Series 7 and 66 certified

Intership

• Developed youth-based educational, social, and creative programs to empower the immediate community of Newark, New Jersey.• Raised personal salary and funds for the organization by giving presentations, broadening the network through personal contacts, businesses, and other organizations, and retaining relationships with existing contacts and partnerships.• Supervised three student interns for the summer of 2011 and implemented strategic changes to the program for the following year.• Researched for grants of both monetary and supplementary giving.• Published articles in the organization’s monthly and quarterly news letters and updates.• Drafted and presented proposals to community boards of the government housing projects within the focus of the organization.• Mentored high school and college-aged students from the community.

- Developed a relationship with a high school and its community in order to hold weekly social development nights, mentor students, and facilitate small groups to discuss personal issues and foster positive community.- Facilitated weekly planning meetings, delegated responsibilities, and confronted problems as “Team Leader”.