Andwele J.M Shurland
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Barnes & Noble’s College, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Adept at managing inventory processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for advanced communication skills and critical thinking, driving successful outcomes in fast-paced environments while fostering strong relationships with staff and students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Barnes & Noble’s College
Norfolk, VA
03.2024 - Current
- In charge of preparing students’ textbooks for the semester while also sending and receiving books to other branches.
- Supervised daily operations in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory processes to ensure product availability and organization.
Chairman of Fundraising of the Caribbean Student Association
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Directed fundraising operations, leading strategic planning, campaign oversight, donor engagement, and ethical compliance in collaboration with board and senior leadership.
- Facilitated discussions on budget allocations and resource management strategies.
- Oversaw committee activities focused on academic excellence and student success.
School Sports Photographer
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
01.2022 - Current
- Pictures of all sports at Highland Community College will be taken and edited.
- Captured dynamic action shots during athletic events and practices.
- Edited and processed images for publication in college materials.
- Collaborated with coaches to plan photo sessions for teams and athletes.
- Engaged with athletes to create a comfortable shooting environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA01.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College
Highland, KS01.2023
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Inventory oversight
- Public speaking
- Decision-making
- Workflow management
- Advanced writing and communication
- Technical proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal and relationship building
- Multi-tasking and deadline management
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Team collaboration and coordination
Activities
- Academic Honor role for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025 and Spring 2025 of Norfolk State University
- All-MEAC Second Team 2024 (indoor season Track and Field)
- NJCAA All-American in the Men’s Pole Vault 2022 (outdoor season Track and Field)
- National qualifier for NJCAA Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships both 2022 & 2023
- Pole Vault winner at the Gibson McCook Relays 2020 and recipient of the Llody Keeling Trophy
- Guest Speaker at Calabar High School
Timeline
Supervisor
Barnes & Noble’s College
03.2024 - Current
Chairman of Fundraising of the Caribbean Student Association
Norfolk State University
01.2024 - Current
School Sports Photographer
Highland Community College
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government
Norfolk State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College