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Mr. Norman Houston Jr.
State ODJFS Customer service Rep, State of Ohio
Location: Toledo, OH United States
Joined: Aug 17th, 2011
About   (request update)
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,
Education   (request update)
Central State University class of 2014
Undergrad Major: Hospitality
Claim To Fame:
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.
My Groups
For the real Band Peoples ONLY.
Invincible Marching Marauder
I march in a hbcu marching band!!!
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