Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Activities
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T. Ricks-Davenport Jr.

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Currently a freshman at Norfolk State University, majoring in Social Work. Experienced in several leadership positions, including being the first African-American male to serve on a school districts school board. Very detail-orientated and organized and willing to assimilate to any environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Tizzo’s Beadzz
Alexandria, Virginia
07.2019 - Current
  • Manufacture, create, sell and distribute handcrafted bead bracelets, necklaces, and bangles.

School Board Student Representative

Alexandria City Public School Board
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Engage with peers to gather information on topics of interest and concern and report them at school board meetings, serve on other committees where students are impacted.

Student Peer Mentor

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Offered emotional support during challenging times of transition or personal struggles experienced by mentees.
  • Facilitated group workshops on topics such as stress management, test-taking strategies, and goal setting, empowering students to succeed academically and personally.
  • Supported new student orientation efforts by creating informative presentations on campus resources and services available to incoming freshmen.
  • Shared information about student life, academic offerings and healthy decision making with peer mentees.

Spa Coordinator

Serenity Day Spa
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Schedule appointments, assist in payroll, respond to company emails, answer phone calls.

Office Aide

Alexandria City High School
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assist administrative assistant with office duties, receive, distribute and sort incoming and outgoing mail
  • Assist substitute teachers.

Event Coordinator

Project Discovery
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Planned college trips, executed and reserved areas to have gatherings.

Team Member/ Party Coordinator

Scramble of Alexandria
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Schedule appointments, assist in payroll, respond to company emails, answer phone calls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Norfolk State University
Norfolk
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
05.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Zoom and Google cloud and software
  • Active user of several social media platforms including Instagram
  • Experienced with Microsoft software including Word and PowerPoint
  • Experienced in Google software including Docs and Slides
  • Keyboarding Skills - 100 words per minute

Awards

  • 1st Place District Winner, Principles of Marketing-DECA, 05/22, Placing in the Alexandria District Competition for principles of marketing category.
  • 2nd Place Regional Winner, Sales Presentation-Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), 05/22, Placing in the Regional competition in the category of Sales Presentation against schools in the state of Virginia.

Activities

  • Black Student Union, 08/21, 05/24, Lead, discuss, and volunteer with the community at Alexandria City High School to create a safe place for African American students and teachers.
  • Superintendent Student Advisory Committee, 08/21, 05/24, Gathered information, perspectives, and opinions from the student body to present to the Superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools.
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), 08/21, 05/22, Placing 2nd Region competition in the category of Sales Presentation in the state of Virginia.
  • DECA, 08/21, 05/22, Getting prepared and competing in different events that shape individuals for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

References

  • Michael Burch, michael.burch@acps.k12.va.us
  • PreeAnnJohnson, pree.ann.johnson@acps.k12.va.us
  • Susan Neilson, susan.neilson@acps.k12.va.us

Timeline

Spa Coordinator

Serenity Day Spa
03.2024 - 06.2024

Event Coordinator

Project Discovery
08.2023 - 12.2023

Team Member/ Party Coordinator

Scramble of Alexandria
07.2023 - 09.2023

Office Aide

Alexandria City High School
01.2023 - 06.2024

Student Peer Mentor

Alexandria City High School
09.2022 - 06.2024

School Board Student Representative

Alexandria City Public School Board
06.2022 - 06.2024

CEO

Tizzo’s Beadzz
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Norfolk State University

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
T. Ricks-Davenport Jr.