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Delicia James
Phone: (229)331-4467
Email: dmj2797@gmail.com
Address: 900 Maison Drive Apt. 269, Athens, GA 30605
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delicia-james-217069184
Professional Summary
Motivated, self-directed Graduate Student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Invests passion and commitment to achieving a corporate vision. Applies analysis, lean methodology, and latest technology to lead change and tackle new projects and ideas.
Skills
- Quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Presentation development
- Administrative assistance
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Public speaking
- Proposal writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Project management
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Digital and physical research
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Critical thinker
Qualifications
- Equipped with conflict management techniques
- Results-focused and value proactive cooperation and innovation
- Strong analytical ability with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Experience leading organizations through change
Work Experience
Graduate Student Research Assistant
University of Georgia (Athens Campus) | Athens, Georgia
August 2020 – May 2022
- Completed daily administrative tasks for professors as directed.
- Assisted with research for academic publications.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals.
- Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on a wide range of data.
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
- Gathered and organized project materials focused on Soda Taxation and Sin Taxes to assist with academic research.
- Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
- Contributed to applied research projects in the Public Administration field.
Student Assistant
TRiO Student Support Services (Fort Valley State University Campus) | Fort Valley, Georgia
August 2016 – May 2020
- Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
- Completed assigned diverse organizational and administrative tasks and consistently produced a high volume of work to support daily business needs.
- Contributed to the development, planning, and completion of project initiatives.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information, and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases, and drafting correspondence.
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect data confidentiality.
- Distributed marketing material and promotional items.
- Analyzed protocols and offered recommendations to improve processes and maximize productivity.
- Maintained functioning office equipment by troubleshooting issues and completing basic repairs.
Camp Counselor
TRiO Upward Bound | Fort Valley, GA
June 2019 – July 2019
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Explained principles, techniques, and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
- Communicated campers’ needs, progress, and program benchmarks in weekly staff meetings.
- Assisted homesick children by actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
- Diversified recreational offerings by building and overseeing activity schedule.
- Implemented protocols to develop relationships with campers and parents.
Internship
NAACP Intern
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Georgia Chapter | Atlanta, Georgia
November 2020 – March 2021
- Studied objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that influence public opinion or promote ideas.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties following applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
Master of Public Administration
University of Georgia (Athens Campus) | Athens, GA
May 2022
- Relevant courses: Economic Foundations of Policy Analysis, Local Government Management, Managing Volunteers in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors, Social Entrepreneurship, and Leadership in Public Service
- The Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s (CVIOG) Professional Skills Development program
- Completed professional development in Microsoft Applications and RStudio
Bachelor in Liberal Studies
Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA
May 2020
- Concentration in Social Work
- Relevant Courses: Social Work Ethics, Community Organization, and Social Research Seminar
- Completed professional development in Public Speaking, Presentation Preparation, Time Management
Community Service and Volunteer Work
Co-Host of the FVSU Showcase
Pan-African Festival | Macon, GA
April 2019
- Introduced the Fort Valley State University “Blue Machine Marching Band”
- Introduced sororities for their stroll
Guest Speaker
Lunch & Learn: Daily Stress Management hosted by TRIO Student Support Services (Fort Valley State University Campus) | Fort Valley, GA
October 16, 2018
- Encouraged students to identify their core beliefs and remove themselves from any situation causing distress.
- Advocated for practicing gratitude and embracing challenges to turn them into opportunities for growth
- Urged students to fill their lives with experiences and not things.
Event Management Assistant
Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA
January 2018 – May 2018
- Organize a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of 2017-2018 events held on campus
- Insert data into the university event calendar
- Cold call event locations in Central Georgia
References and Curriculum vitae are furnished upon request.