Ciera Boyd

Ciera Boyd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Support Specialist at Nyla Technology Solutions

  • Education

    • Howard University

      2016 - 2018
      Political Science and Government

      Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Department of African Studies. Worked as Canvasser for Washington, DC Ward 4 Council campaign. Participant in Junior Experiential Learning Program.

    • Howard Community College

      2012 - 2015
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) International/Global Studies

      Associate of Arts Degree in International Studies.

  • Experience

    • Pen Boutique

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
      Editor

      •Wrote and edited product descriptions for quarterly catalogs, flyers, and company website•Authored bi-weekly blogs for company website•Managed media content for the company blog, website, and additional social media platforms•Monitored competitive websites to determine strategies for company development•Compiled and summarized research on brand manufacturers’ histories and publishing related to the company’s products

    • Wegmans Food Markets

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
      Card Shop Representative

      •Creates and manages the store’s all seasonal merchandise displays and sections in favorable positions for optimal sales•Coordinates monthly store visits with various product vendors to analyze merchandise sales and product placement to examine potential methods for sale increases•Manages product inventory record and weekly product ordering for entire department

    • U.S. Department of Commerce

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Scheduling & Advance Intern for the Office of the Secretary

      •Assisted in managing all scheduling requests to Secretary Pritzker from various businesses, NGOs, heads of state, and government officials; reviewed, tracked, and responded to invitation requests addressed to the Secretary•Secured diplomatic travel clearances and visas for the Secretary and secretarial staff for missions abroad•Assisted in providing logistical support as a part of Sec. Pritzker’s advance team at multiple domestic events including summit meetings and armchair discussions•Managed a monthly record of all CEOs, presidents, chairman, congressional members, majors, governors, ministers and heads of state who met or spoke to Sec. Pritzker for record keeping purposes•Vetted companies and individuals ahead of Secretarial visits using the risk management computer service LexisNexis•Assisted in formatting multiple versions of Sec. Pritzker’s daily event schedule for internal Department of Commerce distribution; created private schedule for the Secretary and a public schedule for Department of Commerce employees•Managed digital record of appraised gifts given to the Secretary by domestic and foreign principals Show less

    • GMMB

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Global Health Office Intern

      Compiled daily news reports about the status of Medicaid Expansion in all 50 states for internal company distribution.Organized and managed detailed spreadsheets about interviews and public appearances conducted by company clients.Transcribed interviews, commercials, and advertisements for public distribution for clients such as Maryland Health Care Connection and L’Oréal.USA For Women In Science Program.Compiled weekly news reports about The Affordable Care Act, early childhood development, and drug pricing for internal company distribution Show less

    • Personal Office of Barack and Michelle Obama

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
      Intern

      • Drafted personal correspondence on behalf of the Former President and Former First Lady. • Provided staff support with scheduling matters, transcriptions, and press clips. • Read, sorted, and analyzed incoming correspondence.

    • OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation

      Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
      Access Control Specialist
    • Nyla Technology Solutions

      Oct 2018 - now
      Business Support Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Applied Research For Visual Communications

      Applications and Research
      Mar 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Department of African Studies Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Issued by Howard University on Apr 2016
      Howard UniversityAssociated with Ciera Boyd
    • Canvasser

      Issued by Washington, DC Ward 4 Council Campaign on Apr 2016
      Washington, DC Ward 4 Council CampaignAssociated with Ciera Boyd