Papa-Yaw Fi Thompson
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Results-driven Political Science student at Albion College with expertise in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. Recognized as a Gerald R. Ford Institute Scholar, I mobilized over 2,000 voters and resolved over 150 IT issues while contributing to impactful policy initiatives. My technical skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization enhance my ability to transform complex data into actionable insights, making me well-suited for roles in finance and operational management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Worker
Albion College
Albion, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated 10+ student events per semester, utilizing Excel and Google Workspace, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement.
- Redesigned front-desk scheduling workflows, boosting departmental efficiency by 25%.
- Administered budget tracking and logistics coordination for campus programs, reducing planning time by 20%.
Student Team Member
GrocerLink — Albion College × Sup de Vente (SDV), France
Albion
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated on a cross-cultural team to develop a B2B startup addressing grocery retail inefficiencies.
- Conducted market research to identify challenges like limited customer data utilization and low brand differentiation.
- Designed a value proposition for personalized grocery lists and proposed data-driven marketing strategies leveraging AI.
Civic Engagement Intern
TurnUp Activism
Remote
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Mobilized 2,000+ young voters through targeted civic engagement campaigns, increasing online participation rates by 30%.
- Analyzed audience engagement data in Excel to optimize messaging strategies and improve campaign conversion.
Policy & Research Intern
African Health Holdings (CarePoint LLC)
Accra, Ghana
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and deployed water-quality surveys using Qualtrics, improving data collection accuracy by 20%.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement meetings, synthesizing qualitative findings that informed new water-safety policy initiatives.
- Produced mixed-methods policy reports integrating data visualizations and community needs analyses to support decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Albion College
Albion, MI05.2026
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Tracking
- SQL
- Data Visualization
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Policy Analysis
- Cost Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- Project Writing
- Effective Communication
- Organization
Affiliations
- International Students Union; Black Students Alliance; African Caribbean Student Union — Active Member (2023–Present)
- Financial Literacy Club, Lancaster University, Accra, Ghana — Member
- Participated in 5+ finance workshops, enhancing knowledge in budgeting, saving, and financial empowerment
Certification
- FreeCodeCamp: Relational Database — SQL, PostgreSQL, Bash Scripting, Git, Linux Command Line (03/2026)
- Google: Foundations of Project Management (2025)
- LinkedIn: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (08/2025)
- UN: BSAFE (2025)
- IBM: Python for Data Science, AI & Development (03/2026)
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Faraha Orphanage, Volunteer & Mentor, Accra, Ghana, 2023, Present, Mentored 50+ children across biannual visits, delivering structured lessons in foundational life skills and technology literacy that improved participant engagement and learning outcomes
Timeline
Civic Engagement Intern
TurnUp Activism
05.2025 - 07.2025
Student Team Member
GrocerLink — Albion College × Sup de Vente (SDV), France
01.2025 - 01.2026
Policy & Research Intern
African Health Holdings (CarePoint LLC)
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Worker
Albion College
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Albion College