SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Marketing and media professional with experience in visual and non-visual technology EXPERIENCE Volunteer/Executive Mentor Fridley, MN September 2013 - Present Information Technology Literacy for the Blind, ITLIB. Manage the project-based learning environment which gives individuals the opportunity to discover their full potential through a User Experience, UX, with emphasis on self project initiatives. Mentor people with vision loss and other body impairments International Volunteer Consultant Monrovia, Liberia March 2013-Present Liberia National Blind Association, LNBA Assist remotely with technical issues and access technology training in the blind community Help five individuals with technical issues for school projects Currently working via the internet to assist Liberia’s only School for the Blind Information System Application and Access Technology Volunteer Instructor/Adviser MN School System August 2012- March 2013 Minnesota Advisory Worked with one of largest high school systems as a volunteer instructor and adviser Worked in team, planned, executed, and reported on the completion of tasks and various assignments in several high schools around Minnesota Specialist Minneapolis, MN August 2011-July 2013 Apple Uptown Engaged potential promoters of Apple Inc. by educating them on the benefits and features of products made and sold by the company Recommended products such as Apple iOS devices including, the iMac, Mac Book Pro, MacAir, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch amongst other great products. Vice-President Minneapolis, MN 2010-2012 Minnesota Association of Blind Students, MABS Met with top government officials, including Minnesota Senator, Al Franken, whom I lobbied regarding opportunities for the blind community in the United States Led advocacy, acted as spokesperson, and delegation head for Minnesota Blind Students at a recent Seminar in Washington DC, I. Enhanced my leadership and executive lobbying skills and gained experience in working with government officials in Washington, D.C.; polished my presentation and public presentation abilities; and learned the basics of performing my duties in the fast-paced environment of the federal political arena. Closing Manager/Cashier, Pontiac, Michigan, November 2002 - December 2005 RiteAid Store . supervise people, Retail sales and Cash Accounting Sales Representative Waterford, Michigan 2003-2004 Office Max Stocked all incoming goods, cleaned the entire store, and staged the premises Sales Consultant Waterford, Michigan 2003-2004 Sears Sold products and assisted customers Advised if requested in making purchasing decisions, providing specialized product information and assisted in credit applications Media Specialist and Participant New York, NY May 2002 UNICEF Say Yes for Children Conference; UN Headquarters; Managed the exhibition of video materials about the effects of the Liberian social and fiscal crises on children and their mothers, many of whom were rape victims EDUCATION: Master of Science in Management – Information Technology emphasis Globe University Minneapolis, MN Expected Graduation March 2015 Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Mass Communications and Sociology University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia 2009 Non Visual Computer Ed. and Specialized Blindness Skills and Non-Visual Technical Training Blind, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 2010-2011 Blindness skills and access technology training Braille literacy Certificate; Media in International Development and Peace Support Operations; 2008 Kofi Annan International Peace Training Center; Accra, Ghana Certificate; Digital Television Production; 2005 Media Network of Waterford; 1150 Scott Lake Road; Waterford, MI 48328
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