Aziza Smith
Lawrence,KS
Summary
A motivated Business student who likes to seek out new challenges. Skilled in leadership and communication through active involvement in AIBL. I approach endeavors with an open mind and humor to foster positive atmospheres. Beyond the books, I have a vision to leverage all my experiences, knowledge, and future insights for the development of my Eastern Shoshone tribe and communities alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
07.2023 - Current
- Carried out general office duties
- Assisted the museum director in any project
- Provided excellent customer service in assisting with any questions or interpretations from guests.
Bartender
Empire Bar and Billiards
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for patrons
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Strengthened team efficiency by assisting with opening and closing duties, setting up the bar area, and completing side work as needed.
Store Associate
Haskell Campus Shop
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
- Assisted in managing the online store and conversed with vendors about purchases.
Student Intern
LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, USD #497
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked as an administrative assistant for the district's Native American Student Services office
- Organized events such as 'Bingo for Books' for students and attended curriculum hearings regarding the accurate portrayal of Native American history in the local public schools.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
Inbound Receiver
Amazon Fulfillment Centre and Service Provider
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Received vendor products from incoming trucks into the warehouse inventory
- Decanted products for accurate inventory tracking and quality control
- Used the T-Rex prototype to sort undeliverable returns
- Received 'Associate of the Month' for March 2021.
Bartender
Elmo's Tavern
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for patrons
- Handled cash and helped keep inventory in stock
- Served for private parties of 300+ people twice a month
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS12.2025
Associate's Degree - Social Work
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS12.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Research abilities
- Adaptive Learning
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
Extracurricular Activities
- (AIBL) American Indigenous Business Leaders - Joined in 2021, Treasurer 2022-23, President 2023-24
- (AISES) American Indian Science and Engineering Society - Joined in 2024
Volunteerism
Art in the Park (an annual art convention taking place every second weekend of September in Lawrence, KS) 2023-24
- Assisted in assembling and distributing artist's meals
- Helped in setting up and monitoring artist's booths, maintaining trash levels, and providing any help where needed
Professional Development
September 2024
Supply Chain Immersion Summit, J.B Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management of the University of Arkansas
- Attended discussions from senior supply-chain managers from Toyota North America, PepsiCo, Wal-mart, J.B. Hunt, and INFOR
- Participated in an Intermodal Association of North America case-study competition
- Toured world-class facilities across the metro-plex of Dallas, TX
June - August 2024
Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions, Sponsored by the U.S Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Researched legal areas of tribal airspace to create a process map assisting tribes in asserting sovereign rights over airspace jurisdiction
- Researched statistics and data of counterterrorism presence on reservations
- Worked closely with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to pilot a drone training program mirroring FAA standards and regulations
- Presented findings and developments to relevant DHS stakeholders and NCITE leadership.
April - June 2024
Mentoring Program, American Indigenous Business Leaders
- Explored AIBL's Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership curriculum over the course of 3 months
- Had weekly meetings with a personal AIBL mentor and AIBL's Program and Marketing Associate manager for leadership skill development
- Attended the ending leadership retreat to participate in challenging discussions and group exercises over 13 holistic leadership concepts, including emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
June 2023
Society of American Indian Government Employees Conference, Tulsa, OK
- Attended the 'Everything You Need to Know about Presidential Executive Orders Around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility' training
- Participated in discussions focused on representing Native American and Alaskan Natives in Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments
Timeline
Docent
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
07.2023 - Current
Bartender
Empire Bar and Billiards
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Elmo's Tavern
10.2022 - 07.2023
Student Intern
LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, USD #497
01.2022 - 05.2022
Store Associate
Haskell Campus Shop
09.2021 - 01.2023
Inbound Receiver
Amazon Fulfillment Centre and Service Provider
07.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Haskell Indian Nations University
Associate's Degree - Social Work
Haskell Indian Nations University
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