Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Community Service
Timeline
Generic

Kamryn Bowen

Huntsville

Summary

Dynamic, accomplished, and motivated graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, with a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and a minor in Sociology. Independent self-starter with strong organizational, communication, people, and time management skills, looking to expand my professional experience through permanent employment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Hibbett's City Gear
Huntsville
02.2023 - Current
  • Manage the daily operations of a team consisting of 12 employees.
  • Delivers outstanding customer service while resolving conflicts politely and promptly.
  • Support the district manager with store meetings and goal settings.
  • Increased store sales by 23% within the first eight months of my promotion to store manager.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Unpaid Internship

Huntsville Housing Authority
Huntsville
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Created a Workforce Development Program for young adults ages 18 to 26. The program focuses on extending racial equity into computer sciences using collaborating community partners located in the Huntsville area such as Drake Community and Technical College, Calhoun Community College, and Boeing Black Employees Association.
  • Collaborated with financial institutions to create Financial Education Workshops for the Low to Moderate-Income (LMI) community in Huntsville.
  • Work with realtors and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Representatives to develop best practices for the facilitation of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership Program.
  • Assist with project management tasks for the Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) / YMCA Childcare Development Program along with representatives from Drake Community and Technical College.
  • Created a grant for a Summer Youth Entrepreneurship program. This program focuses on teenagers in low to moderate-income communities to receive the necessities they will need to succeed in owning and running a business.

Student Assistant

Department of Community and Regional Planning
Huntsville
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for providing a range of administrative support to ensure the continuity of operation for the department, including managing schedules, taking calls, and making copies among things.
  • Independently developed and currently maintains a YouTube channel called AAMU Department of Community & Regional Planning that highlights the latest information for students on community and regional planning.
  • Performs an array of administrative tasks required by department staff that involve the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Assist the department's chairman by editing academic papers written by the department staff.
  • Facilitates daily meetings with other student assistants to ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
  • Conduct outreach activities to encourage students to pursue Urban Planning.

Community Development Intern

City of Brookhaven City Hall
Brookhaven
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Selected as one of two students to serve as the city's first Community Development Interns in partnership with Alabama A&M University.
  • Planned and participated in city planning meetings to gain insight into zoning conflicts, and provided useful suggestions used to assist in resolving those conflicts.
  • Lead the development and distribution of more than 1,000 annexation letters to Brookhaven residents.
  • Utilized my customer service skills to independently review and complete over 50 building, sign, and fence permits for the city.
  • Took the initiative to create zoning certification letters for the city that were used to confirm proper zoning for the site of development.
  • Conducted research on innovative ways to make Brookhaven more environmentally friendly. Presented a suggestion to increase the number of artistic recycling bins, designed by local artists, to promote recycling.
  • Collaborated with planners to discuss conflicts within the city and offered feasible solutions.
  • Coordinated a groundbreaking ceremony for a newly renovated city park.
  • Volunteered to shadow all Brookhaven department heads to gain a better understanding of the city's functions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning, Sociology

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Huntsville, AL
05.2024

Skills

  • Project management
  • Workforce development
  • Customer service
  • Financial education
  • Community engagement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Conflict resolution
  • Outstanding communication skills

Affiliations

  • American Planning Association (APA) Member
  • Urban Planning Association (UPA) Member

References

Available upon request

Community Service

Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, Aliceville, Alabama, 05/01/22, 07/01/24, Delivered information to visitors about facility rules and policies., Accepted guidance from the director and supervisor., Communicated with parents on summer activities., Supervised teens in summer classes taken online.

Timeline

Unpaid Internship

Huntsville Housing Authority
02.2024 - 05.2024

Community Development Intern

City of Brookhaven City Hall
05.2023 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Hibbett's City Gear
02.2023 - Current

Student Assistant

Department of Community and Regional Planning
02.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning, Sociology

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE