Brandon Hedgebeth, Esq.

Experience

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  Board of Trustees at North Carolina Central University

  May 2018 - Jun 2020

  •I began the “Eagle FIT” initiative. This initiative focuses on the connection between emotional, mental and physical fitness. This initiative provides educational opportunities and support for individuals to identify early warning signs of mental illness, and provide programs that support recovery and improves resilience for individuals•Served as voting member of the University Board of Trustees as a part of the Academic and Student Affairs; Advancement, Athletics, and External affairs; Finance and Facilities committees where I proposed ideas for the university strategic plan and student grading policies, participated in university fund allocation discussions and assisted in the designing process of the newest campus construction projects involving three residence halls, student center, and School of Business •Governed executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and general body committees•Developed collaborative projects between student body and campus departments •Advocated for and managed a budget of $75,000 used for student programming tailored to first-year welcome, voter literacy, student organization funding, career services, and campus safety•Served as delegate of the Association of Student Governments (UNC System) Show less -Presided over Student Senate with the constitution and bylaws and allocation of student funds. -Served as liaison between the Chancellor's administrative team and the student body. -Worked extensively in enhancing the campus experience for the student body in the aspects of campus events, dining, as well as student interaction with campus programs.-Connected the student body to the twenty-six departments on campus by hosting forums.-Initiated the "In Living Color: Making NCCU beautiful campaign” Taking action to enhance the appearance of our university by implementing a campus-wide trash pick-up, assisting with the completion of the Eagleson project, beautifying the insides of residence halls, and creating a mural of our late chancellor Debra Saunders-White. Show less

  • Member Board Of Trustees

    Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Student Government Association President

    May 2019 - May 2020

  • Student Government Association Vice-President

    May 2018 - May 2019
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  University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  SPPARK Intern

  The program is held at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. I was immersed in law school culture by living on campus, taking classes with law school faculty and completing reading, writing and oral advocacy assignments similar to those given to first year law students. The program also features comprehensive Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation, including live, in-person instruction and individualized online resources. Finally, in SPPARK I received professional development training, networked with attorneys and current law students and visited Northwest Arkansas attractions. Show less

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  Maroon Society

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Fellow

  Established to support educational institutions who cater to underutilized communities and populations by providing financial support, coaching, and brand elevation for maximum impact and exposure. I was challenged in my ability to communicate and work effectively with a team, give verbal reports to director, gain support and attendance for community events, deliver effective results with short deadlines, and further the brand of the program.

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  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Professional Writing Intern

  •Researched digital humanities concepts and projects (Digital Humanities Collaborative of North Carolina)•Interviewed several digital humanities practitioners •Filed written content for the DHC-NC blog

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  HBCU in LA

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  HBCU In LA intern

  EICOP’s HBCU in LA is an innovative pipeline development program designed to provide access and opportunity to underrepresented students of color and help meet the industry’s diversity goal of employing a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities it serves. The program focused on educating, developing, and training.I participated in virtual guest lectures, field trips, studio tours, screenings, and industry events designed to enhance and expand my knowledge of how Hollywood works. Lastly, my fellow interns and I were also tasked with the job of creating an original short film under the supervision of industry experts.Through the film project, I was exposed to aspects of the film-making process from pitching an original concept to marketing and screening the completed film to an audience. Show less

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  Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  I have had the privilege of working on a diversity initiative called, “HBCU Succeed”. HBCU Succeed is designed to provide HBCU students with professional development programming and foster student success. In my time as project manager, I assisted the team with social strategy and project development.

  • Summer Associate

    May 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Project Manager

    May 2021 - May 2021
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  K&L Gates

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Summer Associate
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  Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Associate
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  K&L Gates

  Aug 2023 - now

  Associate