Aniya Parker
Danville,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Ambassador
Illinois Leadership Center (ILC)
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted ILC workshops and certificates through presentations, social media, and peer outreach.
- Increased student participation by 15% through consistent marketing efforts.
- Represented ILC at campus events and collaborated with staff on program improvement.
Camp Counselor
University of Illinois
06.2023 - 07.2026
- Coordinated check-in and onboarding for 200+ campers across two summers.
- Developed and led educational programming, boosting engagement in creative projects.
- Supervised 15 counselors, tracking performance and mentoring their leadership skills.
- University of Illinois – FAA Summer Intensive (Graphic Design Track)
Research Intern
KWS
Champaign, Illinois
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collected and analyzed field and greenhouse data for agribusiness decision-making.
- Operated agricultural research equipment (Wintersteiger LD 180, Haldrup T-50, GAC 2500-AGRI).
- Supported seed production and data tagging for breeding trials, contributing to long-term variety development.
- Collaborated with the USDA on joint research initiatives, strengthening applied agribusiness insights.
- Assisted with inventory tracking, budgeting for plots, and liaising with vendors.
- Research Intern – Winter Wheat
Senior Resident Advisor
University of Illinois Housing
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised and trained 12 Resident Advisors, ensuring compliance with housing policies and emergency response.
- Maintained safety and community standards for 695 residents through proactive programming and enforcement.
- Led crisis management, including sensitive mental health situations.
- Promoted engagement through social media campaigns and event flyers.
- Recognized as Para-Professional of the Month (Sept 2023 & Aug 2024).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications: Organizational & Community Leadership, Art and Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
Skills
- Autodesk Inventor
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office
- CNC Router
- Data Count S-25
- GAC 2500-AGRI
- Wintersteiger LD 180
- Haldrup T-50
- Event coordination
- Crisis management
Certifications Honors
- Mental Health First Aid USA Certified
- Dean’s List (Spring 2023, Fall 2024)
Volunteer Experience
- Carle Hospital, Student Volunteer (OB/GYN Department)
- Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, Food Service Volunteer
- Intensive English Institute (UIUC), Conversation Partner
Leadership Campus Involvement
- Ewezo – FAR Black Student Union, President Advisor, 01/01/23-01/01/25, Recruited and onboarded 15–20 new members and 5 advisors per semester., Managed $1,500 semester budget for cultural and educational events., Oversaw advisor performance, attendance tracking, and engagement planning.
- Girl Up UIUC Chapter, Secretary, 05/03/24- 01/04/26 Managed $2,000 annual budget and organized fundraising/spending records., Approved new events and oversaw member intake for smooth operations., Secured additional funds through SORF applications.
- National Residence Hall Honorary (Orange & Blue Illini Chapter), Admin Chair, 05/04/25- Present, Managed $5,000 yearly chapter budget and applied for CRFB board funding., Coordinated $1,000+ worth of service events and maintained attendance for 20 members.
- Minorities in Public Health (UIUC), Secretary, 04/11/25-Present, Oversaw $1,000 yearly budget, monitored accounts, and processed funding requests., Maintained accurate attendance and membership records.
Timeline
Research Intern
KWS
06.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Resident Advisor
University of Illinois Housing
08.2023 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
University of Illinois
06.2023 - 07.2026
Brand Ambassador
Illinois Leadership Center (ILC)
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications: Organizational & Community Leadership, Art and Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign