Darryl Barksdale

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives, and a strong work ethic to any team.

• Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands
• Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students
• Dean's List Scholar (TSU)
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity (Initiated Spring 2024)
• National Society of Leadership and Success Society (Inducted Fall 2023)
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (Inducted Spring 2023 as a Charter Member)

High School

• National Honor Society (High School)
• Visual and Performing Arts Program (Tri-Cities High School)
• Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

College:

• Maintaining a 3.0+ Cumulative GPA (TSU)
• Elected to Serve as Secretary of the Eta Xi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
• Dean's List Scholar (TSU)
• Member of the Tennessee State University Honors College
• Contributions to the Grammy winning album The Urban Hymnal (TSU Aristocrat of Bands)

High School

• Being accepted into 30+ Colleges and being awarded $542,832 in grants and scholarships
• Graduating with Honors from High School
• Hope Scholarship Eligibility
• Fulton County Honor Key Recipient (88+ Numeric Average GPA in High School)
• Selected as Trombone Section leader for the 2021-2022 School Year
• Seniors of Distinction Award (High School)