1. (248) 470- 5908
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daijahthomas
thom1123@msu.edu. / thomasdaijah@gmail.com
DAIJAH THOMAS
OBJECTIVE To gain knowledge and skills that will promote my work ethic
toward pursuing an extended education in international
related studies and expertise in the field of domestic Law and
Transnational law.
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
Languages: English, Spanish (6 years) & Japanese (2 years)
Software: Proficient in all Microsoft office and AOS programs.
EXPERIENCE MAURICES, MERIDIAN MALL, OKEMOS (MI)
December 2015- Current
My responsibilities include delivering excellent customer
service, building wardrobes and conducting monetary
transactions; while continuously merchandising the store and
maintaining presentation standards.
SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES (CUSTODIAL SERVICES),
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2015- Current
Typical duties Include, but are not limited to building cleaning
and maintenance, and room set-up for events.
SPORTS CONFERENCE ASSISTANT, MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY (MI)
Summer 2015
Typical duties Include, but are not limited to ensuring the care
and safety of the sports camp participants, as well as offer
programming and support throughout the camp. I also aid in
the daily security of the residence hall and provide
informational resources for guests.
NIGHT RECEPTIONIST, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
(MI)
October 2014- May 2015
Typical duties Included, but were not limited to maintaining
residence hall security, screening entrances to residence halls,
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continuously interacting with students, and responding to
incidents quickly and effectively.
LEGAL ASSISTANT, EKLUND- EASLEY LAW FIRM,
SOUTHFIELD (MI)
Summer 2012 & 2013
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to filing legal
documents, closing files, pulling files for daily examinations
and court hearings, answering phones; handling invoices and
customer billing.
EDUCATION (JAMES MADISON COLLEGE) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST
LANSING (MI)
Major: International Relations
Minor: Japanese & Asian Comparative Studies
Within the study of International Relations, my primary focus
is on international security and conflict resolution;
international political economy; global governance; foreign
policy of the United States and other countries; and
comparative, regional and cultural studies, specifically
specializing on southeast Asia.
ORGANIZATIONS
/ AWARDS
UHSA Community Service Chair (2010-2013)
The National Youth Leadership Forum on Law and
Crime Scene Investigation Nominee for Academic
Achievement (2013)
St. Vincent Catholic Charities (Children’s Home)
Participant
My Sisters Keeper (MSU Org.) Back-To-School
Scholarship (2014)
Boys and Girls Club Volunteer 2012- 2015
Gleaners Food Bank & Salvation Army Volunteer
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Scholarship
Finalist 2015
James Madison 8th Grad “Invest to Success”
Community Service Participant 2015 & 2016
Women of Distinction Member (MSU Org.)
Red Cedar Black Caucus (MSU Org.) Board Member
W.E.B. DuBois Society (MSU Org.) Secretary
Black Student Alliance Member
National Black Solidarity Conference Participant, Yale
University, 2016
KIPP New Orleans (LA) Leadership Academy Volunteer,
Spring Break 2016
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REFERENCES DESIREE TUCKER, ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE, KIPP LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY (NEW ORLEANS, LA)
1(504) 875-9608
DTUCKER@KIPPNEWORLEANS.ORG
Angelene Patton, Assistant Director of MSU Financial
Aid Office (MI)
(517)937-4121
HARRI494@MSU.EDU
Andrea Reed, My Sisters Keeper Organization CEO/
President
(313)310-2010
REEAND4@MSU.EDU
