Gerald Thomas
Gerald Thomas

Gerald J Thomas Jr

EDUCATION
Berea College, Berea, KY Expected: May 2021

Major: Technology & Applied Design: Bachelor of Science

Minor: Business Administration

Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Graphic Communication & Design, Marketing & Management, Drawing Fundamentals, Design & Documentation, Construction

Honors/Awards: Legacy Scholar, Bonner Scholar, Deans List 2x

Scholarships: Tuition Promise Scholarship, Gilman Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Center for Excellence Learning Through Service, Berea, KY August 2018 � Present
First-Year Coordinator, Leadership Staff
� Created policies for the building and 80+ volunteers/employees to work safely and effectively
� Coordinated events for seven different service groups
� Supervised a group of 15 individuals who serve as program leaders for after school programs

Rice Education Consulting, Cincinnati, OH June, 2018- August 2018
Intern Communications Assistant Director & Technical Assistant
� Coordinated summer programs for 20+ students, which raise ACT scores & Emotional Intelligence
� Created online Educational software, that is purchased by companies to improve diversity and efficiency within the company

KING Program, Cincinnati, OH August 2017- Present
Student Director
� Facilitated a group of 15 males, assisted them in overcoming obstacles during high school by organizing study sessions; and conducted weekly personal check - in's
� Organize & Lead Professional Development workshops, teaching participants �code-switching�, how to tie-a-tie, etc.

Other Professional Experience: Diversity Peer Education Team member, Berea College Admissions Ambassador, Opportunity HUB Member, Emerging Scholars Program, Congressional Black Caucus, General Electric- Financial Management Apprentice, Flatiron School

LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
Bonner Scholars, Berea, KY August 2017 � Present Ambassador
� Mentor 15 freshman students from diverse backgrounds(International, DACA, Minority, Caucasian)
� Organize events for the campus & city, Food drive, Hunger Banquet, etc.

Black Male Leadership Initiative, Berea, KY August 2017 � Present
� Plan & Coordinate events on campus to promote Black Excellence in a PWI
� Mentor for �at risk� freshman students of color

Berea International Study Term, Ghana, West Africa May 2018 � June 2018
� 1 of 25 students selected to study African Literature & Music in Ghana, West Africa for 30 days

Author September 2018 - Present
� Title: What They Don�t Teach Us, Subtitle: Shedding Light On The Struggles of Black America
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Other Affiliations: S.U.C.C.E.S.S, African Student Association, Black Student Union

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Language: English, Spanish (Intermediate)

Computer: Advanced in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook),
Advanced in AutoCAD, Advanced in Adobe Applications (Illustrator, Premier, In-design), Intermediate in Java, Rhino, AutoCAD

Interests: Marketing, Design & Innovation, Architecture, Technology