Destiny Modeste
Address: 134 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11233
E-mail: destinymodeste@gmail.com
Tel: 347-515-5554
Professional info
A results oriented business professional in the process of achieving a Bachelors degree in Business from Paul Quinn College. Demonstrated abilities to optimize operations and successfully show leadership skills in all fields. Solid track record in consistently and effectively exceeding all goals; whether corporate, academic or personal.
Work experience
Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas
Summer 2014
-Helped develop presentations to assist 7,000 employees in understanding their benefits.
-Evaluated and advised on ERF’s (Employees' Retirement Fund) marketing materials.
-Prepared for and attended new employee orientation, pre-retirement seminars, ERFTv seminar, and board meetings.
-Attended Investor conferences.
-Increased understanding of accounting and finance.
The DEWeezy Project
Summer 2012
The DEWeezy project was an opportunity to be a part of the driving force behind a brand new Mtn Dew TV spot starring Lil' Wayne. While working on the project I helped conceptualize the idea, helped select storyboards, and shot the commercial in Miami, FL.
Parsons Brinkerhoff
Summer 2011
-Networking amongst the staff which promoted knowledge sharing from current employees.
-Training through mentoring which enhanced my business and technical skills.
-Job shadowing.
-Prepared for HR events amongst the PB staff.
Education
Paul Quinn College
2013 - present
CGPA:3.7/4.0
In the process of obtaining a bachelors degree in Business.
City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology
2009 - 2012
CGPA: 3.67/4.0
Obtained a high school diploma focusing in the fields of engineering, architecture, and technology in three years. I then was able to participate in a dual degree program at New York City College of Technology for a year, then transferred to Paul Quinn College.
Additional Experience
C.A.S.H. Mentoring Program
January 2010 – 2012 (2 years)
This program provided awareness, education and viable information of the economic, financial and social advantages of graduating from high school and matriculating through college. Through this program I also embarked on an Alpha Phi Alpha college tour, in which I visited 15 historically black colleges.
Global Nomads Group
September 2009 – June 2012 (2 years 10 months)
Spoke to students in Haiti, Florida, India, California, and other places across the globe (via videoconferencing) to understand the cultural misconceptions we share and created a greater network.
Stoked Mentoring Inc. (STOKED)
Mentee
January 2010 – Present
Skills
-Effective leadership.
-Oral communication skills.
-Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
-Use Internet effectively for research and social networking.
-Ability to establish rapport with people easily.
-Skillful presentations.
2010 - present
2010 - present