Experience

Jopwell

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jopwell University Ambassador

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Jopwell advances careers for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Our career advancement platform connects members with companies who know that representation matters. • Develop relationships with students on campus by email, text, social media, and campus events. • Collaborate with Jopwell’s Community and Marketing team to expand Jopwell’s mission on campus through informational and skill-building virtual events. • Establish, develop, and maintain… Show more Jopwell advances careers for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Our career advancement platform connects members with companies who know that representation matters. • Develop relationships with students on campus by email, text, social media, and campus events. • Collaborate with Jopwell’s Community and Marketing team to expand Jopwell’s mission on campus through informational and skill-building virtual events. • Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with campus leaders and administrators. Show less Jopwell advances careers for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Our career advancement platform connects members with companies who know that representation matters. • Develop relationships with students on campus by email, text, social media, and campus events. • Collaborate with Jopwell’s Community and Marketing team to expand Jopwell’s mission on campus through informational and skill-building virtual events. • Establish, develop, and maintain… Show more Jopwell advances careers for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Our career advancement platform connects members with companies who know that representation matters. • Develop relationships with students on campus by email, text, social media, and campus events. • Collaborate with Jopwell’s Community and Marketing team to expand Jopwell’s mission on campus through informational and skill-building virtual events. • Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with campus leaders and administrators. Show less



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Strategy Extern

  • Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  • Understanding and articulating brand values, unique value proposition, target audience, marketing trends, best practices, and marketing goals relative to the market and competitive environment • Assessing the competitive landscape and deriving learnings and insights from the competition • Building a competitive landscape for a particular product or service while Analyzing market size, potential, competition, and environment • Understanding and articulating brand values, unique value proposition, target audience, marketing trends, best practices, and marketing goals relative to the market and competitive environment • Assessing the competitive landscape and deriving learnings and insights from the competition • Building a competitive landscape for a particular product or service while Analyzing market size, potential, competition, and environment



STEM Funders Network

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropy Extern

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Helping grantmakers leverage their social and economic power to create equitable access to STEM learning experiences for underrepresented populations. Helping grantmakers leverage their social and economic power to create equitable access to STEM learning experiences for underrepresented populations.



Thurgood Marshall College Fund

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stanley Black & Decker Innovation Challenge

  • Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Selected from hundreds of HBCU applicants to pitch a product/service that addresses the needs of a Lowes solution by machine learning & artificial intelligence.

• Truist Innovation Challenge

  • Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Selected from hundreds of HBCU applicants to pitch a financial product/service that addresses the needs of a world led by machine learning & artificial intelligence



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disney Innovation Challenge

  • Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Created a workplace concept for a business created by my team, that connects employees, and builds connectivity with the focus that employees return to the office/campus, and as others step into remote/hybrid work arrangements. Created a workplace concept for a business created by my team, that connects employees, and builds connectivity with the focus that employees return to the office/campus, and as others step into remote/hybrid work arrangements.



KPMG

• Brazil
• Construction

• Future of Tech Summit

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  • The Future of Tech Summit is a program designed to provide exposure to "the world of technology" that exists within a professional services firm. • Particiapted in a project that showcased my strategic and innovative mind. • The Future of Tech Summit is a program designed to provide exposure to "the world of technology" that exists within a professional services firm. • Particiapted in a project that showcased my strategic and innovative mind.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk & Financial Advisory

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Created W/PS Validation testing user sheets while editing and observing specific controls for each persona • Provided insurance for financial statements, risk-based control testing, and SOX/SOC compliance landscape for user access review controls while reading, preparing, and signing off files • Automated report generation for MS SQL Database; Familiarize with DC, requests, evidence sampling, and testing • Sanitized work papers for Change management, Access Review, and New Users/New… Show more • Created W/PS Validation testing user sheets while editing and observing specific controls for each persona • Provided insurance for financial statements, risk-based control testing, and SOX/SOC compliance landscape for user access review controls while reading, preparing, and signing off files • Automated report generation for MS SQL Database; Familiarize with DC, requests, evidence sampling, and testing • Sanitized work papers for Change management, Access Review, and New Users/New Hires WP Show less • Created W/PS Validation testing user sheets while editing and observing specific controls for each persona • Provided insurance for financial statements, risk-based control testing, and SOX/SOC compliance landscape for user access review controls while reading, preparing, and signing off files • Automated report generation for MS SQL Database; Familiarize with DC, requests, evidence sampling, and testing • Sanitized work papers for Change management, Access Review, and New Users/New… Show more • Created W/PS Validation testing user sheets while editing and observing specific controls for each persona • Provided insurance for financial statements, risk-based control testing, and SOX/SOC compliance landscape for user access review controls while reading, preparing, and signing off files • Automated report generation for MS SQL Database; Familiarize with DC, requests, evidence sampling, and testing • Sanitized work papers for Change management, Access Review, and New Users/New Hires WP Show less

• The Pitch

  • May 2022 - May 2022

  Selected from hundreds of HBCU applicants to pitch an innovative way in building mobile apps and developing and utilizing their technical skills, with the more “business-minded” students who are aspiring entrepreneurs. Selected from hundreds of HBCU applicants to pitch an innovative way in building mobile apps and developing and utilizing their technical skills, with the more “business-minded” students who are aspiring entrepreneurs.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Non-Profit Consulting

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Familiarized myself with the entire landscape of players dedicated to college access and success and giving trends within the space • Analyzed how different organizations with similar goals are serving these communities and benchmark them - Emphasized California community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly organizations with a similar program model and demonstrating impact with increasing the graduation rate of first-generation, low-income, and/or BIPOC students and national CBOs… Show more • Familiarized myself with the entire landscape of players dedicated to college access and success and giving trends within the space • Analyzed how different organizations with similar goals are serving these communities and benchmark them - Emphasized California community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly organizations with a similar program model and demonstrating impact with increasing the graduation rate of first-generation, low-income, and/or BIPOC students and national CBOs with similar program models who operate in California. • Crafted a competitor analysis presentation, featuring best practices and recommendations on the best ways to distinguish the organization and communicate the value proposition to prospective donors. • Conducted a detailed analysis of the market landscape of California-based nonprofits and community-based organizations in the college access and success space working for similar beneficiaries and advise ScholarMatch on the best ways to position the organization. Show less • Familiarized myself with the entire landscape of players dedicated to college access and success and giving trends within the space • Analyzed how different organizations with similar goals are serving these communities and benchmark them - Emphasized California community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly organizations with a similar program model and demonstrating impact with increasing the graduation rate of first-generation, low-income, and/or BIPOC students and national CBOs… Show more • Familiarized myself with the entire landscape of players dedicated to college access and success and giving trends within the space • Analyzed how different organizations with similar goals are serving these communities and benchmark them - Emphasized California community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly organizations with a similar program model and demonstrating impact with increasing the graduation rate of first-generation, low-income, and/or BIPOC students and national CBOs with similar program models who operate in California. • Crafted a competitor analysis presentation, featuring best practices and recommendations on the best ways to distinguish the organization and communicate the value proposition to prospective donors. • Conducted a detailed analysis of the market landscape of California-based nonprofits and community-based organizations in the college access and success space working for similar beneficiaries and advise ScholarMatch on the best ways to position the organization. Show less



HBCU Battle of the Brains

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Participant

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  The 2022 HBCU Battle of the Brains competition pit teams of students from HBCUs around the country to determine which school is the HBCU Battle of the Brains Champion. Student teams compete in a 24-hour, cross-discipline competition to determine finalists. The 2022 HBCU Battle of the Brains competition pit teams of students from HBCUs around the country to determine which school is the HBCU Battle of the Brains Champion. Student teams compete in a 24-hour, cross-discipline competition to determine finalists.



EY

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CBS Consulting

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  →Officiated and lead EP status update meetings to product, OCM, Launch readiness, platform and Design team →Validated user testing experience (UAT) test cases by conducting through review to ensure cases match platform expected outcomes →Provided Ad-hoc support for the team for Users Acceptance Testing, EY Global RFP response brainstorming, FAQs review, and Agile ceremony preparation →Executed and generated communications for an internal EY initiative, Black in Technology… Show more →Officiated and lead EP status update meetings to product, OCM, Launch readiness, platform and Design team →Validated user testing experience (UAT) test cases by conducting through review to ensure cases match platform expected outcomes →Provided Ad-hoc support for the team for Users Acceptance Testing, EY Global RFP response brainstorming, FAQs review, and Agile ceremony preparation →Executed and generated communications for an internal EY initiative, Black in Technology (BiT) →Partnered and created design murals with sprint retrospective in collaboration with other intern for the product team. Show less →Officiated and lead EP status update meetings to product, OCM, Launch readiness, platform and Design team →Validated user testing experience (UAT) test cases by conducting through review to ensure cases match platform expected outcomes →Provided Ad-hoc support for the team for Users Acceptance Testing, EY Global RFP response brainstorming, FAQs review, and Agile ceremony preparation →Executed and generated communications for an internal EY initiative, Black in Technology… Show more →Officiated and lead EP status update meetings to product, OCM, Launch readiness, platform and Design team →Validated user testing experience (UAT) test cases by conducting through review to ensure cases match platform expected outcomes →Provided Ad-hoc support for the team for Users Acceptance Testing, EY Global RFP response brainstorming, FAQs review, and Agile ceremony preparation →Executed and generated communications for an internal EY initiative, Black in Technology (BiT) →Partnered and created design murals with sprint retrospective in collaboration with other intern for the product team. Show less



Citi

• Mexico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Citi 2021 Early ID Leadership Program

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  →Early ID Leadership Program: Black Heritage Leadership Program As the leading global bank, continuing to invest in our diverse and inclusive workforce is imperative for Citi. →The Early ID Leadership Program represents a unique opportunity to get to know Citi, our businesses, gain technical knowledge and mentorship. →Early ID Leadership Program: Black Heritage Leadership Program As the leading global bank, continuing to invest in our diverse and inclusive workforce is imperative for Citi. →The Early ID Leadership Program represents a unique opportunity to get to know Citi, our businesses, gain technical knowledge and mentorship.



Chewy

• India
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chewy Case Competition for Students of Color

  • Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  →Within the case competition, I was assigned the role of market research for chewy and our competitors and what do they bring to the market, they're prices, and how we compare and can compete. →I was able to suggest effective initiatives for chewy. Which were mobile grooming services and virtual pet training something that our competitors don't offer. →As a Case Competition participant, you will be matched with 5 other students based on a range of complimentary skill sets. Once the… Show more →Within the case competition, I was assigned the role of market research for chewy and our competitors and what do they bring to the market, they're prices, and how we compare and can compete. →I was able to suggest effective initiatives for chewy. Which were mobile grooming services and virtual pet training something that our competitors don't offer. →As a Case Competition participant, you will be matched with 5 other students based on a range of complimentary skill sets. Once the competition begins you will have 4 days to accelerate time and deliver results. Each team will be paired with designated mentors who will provide feedback, answer questions and guide teams to build winning solutions. On Day 5, teams will present to our panel of judges who will assess your ability to think big, operate at depth and put customers first. Show less →Within the case competition, I was assigned the role of market research for chewy and our competitors and what do they bring to the market, they're prices, and how we compare and can compete. →I was able to suggest effective initiatives for chewy. Which were mobile grooming services and virtual pet training something that our competitors don't offer. →As a Case Competition participant, you will be matched with 5 other students based on a range of complimentary skill sets. Once the… Show more →Within the case competition, I was assigned the role of market research for chewy and our competitors and what do they bring to the market, they're prices, and how we compare and can compete. →I was able to suggest effective initiatives for chewy. Which were mobile grooming services and virtual pet training something that our competitors don't offer. →As a Case Competition participant, you will be matched with 5 other students based on a range of complimentary skill sets. Once the competition begins you will have 4 days to accelerate time and deliver results. Each team will be paired with designated mentors who will provide feedback, answer questions and guide teams to build winning solutions. On Day 5, teams will present to our panel of judges who will assess your ability to think big, operate at depth and put customers first. Show less



Smart Student Travel

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytics Intern

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  → Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities → Conducting market research and consumer analysis, researching and analyzing clientele that directly affect clients, and presenting this information during meetings → Updating spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with statistical, financial, and non-financial information used to support the managerial functions of the company → Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities → Conducting market research and consumer analysis, researching and analyzing clientele that directly affect clients, and presenting this information during meetings → Updating spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with statistical, financial, and non-financial information used to support the managerial functions of the company



H&S Commercial and Industrial Supply

• Intern

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  → Improved on the ability to multi-task by helping customers, operating the front desk, and documenting billing statements →Maintained and created complex excel documents for volunteer programs →Participated in important group meetings, categorized papers accordingly, and faxed documents → Improved on the ability to multi-task by helping customers, operating the front desk, and documenting billing statements →Maintained and created complex excel documents for volunteer programs →Participated in important group meetings, categorized papers accordingly, and faxed documents



Techstars Startup Weekend

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Weekend Mobile Participant

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  Startup Weekend is a 54 - hour weekend event, during which group are developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing experts, graphic artists and more pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams around those ideas, and work to develop a working prototype, demo, or presentation by Sunday evening. Startup Weekend is a 54 - hour weekend event, during which group are developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing experts, graphic artists and more pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams around those ideas, and work to develop a working prototype, demo, or presentation by Sunday evening.



Mobile County Public School System

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

• Child Nutrition Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  → Organized, created, and improved excel documents relating to school and lunch locations → Synthesized large quantities of complex information, ensured the greatest overall satisfaction of the school sites, and gained valuable knowledge on operating lunchrooms in the county → Assisted customers in-person and via phone and provided necessary customer service → Organized, created, and improved excel documents relating to school and lunch locations → Synthesized large quantities of complex information, ensured the greatest overall satisfaction of the school sites, and gained valuable knowledge on operating lunchrooms in the county → Assisted customers in-person and via phone and provided necessary customer service



Mobile Police Dispatch

• 9-1-1 Communications Fire and Rescue Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Observed, learned, and monitored 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for citizens and guests of Mobile County • Learned how to coordinate and dispatch emergency services in a fast, efficient, and professional way that benefits the citizens of Mobile County • Learned GPS integration, codes, & procedures related to an emergency • Lead the day-to-day operations of the Fire Communications Division • Assisted supervisor with specific duties to accomplish tasks and assignment • Observed, learned, and monitored 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for citizens and guests of Mobile County • Learned how to coordinate and dispatch emergency services in a fast, efficient, and professional way that benefits the citizens of Mobile County • Learned GPS integration, codes, & procedures related to an emergency • Lead the day-to-day operations of the Fire Communications Division • Assisted supervisor with specific duties to accomplish tasks and assignment