Institute on Business and Government Affairs

Like many students, I avoid limiting my learning process to the class room, thus I wholeheartedly believe that students should seek opportunities that will foster their academic, social, and professional development by way of internships and externships. After seeking countless opportunities that will help cultivate my professional and social etiquette, I have been selected to attend Georgetown's Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA). IBGA is a program offered during the summer that is designed for students to study public policy regarding government and business, all the while working as an intern at a worksite related to their interests. As a Political Science and Economics double major with a concentration in International Relations, I chose to apply to the IBGA program because in my heart, I knew that it could offer me the global perspective on government and business necessary to fortify my awareness of the different political and corporate actors on the world stage.

When I learned that I was awarded a partial scholarship, I was extremely grateful, yet worried because I was still short more than half of the total cost of attendance. Resilient in my efforts to make pariticipating in the IBGA program possible, I reached out to coordinators of the program to express my situation. To my surprise, they expressed to me that there were some extra funds available, and increased my scholarship by exactly 1,000 dollars. With that increase, I knew in my heart that I was meant to be apart of the IBGA program, for there was no way such an increase occured without reason.

With the utmost sincerity and desire to take advantage of such an awesome opportunity, I am asking for your sponsorship to ensure that I do not miss out on a rewarding experience that will increase my global awareness, expand my professional network, and enhance my knowledge in the career field that of which I am genuinely interested in: International Business. I can assure you that if you so choose to sponsor me to attend such a prestigious program, your assistance will be not given in vain. As a student at IBGA, I will gain insight and knowledge to share with other students of my home school- Morehouse College - who share the same interests. Furthermore, I will represent and promote the brand of the college, just as many students have in the past as interns at various sites in Washington D.C.

The selection committee has informed me that freshmen are rarely selected for the program, therefore I am not only fortunate to have been accepted, but honored. I want to show the program that freshman are very much capable of satisfying the demands of IBGA's rigorous course load and perhaps open the door for future freshman not only of Morehouse College, but across the nation as a whole.

If you could please consider assisting to sponsor me to attend the program, I will express my profound gratitude by putting my best foot forward on the campus of Georgetown University and in the metropolis of government and business - Washington, D.C. I thank you for time and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Jerrel Baker

Below you will find a copy of my resume.  The formatting of the resume has
been compromised due to the nature of the workspace of this website.

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Jerrel Baker

1144 Summerbrook ** Atlanta, GA 30349 ** 404-449-9528 ** [email protected]

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA - August 2011 – Present Pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and Economics Minor: French Pre-Law track with a Concentration in International Relations

Classification: Freshman GPA: 4.00 Expected Graduation Date: May 2015

KIPP STRIVE ACADEMY

ATLANTA, GA

SEPTEMBER 2011 - PRESENT

• Assists teachers with designing class activities and carrying out the curriculum.
• Performs clerical work for the Director of Business Operations and school secretary.
• Manages the academy's public relationships with parents, businesses and other schools.

U.S. Trustee Department of Justice

ATLANTA, GA

MARCH 2012

• Appeared in bankruptcy court to observe and analyze court operations and hearings.
• Drafted court motions and consent agreements.
• Engaged in dialogue with various staff members discussing the duties of the U.S. Trustee Department of Justice.

METRO ATLANTA COUNSELING SERVICES

ATLANTA, GA

MAY 2010 - AUGUST 2010

• Developed and administered business marketing strategies.
• Established rapport with guests and potential clients.

Bonner Office of Community Service

ATLANTA, GA

AUGUST 2011 - PRESENT

• Creates and administer programs for underprivileged students in Atlanta Public Schools.
• Mentors students in academic, social and personal endeavors.
• Promotes and advocates the significance of education on school campuses in local communities.

Health Educators of Morehouse

ATLANTA, GA

FEBRUARY 2012 - PRESENT

• Reports directly and indirectly to the student body about HEM program initiatives.
• Markets the brand of the Health Educators of Morehouse
• Facilitates social networking and manages community outreach endeavors.

CAMPUS ALLIANCE FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES

ATLANTA, GA

AUGUST 2011 - FEBRURARY 2012

• Drafted proposals for potential fundraising activities.
• Assisted in logistical management for CASA sponsored programs on campus.

United Saints Recovery Project MedShare Atlanta Atlanta AIDS Walk Georgia Bonner Conference Atlanta Preparatory Academy

2012 2012 2011 2011 2011

Relay for Life Jefferson's Place Shelter Dean Rusk's YMCA Academy Habitat for Humanity Georgia Parent

2011, 2010 2011 2011 2011 2010

Morehouse Academic Scholar Vanguard Scholar Bonner Community Service Scholar

Phi-Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society

SGA Senate Scholarship Recipient National Society of Collegiate Scholar

-Public Speaking - Adobe Photoshop - Microsoft Office - Web/Graphic Design

- Data Entry - Blogging/Social Media Management - IT Systems Management