Sheldon Thomas
Marketing Intern & Database Manager, Keller Williams | Vice President & District Representative, DECA
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill AreaUNUNC Chapel Hill
3.7879GPASAT / ACTBusiness AdministrationIntended major
Awards
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Capital of Michigan All-Academic Award
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Varsity Track and Field All-Conference Award
Extracurriculars
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Interned as a marketing intern and database manager at Keller Williams, an international real estate brokerage, supporting marketing operations and maintaining the client database
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Served as chapter Vice President and District Representative for DECA, leading a marketing and entrepreneurship organization at the district level
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Volunteered as a Youth Advisory Board member for the Billy Bear Hug Foundation, a West Michigan nonprofit that provides teddy bears and care packages to children with critical illnesses; its Youth Advisory Board is composed of high school students sharing in the organization's leadership
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Founder & Director, Church Media Team
Founded and directed his church's media team, managing social media, filming, and virtual services during the pandemic and mentoring 10 members while serving a congregation of 40-plus and an online community of 800-plus followers
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Built a content-creation community of 40,000-plus followers across TikTok and YouTube spanning 15 countries and 6 continents, creating relatable teen-focused content and partnering with brands including the College Board
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Founder & President, Scot Speak Podcast Club
Founded and led Scot Speak, his high school's podcast club dedicated to amplifying student voices and sharing stories
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Co-Director & Social Media Manager, High School News & Media Team
Served as co-director and social media manager for his high school's news and media team, overseeing coverage and managing the team's social channels
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Volunteered with 1000 Families of Color, a Grand Rapids, Michigan nonprofit that provides financial education and resources to increase homeownership among families of color, contributing through his church and jurisdiction
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Worked part-time at Hollister Co
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Participated in the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Summer Business Academy, a competitive two-week pre-college program with faculty-led classes, workshops, and team projects (also the source of his full-ride Summer Business Academy Scholar award)