Ferdinand Gettridge III
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Goodwill, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Proven leadership and communication skills, complemented by expertise in photography and Microsoft Office. Successfully contributed to event logistics at the Essence Music Festival, showcasing strong time management and collaborative abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Goodwill
New Orleans, USA
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted with customer service, inventory management, and daily store operations.
Shadow Intern
Essence Music Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Shadowed Vice President of Operations; gained exposure to event marketing, branding, and large-scale business planning.
- Assisted in organizing festival logistics and event schedules.
Delegate
Louisiana Youth Seminar
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Participated in leadership development and communication workshops.
Student Intern
Notre Dame Pre-College Photography Program
Notre Dame, Indiana
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Built photography and visual storytelling skills through hands-on projects.
- Worked with Adobe Photoshop
- Collaborated with peers to plan engaging group projects and activities
Student Intern
Algiers Career & Educational Development Program
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed financial literacy, workplace readiness, and career exploration skills.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss program improvements and feedback.
Education
High School -
St. Augustine High School
New Orleans, LA05.2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Photography
- Entrepreneurship
Awards
- National Honor Society
- Most Valuable Player Award (Athletics)
Professional Development Certifications
NYU Global Sports Management Program, Online, 01/27, Studying sports media & marketing, analytics, innovation, and the global sports ecosystem through expert-led coursework.
Leadership Experience
- 10th Grade Class President, Led school events and fundraising initiatives; represented student interests and strengthened class engagement.
- Student Ambassador, Represented the school at recruitment and community events.
- Varsity Athletics, Multi-sport team member; Most Valuable Player (MVP) recipient.
Timeline
Shadow Intern
Essence Music Festival
06.2025 - 06.2025
Delegate
Louisiana Youth Seminar
07.2024 - 07.2024
Student Intern
Notre Dame Pre-College Photography Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
Intern
Goodwill
05.2024 - 08.2025
Student Intern
Algiers Career & Educational Development Program
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School -
St. Augustine High School