Kourtney Flowers

Experience

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  NEW JERUSALEM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  Assistant To The Director Of Operations

  -Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages, or transferred calls to appropriate individuals-Created, maintained, and entered information into databases-Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems, and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctioned-Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software

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  National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Inaugural Graphic Design Intern

  -Prepared and edited images for social media posts-Used Adobe software to create various merchandise product designs and product mockups-Collaborated with the company’s Graphic Designer and Publications Assistant to develop concepts and gain knowledge on the requirements for being a successful designer-Consulted with product development personnel on product specifications such as design, color, or packaging.

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  Society for the Study of Black Religion, Forum for Theological Exploration

  Apr 2022 - now

  Student Fellow

  The Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR) is the oldest scholarly society dedicated to the study and production of knowledge about the broad diaspora of Black religion. SSBR-FTE Future Scholars Fellowship was forged to recruit doctoral students of color based on their promise and interest to be scholars and or educators in Black religious studies.

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  The Garden Initiative for Black Women's Religious Activism

  Jul 2022 - now

  Student Research Assistant

  -Gather, verify, and handle data on Black women leaders in Christian denominations, African diasporic religions, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism- Document research findings based on identified protocol. - Organize and prepare research materials.

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  Spelman College

  Aug 2022 - now

  Spelman's Sisters Chapel Executive Board Vice President

  As Vice-President of the Sisters Chapel Executive Board, I serve as the liaison for Sisters Chapel and demonstrate the characteristics of a spiritually sound leader. I work to ensure a thriving relationship between Spelman’s Sisters Chapel ministries, Spelman’s WISDOM Center, and the spiritual community of the Atlanta University Center. I assist with the administering of all functions of the Executive Board, take minutes for each meeting and share with the Dean of Chapel, and work with the Dean of the Chapel and Executive Board President to ensure continuity between the Executive Board, Sisters Chapel, and WISDOM Center Show less

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  Braven

  Jan 2023 - now

  Spring 2023 Braven Fellow

  The Braven experience begins with a credit-bearing course that Spelmanites will take in their sophomore year. Fellows complete weekly online modules on Braven's online platform and then apply that content through weekly virtual Learning Labs in a cohort of 5-8 peers led by a Leadership Coach.Fellows complete assignments to grow their leadership in five professional competencies: operating and managing, problem-solving, working in teams, networking and communicating, and self-driven leading.Upon completion, Fellows receive additional opportunities to develop leadership and career-readiness skills, engage in an enduring professional network, and stay on track to securing vital internships and jobs. These include the Professional Mentor Program, which provides students a 12-week 1:1 mentor in their desired field as they get closer to the time of the job search, access to Braven's jobs blast with internship, research assistantship, and job opportunities, and professional development and networking events such as company treks & skill builders. Show less