JORDON CLYDE GROOM
Glen Cove,NY
Summary
Over 11 years of experience in retail operations, customer service, visual merchandising, and event production. Eager for career achievement and to explore passion in art, color, fashion and music,; recently completed an associate degree and now enrolled in a bachelor degree. Achieved numerous competitive awards for academic and leadership achievement. Participation as Student Trustee for the NCC Board of Trustees, Student Government Association Executive Board, and the Academic Senate of NCC. Known for student advocacy, collaborative mindset, inner work standards, and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Trustee, Board of Trustees
Nassau Community College
01.2024 - Current
- As a Student-Elected Trustee, I actively participate in the governance of Nassau Community College, contributing to the development and implementation of policies that enhance the academic and social environment for students, from the classroom to the Board of Trustees
- Academic Affairs Committee: Participate in reviewing and recommending academic policies, ensuring educational excellence, and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Policy & Planning Committee: Assist in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation to support the college's long-term goals
Academic Senator, Student Government Officer
Nassau Community College
01.2024 - Current
- Campus Services Committee: Evaluate RFP proposals, campus design proposals, support and enhance our school community
- Curriculum Committee: Study and recommend educational policy, evaluate curricula, recommend changes in curricula and course requirements
- Assessment Committee: Formulate and recommend a framework for self-evaluation and measurement of outcomes
- Student Activities: Study and recommend policies with regard to student activities within the jurisdiction of the Academic Senate
- Institutional Planning Committee: Strategic planning, collegiality, and decision-making
- Actively involved in student governance and policy-making
- Advocating for the student voice
Student Aide, Center for Workforce Development
Nassau Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Provide administrative support to the Center for Workforce Development
- Assist with coordinating workforce development programs and events
- Support staff with data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks
- Help students with inquiries regarding workforce development opportunities
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft, Google)
Barista, Barista Trainer, Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Keyholder responsible for running the sales floor and floor coverage
- Multitasking in a high-paced environment
- Visual merchandising of retail items, and food & beverage
- Inventory management and register expertise
- Oracle Symphony software experience and cash management
Bartender
Still Partners
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Customer service, mixology, and basic cooking/serving
- Live event production and management
Stylist, Sales Associate
J. Crew
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with sales, support, stock, and visual merchandising teams
- Worked before/after store hours to roll out new merchandise and stock the store
- Maintained clients and met daily sales goals
- Assisted in the creation of the monthly concept book and catalog for corporate store in Manhatten
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History & Criticism
Stony Brook University (SBU)
Stony Brook, NY05-2027
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College (NCC)
Garden City, NY05-2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Visual Merchandising
- Retail Store Experience
- Sales/Sales Team Support
- Team Leadership/Governance
- CPR Certified
- Bartender/Barista
- Policy and Planning/Strategic Planning
- Educational Policy/Policy analysis
- Outcome Measurement
- Event Production/Management
- Student advocacy
- Social media proficiency
Certification
BLS, CPR & AED, American Red Cross, 05/2024, 05/2026
Committees
- Policy and Planning, Board of Trustees of NCC, 2024-2025
- Academic Affairs, Board of Trustees of NCC, 2024-2025
- Institutional Planning Committee, NCC, 2024-2025
- Campus Services, NCC, 2024-2025
- Assessment, Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- College-Wide Curriculum (CWCC), Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- NCC101 'college seminar' subcommittee, CWCC, Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- Class Capacity subcommittee, CWCC, Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- Student Activities Committee (SAC), Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- Graduation subcommittee, (SAC), Academic Senate of NCC, 2024-2025
- Guided Pathways Task Force, NCC, 2024-2025
Academic Awards
- State of New York University (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, Nassau Community College, 03/10/2025. The SUNY CASE Award is highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student by the University.
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-New York Academic Team Award, Nassau Community College, 02/10/2025. Members of the All-NY Academic Team are recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to community service. Only two NCC students have received this award from 2023 to 2025.
Timeline
Student Trustee, Board of Trustees
Nassau Community College
01.2024 - Current
Academic Senator, Student Government Officer
Nassau Community College
01.2024 - Current
Student Aide, Center for Workforce Development
Nassau Community College
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Still Partners
03.2022 - 09.2023
Barista, Barista Trainer, Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
10.2018 - 05.2024
Stylist, Sales Associate
J. Crew
09.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Art History & Criticism
Stony Brook University (SBU)
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College (NCC)
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