Skill 1 : Leadership – The capacity to guide, motivate, and inspire a group towards achieving a common goal. A strong leader effectively communicates vision, encourages team collaboration. and fosters an environment of trust.

Supporting Artifact 1: Photo with my team from first internship (Team Leader) – Evidences ability to lead a diverse group of individuals, ensuring collaboration, effective communication, and successful project completion.

Supporting Artifact 2: CompTIA Security+ Group (as the creator of the group) – Demonstrates initiative in creating and leading a community to enhance skills, promoting both individual growth and teamwork.

Supporting Artifact 3: Treasurer of AFCEA ODU Chapter – This role highlight my organizational skills and my responsibility in managing and stewarding funds effectively for a school organization.
Skill 2: Academic Excellence – Refers to outstanding academic performance and dedication to educational pursuits. It involves critical thinking, discipline, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Supporting Artifact 1: AFCEA STEM Scholarship recipient – Further supports academic achievements and potential, as demonstrated by receiving financial support for my education.

Supporting Artifact 2: Dean’s List placement for each semester of attendance at ODU acknowledges my consistent high performance and dedication throughout my academic journey, recognized by my university.

Supporting Artifact 3: Undergraduate Research Program (Published Author) – Participation in a research project showcases my ability to contribute meaningful knowledge, culminating in my first publication.
Skill 3: Hard Working – Diligent effort put towards achieving goals and fulfilling responsibilities. A hardworking person shows persistence, dedication, and a strong work ethic.

Supporting Artifact 1: Full-time student – Managing a full course load shows commitment and ability to effectively jungle various responsibilities to achieve academic success.

Supporting Artifact 2: 60+ hour work weeks (debt-pay off journey) – Testifies my commitment to financial literacy and independence through working long hours devoted to paying off debts.

Supporting Document 3: CompTIA Security+ Certification – Attaining this certification reflects my hard work and dedication to advancing my skill sin cybersecurity while balancing other commitments.