daily visitors; greet visitors and offer information regarding the location and description of exhibits and concessions to ensure they have their desired experience Consult with visitors unfamiliar with the garden and create itineraries for them in accordance with their interests, group size, and age to provide them with the best visit possible Maintain knowledge of over 32 gardens and exhibits in order to best inform visitors Provide information to any of the up to 20,000 daily visitors; greet visitors and offer information regarding the location and description of exhibits and concessions to ensure they have their desired experience Consult with visitors unfamiliar with the garden and create itineraries for them in accordance with their interests, group size, and age to provide them with the best visit possible Maintain knowledge of over 32 gardens and exhibits in order to best inform visitors



Teachers College of Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education

• Presenter

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Partnered with professors at Columbia to organize round-table discussions to bring to light and work through the struggles that African American women face in modern America; over 100 people attended Partnered with professors at Columbia to organize round-table discussions to bring to light and work through the struggles that African American women face in modern America; over 100 people attended

• Peer Health Educator

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Conducted workshops with female classmates ages 13-17 to inform them about sexual health Conducted workshops with female classmates ages 13-17 to inform them about sexual health



Columbia University Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clerical

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Fielded and answered general phone inquiries, transferred calls and welcomed and guided patients Filed and managed organized of medical records for staff and doctors Fielded and answered general phone inquiries, transferred calls and welcomed and guided patients Filed and managed organized of medical records for staff and doctors



The Market NYC

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Greeted shop guests and provided assistance with shopping for jewelry and clothing with a friendly attitude to provide a positive customer service experience Gained in-depth product knowledge of every the store offered in order to most effectively assist customers Organized and folded clothing and adjusted jewelry to ensure attractive product displays and encourage purchases Greeted shop guests and provided assistance with shopping for jewelry and clothing with a friendly attitude to provide a positive customer service experience Gained in-depth product knowledge of every the store offered in order to most effectively assist customers Organized and folded clothing and adjusted jewelry to ensure attractive product displays and encourage purchases



Crotona Park Way

• United States

• Recreation Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assisted the park manager with park maintenance tasks such as painting benches, clearing litter, and event set-up Delegated tasks to fellow assistants to ensure all work was completely efficiently Assisted the park manager with park maintenance tasks such as painting benches, clearing litter, and event set-up Delegated tasks to fellow assistants to ensure all work was completely efficiently