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Washington, DC, US

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Lead voter registration efforts on the campus of North Carolina A&T to fulfill the mission of having 100% of the student body registered to vote.
• Collaborate amongst a team of fellows in order to educate and empower residents across the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina.
• Organize and coordinate regional voter registration, education, and empowerment drives.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Coordinated and executed voter registration drives, town halls, and informational sessions in collaboration with local organizations.
• Implemented outreach strategies to engage underrepresented communities in the electoral process.
• Established and maintained relationships with local community organizations, schools, and businesses to expand outreach efforts.

La Plata, Maryland, United States

• Assist in organizing and managing court cases; to include filing and tracking documents, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete and filed appropriately.
• Maintain and update court records in the court platform Odyssey, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive information.
• Perform various administrative tasks, such as managing emails, handling mail, and answering phones, contributing to the smooth operation of the court.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

∙ Implemented and enforced all House and Residence Life policies by promoting academic excellence, addressing student needs, and encouraging campus involvement.∙ Fostered a community atmosphere amongst 332 residents by implementing educational and social activities.∙ Mediated conflicts between residents, utilizing active listening and problem-solving.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

∙ Led informative and engaging campus tours for prospective students and their families, showcasing key facilities and campus highlights.∙ Delivered presentations to large and small groups, effectively communicating key information about academic programs, student services, and campus culture.∙ Assisted in the planning and execution of recruitment events.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Assisted legislative aides with drafting, editing, and preparing legislative documents, including bills, amendments, and policy briefs.
• Drafted press releases, newsletters, and social media content to communicate legislative achievements and updates to constituents.
• Engaged with lobbyists, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives on legislative issues.

Maryland, United States

• Provided outstanding selling and service to Macy’s clients by ensuring the customer’s needs are always top priority.
• Developed new business and expanded client base through networking, suggestive selling and on-the-floor presence.
• Determined customer needs based on customer preference-related factors and assisted customers in all aspects of total store fulfillment.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Conducted comprehensive research on legislative issues, policy proposals, and current events to support the development of legislative initiatives.
• Prepared detailed briefs and reports summarizing research findings for legislative staff and Representative.
• Coordinated and attended meetings, briefings, and hearings, taking notes, and summarizing key points for legislative staff.