shaquille fontenot

In this short and very dramatic stint in TFA, I helped design the English/Writing curriculum for Baton Rouge University Preparatory Charter Network as well as lead several LPPs (lesson planning protocols) for elementary teachers. I analyzed data to make recommendations for the weekly curriculum for 1st graders and our team instructor goals. I also developed procedures for teachers to implement curriculum and data-driven instruction using our online infrastructure. Our goal was to provide quality education for disenfranchised communities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana while upholding the standards of excellence mandated by our school. Do I believe this was goal was fully realized? Not at all, but I am happy to have been a soldier in the fight for educational equity.

I loved this position! I worked under Leidy Klotz, at the time Chair of the President's Commission on Sustainability at Clemson, and professor in the school of Civil Engineering. My responsibilities included marketing via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine, tumblr) and ESSO Research website as well as the following: Planning investigative reports and marketing campaigns regarding issues of sustainability, health, and social justice Designing and developing communications materials including presentations and talking points for administrative officials, press releases, and long-term community campaigns Managing, producing, and editing print and online marketing materials and internal communication tools

* This was a great internship! I was in charge of: * Designing materials for the promotion of library services * Facilitating collaborations between student groups, library staff, and campus departments * Marketing via Clemson social media including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest * Promoting student participation in library services and programs * Organizing meetings, writing and proofread copy including creative elements and layouts * Managing the production of marketing materials including digital and print materials

Developing and implementing strategies to promote the brand, Mating Season Apparel, Inc. and designing new products for the line.

Helping students identify resources and materials that will fit their specific research, tutoring, and personal goals. Help them find disability services, directing them to various activities, tutors, classrooms, student activity centers, etc. Also offer referrals for academic coaching services.

Founding partner at Cedar Wolf Media Group, LLC., a data-based brand strategy and media company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. I work collaboratively with brands to make sure their desired business outcomes become a reality.

I do really cool things all day.

Activities and Societies: Discovery Magnet Program, Winter Days Food Drive, Student Executive Board, Student Council

Graduated with Honors in English. Minored in Philosophy. Activities and Societies: Student Representative to the English Curriculum Committee, Clemson Literary Festival Public Relations Director, Clemson Green, Clemson LiVE, Clemson Indian Cultural Exchange