Ambitious student pursuing Political Science degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in any role necessary. I sit on the Board of Directors and sit as the Chair of the Human Relations Deparment at Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Center . I also sit on the Community Advisory Board for RuralHarmony partnered with SIU School of Medicine. I've organized, planned and facilitated plethora of school events and programming for SIUC LGBTQ+/Women's Resource Center. Skilled in clerical organizational work and active listening in high stressed settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
Policy evaluation
Inspections and reviews
Conflict mediation
Industry partnership development
Financial leadership
Policy development
Revenue growth
Team building and leadership
Planning and coordination
Operations oversight
Strategic business planning
Marketing expertise
Defining company vision
Brand management
New business development
Executive leadership
Team management
Active listening
Team building
Experience
10/2021 to Current
Administrative Student WorkerHca – Dublin, GA,
Used various office machines to scan, fax and print financial documents.
Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
Assisted with different events during fall and spring semesters.
Planned and completed group projects working smoothly with others.
Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel.
Completed diverse organizational and administrative tasks to contribute to success of group projects.
Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
Advanced research by organizing data, generating spreadsheets and drafting reports.
Supported department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
Distributed marketing material and promotional items.
Answered continuous phone calls each day and took messages or transferred to appropriate party.
Analyzed protocols and offered recommendations to improve processes and maximize productivity.
Performed administrative support tasks for multiple departments.
Investigated latest research into degree area of study to expand foundational knowledge and support new projects.
Maintained functioning office equipment by troubleshooting issues and completing basic repairs.
Coordinated project files to support projects and enhance team success.
Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Oversaw filing systems and scanned documents to manage physical and electronic documents and information.
Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Supported office operations, managed client correspondence, tracked records and handled internal communications.
Worked professionally to handle client, vendor and public guest requirements.
Sorted incoming mail and disseminated correspondence to applicable departments.
Spearheaded special projects and efficiently carried out effective problem-solving.
Exceeded specific team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
Created, documented and implemented administrative processes to reduce process gaps and effectively train team members in proper protocols.
03/2021 to Current
Board of Directors MemberRainbow Cafe Lgbt Youth Center – City, STATE,
I currently work as a Board Director as well as the Head Chairman of the Human Resources Committee within the organization. My job relies heavily on clerical work and the organizational skills in terms of our volunteer base. As a Board Director I go to monthly meetings where we discuss budget proposal plans for each month, fundraising opportunities, youth council report, youth programming statistics and so on and so forth. We as a Board also have many contacts within the community and I take lead on the interactions as well.
My duties as Head Chair of Human Resources Committee includes taking the reign on our volunteer base and the clerical work of making sure all our volunteers and Board Directors are vaccinated against COVID-19. I work heavily with the software to store archived historical data of our organization. So i am very familiar with Excel and other software applications.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with industry leaders.
Reviewed operational activities for results purposes to better determine which strategies were working and which ones required improvements.
Improved organizational processes and regulatory compliance by implementing new personnel structure with clear-cut roles and responsibilities.
Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
Outlined company products and services, identified target customers and developed forward-thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth.
Coached executives and small business leaders to help resolve issues, make beneficial decisions and find daily motivation.
Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business mission.
Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.
Recruited and hired talented professionals with drive and dynamic skills to build success within organization.
Established new workflow and employee training processes to improve operational efficiency.
Formulated and launched marketing and promotional campaigns to maximize profits.
Developed and maintained strong business relationships between departments.
Hired, trained and mentored numerous staff members to maximize productivity.
Designed, managed and maintained company website by writing content, directing video designs and designing email, HTML and in-text email promotions.
03/2018 to 09/2019
CashierWalmart – City, STATE,
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
Met high productivity standards in processing payments for customers.
Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Maximized sales potential by preparing, storing, rotating and merchandising products at point-of-sale.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Scanned customer purchases and supported transactions to streamline sales process.
Inventoried stock and placed new orders to keep supplies within optimal levels for expected demands.
Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
Verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Answered customer quests, provided store information and escorted to desired store areas.
Received payments for products and issued receipts.
Observed company return policy when processing refunds by inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2022
Bachelor of Science: Political Science Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL GPA:
Accomplishments
Board Director of Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Center
Head Chairman of Human Resources Committee with Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Center
Advisory Board Member with ruralHarmony partnered with SIU Medicine
Planning Committee for "Co-Creating Futures: A BIPOC LGBTQ+ Policy and Practices Summit facilitated with Aids Foundation Chicago and Pride Action Tank
Planning Committee for SIUC LGBTQ+ History Month
Planning Committee for SIUC Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Worked underneath Vice-Chancellor Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Attended 2022 Equality Illinois Gala with IL General Assembly members, Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker, and Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot.
Panelist/Guest Speaker for "Visions of Justice: Carbondale" where we spoke about the detriment of "school-to-prison pipeline" and better alternatives to mass incarcerations and increased policing in marginalized communities.
Member of SASI (Social Activists of Southern Illinois) facilitated and sponsored by Equality Illinois.
Organized and led a peaceful demonstration/march for police brutality and Black Lives Matter in Carbondale, IL that brought over 1.5k people in attendance and worked with the Carbondale NAACP Branch, Congressional Nominee Raymond Lenzi, Bernie delegate Georgia De La Garza, the founder of the "Hands Up Act" Travis Washington
Spoke in a IL LGBTQ advocacy day panel with many IL representatives including Rep. Lamont Robinson of Cook County, and Assistant Public Defender Erica Banks.
Created an event in remembrance of Breonna Taylor where black women led the discussion and shared their art via poetry music and etc. The Dean for Southern Illinois University School of Law spoke. We also raised $300 in a raffle to send to the Louisville Bailout Fund
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