Baylena Augustin
Union,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and driven student leader with a strong background in community engagement, youth mentorship, and organizational involvement. Passionate student with comprehensive knowledge of law and politics. Contains years of experience developing exceptional skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Council Class Representative
Union County Tech
09.2024 - Current
- Actively assists the officer team as needed with things like fundraising and planning.
- Involves class with the student council (promoting spirit days, bake sales, etc.).
- Informs others of important events, while helping to maintain order and decorum at meetings and events.
- Assists with various class celebrations.
- Meets with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year.
Opinion Staff Writer
Young Journalists of America
08.2024 - Current
- Opinion Staff Writer for Young Journalists of America, a student-led organization providing news resources for youth across the nation.
- Writes one article every two weeks.
- Participates in weekly meetings with Section Lead Writer and other writers.
- Develops pitches for fellow writers.
Intern (Urban Fellow)
Keys2Success
07.2024 - Current
- Serves as an Urban Fellow at Keys2Success, a non-profit organization providing free piano lessons to students in disadvantaged areas.
- Teaches and assists students in daily music lessons.
- Supports in office administration tasks, like writing articles.
Treasurer/Fundraising Chair
HaitiYouth
05.2024 - Current
- Manages finances as Treasurer/Fundraising Chair of Haiti Youth, a youth-led organization on Instagram educating about Haiti's culture, history, and current condition.
- Coordinates fundraising events and set fundraising goals.
- Oversees the organization’s budget and financial needs.
- Handles additional tasks related to financial management.
Editor
HaitiYouth
05.2024 - Current
- Reviews educational posts for Instagram.
- Checks for spelling and grammar errors, making necessary adjustments.
- Verifies reliability and finalizes pieces to align with the organization’s mission.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Fundraising Committee
UCVTS Black Student Union
09.2023 - Current
- Actively participates and contributes to events and meetings.
- Strategizes and develops ideas to raise money for the club.
- Assists with bake sales, including gathering supplies.
- Promotes the club through personal social media channels.
Union High School Marching Band
Union High School
08.2022 - Current
- Serves as a member of the Union High School Marching Band since freshman year.
- Mentors younger members, providing guidance and support.
- Learns and performs musical pieces on the clarinet at football games, competitions, and school events.
- Contributed to the band’s achievement of 4th place in the Group 1-A category at the New Jersey State Championships.
- Inspires elementary and middle school students to engage in the arts through school performances.
Youth Leader
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
07.2020 - Current
- Leads youth activities as a Youth Leader at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, serving various age groups from young children to teenagers.
- In January of 2025, received a Unsung Hero award for ongoing commitment and dedicated service to department.
- Prepares and facilitates interactive Sunday services.
- Instructs children in curriculum-based lessons and leads the dance ministry.
- Introduces members to Haitian and American cultures in a bilingual church setting.
- Acts as a liaison between parents and children to foster a productive and safe environment.
- Demonstrates strong team leadership skills.
FBLA Top 10 Finalist
Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Competed in Journalism as a Competitive Event in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism history, economics, business, formatting, and journalism law and ethics through an online test.
- Secured 2nd place at the regional competition, advancing to the state level.
- Achieved Top 10 Finalist status at the state-level competition in 2024.
Nasher
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in the Sadie Nash Summer Institute, a 6-week leadership program for young women and gender-expansive youth.
- Engaged in workshops on identity, community, social justice, and leadership development.
- Applied learning through meaningful field trips and hands-on experiences.
- Built connections with accomplished community leaders, including elected representatives, mentors, and local students.
Cast Member
Union High School
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed roles in Mamma Mia (2023) and High School Musical (2022), showcasing strong acting, singing and dancing skills.
- Contributed to the success of live theatrical production through collaboration with directors, choreographers, and fellow cast members.
- Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability in rehearsals and live performances.
Education
Academy Law And Justice -
UCTECH
Scotch Plains, NJ06.2026
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork, Collaboration
- Communication
- Content Editing
- Research Skills
- Writing
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Musical Education, Musical Instruments, Piano Education
- Project Management
Certification
OSHA 10-Hour
Languages
English
Haitian Creole
Timeline
Student Council Class Representative
Union County Tech
09.2024 - Current
Opinion Staff Writer
Young Journalists of America
08.2024 - Current
Intern (Urban Fellow)
Keys2Success
07.2024 - Current
Treasurer/Fundraising Chair
HaitiYouth
05.2024 - Current
Editor
HaitiYouth
05.2024 - Current
Fundraising Committee
UCVTS Black Student Union
09.2023 - Current
FBLA Top 10 Finalist
Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
09.2023 - 03.2024
Nasher
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
07.2023 - 08.2023
Cast Member
Union High School
09.2022 - 03.2023
Union High School Marching Band
Union High School
08.2022 - Current
Youth Leader
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
07.2020 - Current
OSHA 10-Hour
Academy Law And Justice -
UCTECH
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