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Monique McDowell
Location: West Palm Beach, FL United States
Joined: Nov 24th, 2002

About (request update)

Monique McDowell, 26, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida where she attended Westward Elementary School, Bear Lakes Middle, and Suncoast High School. Monique graduated HS in 2000 and left her native state of Florida to attend Howard University in Washington, DC where she graduated in May 2006 recieving her Bachelors of Business Administration majoring in International Business.

Upon graduation, Monique worked as an Distribution Analyst for a year at Payless ShoeSource Inc. corporate headquarters located in Topeka, Kansas. During her brief tenure at Payless Monique kept true to her passion in the community and served United Way of Topeka, March of Dimes and Brown vs. Board of Education. Also, Monique served as a mentor for a resident of, Florence Crittenton, the girl�s shelter in Topeka.

Monique uses poetry as her venue to address issues such as poverty, love, children, racial discrimination, homelessness, and spousal abuse.

My Interview Question

What are your aspirations in life?

Current Whereabouts:

Poetry, Reading, Writing, and Teenage Empowerment for Girls

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Become a world reknown advocate for youth, poet, author and contributor to society.

Website:

http://www.moniquemcdowell.com

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2006

Undergrad Major: International Business

Claim To Fame:

"Always Smiling" "Encouraging"

Most Memorable Moment:

Being an honorary roomate (Danielle, Michelle, Erin, and Denise)!!! Those were the days! Baptism in Howard University Valley 2000 Friday Devotionals at American University, Univ. of Maryland (College Park), and GW (Marvin Center) 1st Summer in Washington, DC as a freshman Bethune Annex Dorm (2000 & 2001) Having OMAROSA as a Professor, Employer, and Mentor Spring break in Florida with Lakeisha & Sabrina Life as an RA in Meridian "Merrr-i-trian" "M dot Chocolate" Studying the Bible with women at HU Chillin' on the Yard Listening to Q boogie's Spoken Word (Insane) Volleyball in HU Gym with Hype Bigelow Serving in Manila, Philippines (2002) 'So You think You know Poetry?!' Dorm program as an RA 'Abolish Child Executions!' Dorm program as an RA Watching Danielle Jones Compete in the Miss Universe Pageant and make Top 5!!!! "Who's Who" (2004) Competing in Miss School of Business Pageant 2004 Serving in Zhangjiajie, China (2004) Meeting Al Sharpton, Howard Dean, Carol Mosley-Braun, Nancy Pelosi, MOS DEF, Ossie Davis,Sen. Edward Brooks, Renee Poussaint, and being close enough to hear Phylicia Rashad speak! Tribute to Debbie Allen at Crampton Audtitorium Meeting Dick Gregory Listening to Phylicia Rashad speak at Kennedy Auditorium for NVLP Visionary Award Ceremony Listening to Jeff on the Piano Senior Class Meetings with my son Daniel making grunts GRADUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

High School: Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, FL class of 2000

Activities & Accomplishments:

Suncoast Marching Band (Percussionist) African Dance Squad member Delteen

Best Memories:

Suncoast Band

Experience

I currently work with Howard University as
I have 0 years of experience working in the industry.

Distribution Analyst | Payless ShoeSource Inc.
From June 2006 to May 2007 • 1 year(s)
Distributed products to over 4,300 stores and performed sales analysis for Women's Sandals and Men's Athletic products across US, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

English Language Instructor | HOPE Youth Corps
From August 2004 to August 2004 • 0 year(s)
Created and implemented language learning curriculum for 30 Chinese students with 99% success rate.

Resident Assistant | Howard University
From August 2002 to May 2004 • 2 year(s)
Provided paraprofessional advising for 90 undergraduates per semester and managed administrative tasks including incident reports and programming.

Computer Learning Program Instructor | HOPE Youth Corps
From July 2002 to July 2002 • 0 year(s)
Facilitated character development training for more than 25 students focusing on education, technology, and job placement.

Diamond Sales Representative | Zales Jewelers
From November 1999 to January 2001 • 2 year(s)
Successfully sold $5000 in diamonds weekly and ranked top 3 of 100 diamond sales reps, qualifying for Tri-state best sales list.

Activity

A Tribute to Coretta Scott King

Clothe her in purple For she must be dressed Sprinkle her with gold Indeed she is blessed Adorn her with strength And comfort her with love Prepare her with wisdom Always shine ...more
Posted by Monique McDowell on July 11th, 2008 • 330 Views

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	Hi Sis, nice 2 meet Your acquaintance. Welcome 2 HBCU. I Wish U best n Your Continual Destined Hopes, Dreams & Goals. God Bless, sincerest Rattla Alum Tagged by WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III on 07/20/2008

	i like ya pic sweetie. just showing u some cu luv Tagged by David Swinson on 10/18/2005

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