Selah Okonkwo
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Sisters Affirming our Socio-Cultural Identities, adept in relationship building and computer proficiency. Excelled in leveraging interpersonal communication and creative problem-solving skills to implement impactful sustainability initiatives and enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to multitask and coordinate complex projects, significantly benefiting the UCR student body.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Outreach Coordinator
Sisters Affirming our Socio-Cultural Identities
Riverside, California
10.2024 - Current
- Organized and scheduled club meetings.
- Served as a mentor for volunteers who are assisting with outreach activities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ideas for upcoming projects or initiatives.
Student Laboratory Research Assistant
Graduate Student Researcher
Riverside, California
02.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Assisted with the preparation of samples for analysis using a variety of techniques.
- Organized laboratory materials and kept work areas clean and orderly.
- Gained hands-on experience with lab machinery as a student researcher.
Intern
HaworthTompkins Architecture Firm
London, England
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted research for the HT Sustainable and Regenerative Design working group
- Created the Sustainability web page for the architecture firm
Vice Chair
GCAP
Riverside, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and scheduled grant proposal meetings for the GCAP committee. Coordinated and sent confirmation emails to applicants.
- Maintained a Google spreadsheet to document grant proposals, presenter details, requested amounts, and project information.
- Sent weekly emails to committee members, detailing the grants to be reviewed with links to appropriate documents and meeting minutes.
- I took attendance and updated the meeting minutes during committee meetings.
Initiative Team Director
GCAP
Riverside, California
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with team members and the Initiative Intern to develop and implement sustainability initiatives that would help benefit the UCR student body.
Public Relations Coordinator
UCR
Riverside , California
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Posted and updated content on the club's website and social media outlets.
- Managed all media, public relations issues.
- Promoted events on social media.
- Built and maintained relationships with other student organizations on campus.
Intern
CALPIRG
Riverside, CA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Work on multiple projects using the knowledge gained in classes and real-world experiences to recommend resolutions.
- Helped to increase membership by fostering credible relationships using phone, email, and in-person contact methods and strategies.
- Participate in team collaborations to solve environmental issues.
Teacher's Assistant
Unofficial Work (For Family)
San Jacinto, CA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported teacher with assignment grading for over 140 students
- Recorded grades in online reporting system
- Helped teacher prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Documented student progress and issued reward points for achievement in responsibility, integrity, and grit
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
John W. North High School
Riverside, CA05.2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Presentation design
- Time management
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Good listening skills
- Creative problem solving
- Grading assignments
- Good telephone etiquette
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
- MS Office
- Computer proficiency
- Teamwork
- Multitasking abilities
Volunteer Experience
Hemet Public Library, Sorting and reshelving returned books and movies, Adding new barcodes to books, Providing general information to the public
Affiliations
- Member of the Black Research Consortium that specializes in research focused on legitimizing Black Language. Dedicated 3-15 hours per week to literature review, preparing research papers and co-authoring for submission.
Timeline
School Outreach Coordinator
Sisters Affirming our Socio-Cultural Identities
10.2024 - Current
Student Laboratory Research Assistant
Graduate Student Researcher
02.2024 - Current
Vice Chair
GCAP
09.2023 - 06.2024
Initiative Team Director
GCAP
09.2023 - 06.2024
Public Relations Coordinator
UCR
09.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
HaworthTompkins Architecture Firm
08.2022 - Current
Intern
CALPIRG
02.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Unofficial Work (For Family)
09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
John W. North High School
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