Taahira Garnes

• Conducted bi-weekly leadership meetings to evaluate resident needs and plan initiatives, enhancing internal communication efficiency by 30%.
• Coordinated and implemented more than 10 programs per semester, enhancing resident engagement and increasing attendance by 40%.
• Resolved issues for a community of 15–25 residents, resulting in positive informal feedback and high retention.
• Strengthened community wellbeing by implementing proactive check-ins and resource referrals, resulting in a notable reduction in repeat conflicts across the semester.
• Managed the house’s reputation and cultural identity, ensuring consistent alignment with institutional standards and improving resident perception of safety and belonging by 25% (based on post-event surveys + anecdotal reporting).
• Coordinated cross-campus partnerships (DEI office, Residential Life, student orgs) that expanded access to programming resources and cut event costs by 15%.
• Maintained operational oversight, including crisis response, documentation, policy communication, and space management, ensuring compliance with campus housing protocols.

• Supported event planning and logistics for community outreach initiatives.
• Assisted in the creation of promotional materials for various events.
• Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary supplies and services.
• Conducted market research to identify target audiences for events.
• Maintained databases of attendees and stakeholder contacts.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event execution.
• Supported event logistics by coordinating vendors, managing guest lists, and assisting with on-site setup and breakdown.
• Utilized graphic design skills to create visually appealing marketing materials that effectively communicated event messaging and branding.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for future events and promotional activities.
• Maintained organized records of event-related expenses, ensuring budget adherence throughout the planning process.
• Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.

Initiated and guided formation of first Black Student Union at school.

Supported high school students in resume creation and event coordination.

Established a secure setting to facilitate open student expression.

Guided dialogues about the lives of African Americans.

• Assisted customers with product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
• Maintained store presentation by organizing merchandise displays and ensuring cleanliness.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve customer satisfaction.
• Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately and swiftly.
• Developed product knowledge to effectively communicate features and benefits to customers.
• Adapted quickly to changing store promotions and seasonal sales to optimize customer engagement.
• Engaged in inventory management, restocking shelves, and tracking product availability.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
• Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
• Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
• Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

• Facilitated engaging outdoor activities, promoting teamwork and personal development among campers.
• Supervised camper safety, ensuring adherence to camp policies and emergency procedures.
• Assisted in planning daily schedules, adapting activities to meet diverse camper needs.
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper progress and daily experiences.
• Monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts promptly to maintain a positive environment.
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
• Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
• Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
• Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
• Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
• Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.

Shadowed medical teams on patient rounds and assisted with pediatric patients.

Engaged in staff meetings and observed various surgical procedures.

Compiled informational packets for patient family members.