director of human resources

training specialist

administrative assistant

patient accounts representative

associate professor

Morgan State University

During my time at Morgan State University's Upward Bound Program, I was promoted from a Social Work Intern to a Liaison/High School Senior Seminar Instructor. This opportunity was very rewarding, educational and insightful. I was able to interact directly with low income students who aspired to attend college. This particular program also offered flexible hours during the academic term which enabled me to remain a full time graduate student. 

The most enjoyable aspect of the position was possessing the ability to positively impact high students and their families from disadvantaged environments. It was a pleasure to witness first hand academic, social and personal growth and change. Many of my former students are college graduates and productive citizens in society.

The most difficult aspect of the position was dispelling the "miracle seeking" philosophy. Meaning in this capacity not being able to help every single student who matriculated through the program. Unfortunately, some participants/students were not ready to embark upon college as a realistic goal.

Incredibly fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and understanding, the environment is remarkably supportive. Within this nurturing setting, individuals find themselves surrounded by a network of positivity, fostering personal and collective growth. Whether in professional endeavors, academic pursuits, or personal development, the ambiance consistently promotes a sense of camaraderie and empowerment. Open communication channels and a genuine willingness to assist create a foundation where everyone feels valued and heard. This supportive ecosystem not only acknowledges the diverse strengths and aspirations of its members but actively cultivates an inclusive space for collaboration and shared success. In times of challenge, the collective spirit remains unwavering, offering a safety net that inspires confidence and resilience. This environment, characterized by empathy and cooperation, serves as a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and the realization of individual potentials, making it an exceptional hub for personal and collective well-being.

A typical work day would start off with me sitting down with my project manager and going over the task that were completed and needed to be completed. After that, we would have meetings with department heads or Chairs of different departments. Following the meetings I would begin to do research on the tasks that needed to be completed. After completing all my task for the day I would look ahead so that I would have an idea what to prepare myself for. Working here I learned how to use numerous different software. Also, how project managers would carry out there job and duties. The workplace culture was great. Even though so people can be difficult at times that help with your communication skills and collaboration skills. The hardest part of the job was teaching myself how to use many of the softwares. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing the changes I came up with implemented in the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Removing barriers for professionals to obtain a graduate degree.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Leadership is committed to Staus Quo. The old guard stands in the way of creativity, retention and work-life balance.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Staff and faculty is Overextended and asked to do more for no acknowledgement, neither through compensation nor appreciation. The leadership is short-sighted, mean and creates a space where no appreciation, fear and miserableness is experienced by often by staff and faculty and students. Very sad concerning how much is needed by the community.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Expectations, deliverable are exceeded in spite of the lack of accountability and support by the leadership. Very harsh environment.

I must say that it was a pleasure to work under the Director of Communications as his student assistant  for the past year. The work environment welcome creativity and free thinking as well as cohesive group models for department projects. The amount of growth and professional development that I have shown is a result of  my supervisors mentorship and employee management model. The work area is very organized and, where the office may lack in space, it gained an open flow of communication for information and ideas. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with some of the universities outdated systems with at times made it that much harder to communicate with external departments. However, I enjoyed the work ethic which played a key role in getting around such technical difficulties.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping students academically and with assistive resources.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The overall culture: the lack of accountability, unethical, unprofessional dismissive staff and faculty, antiquated infrastructure including processes and procedures, pay  and job description inconsistencies, processes and procedures differing among depart and schools, complacent administration, ignoring complaints, failure and resistance to progress and make progressive change. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If you don’t value cronyism and nepotism, this place is not for you. If you place pride, your reputation, and accountability in your career, this place IS NOT for you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Underpaid, over worked, under appreciated, and an outlier because you value those ethics.

Being a student worker in the Department of Political Science at Morgan State University for two and half years was a great experience. The most enjoyable part of the job was meeting new students every semester, especially the Freshmen. They will come in a little disoriented about their schedules and academic advisory, but after I talk to them, they are reassured and become confident about the department. I learned from this experience that all dreams do come through when given a chance and also that not all the students that come to the department were born genius but most of them with a little help strive to become one. The hardest part of the job is the end of the semester when some of the students with failing grades come to the office trying to find a way to talk to the professors at the same time. There I had to manage a part of their frustration.

-To add paperwork to existing project folder; call clients to set up any meetings concerning the existing project. Create correspondence concerning the project such as contracts, meeting minutes, agenda, etc. 
-Its always something new and exciting to learn in the business world of procurement.
-Assigns projects and assignments that she needs assistance with.
-My coworkers and I work as a team on a daily basis to see that every clients needs are met.
-There is really nothing hard or difficult about my job.
-I love learning different things about the university, each project has something new and exciting that comes with it. Overall, I love learning new things and challenging my mind. Most importantly, I love seeing the finished product once the project is complete.

I have been working with the office of Residence life almost my entire time while at school. The management was very welcoming. They were always trying to improve upon making the students stay on campus to the best of their ability. It provided me with more experience in my field of study. It also provided me with time management skills. Being in school and working a full time job was a hand full but was very possible when I got the hang of it.The best part of the job would have to be my residents. I loved being able to talk to them and get a better understanding of who they were. They would often times come to me with problems and concerns they were facing in college. My co workers became my family every year that I worked there. All in all it was a great job to work for.

Student government provided me with experience on developing and completing initiatives as far as community service, social events, and budgeting. I was able to be an extension of my university to the Baltimore city community through my campaign of Loving Yourself. I came in collaboration with the student body to lead the Paint Baltimore Orange and Blue, which are our school colors, in efforts to get the community to gain local school spirit. I also was a two time captain of the Morgan State University varsity football program who helped change the graduation rate of the athletic department. The student government and captains of the football team are selected through a peer voting system.

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Director of human resources 10 salaries reported	$125,000 per year
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