Experience

INOVA Federal

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Elkhart County, Indiana, United States Continuing my service with INOVA, I assist Samuel Kamwenji, the organization's Community Manager, in various outreach initiatives and opportunities.

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States The Tolson Center for Community Excellence selected INOVA Federal as its primary banking partner to serve the Elkhart community. INOVA will provide programs, resources, and financial literacy education that supports the Tolson Center’s mission of empowering the lives of those they serve throughout the entire Elkhart community. As Joint Intern between The Tolson Center and Inova, my manager Samuel and I Facilitate Communication between the organizations along with creating informational… Show more The Tolson Center for Community Excellence selected INOVA Federal as its primary banking partner to serve the Elkhart community. INOVA will provide programs, resources, and financial literacy education that supports the Tolson Center’s mission of empowering the lives of those they serve throughout the entire Elkhart community. As Joint Intern between The Tolson Center and Inova, my manager Samuel and I Facilitate Communication between the organizations along with creating informational materials for INOVA's Services at Tolson.



Tolson Center ∙ Centro Tolson

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

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States Based on the foundation Herbert and Ruth Tolson established and carried forward by the City of Elkhart from 1991 until the spring of 2022. The Tolson Center empowers lives through inclusive learning, recreation, and cultural exchange, opening doors to bright futures. In this new chapter, the Tolson Center becomes an independent non-profit organization. Built on the feedback from residents, a revitalized Tolson Center is in construction rooted in South Central Elkhart, reaching across… Show more Based on the foundation Herbert and Ruth Tolson established and carried forward by the City of Elkhart from 1991 until the spring of 2022. The Tolson Center empowers lives through inclusive learning, recreation, and cultural exchange, opening doors to bright futures. In this new chapter, the Tolson Center becomes an independent non-profit organization. Built on the feedback from residents, a revitalized Tolson Center is in construction rooted in South Central Elkhart, reaching across generations and cultures to serve the Elkhart community and beyond. At this time, I serve to raise awareness for the reopening of the center this fall along with creating materials that sustain the growth of the organization. Show less



Mishawaka Troop Town

• Non-profit Organizations

• Web Administrator

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  South Bend-Mishawaka Region I make integrations like eCommerce and donation features on Mishawaka Troop Town's website. I also do website updates, arrange electronic newsletter delivery to supporters, manage Google Workspace for the Board of Directors, and help MTT connect with nonprofit benefits provided by tech companies.

• Website Operator & Communicator

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  Mishawaka, Indiana, United States I created, designed, and integrated a fundraising platform for Mishawaka Troop Town's website. I also maintain the website and write newsletter updates for supporters. I was part of the fundraising effort that raised over $100k for MTT in 2021.



Indiana University South Bend - Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Support

  • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  South Bend, Indiana, United States I am on call for general administration duties, which include designing promotional materials for the different programs and managing social media content.



The Mandarin Kitchen

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Managing Roles

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2022

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States I managed communication between the staff and customers and operated front counter duties during dinner rush hour at Mandarin Kitchen, a one-location Chinese restaurant in Elkhart, Indiana that serves over 5000 orders per month. During Covid-19, many businesses had to shut down in the pandemic. I established a contact-free method for delivering food to hungry customers, keeping the restaurant operational. Skills involved in this position include making a website with an online… Show more I managed communication between the staff and customers and operated front counter duties during dinner rush hour at Mandarin Kitchen, a one-location Chinese restaurant in Elkhart, Indiana that serves over 5000 orders per month. During Covid-19, many businesses had to shut down in the pandemic. I established a contact-free method for delivering food to hungry customers, keeping the restaurant operational. Skills involved in this position include making a website with an online ordering system (themandarinkitchen.com), ranking websites through SEO, posting online business activities through Google My Business, and implementing a kiosk ordering system using Porteus, a Linux operating system.

• Assistant Managing Roles

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2020

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States I have served for over ten years in the restaurant industry, with experience in customer support, operating a cash register, preparing and cooking food, restocking supplies, and upholding janitorial duties. The transferable skill from this position is communication, being able to pass along information from crew to crew, customers to staff, and vice versa. Another important transferable skill is a good work ethic, which includes punctuality, reliability, responsibility, and… Show more I have served for over ten years in the restaurant industry, with experience in customer support, operating a cash register, preparing and cooking food, restocking supplies, and upholding janitorial duties. The transferable skill from this position is communication, being able to pass along information from crew to crew, customers to staff, and vice versa. Another important transferable skill is a good work ethic, which includes punctuality, reliability, responsibility, and commitment to doing a job well.



THOR Industries, Inc.

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Audit Intern

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States In the summer of 2022, I sought the knowledge of THOR Industries, the world's largest RV/Motorhome manufacturer. During my internship, I learned the process of observing and tying out $14 million worth of inventory and what it takes for a small team to oversee multiple hundred-million-dollar subsidiaries. I also contributed material growth to THOR's Internal Auditing system on Auditboard and gained knowledge in SOX compliance. SOX stands for the Sarbanes Oxley Act, which are rules… Show more In the summer of 2022, I sought the knowledge of THOR Industries, the world's largest RV/Motorhome manufacturer. During my internship, I learned the process of observing and tying out $14 million worth of inventory and what it takes for a small team to oversee multiple hundred-million-dollar subsidiaries. I also contributed material growth to THOR's Internal Auditing system on Auditboard and gained knowledge in SOX compliance. SOX stands for the Sarbanes Oxley Act, which are rules adhered to by all publicly traded companies. Along with SOX, I learned about THOR's unique strategies to grow sustainably as a Fortune 500 company. Show less



WE THE KIDS

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

• Social Media & Technology Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

  United States I have helped We The Kids, a nonprofit organization focused on bringing the right education to our generation. They focus on teaching American history, the Constitution, and the God-given rights given to American citizens that many people overlook. I assisted Judy Lane, the President of We the Kids, in maintaining various social media accounts and provided expertise in organizing digital assets.

• Event Photographer

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  United States I went out and did photoshoots for We The Kids Events. Skills involved include camera operation and knowing local laws regarding photography in public.

• Board Member

  • 2019 - 2020

  United States I participated in monthly meetings as the youngest board member of WTK. During that time, I contributed my insights and perspectives as a teenager, which helped influence important decisions made by the board.



DG Visionaries LLC

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  I worked for DG Visionaries, an excellent video production and live music (DJ&MC) company that specializes in the wedding industry. My responsibilities included photographing the DJs/venues and creating/managing new posts for social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud). During client conversations, closing deals, and booking gigs, I did what I could to bring in more business for DG Visionaries. In 2021, we had over 45 couples booked. I contributed heavily to social… Show more I worked for DG Visionaries, an excellent video production and live music (DJ&MC) company that specializes in the wedding industry. My responsibilities included photographing the DJs/venues and creating/managing new posts for social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud). During client conversations, closing deals, and booking gigs, I did what I could to bring in more business for DG Visionaries. In 2021, we had over 45 couples booked. I contributed heavily to social media marketing, content writing, and establishing a brand presence for DG Visionaries.

• Disk Jockey & Emcee Assistant

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  Indiana, United States I had been DJing independently for 2 years before training with Derald Gray, Founder of DGV, on the journey of touring the wedding industry. During that time, I assisted Derald as he performed at weddings as far north as Michigan and as far south as Indianapolis. The skillset from this position involves both operating equipment and performing in front of large groups. My duties included conversing with clients, closing deals, booking gigs, establishing communication between… Show more I had been DJing independently for 2 years before training with Derald Gray, Founder of DGV, on the journey of touring the wedding industry. During that time, I assisted Derald as he performed at weddings as far north as Michigan and as far south as Indianapolis. The skillset from this position involves both operating equipment and performing in front of large groups. My duties included conversing with clients, closing deals, booking gigs, establishing communication between vendors/coordinators/clients, setting up sound equipment, operating a soundboard/turntable, mixing different genres of music, reading a crowd, giving a wedding party introduction, public speaking, and knowing how to have a good time!

• Videography Assistant

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  Indiana, United States I accompanied Derald and the team during many of their weddings and parties. During that time, I learned a lot about the life of a mobile DJ and documented our activities together through video. I helped implement a portable and cordless setup for the DJing equipment, making it easier for us to perform at events. I also contributed my expertise in integrating self-hosted cloud storage for the company, which helped them streamline their data management and backup processes.



The Michiana Roller Skating Rink

• United States
• Entertainment

• DJ Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  Mishawaka, Indiana, United States I took an apprenticeship under DJ Reggie Regg at The Michiana Roller Skating Rink to further my understanding of music genres and demographics and probably to get a better taste in music. During that time, I picked up skills in giving announcements, managing booth equipment, mixing many genres of music (but mostly hip-hop), and choosing the right sounds to fit the vibe of the situation.



Patrick Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Laborer

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Edwardsburg, Michigan, United States I signed up for an entry-level manufacturing position with my friend to help him get accustomed to a 60-hour workweek with North American Forest Products, a subsidiary of Patrick Industries. During that time, I practiced working on the assembly line and experienced the process of balancing a 12-hour workday with my day-to-day activities.



88.1 WVPE

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Producer, Weather & News Delivery

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Elkhart, Indiana, United States I took live broadcasting training with 88.1 WVPE's online radio station HD3. Along with my colleagues at the Elkhart Area Career Center, I upheld duties to keep the station operable. Some of my responsibilities included delivering weather and news updates, scheduling songs, and producing audio segments for the live station.



Benzatron Incorporated

• Advertising Services

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2019

  My friends and I have been entrepreneurial since high school. We have made physical and digital album sales for the music we have produced, created YouTube videos to advertise products to our high school peers, made websites for bypassing school site blocks and then selling access, and created our currency system that allows buying now and paying later (since high schoolers have little cash flow), influenced the school's student government election cycle (like how a real company influences a… Show more My friends and I have been entrepreneurial since high school. We have made physical and digital album sales for the music we have produced, created YouTube videos to advertise products to our high school peers, made websites for bypassing school site blocks and then selling access, and created our currency system that allows buying now and paying later (since high schoolers have little cash flow), influenced the school's student government election cycle (like how a real company influences a government), and started a cartel ring (within the scope of my high school) known as the Yellow Market, where we sold items like full-size chocolate bars, Tracfones, flash drives with Halo Multiplayer, and clout goggles. During this time, we displayed skills in finding and serving a potential market, managing team dynamics of three, and the technical knowledge required to pull off the activities mentioned above. Show less



Anderson, Agostino & Keller, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Intern

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  South Bend, Indiana, United States I took an internship under Pete Agostino from AAK Law firm. During that time, I learned about defamation law, divorce law, film/movie production laws, Political Action Committees, and other subjects and practices in law.



The Crossing - Spark Candle Company

• Assistant Operations Manager and Founding Member

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Goshen, Indiana, United States I was part of the first/founding team of Spark Candle Company, a microbusiness managed by The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship to teach young minds how to operate a business. During that time, I drafted and executed a business plan. My responsibilities included producing candles, providing customer service, and finding local sellers for product distribution. I also helped draft the guidelines and standard operating procedures that Spark Candle uses today.