23 year old Mr. Norman Reginald Houston-Pickett Jr. is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Otha & Ella Pickett- Briggs of Toledo Ohio. He is the oldest son of their 10th child baby daughter Joyce “LuLu” Houston-Pickett. Norman, better known as J.R. or “Reggi “ graduated from Robert S. Rogers High School in Toledo Ohio, he later furthered his educational career at the Historical Black College (HBCU) Central State University, where he will be graduating from May 10th , 2014 with a bachelors in Business Administration- concentrating in Hospitality Management. While a student at CSU, Norman displayed a vast amount of leadership & talents. He served as a member of the Central State marching band (Tuba) (4yrs), University Chorus (2yrs), Student Government Association (4yrs), freshman mentor, student ambassador, hospitality club president, and served as Mr. College of Business 2013-14. Norman is also a member of several national organizations such as; The National Collation of Black Meeting Planners, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Management, and many more. He and his 2013-14 Queen is also the founders of the Houston-Riley College of Business Scholarship Award, that will award its first blessed student fall 2014. Norman also is the acting assistant minister of music at his neighborhood church “Driven by Purpose “in Columbus Ohio. “Reggi” has been recognized for several awards such as Dean’s List (3.2+ GPA), and over $27,000.00 in scholarships. In the summer of 2006 Norman started his very own home based event planning & design company (N’ventz), over the years N’ventz have designed, decorated, produced, and planned countless Weddings, Reunions, Banquets, Galas, Proms, Conferences, Meetings, Shows, and Concerts. Upon graduation (June 2014) Norman will transition to Houston, TX
Current Whereabouts:
WORK SCHOOL MARCHING BAND , Student Gov, Gospel Choir, College King,
23 year old Mr. Norman Reginald Houston-Pickett Jr. is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Otha & Ella Pickett- Briggs of Toledo Ohio. He is the oldest son of their 10th child baby daughter Joyce “LuLu” Houston-Pickett. Norman, better known as J.R. or “Reggi “ graduated from Robert S. Rogers High School in Toledo Ohio, he later furthered his educational career at the Historical Black College (HBCU) Central State University, where he will be graduating from May 10th , 2014 with a bachelors in Business Administration- concentrating in Hospitality Management. While a student at CSU, Norman displayed a vast amount of leadership & talents. He served as a member of the Central State marching band (Tuba) (4yrs), University Chorus (2yrs), Student Government Association (4yrs), freshman mentor, student ambassador, hospitality club president, and served as Mr. College of Business 2013-14. Norman is also a member of several national organizations such as; The National Collation of Black Meeting Planners, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Management, and many more. He and his 2013-14 Queen is also the founders of the Houston-Riley College of Business Scholarship Award, that will award its first blessed student fall 2014. Norman also is the acting assistant minister of music at his neighborhood church “Driven by Purpose “in Columbus Ohio. “Reggi” has been recognized for several awards such as Dean’s List (3.2+ GPA), and over $27,000.00 in scholarships. In the summer of 2006 Norman started his very own home based event planning & design company (N’ventz), over the years N’ventz have designed, decorated, produced, and planned countless Weddings, Reunions, Banquets, Galas, Proms, Conferences, Meetings, Shows, and Concerts. Upon graduation (June 2014) Norman will transition to Houston, TX
Most Memorable Moment:
MARCHING BAND MARCHING BAND MARCHING BAND
Student Government Association
Freshmen Mentoring
Various Leadership Conferences
Visiting my other favorite HBCU (NC A&T)
Deans List Recipient
Joining the NCBMP, & NSMH
Running for Mr. Central State University (1st runner up )
Expanding my business (renting lining & chair covers)
MY GRADUATION CABARET The Biggest HBCU Grad Celebration coming up May 17th 2014
Visiting my favorite city Houston TX
Senior year's traveling all over the country to interview with several companies
Becoming Mr. College of Business 2013-14
Start the Houston- Riley College of Businss Scholarship
High School: ROBERT S ROGERS in TOLEDO,
class of 2009
Activities & Accomplishments:
MARCHING BAND, GOSPEL CHOIR DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT, STUDENT GOV ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, AFRICAN AMERICAN CLUB PRESIDENT, MENTOR, VOLUNTEER CLUB, Honor Roll
Best Memories:
EVERYDAY,
Experience
I currently work with State of Ohio
as State ODJFS Customer service Rep
I have 8 years of experience working in the
Hospitality/Tourism industry.
Unemployment Customer Service Representative|
State of Ohio Job & Family Service
From June 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Manages client accounts providing customer service for reemployment of unemployed workers, conducts interviews and assessments.
Catering Director Intern|
Sodexo Magic: Catering Services
From September 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Manages private and public events, assists in staff training and recruitment, handles inventory management and venue design.
Conference Service & Public Relations Representative|
Central State University
From March 2013 to May 2013 • 0 year(s)
Provided administrative support, managed private and public events with budget management, and handled media publications.
