Carlene Nelson

Experience

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  Wellness By Carlene

  Jan 2015 - now

  Wellness Specialist

  Licensed esthetician, wellness services, and wellness consulting. Extensive experience in various modalities.

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  Liberation Health Strategies

  Jun 2019 - now

  Wellness and Community Activities Consultant

  I consult with ministers, wellness providers, and healthcare professionals on self-care methodologies and provide presentations and lectures. I provided wellness services to community members at Healing and Justice summits. During the COVID-19 epidemic, I provided wellness services and created healing spaces for hospital staff members in crisis.

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  Borough of Manhattan Community College

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  During my term as President of the BMCC SGA, my administration:- increased student government participation by 300%- increased micro-scholarships by 200%- increased ELIC Program funding by over 60%- increased funding for new clubs by over 40%- increased cultural/religious reflection space on campus- increased student access to BMCC's free food resources- significantly expanded availability of on-campus free feminine products- increased student engagement by expanding on-campus activities and new club starts- advocated for increasing the peer mentorship budget by 200%- advocated for 50% reduction in student fees for participation in study abroad programs- researched methods of increasing club awareness and participation Show less

  • BMCC Association - Co-Chairperson

    Sept 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Student Government Association President - BMCC CUNY

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Supplemental Instruction Leader

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Outdoor Unicorn

  May 2022 - now

  Owner

  Micromobility Safetywear and Public Advocacy. I created this company to put helmets on the heads of commuters and GIG workers, and address the virtually untouched 94% of inner-city minority community members who do not currently wear helmets. Our plan: community awareness events, micromobility policy advocacy, non-traditional product esthetics, and structural design of protective headwear with African American and urban hairstyle fitment in mind (braids, locs, etc). We will always design and manufacture locally. Show less

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  Research Foundation of The City University of New York

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Research Associate

  As a research associate at RF CUNY, I supported on-campus entrepreneurial events, and assisted students with their academic research projects, providing guidance towards completion.Sample research: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_QANrFXudgsorm94g5jhQWG82U2FYJXv/view?usp=sharing

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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Analyst - Prime Finance Equity Swaps and Derivatives

  During this year, I worked full-time as an analyst in the JP Morgan Chase apprenticeship program. I provided client-facing support for equity swaps in NA, EMEA and APAC regions. I also processed trade bookings, swap resets, settlements, and conducted escalation resolution.

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  CUNY University Student Senate

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Student Representative

  I sat on the Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Diversity, Inclusion and Minority and Women Business Enterprises

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  NYC Office of the Mayor

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2024

  I worked in the NYC Office of the Mayor, for the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce as the policy intern. In this role I worked alongside Senior Policy Advisors in City Hall to help build out policy ideas through to effective completion. I also worked with the Senior Policy Analyst to monitor initiatives, ensure clear and frequent communication and organization throughout the Deputy Mayor’s Team’s weekly tasks, identify areas of opportunity for process improvement, and collaborate with project managers on potential solutions. Show less

  • Community Liaison

    May 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Policy Intern

    Jun 2023 - Apr 2024