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Selected from a competitive pool of diverse candidates to participate in a 4 day immersion into Google corporate culture and business case study.

Participated in a three day diversity summit detailing the intricacies of investment banking and sales and trading. Engaged in interactive activities simulating sales and trading while analyzing intensive case studies based on bonds and raising capital. Attended lectures focused on the breakdown of an investment bank and its functions while networking with significant professionals to learn more about the organization.

* Worked directly with Google student ambassadors (incoming full * time hires) to assist in spreading knowledge of Google, their products, and their services to Howard University students. * Hosted events at career fairs and promotional events to spread Google awareness and share Google apparel. * Implemented a campus * wide initiative to encourage students during finals with "Google Goodie Bags."

* Selected as one of 230 for an 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent * Complete case studies and intensive projects to hone analytical, quantitative and communication skills * Participate in four interactive conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Citi, Google, Credit Suisse and Goldman

* Hosted three concerts to market a “holy hip-hop” CD that sold for $10 per CD * Founded the [iTp] Movement (Increase the Peace) and sold over 400 shirts for $10 per shirt in an effort to increase awareness about peace * Sold over 300 wristbands at $1 per wristband in an effort to fundraise for REAL

* Collaborated with colleagues on developing a weekly schedule for 30 children ages 7-9 years * Planned and implemented education material which was used to tutor 6 children ages 10-12 years * Developed students’ creativity and cognitive skills through activities that required students to be active and cooperative

I designed a four phase effort to implement enhanced content (EC) for the jet pump motor in order to create a 3-5% lift of conversion rates on Grainger.com, which translates to an increase of $20,000-$35,000 in sales. In addition, I corresponded with interdisciplinary teams for two months in order to gather, analyze, and store data used for EC. At the conclusion, I presented findings and recommendations to the team and senior level management.

VoiceLots is a new centralized digital platform that connects social activists, organizations, and everyday citizens around the globe in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their work. Called, "Social Impact Media" this technology is built to first connect the global social change community and second to provide users with scalable marketing and fundraising tools. Today, we are focused on delivering a first-in-class mobile experience to our users. VoiceLots is harnessing the power of traditional social media in order to disrupt social activism. We focus on connecting people based on shared social change interests, making it easier for people to raise awareness, share best practices, and progress in their movements. www.voicelots.com

I administered three taste sessions that exposed Howard University students to new PepsiCo products. In addition, I coordinated with management to promote sales of different PepsiCo products. I conducted a social media campaign on Instagram under the hashtag #HowDoYouPepsiCo that encouraged followers to show us "how they PepsiCo."

Minor Special Education K-12 Behavior Disorder Master Degree Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Belleville West Harambee Speech and Acting Team Little Theatre Student Congress Model United Nations Student Council Class President Red Cross Girls Learn International Global Connection Exchange Ambassador

Activities and Societies: International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, Iota Rho Chapter

5 month Study Abroad program in Marseille, France taking one course taught in French and the 4 courses taught in English for a total of 15 credit hours. Activities and Societies: Interact