Derrick Olaniyi 1200 Avenue #205 Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 555-2510 dolaniyi@northwestern.edu
EDUCATION Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, Expected June 2011 Major: Communication Studies, Minor: African American Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Treasurer/Community Service Chair, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL January 2010-Present Maintain chapter financial records and provide a monthly report to all members Coordinate chapter alumni donation program which grants two $1,000 college scholarships to deserving students Tutor underprivileged high school students through the Family Matters program Select and actively participate in chapter community service projects on a bi-weekly basis Serve as chapter representative at regional and national meetings Chapter Representative, Greek Scene Advisory Board, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL September 2009-Present Coordinate activities for Greek Scene, one of the largest step shows in Chicago, attracting over 1000 attendees Develop a comprehensive marketing plan including the use of Facebook and MySpace to promote the event Collaborate with other Greek organizations to determine event logistics and staffing Select panel of judges, purchase trophies for winning organizations, and determine competition guidelines Committee Chair, Theta Chapter 90th Anniversary Celebration, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL April 2008-April 2009 Attracted over 100 chapter alumni nationwide to attend the 90th Anniversary Celebration Collaborated with chapter members to organize a variety of professional and social functions Contacted media to obtain local and national coverage of the celebration and events Coordinated activities for current Northwestern students that focused on financial literacy and health awareness Negotiated special rates at area hotels and obtained gift certificates from local companies to offer as raffle items Student Ambassador, Undergraduate Leadership Program (ULP), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL March 2007-March 2008 Collaborated with team members to implement effective strategies to promote ULP program to students Developed initiatives to increase minority student recruitment efforts at local high schools Conducted presentations for various student groups on campus to obtain new ULP members
HONORS AND AWARDS Academic Scholarship - State Farm Insurance, Normal, IL (September 2009) Community Service Award - Chicago, IL (September 2008) Undergraduate Research Grant - African American Studies, Northwestern University (March 2008) SKILLS Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, and PeopleSoft Language: Fluent in French and Conversational in Spanish