I am a student - athlete that began my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree in 2022, and plan to attend law school. I love football because I enjoy competition, challenging myself and being strategic. Football requires more analysis and critical thinking then most think and has taught me to win/lose, commitment, team and more. I am a scholar who performs well academically, committed to my goals on and off the field. I have worked every summer and volunteer. My most recent initiative is with the YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center where I read to preschool children. Besides, volunteering, I am proud of the online store I operated during the pandemic and recently started a business internship where I developed and am managing a painting business including marketing, project estimates, customer service, recruiting, hiring, and training employees, delivery, site supervision, bookkeeping and sales. An issue that upsets me but also inspires me are the crimes - theft, assault, murder, manslaughter, rape, burglary - taking place here in my neighborhood to terrorist attacks, cybercrimes, and corruption against our nation and I want to be a part of the solution. I plan to serve as an example for young men in my neighborhood and beyond that cannot visualize a college education because no one in their immediate circle has one. There are not many African American males in the legal field nor law enforcement at any level. I plan to increase that number by one. After graduation, I will support programs financially and with service that work to keep males on the right track like me.

• Entrepreneur - Started and operate small online merchandise store

  Retail · NoMo Shop With Us

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2023

• Seasonal Lifeguard - Monitored swimming pool facilities and water activities to ensure safety, security, and orderliness. Trained as a first responder to aid and rescue patrons in danger.

  Public Safety · Chicago Park District

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• District Manager Business Intern - Developed & managed a painting business including marketing, project estimates, customer service, recruiting, hiring, and training employees, delivery, site supervision, bookkeeping and sales.

  Consumer Services · College Works Painting

  Jan 2024 – Present

• Advanced Apprentice - Seasonal - Training in yoga skills, instruction and various job paths

  Arts · Gallery 37

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

• Junior Camp Counselor - Assisted with supervision of day camper sign in and out, lunch and snack distribution, on-site activities, field trips focused on learning and fun, and monitoring of camper safety and security

  Recreational Facilities and Services · Chicago Park District

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

• Summer Apprentice - Training in techniques and analytical skills as well as exposure to career opportunities such as coaching, refereeing, clock management and client instruction

  Sports · TSG B-Ball

  Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

• Summer Apprentice - Training in culinary safety, preparation and cooking techniques focused on healthy meals and international cuisine

  Hospitality · Logan Square Foodies

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Track & Field

  Varsity · 1 award

  2018 – 2022

  Awards:

  Participated in City Championships multiple years 2018-2022

• Football

  Varsity · 3 awards

  2018 – Present

  Awards:

  Multiple Recognitions as MaxPreps Player of the Game, Amundsen High School Student Athlete Award, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Football

• Basketball

  Varsity · 1 award

  2018 – 2022

  Awards:

  2021 Conference Champtions, 2021 City Championships and State Playoffs

• Member

  Amundsen High School Orchestra · Music

  2021 – 2022

• Teen Group Leader & Board Representative - I participate in Clean Up days, outreach activities including leading kid programming and bi-monthly Board meetings.

  Volunteering · Tripp Ave Neighbors Association

  2017 – Present

  Mission:

  The mission is to work closely with business owners and residents to address and resolve important issues of the neighborhood including but not limited to crime, safety and beautification. Also to support youth, community development and outreach activities to those in need.

• Volunteer - I prepare and package food for distribution to families in developing countries. 40 hours during high school

  Volunteering · Feed My Starving Children

  2018 – Present

  Mission:

  To provide meals for families and children throughout the world

• Volunteer - Participated in various fundraisers for track, football and basketball raising close to $2000 for sports and other school initiatives like technology during high school

  Volunteering · School Programs Fundraiser

  2018 – 2022

  Mission:

  To raise money to support high school sports programs

• Volunteer Reader - I read books to preschool aged girls and boys in a classroom setting

  Volunteering · YMCA Early Learning Center

  2024 – Present

  Mission:

  To inspire children to love learning and reading

• Volunteer - Volunteered time and resources for special projects and events for those in need i.e. the Senior Love Art Project / Social for seniors in Chicago affordable housing.

  Volunteering · HoneyCombProject.org

  2022 – 2023

  Mission:

  To provide time and resources for projects and events to families, seniors and animals in need throughout Chicago