Denise Uwayo
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and reliability under pressure. Skilled in attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving, with commitment to maintaining integrity and accuracy in all tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Association of Black Accountants
Villanova University
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Held events to introduce students to understand their financial circumstances.
- Market our events, and provide tips and other skills to prepare for a financially stable future.
Voter Registration
Villanova, Project 26
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Led voter registration drives that engaged underrepresented communities, improving representation in local elections.
- Increased voter registration numbers through targeted outreach campaigns at community events and gatherings.
Special Olympics Volunteer
Villanova University
Philadelphia , PA
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to ensure smooth event operations and a positive atmosphere.
- Enhanced athlete experience by providing support and encouragement during events.
Youth Leader
SDA Boulevard Church Youth Leadership
Philadelphia, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Learning leadership skills to manage and increase the younger Pathfrinder's knowledge and understanding of the Bible
- Attend meetings to plan events, meal plans, and how to control the money that will be used
- Bringing together a happy group of young children and sharing ideas
Member
CDIP CAB for the Philadelphia health Advisory board
Philadelphia, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Hold meetings to discuss the importance of health and how green spaces impact health
- Research health and voice my opinion on 'youth health'
Peer Group Leader
PGC, Peer Group Connection
Philadelphia, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Learning leadership skills to conduct meetings with freshmen and welcome them to our school
- Attend meetings to plan events, meal plans, and how to control the money that will be used
- Building relationships with the younger students and ensuring they are comfortable in our environment
Youth Choir Member
SDA Boulevard Church Youth Choir
Philadelphia, USA
09.2019 - Current
- Met monthly with the instructor and other pathfinders to work on specific songs and rehearsals to reach the performance level
- Learning to comprehend lyrics and how to control voice
Student
Agricultural, Foods and Natural Resources, Lankenau HS
Philadelphia, USA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked on building a greenhouse for the school
- Determine what plants are for a specific space, encouraging green spaces, and discussing the properties of how to maintain plants and their importance in the environment
Acting, Modeling, and Singing Student
John Casablancas center
Philadelphia, USA
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Learning the skills needed to be a good actor, model, and singer
- Tested on professional acting, passed and graduated
- Attended the Florida 2021 acting/modeling convention in Orlando, Florida
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Villanova University
Philadelphia, PAHigh School Diploma -
Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Skills
- Creative writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patience and tolerance
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
- Nonprofit leadership
Awards
- Celia Pincus Award of The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
- The Philly Service Award
- Valedictorian Award Lankenau HS
- 39th Annual High School Art Exhibition - The Philadelphia Sketch Club & the School District of Philadelphia
- Certificate of Excellence, Lankenau HS
- Bronze Medal - Badminton championships
- Second Place - PBE competitions, SDA Boulevard Church
Affiliations
- Track & Field - Participated in the 400m
- Wrestling - The first and only girl on the MLK HS Unisex team
- Badminton - Learned leadership skills and how to communicate/socialize with teammates
- Field Hockey - Learned resilience
- Basketball - Learned leadership skills and how to communicate/socialize with teammates
- Drawing
- Singing/choir
- Acting/modeling
- Songwriting
- Poetry
- Talking
- Dramas
- Raading Fiction
Certification
- Career Safe OSHA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional
Kinyarwanda
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Timeline
Special Olympics Volunteer
Villanova University
11.2024 - 11.2024
National Association of Black Accountants
Villanova University
10.2024 - Current
Voter Registration
Villanova, Project 26
09.2024 - 11.2024
Member
CDIP CAB for the Philadelphia health Advisory board
09.2023 - Current
Student
Agricultural, Foods and Natural Resources, Lankenau HS
09.2023 - 01.2024
Youth Leader
SDA Boulevard Church Youth Leadership
03.2023 - Current
Peer Group Leader
PGC, Peer Group Connection
08.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Choir Member
SDA Boulevard Church Youth Choir
09.2019 - Current
Acting, Modeling, and Singing Student
John Casablancas center
04.2019 - 07.2020
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Villanova University
High School Diploma -
Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School
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