Peter Okoye
Summary
Driven high school student and dual-enrollment college student with strong leadership, public speaking, athletics, and customer service experience. Passionate about leadership, community impact, engineering, and creating opportunities that positively influence others.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
NASA Honeywell Academy - Leadership Award Winner
NASA
Huntsville, AL
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Selected to attend the NASA International Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy on a full scholarship alongside 350+ students from around the world.
- Built an inclusive community among students from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds through collaboration and relationship-building.
- Received the Excellence in Leadership Award for outstanding leadership, collaboration, and commitment to bringing others together.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Event Emcee
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Matthews, NC
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Selected as 1 of 6 students districtwide to emcee CMS’s largest annual back-to-school celebration, Bases Loaded: Back-To-School 2026 – Grand Slam Start!
- Represented CMS before an audience of 15,000+ students, families, and community members.
- Prepared and rehearsed event programming while demonstrating professional public-speaking, leadership, and communication skills.
Sophomore Board President — Providence High School
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC
2024 - 2025
- Elected Sophomore Board President; led initiatives enhancing school engagement and fostering community.
- Led the annual hunger drive alongside student leaders and peers, raising $750+ — the highest amount in school history.
- Organized and collaborated on student initiatives, strengthening sense of community among peers.
Founder
Independent Pet Sitting Business
Matthews, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Founded and independently operate a seasonal pet-sitting business, managing scheduling, communication, and customer relationships.
- Designed promotional materials and built clientele through networking, referrals, and word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Developed a recurring customer base while independently managing customer satisfaction and business operations.
Junior Torch Fellow — Carolina Youth Coalition
Carolina Youth Coalition
Matthews, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Chosen by CYC’s founder from hundreds of Fellows to host the annual Torch Awards Ceremony for the organization.
- Engaged an audience of 200+ sponsors, scholarship partners, parents, and Senior Fellows, highlighting achievements of future senior class.
- Exhibited public speaking and leadership skills while advocating for CYC and its student community.
Front Service Clerk / Cashier Trainee
Publix
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Work 12–15 hours weekly during athletic seasons and 20+ hours during the off-season while balancing academics and extracurriculars.
- Earned six Difference Maker Awards recognizing leadership, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
- Frequently recognized by customers and management for creating a welcoming, positive environment; currently training for cashier promotion.
Education
High School -
Levine Middle College High School
Matthews, NCAssociate in Arts - undefined
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Technical Drawing
Timeline
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District Event Emcee
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
07.2026 - 08.2026
Junior Torch Fellow — Carolina Youth Coalition
Carolina Youth Coalition
06.2025 - Current
NASA Honeywell Academy - Leadership Award Winner
NASA
05.2025 - 06.2025
Front Service Clerk / Cashier Trainee
Publix
01.2024 - Current
Founder
Independent Pet Sitting Business
01.2023 - Current
Associate in Arts - undefined
Central Piedmont Community College
Sophomore Board President — Providence High School
Providence High School
2024 - 2025
High School -
Levine Middle College High School
Leadership Experience
- Sophomore Board President
- Providence High School
- Elected President of the Sophomore Board by peers
- Organized school-wide events and initiatives
- Helped lead a hunger drive that raised the highest amount in school history
- Executive Board Representative
- Selected onto the school Executive Board out of over 60 applicants
- Only sophomore chosen to represent the school's leadership system over upperclassmen
- Represented approximately 40% of the student body in the voting process
- Carolina Youth Coalition Fellow
- Collaborated with Honeywell professionals to develop sustainability solutions for Bank of America Stadium
- Helped create a proposal focused on converting stadium energy into power for surrounding street lights
- Represented project work in a local news interview
- Selected to host the Torch Awards as a Junior Torch Fellow
- Teens For Courage Speaker
- Spoke in front of over 600 students about important teen-related issues including dating violence awareness
Additional Experience & Opportunities
- Helped design Tyler Reddick's No. 45 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing and Jordan Brand
- Interviewed [identity] [known_celebrity], [Michael Jordan], [Basketball player and businessman] through the Jordan Wings and Carolina Youth Coalition partnership
- Participated in the NASA International Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
- Held a one-on-one conversation with former NASA astronaut [identity] [people], [Robert L. Gibson], [Former NASA astronaut]
- Spoke publicly in front of thousands at leadership and community events
Community Service
Volunteer through church homeless feeding program, Babysitting and youth assistance volunteer work, Completed over 50 hours of community service
Honors & Awards
Excellence in Leadership Award — NASA International Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy
Outstanding Charlotte Youth Award
Six Publix Difference Maker Awards
Selected as one of only 6 students districtwide to emcee a major CMS event Photoshop Certified, AutoCAD Certified