Romello Smith
Madison,WI
Summary
Energetic leader with a versatile background in communication strategy, event planning, and sales. Proven track record in peer mentorship and community outreach, committed to enhancing organizational impact through teamwork and innovative approaches.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
TJX Marshalls
Kapolei, Hawaii
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided product knowledge to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Assisted customers with credit card applications and account inquiries.
- Explained credit card features, benefits, and terms to potential clients.
- Operated point-of-sale system to process transactions efficiently.
- Maintained store organization and cleanliness throughout shifts.
Peer Mentor Captain
Peer Forward - Non Profit Organization
Kapolei, Hawaii
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated peer-led workshops to enhance student engagement and academic success.
- Provided guidance to students on college readiness and financial aid processes.
- Assisted students in setting personal goals related to education and career paths.
- Mentored new peer mentors, sharing best practices and effective strategies for support.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify student needs and resources available.
- Developed educational materials to support peer mentorship initiatives and outreach.
- Organized events promoting college awareness and scholarship opportunities for peers.
- Provided personal stories to foster connection and understanding among peers. and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
Vice President of Communications & Media
Dream House Ewa Beach High School Student Gov
Kapolei, Hawaii
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Led social media campaigns to promote student government initiatives and events.
- Developed communication strategies for student government initiatives and events.
- Crafted press releases and announcements for school-wide activities and achievements.
- Created, edited, and distributed press releases and other promotional materials to media outlets.
- Coordinated with school administration to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with local organizations to build partnerships for community service projects.
- Facilitated meetings with student representatives to gather feedback and ideas.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to provide input on communication objectives.
Hawaii Triennial Volunteer
Hawaii Contemporary
Kapolei, Hawaii
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Engaged with visitors to enhance their experience at the gallery.
- Provided information about current exhibits to guests and tourists.
- Assisted in organizing community art events and exhibitions.
- Maintained gallery cleanliness and organized art supplies effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2030
High School Diploma -
Dream House Ewa Beach PCS
Kapolei, HI05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication strategies
- Social media management
- Event planning
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Peer mentorship
- Communication planning
- Presentation skills
- Adaptability and learning
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Peer Mentor Captain
Peer Forward - Non Profit Organization
08.2025 - 05.2026
Sales Associate
TJX Marshalls
06.2025 - 06.2026
Hawaii Triennial Volunteer
Hawaii Contemporary
03.2025 - 05.2025
Vice President of Communications & Media
Dream House Ewa Beach High School Student Gov
09.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Wisconsin, Madison
High School Diploma -
Dream House Ewa Beach PCS