Honor Society® member
Kenyea Coleman
Small business owner at In my business, I customize shoes utilizing acrylic paint, acrylic posca markers, airbrush, stencils, spray paint, etc.
- buisness administration- minor in real estate
- Class of 2023
- Lynwood, California
Member since December 2022
About
Hi, my name is Kenyea Coleman. I am a diligent, hard-working high school senior who possess outstanding academic achievements. I am a first-generation college student living in a low-income community, which motivates me to attend college and live a better life for myself and my family.
Education
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Paramount High School
2019 – 2023
Honors and awards
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First Place Winner E2 NFTE LA Virtual Competition 2022
Candidates are required to create a video of their organized business plan. The top 3 finalists are chosen and performs a live presentation in front of a panel of judges. Then, $3000 is awarded unevenly according to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
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Certificate of Recognition
Paramount High School students with one of the top GPAs in their 11th-grade class were recognized by the City Council of the City of Paramount at the 5th Annual Heritage Festival.
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Principal Honor Roll
To qualify for Principal's Honor Roll students have to earn a GPA of 3.75 - 4.00. I earned Principal's Honor Roll in 9th, 10th, 11th, an 12th grade by maintaining excellent grades throughout the entirety of high school.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I Intend to pursue a career in Real Estate. I want to guarantee that in my career I will be able to obtain better living conditions for my family, and inspire those in my community and the ones closest to me, while also earning decent compensation for the values and principles that I embody. This influenced me to pursue a career in Real Estate.
- Outside the classroom
I grew up enjoying a variety of sports including Basketball, Football, Bowling, Baseball, etc. I always participated in outdoor activities trying new things being the curious person that I am. I love playing video games, spending time with my friends and family, and investing my time in my shoe customizing business.
Experience
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Small business owner
In my business, I customize shoes utilizing acrylic paint, acrylic posca markers, airbrush, stencils, spray paint, etc.
Feb 2022 – Feb 2023
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Costume Performer
Nu Jump City Jumpers is a black-owned family business. The business is a party entertainment service that offers party-related products and services (tables/chairs, jumpers, etc.). I work as a costume performer at parties. Responsible for entertaining the audience (children) attending the party, performing dances, playing games, and interacting with the spectators.
Jun 2020 – Feb 2023
Volunteering
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Member
LEO Club
Aug 2021 – Feb 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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