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White Plains, Maryland, United States

- Research and analyze various economic sectors, such as redevelopment and retail, to promote economic growth and development.- Track legislation from the Maryland State House concerning economic development and policy and liaise between Chamber of Commerce and Rural Maryland Council on findings.- Created a database matrix for 2022 and 2023 legislative sessions and of retail centers and their store tenants for shopping centers in Charles County.- Represent the Charles County Economic Development Department on the Charles County Chamber of Commerce Legislative and chaired the Economic Development and Transportation Subcommittee for the 2023 Legislative Session.- Reviewed legislation focused on agricultural regulations, fees, funding government groups, and rural development and participated in farm visits and ribbon cuttings for agrotourism businesses.- Assisted with developing entrepreneur education courses, created database of all participating businesses, and distributed surveys for feedback and data analysis.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Conducted research for transportation, retail, utilities, and government sector analysis, focusing on economic development within the city and surrounding areas.- Collaborated with research team to edit briefs for WDCEP D.C. Development Report.- Assisted with virtual sector analysis meetings with stakeholders by taking meeting notes, managing virtual sessions, and following up with reports.- Handled liaising with community groups and stakeholders after sector analyses to obtain feedback and worked with businesses to discuss challenges during COVID-19 pandemic. - Contributed to seamless move into new building space through effective planning and coordination.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Research

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

- Served as Administrative Office Assistant, greeted visitors, scheduled appointments, answered phones, checked admissions email box, opened mail, and kept admissions materials stocked.- Demonstrated superior customer service- Worked with admissions staff to execute event planning for events and activities both on and off grounds.- Supported the Assistant Director on logistics for WISH event in DC, confirming space, materials, and AV set up for Fall and Spring Info Sessions.- Reviewed required presentations with Director. - Coordinated planning, organizing, and establishing timelines for Fall Open House at Batten.- Secured and prepared materials for delivery for Fall Grad Fairs and Forums.- Assisted with implementing aspects of the marketing plan designed to attract prospective student populations with understanding of overall marketing plan for the office.- Worked with Assistant Director and marketing intern to align communication efforts with social media and to develop protocol and checklist for sustained social media efforts.- Served as consultant to Admissions Office on millennial population specific marketing trends and on recruiting diverse millennial population.- Assisted admissions staff to implement communication plan for alumni volunteers and worked with Director to gather information regarding establishing volunteers' admissions group.-Work with Director and marketing intern to establish alumni communications templates and develop protocol and checklist for sustained communication and tracking.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Assisted in cataloging various artworks for the NMAfA Education Department of the museum into a large database.- Participated in organizing museum workshops for visiting students.

Master Of Public Policy, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Virginia Policy Review (VPR)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Foreign Affairs

Activities and Societies: Organization of African Students (OAS) - Treasurer (2012-2014) American Parliament Debate Association (APDA).

Certificate, Geographic Information Science And Cartography

Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: UVA Study Abroad in OxfordStudied comparative politics between British and American systems of government.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Dining Hall Prefect • Nigeria International Secondary School Model United Nations (NISSMUN) • Awarded.