Honor Society® member
Alex Harrison
President at Risen, Inc.
- North Carolina A
- Public Administration
- Class of 2015
- High Point, North Carolina
Member since August 2014
About
Alex Harrison received his B.A. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in May 2012 with a 3.9 GPA. Alex Harrison is currently working on his M.P.A. in which he currently has a 3.8 GPA. Upon completion of his masters degree, he wishes to pursue his dream of working in the public non-profit sector by becoming a professional fundraiser. That desire transcends from his prior works in the community from which he received an NAACP Community Recognition Award. He also has plans to pursue a law degree in the near future.
Education
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Texas Southern University
M.P.A.
2014 – 2015
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Pre-Law/Philosophy
2010 – 2012
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Guilford Technical Community College
General Studies/Transfer
2004 – 2008
Honors and awards
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Certificates of Academic Achievement
Awarded at NC A&T State University for making the dean's list 2010-2012
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MVP Public Speaker Trophy
A competition consisting of over fifty students at college in a public speaking course
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NAACP Community Recognition Plaque
In recognition of my involvement and business promotions in the Triad area of NC. The Triad is comprised of the following cities: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.
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Honor Roll
2004-2008; 2010-2012; and 2014
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Non-Profit, Professional Fundraiser, Law.
- Graduate school interests
Currently completing an M.P.A. degree.
- Outside the classroom
Promotions, organizing events, non-profit work, writing movie scripts, movie treatments, filming, photography, sports enthusiast, saxophone, electronic music production, digital film editing, and learning new digital technology.
Experience
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President
Risen, Inc.
Jun 2006 – Jan 2013
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General Worker
Wayne Trademark and Printing
May 2004 – Aug 2010
Volunteering
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Participants Assistant
Ricky Anderson Celebrity Golf Tournament
Sep 2013
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Ground Canvas
Board of Education At Large Elections
Oct 2012 – Nov 2012
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Volunteer
East Market Street Revitalization Program
May 2004 – Jul 2004
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
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