ADWOA DANQUAH
Albany,NY
Summary
Senior at the University at Albany pursuing a dual major in Public Policy and Management and Business Administration, specializing in Information Technology and Business Analytics. Currently working toward IT certifications with Google, CompTIA, and Microsoft to further enhance technical expertise. Passionate about leveraging technology and analytics to drive social impact, organizational success, and operational efficiency. Eager to apply growing knowledge and skills in a dynamic team environment to contribute to organizational growth and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Intern
Michelle Hinchey
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with a team of interns to develop creative ideas for fundraising initiatives
- Conducted research on political issues to inform campaigns strategy and messaging
- Analyzed poll results to identify trends in public opinion regarding relevant issues
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local regulations that could impact the success of the campaign
- Collaborated with coworkers to engage students through tabling events, teaching them about the voting process and informing them about the values of Senator Hinchey
- Developed departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and strategies
Fundraising Chair
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data from past campaigns to determine areas for improvement
- Created new-marketing materials and ideas for campaigns and special events, i.e collabs w/ local businesses, food trucks, selling unwanted clothes drive, 50/50 raffles
- Facilitated meetings between board members, volunteers, and staff regarding fundraising efforts
- Developed strategies for leveraging social media platforms to promote fundraising efforts
- Organized and managed fundraising events, including scheduling, budgeting, and vendor relations
Research Assistant
University at Albany
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in bi-weekly team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects
- Created reports to summarize research results in easy-to-understand format
- Computed data on cities, elected officials and citizens of Chicago
- Awarded multiple grants for research
- Monitored and reported on research progress and related activities
- Managed research projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations within budgetary constraints
Writing and Critical Inquiry Student Peer Mentor
University at Albany
08.2023 - Current
- Guided students in developing their writing skills through one-on-one mentorship and group workshops on various writing techniques, including thesis development and revision strategies
- Facilitated critical discussions that encouraged deeper analysis of texts and ideas among peers
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students refine their arguments and enhance clarity
- Collaborated with faculty to identify common student challenges and develop targeted resources for improvement
- Monitored student progress and provided tailored support to help them achieve their academic goals
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Public Policy and Management, Business Admin with concentration in Finance, Information Tech and business analytics
University At Albany
Albany, NY05.2026
Skills
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Databases
- Quantitative Research
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Campaign Intern
Michelle Hinchey
08.2024 - Current
Fundraising Chair
04.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University at Albany
09.2023 - Current
Writing and Critical Inquiry Student Peer Mentor
University at Albany
08.2023 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Public Policy and Management, Business Admin with concentration in Finance, Information Tech and business analytics
University At Albany
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