1. Ricky Persons, Jr.
Permanent Address: Current Address:
4027 Nichole Dr. Tuskegee University
Birmingham, AL 35210 1200 West Montgomery Rd.
(205)- 527-8548 Email Address: Tuskegee, AL 36088
rpersons9392@mytu.tuskegee.edu
Objective:
To secure an internship in electrical engineering and to gain background knowledge in the technical and manufacturing
industry.
Education:
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL Present
Major: Electrical Engineering (Bachelors of Science)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Summer 2014
Expected Graduation Date: May, 2017
Work Experience:
Tuskegee University Business and Engineering Conference, Tuskegee, AL Conference
Participant January 2014
• Collaborated with business and engineering majors to complete certain tasks
• Drafted an effective plan for the seminar committee to perform
• Acquired effective leadership skills
1st
Baptist Church Acipco, Birmingham, AL Academy
Academic Counselor May-August 2013
• Developed leadership skills overseeing camper activities
• Served as a positive role model for youth-leading by example
• Gained a better understanding of the importance of responsibility and working with others
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory, Leeds, AL Outlet
Sales Associate October 2013
• Further developed my networking skills by interacting with top company executives
• Gained a better understanding of the customers’ needs and wants
• Achieved customer service skills
Sonic Restaurant
Food Preparer October-March 2012
• Gained culinary skills
• Received education on food preparation
Activities:
Men In The Making Bible Study (MIMS), Tuskegee, AL Bible Study
Founder May-August 2013
• Gained better knowledge of working with others in a timed environment
• Learned the importance of paying attention to detail
• Increased bible knowledge and obtained different perspectives from participants
Habitat for Humanity, Birmingham, AL Volunteer
Participant June 2013
• Interacted with people on a team to help build a home
Future Engineers of America, (Alabama Power) Workshop
Participant June 2012
• Exposed to positive role models.
• Provided with valuable tools and resources to help towards academic excellence.
• Toured the work and college environment.
Clubs/Organizations
• Elected Mr. Alabama (Tuskegee University) Mar, 2013
• Tuskegee University Business and Engineering [TUBE] Sep, 2012 to Mar, 2013
• National Society of Black Engineers [NSBE] Nov, 2013
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Historian)[IEEE] Oct, 2013
• Freshman Dormitory Step Show (First Place) Sep, 2013 to Oct, 2013
• Tuskegee Jazz Band January 2015
Computer Skills:
Proficient or familiar with a vast array of software programs, including:
MS PowerPoint MatLab

2. MS Excel PSpice
MS Word C++
Honors/Awards:
• Youth Hope Builders Scholar
• Choir Section Leader
• Academic Scholarship to Tuskegee