Ricky Persons Jr. is seeking an internship in electrical engineering. He is currently a junior at Tuskegee University majoring in electrical engineering with an expected graduation date of May 2017. He has work experience in sales, food preparation, and as an academic counselor. He is proficient in software programs like MS Office, MatLab, PSpice, and C++. He is involved in various student organizations at Tuskegee like the National Society of Black Engineers and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
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My weekly area networking events newsletter for the week of 11/13/2017. All these professional and non-professional events are in the Corning/Elmira area. If you would like to receive the newsletter via email, or have events you would like to advertise please contact me. Networking 101 will be put on by yours truly!
1. Ricky Persons, Jr.
Permanent Address: Current Address:
4027 Nichole Dr. Tuskegee University
Birmingham, AL 35210 1200 West Montgomery Rd.
(205)- 527-8548 Email Address: Tuskegee, AL 36088
rpersons9392@mytu.tuskegee.edu
Objective:
To secure an internship in electrical engineering and to gain background knowledge in the technical and manufacturing
industry.
Education:
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL Present
Major: Electrical Engineering (Bachelors of Science)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Summer 2014
Expected Graduation Date: May, 2017
Work Experience:
Tuskegee University Business and Engineering Conference, Tuskegee, AL Conference
Participant January 2014
• Collaborated with business and engineering majors to complete certain tasks
• Drafted an effective plan for the seminar committee to perform
• Acquired effective leadership skills
1st
Baptist Church Acipco, Birmingham, AL Academy
Academic Counselor May-August 2013
• Developed leadership skills overseeing camper activities
• Served as a positive role model for youth-leading by example
• Gained a better understanding of the importance of responsibility and working with others
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory, Leeds, AL Outlet
Sales Associate October 2013
• Further developed my networking skills by interacting with top company executives
• Gained a better understanding of the customers’ needs and wants
• Achieved customer service skills
Sonic Restaurant
Food Preparer October-March 2012
• Gained culinary skills
• Received education on food preparation
Activities:
Men In The Making Bible Study (MIMS), Tuskegee, AL Bible Study
Founder May-August 2013
• Gained better knowledge of working with others in a timed environment
• Learned the importance of paying attention to detail
• Increased bible knowledge and obtained different perspectives from participants
Habitat for Humanity, Birmingham, AL Volunteer
Participant June 2013
• Interacted with people on a team to help build a home
Future Engineers of America, (Alabama Power) Workshop
Participant June 2012
• Exposed to positive role models.
• Provided with valuable tools and resources to help towards academic excellence.
• Toured the work and college environment.
Clubs/Organizations
• Elected Mr. Alabama (Tuskegee University) Mar, 2013
• Tuskegee University Business and Engineering [TUBE] Sep, 2012 to Mar, 2013
• National Society of Black Engineers [NSBE] Nov, 2013
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Historian)[IEEE] Oct, 2013
• Freshman Dormitory Step Show (First Place) Sep, 2013 to Oct, 2013
• Tuskegee Jazz Band January 2015
Computer Skills:
Proficient or familiar with a vast array of software programs, including:
MS PowerPoint MatLab
2. MS Excel PSpice
MS Word C++
Honors/Awards:
• Youth Hope Builders Scholar
• Choir Section Leader
• Academic Scholarship to Tuskegee