Makeba Lyn Grant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Motivated and adaptable entry-level professional with a keen interest in team management and compliance. Seeking a dynamic role in Business Administration where I can apply my diverse background in counseling and psychology, along with my strong communication and problem-solving skills, to contribute effectively to a Marketing and International Business role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Application Assistant
Lehman College
Bronx
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted incoming and existing students in completing FAFSA Simplification Form & TAP Forms, ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Collaborated with the Director to develop and implement financial aid policies and procedures, resolving complex issues related to financial aid
- Analyzed financial aid applications for 600-800 students, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Managed student/parent loan processing and provided financial aid advisement and customer service.
Media Investment Intern
Group M
New York
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed strategic print plans for luxury clients including Hermes and Cartier, enhancing brand presence
- Gained insights into the advertising industry
- While focusing on the print space, through hands-on experience in creating and executing investment plans for high-profile clients
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of corporate dynamics within the advertising sector, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of how print media fits into the broader advertising landscape during my three-month internship.
Reading Tutor Intern
CUNY Reading Ready
Remote, NYC
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted elementary students in reaching reading goals
- Organized lesson plans and demonstrated proficiency in Jamboard.
Residential Aide
Women in Need (WIN)
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained secure environment for residents and managed communications
- Spearheaded programs to welcome new families
- Managed communications and telephone operations.
Office Assistant Intern
CUNY Edge
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Communicated with staff and students answering questions and addressing concerns
- Executed administrative tasks such as faxing, scanning documents, and filing papers
- Welcome students and guests at the front desk.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business and Marketing
Lehman College
05.2024
Associate in Science - Chemical Dependency
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Suite
- Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Mentoring
- Social Media Optimization
- Search Engine Optimization
- Professional Development
- Career Management
- Marketing
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Presentation Design
- Email correspondence
- Presentation Creation
- Marketing assistance
- Administrative tasks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative duties
- Project Support
- File and Record Keeping
- Product and service understanding
- Meeting Scheduling
- Time Management
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Schedule and calendar management
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule Coordination
- Fast Learner
- Positive and professional
- Basic Mathematics
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Mail Sorting and Distribution
- Types 60 WPM
- Office Administration
- Administrative Support
- File Management
- Project Management
- Mail distribution
Certification
- Designing a Presentation
- Diversity Inclusion and Belonging
- Marketing Foundation
- Personal Effectiveness Tips
- SEO: Optimize Your Social Media Profiles
- Student Success Mentor Training
Accomplishments
- Lehman College Dean's List: Fall 2022, Spring 2022 & Fall 2023
- Scholarshop Recognition Honors
Timeline
College Application Assistant
Lehman College
02.2024 - 06.2024
Media Investment Intern
Group M
06.2023 - 08.2023
Reading Tutor Intern
CUNY Reading Ready
11.2022 - 05.2023
Residential Aide
Women in Need (WIN)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Office Assistant Intern
CUNY Edge
09.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business and Marketing
Lehman College
Associate in Science - Chemical Dependency
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
- Designing a Presentation
- Diversity Inclusion and Belonging
- Marketing Foundation
- Personal Effectiveness Tips
- SEO: Optimize Your Social Media Profiles
- Student Success Mentor Training
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