Elijah Sanford Abdul-Aziz
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
A motivated team player with strong work ethic, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Hardworking, dedicated, and collaborative individual committed to fostering positive learning and work environments. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paid Intern
Women's Coalition For Empowerment, Bloomberg Arts
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed promotional materials to promote and market upcoming events
- Researched and organized over 5 statistical pieces of data on gender and age demographics in the Philadelphia area
- Structured data based on updated categorization guidelines to improve file retrieval
- Created videos educating Coalition members on Juneteenth, Life Insurance, and thebenefits of being a Creative Entrepreneur
- Completed lists of African-American City Council members for the City of Philadelphia
Student Intern
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Contributed to project management tasks, leading to more efficient execution and timely completion of juvenile court file creation
- Participated in team meetings and contributed valuable ideas to department leaders on youth-focused service strategies
- Organized and filed over 30 court summaries in the Juvenile Division of the DA's office
Paid Intern
Rock To The Future, Bloomberg Arts
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured safety of over 40 campers by supervising group activities and enforcing camp rules
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork among campers
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as attendance, activity scheduling, and site maintenance
- Helped set up for both Germantown and Kensington musical showcase
Student Intern
The Haverford Trust Company
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed more than 5 client financial accounts and determined ways to assist in saving money
- Learned the interconnectedness of politics and economics and how it impacted city budgets
- Gathered statistics to present solutions for improving diversity hiring
Student Intern
World Affairs Council Of Philadelphia
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported marketing efforts through content creation and social media posts to increase brand visibility
- Organized data from over 10 years into databanks of W.A.C.P membership
- Spread awareness around topics such as the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, Virtual Medicare, War in Ukraine, and Sino-American Relations.
Paid Summer Intern
Comcast, Xfinity
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with 10+ fellow interns on group projects and presentations
- Developed organizational skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines
Student Intern- Business Consultant
J.G. Wentworth Home Lending
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided research-based information better to support employers and employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Compounded spreadsheets with the number of employees working remotely or on-site
- Communicated work completion progress weekly via Zoom
Education
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Skills
- Avid Communication
- Strong Leader and Collaborator
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Peer Mentoring
- Motivational Skills
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Research proficiency
- Quick Learner
Accomplishments
- Stock Challenge Victor, the Haverford Trust Company, 05/2023
- Published in school newspaper - Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School League of Writers, David Jones & Raymond Moylan, Spring 2021
- Best Artist - Opportunities Academy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine(PCOM), Alicia Hahn-Murphy & Deneen Hendrick, June 2022
- Published in BillyPenn at WHYY's article: “SEPTA delays cause unexcused absences, stress and anxiety for Philly students”
Leadership
- Principal Advisory Committee - Student Advisor
- Campus Ministry - Campus Ministry Student Leader
- Black Student Union - President
- Rainbow Pride - Vice President
- House Captain - Senior Leader
Extracurriculars
- Philadelphia Youth Commission
- Student Government Association
- Student Leadership Council
- Youthcast Media Group Journalist
- Choir
- Track/Field
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement, Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Internship- 08/2023
- Certificate of Completion, Theology of Healing Earth in Action Institute(THEA)- 07/2023
- Certificate of High Achievement - 2022 SAT Preparatory Workshop for obtaining the Highest Score in the Howard University group, Penny Sparks Nixon- November 2022
- Certificate of Participation, Opportunities Academy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine(PCOM)- 06/2023 & 06/2022
- We Serve Award, Presented to someone who serves to affirm the commitment to community, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School- March 2024
- Certificate of Campus Ministry, As evidence of faithful servant leadership as a Campus Ministry Student Leader (CMSL) at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School from 2022 - 2024, Mr. Shalom Stewart, M. Div & Mr. Lucas Gatz- May 2024
Volunteer Work
Project Home - Cristo Rey Volunteer, November 2023 - December 2023
- Sorting clothes for the homeless to wear
- Labeling candles to be sold to support the homeless
- Cultivating a space for the homeless to feel at home.
- Participate in reflections and dialogue to grow in my education of social justice
Christian Catholic Charities - Cristo Rey Volunteer, January 2024
- Organizing the Charity's pantry in New Jersey to best serve its target group.
- Foster a safe space for those disadvantaged to feel safe and loved
- Participate in reflections and dialogue to grow in my education of social justice
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen - Cristo Rey Volunteer, February 2024 - March 2024
- Disposing of garbage in an environmentally sustainable manner
- Served food to the target audience
- Providing the target group with directions to where career development services are being offered
- Foster a safe space for those disadvantaged to feel safe and loved
- Participate in reflections and dialogue to grow in my education of social justice
Timeline
Paid Intern
Women's Coalition For Empowerment, Bloomberg Arts
10.2023 - 05.2024
Student Intern
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
09.2023 - 05.2024
Paid Intern
Rock To The Future, Bloomberg Arts
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Intern
The Haverford Trust Company
09.2022 - 06.2023
Student Intern
World Affairs Council Of Philadelphia
09.2021 - 06.2022
Paid Summer Intern
Comcast, Xfinity
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Intern- Business Consultant
J.G. Wentworth Home Lending
09.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
- Certificate of Achievement, Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Internship- 08/2023
- Certificate of Completion, Theology of Healing Earth in Action Institute(THEA)- 07/2023
- Certificate of High Achievement - 2022 SAT Preparatory Workshop for obtaining the Highest Score in the Howard University group, Penny Sparks Nixon- November 2022
- Certificate of Participation, Opportunities Academy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine(PCOM)- 06/2023 & 06/2022
- We Serve Award, Presented to someone who serves to affirm the commitment to community, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School- March 2024
- Certificate of Campus Ministry, As evidence of faithful servant leadership as a Campus Ministry Student Leader (CMSL) at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School from 2022 - 2024, Mr. Shalom Stewart, M. Div & Mr. Lucas Gatz- May 2024
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