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RUNETT EBO
Executive Assistant, Leysath Security Firn, Inc
Location: Philadelphia, PA United States
Joined: May 19th, 2015
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RuNett Nia Ebo, also known as the Poet of Purpose is a local resident of NW Philadelphia and married to William Gray, Sr. She has 5 sons, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She has been writing since age 10 (which means over 5 decades). She has self-published 8 chapbooks, 3 books of poetry, one CD and one fiction story, All For You. Her most recognized poem, “Lord, Why Did Yu Make Me Black?” © 1994, is also her contribution to Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul © 2004. Recently, she collaborated with eight other senior poets to write the anthology, “Seniors Rockin’ The Pen © 2014.
In 1998, along with her brothers, Darien & Lonnie and the late musician, Keno Speller, she established Nia’s Purpose: Poetry and Percussion @ Work. The trio used this vehicle to visit schools and community centers to share poetry, percussion and Black History with audiences of all ages.
She has appeared on cable and public television, guest hosted on the radio and acted on the local stage in Philadelphia in addition to speaking and presenting at community events and local schools on every level in Philadelphia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York as well as cities in New Jersey and Delaware.
She can add playwright to her list of accomplishments since a play she wrote based on her signature poem, Lord Why Did You Make Me Black is being performed by the Fresh Visions Youth Theatre Group as part of their end of the year show.
Poet Ebo, also created POET-IFY: Poetry to Edify (2006), a poetry venue she co-hosts bi-monthly from Feb. to Oct. with her Partner-In-Rhyme, Victoria “The Axiom” Peurifoy.
Recently ( Feb 2015) Ebo and Peurifoy released a poetry book they co-authored entitled Truth With Purpose..

Education   (request update)
Clark Atlanta University class of 1968
Undergrad Major: Elementary Education
Claim To Fame:
In addition to other awards received over the years, she was recently presented with The 2014 Philadelphia Black Poetry Honors for over 20 years of Poetic Excellence by Poetic Ventures and The Black Authors Tour (May). She also received the Golden Mic Award from Rick Watson and World Renowned Entertainment (July).
Experience
I currently work with Leysath Security Firn, Inc as Executive Assistant
I have years of experience working in the Law Enforcement, and Security industry.
Executive Assistant | Leysath Security Firm, Inc
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
 Executive assistant responsibilities for security firm operations.
Specialist Teacher | Lafiya Family Services Reach One to Teach One Summer Camp
From January 1993 to January 2003 • 10 year(s)
 Summer camp specialist teacher working with various camp directors.
Income Tax Specialist & Office Supervision | H & R Block, Inc.
From January 1983 to April 2001 • 18 year(s)
 Started as Receptionist, worked as Tax Preparer for Fed/State/Local returns, Office Supervisor responsible for tax returns and office operations.
Manufacturing Worker | Bentley Robe & Monogram Co. Inc.
From November 1998 to December 1999 • 1 year(s)
 Involved in manufacture of clergy and choir robes including sewing, pressing, and inspecting.
Service Learning Coordinator | National School & Community Corps
From September 1997 to September 1998 • 1 year(s)
 Established linkage between Community Based Organizations and Philadelphia Public Schools to implement Service Learning Projects.
Tax Clerk | Robert Half International, Inc.
From February 1997 to April 1997 • 0 year(s)
 Prepared personal income tax returns for accountants and filed pertinent documents.
Accounts Receivable | Ostroff, Fair & Co. P.C.
From February 1997 to April 1997 • 0 year(s)
 Prepared income tax returns for accountant's review and filed pertinent documents.
Clerk | Olsten Professional Accounting Service
From August 1995 to May 1996 • 1 year(s)
 Quality control of business corporate tax returns, file and retrieval during audits, correspondence and tracking.
Processing Department | Elf Atochem North America, Inc.
From August 1995 to May 1996 • 1 year(s)
 Processing of completed corporate tax returns, recorded refunds and handled inquiries.
Processing Department Supervisor | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
From December 1994 to May 1995 • 1 year(s)
 Supervised Processing Department, handled payroll, office duties, customer service and quality control.
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