Mame Astou Fall Resume
Mameastou Fall
1 Morningside Dr Apt 507 New York, NY 10025 | ------------ | ------------
Education
Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Bachelor of Arts Expected Graduation: May 2021
Major: Psychology Current GPA: 3.4
Trinity School | New York, NY Graduation: May 2017
Work Experience
Office Coordinator | Queer Resource Center, Amherst College | Amherst, MA Dec. 2018 � Present
? Plan, coordinate, and facilitate 3-4 campus-wide programs per semester, highlighting intersectional queer issues and voices
? Serve as a liaison between the QRC and Amherst student organizations, campus departments and the 5 College consortium
? Manage social media accounts to develop and enhance online presence of the QRC; increased engagement by 40%
Online Business Manager�s Assistant | Cait Scudder International | ------------ June � Aug. 2019
? Researched and applied on behalf of CEO 10 women�s business grants and 10 speaking opportunities per week
? Engaged in podcast market research, applying on behalf of CEO to feature on 5 podcasts per week
? Sourced a videographer, photographer, caterer, DJ, hair and makeup artist, and materials for gift bags in preparation for Born to Rise Live Event in October 2019
? Pitched Cait Scudder International to feature in varying news outlets 3 times daily
? Researched women�s non-profit organizations and women�s business organizations, each for 1 hour daily
Brand Ambassador | Banana Republic Hudson Yards | New York, NY Jul. � Aug. 2019
? Maintained presence on the sales floor to assist customers by providing expert information on the merchandise
? Balanced multiple customers� needs and provided quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
? Coordinated with managers and team leads on various daily tasks in order to increase the store�s overall efficiency
? Maintained organization and visual appeal of product displays in a high-volume, upscale retail store
Customer Sales Associate | URBN Inc. | New York, NY June 2017 � Jan. 2019
? Demonstrated exceptional customer service in person and over the phone by building personal relationships with customers and addressing customer concerns with the appropriate feedback or services
? Promoted the store brand by modeling clothes and selecting products for customers that best fit their needs and style with the use of extensive product knowledge and current trends
? Organized and maintained neat, visually pleasing product displays in an extremely busy flagship store location
Program Fellow | JUSTArts Lab, Columbia University Center for Justice | New York, NY Jul. � Aug. 2016
? Created digital art and photography themed around social justice using Adobe Photoshop and other digital art applications
? Contributed to discussions regarding social justice issues and the current status of the criminal justice system
? Collaborated in large and small groups to create art and stage an art gallery at Columbia University
Leadership Experience
Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer | The Creative Process Nov. 2019 � Present
? Produce podcast episodes for the Creative Process traveling exhibition
? Create questions for and conduct selected interviews with notable creative thinkers worldwide
? Create editorial pieces (poems, think pieces, etc.) to complement each interview
Radio Show Host, �School Never Taught You� | WAMH Radio 89.3FM Sept. 2019� Present
? Host weekly radio show, interviewing and directing conversations with fellow Amherst students about topics interviewees wish we had received more information and wisdom about before entering adulthood while answering listeners� questions
Scholar, Oliver Scholars | New York, NY June 2012 � Present
? Participated in a selective academic program to prepare African American and Latino scholars to apply to and excel in independent schools
President and Founder, Muslim Affinity Group | Trinity School | New York, NY Sept. 2015 � May 2017
? Organized meetings, events and community talks about Muslim identity and political discourse involving Islam
Volunteer Experience
Peer Pals | Manhattan Children�s Center | New York, NY Oct. 2015 � Aug. 2018
? Developed mentor-mentee relationships with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping to teach, play with, and study with students
Skills/Interests
Microsoft Office, G-Suite, R, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, conversational Spanish, CPR certified.
Mameastou Fall
1 Morningside Dr Apt 507 New York, NY 10025 | ------------ | ------------
Education
Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Bachelor of Arts Expected Graduation: May 2021
Major: Psychology Current GPA: 3.4
Trinity School | New York, NY Graduation: May 2017
Work Experience
Office Coordinator | Queer Resource Center, Amherst College | Amherst, MA Dec. 2018 � Present
? Plan, coordinate, and facilitate 3-4 campus-wide programs per semester, highlighting intersectional queer issues and voices
? Serve as a liaison between the QRC and Amherst student organizations, campus departments and the 5 College consortium
? Manage social media accounts to develop and enhance online presence of the QRC; increased engagement by 40%
Online Business Manager�s Assistant | Cait Scudder International | ------------ June � Aug. 2019
? Researched and applied on behalf of CEO 10 women�s business grants and 10 speaking opportunities per week
? Engaged in podcast market research, applying on behalf of CEO to feature on 5 podcasts per week
? Sourced a videographer, photographer, caterer, DJ, hair and makeup artist, and materials for gift bags in preparation for Born to Rise Live Event in October 2019
? Pitched Cait Scudder International to feature in varying news outlets 3 times daily
? Researched women�s non-profit organizations and women�s business organizations, each for 1 hour daily
Brand Ambassador | Banana Republic Hudson Yards | New York, NY Jul. � Aug. 2019
? Maintained presence on the sales floor to assist customers by providing expert information on the merchandise
? Balanced multiple customers� needs and provided quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
? Coordinated with managers and team leads on various daily tasks in order to increase the store�s overall efficiency
? Maintained organization and visual appeal of product displays in a high-volume, upscale retail store
Customer Sales Associate | URBN Inc. | New York, NY June 2017 � Jan. 2019
? Demonstrated exceptional customer service in person and over the phone by building personal relationships with customers and addressing customer concerns with the appropriate feedback or services
? Promoted the store brand by modeling clothes and selecting products for customers that best fit their needs and style with the use of extensive product knowledge and current trends
? Organized and maintained neat, visually pleasing product displays in an extremely busy flagship store location
Program Fellow | JUSTArts Lab, Columbia University Center for Justice | New York, NY Jul. � Aug. 2016
? Created digital art and photography themed around social justice using Adobe Photoshop and other digital art applications
? Contributed to discussions regarding social justice issues and the current status of the criminal justice system
? Collaborated in large and small groups to create art and stage an art gallery at Columbia University
Leadership Experience
Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer | The Creative Process Nov. 2019 � Present
? Produce podcast episodes for the Creative Process traveling exhibition
? Create questions for and conduct selected interviews with notable creative thinkers worldwide
? Create editorial pieces (poems, think pieces, etc.) to complement each interview
Radio Show Host, �School Never Taught You� | WAMH Radio 89.3FM Sept. 2019� Present
? Host weekly radio show, interviewing and directing conversations with fellow Amherst students about topics interviewees wish we had received more information and wisdom about before entering adulthood while answering listeners� questions
Scholar, Oliver Scholars | New York, NY June 2012 � Present
? Participated in a selective academic program to prepare African American and Latino scholars to apply to and excel in independent schools
President and Founder, Muslim Affinity Group | Trinity School | New York, NY Sept. 2015 � May 2017
? Organized meetings, events and community talks about Muslim identity and political discourse involving Islam
Volunteer Experience
Peer Pals | Manhattan Children�s Center | New York, NY Oct. 2015 � Aug. 2018
? Developed mentor-mentee relationships with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping to teach, play with, and study with students
Skills/Interests
Microsoft Office, G-Suite, R, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, conversational Spanish, CPR certified.