Alexus K. Richmond
Tempe, Arizona
Phone number: (720) 366-1690
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Summary of Qualifications
I am agoal-oriented, outgoing, reliable, and sociable professional who works well independently and leading small teams. I also possess strong qualitative research and professional writing skills.
Education
Bachelors of Science May 2019
Arizona State University
Major: Speech and Hearing Science
Bachelors of Arts May 2019
Arizona State University
Major: Psychology
High School Diploma May 2015
East High in Denver, Colorado
• Held part-time jobs while maintaining Honor Roll status 2011-2015
Employment History
Junior Research-Scholar & Office Admin September 2015- Present
Center for Indian Education Tempe, Arizona
The Center works with tribal communities to conduct research and create education programs that inspire Native students to do well in school, learn about their tribal culture, and prepare to excel in college.
- As an admin, I oversee administrative tasks, ensure daily office functionsare complete, and work closely with the Senior Business Operations Specialistto create appointments (using Microsoft Outlook), monitor calendars, and manage Advantage accounting system (including occasional use of Excel). As a research-scholar I am responsible for overseeing and training a small research team and work closely with the Assistant Research Professor toconduct research database searches, track and collect data, identify sources for literature reviews,create files, and influence research design. I am also responsible for preparing references lists and formatting professional manuscripts for publication. Occasionally, I manage the social media account and have taken over the website Update for the Center for Indian Education (2017-2018) which entails:
-Taking professional headshots for personnel page
-Setting up meetings
-Outlining a schedule for project
-Creating 30 second videos to add to the website
-Leading two freshman scholars on website design, scheduling and project layout
As a part of our growing center we acquired a new space in 2017-2018 and I am the lead on the design team which has entailed:Assigning researchers to find artwork, furniture and other office space design ideas, create possible layouts while working closely with the administrative assistant on acquiring the space and the needed materials for use of space. I have recently began coordinating photography for the Turning Points magazine and started training the new researchers for the Indian Education (2016-2018): Teaching incoming undergraduate staff morning tasks: Conference room set up, emails, timesheets, Printer and ink checks and mail pick up, proper project layout, research theories and book chapter writing, proper ways to read journal articles and the key points to take away and using research databases to find articles, specifically the ASU library which contains: JAIE, Google Scholar, ProQuest, EbscoHost etc. Lasly, I prepare multi-media presentations, academic documents, infographics and other literature for local community partners.
Sales Floor Team Trainer/ Flow Team Member June 2014 - Present
Super Target Stapleton, Colorado
Provide services as cashier (manage register transactions and finances), guest services (resolve guest inquiries), and human resources(provide friendly and prompt training for new hires; coordinate and oversee their continued growth). As a sales floor team member/trainer, I am responsible for putting merchandise on floor for guests, managing fitting room operations and presentation, maintain sales floor aesthetic and organization,and work with a small team of new members to help acquire all basic skills of sales floor. As a member of the Visual Merchandise team, I am responsible for mannequin clothing, sales floor layout and themes and stocking the floor with new material. On the flow team I help unload the truck and organize where the merchandise is dispersed on the sales floor and unload the product to the proper locations.
NannyMay - August 2016
Boulder, Colorado
Responsible for providing care to two minors, provide transportation to and from appointments including, medical appointments, planning and overseeing extracurricularoutings with peers. Assisted youth with personal and errand completion including retail purchases.
CashierApril – August 2013
Elitch Gardens Amusement Park Denver, Colorado
Provide cashier services and managing all financial transactions. Occasionally assistedkitchen with cooking duties where I was responsible for preparing and serving food to customers that met all food handler requirements. Provided additional assistance to guests with requests to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
Receptionist May- September 2011
Prestige Corporate Relocation Denver, Colorado
Receptionist and personal assistant to company co-owner. Worked closely with project manager and office manager to keep the filing in order, order lunch for business meetings, answer phones andmake calls pertaining to prospecting, scheduling, and follow up. Also, systematized invoices.
Professional Publications
Brayboy, B.M.J & Solyom. J (co-leads). Chin, J., Tachine, A., Bang, M., Bustamante, N., Ben, C., Myles, C., & Poleviyuma A., Tom, M., Abuwandi, S., & Richmond, A. (2016). Rise: A study of Indigenous men and boys. Report prepared for The Center for the Study of Race Equity in Education, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania.
Leadership, Awards and Honors
- New American University Scholar, Arizona State University, renewable until graduation in 2019
- Sachs Foundation Scholarship, renewable until graduation in 2019
- Outstanding Senior Girl by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Denver, CO, January 2015
- Soccer Cup Tournament Championship Medal in 2012
Leadership & Service
- Sons of Italy Banquet, Meal Coordinator and Volunteer, Lakewood, CO, 2015
- Women’s Day Banquet, Meal Coordinator and Volunteer, New Hope Baptist Church Denver, CO, 2014
- School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Volunteer, 2015
-Filled out ballots of police fatalities over the past 50 years
- African American Pioneer Prep Leadership Program, Participant, University of Denver, 2013, 2014
- East High School, J.V. Team Member, 2011-2014
- Colorado Fusion Soccer Club, Team Captain, 2005-2011