About
I am Shamar Richards, a highly motivated and skilled individual with a passion for technology and business. I am currently dually enrolled pursuing an Associate’s degree in Business Administration at Essex County College in Newark, NJ. I have demonstrated my leadership skills as the Varsity Golf Captain at West Side High School, where I also excel academically, earning a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll with a 4.236/4.031 GPA.
Leadership & Technology.
I am confident that I will utilize my leadership and technology skills to make a significant impact in the business and technology industries. I am excited to continue developing my skills and knowledge, and to apply them in innovative and substantial ways.
- Name: Shamar Richards
- Website: www.shamarrichards.com
- Phone: (347) 313-8851
- Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, USA
- Age: 18
- Degree: B.S. CompSci '28 & A.S. Business Admin '24
- Email: shamarrichards456@gmail.com
- Institution: Clark University
I have gained valuable work experience as the Head of Information Technology at West Side Ave, where I oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals. I am skilled in problem-solving, administration, networking, account access management, IoT/device management, and hardware management. In addition to my technical skills, I have a strong interest in automation and sustainability. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, playing golf, and writing. I am a well-rounded individual with a bright future ahead of me.
Facts
I earned certificates in Data Analytics, Project Management, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing & E-commerce, which provide a comprehensive introduction to these fields and verify my skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to draw meaningful business insights. These certificates are an important step for me as I am interested in advancing in these careers and they serve as a guide for employers when they look to hire new employees or promote from within.
Data Analytics
Completed
Project Management
Completed
Cybersecurity
Completed
Digital Marketing
Completed
Skills
In addition to my technical skills, I am also proficient in HTML, Java, SQL, WordPress, Photoshop, and spreadsheets. These skills allow me to create dynamic and engaging websites, manage and analyze data, and design visually appealing graphics. I am always eager to learn new technologies and expand my skill set to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of technology.
Resume
Here is a time-line of my academic and extracurricular achievements
Sumary
Shamar Richards
Innovative and deadline-driven I am Shamar Richards, a highly motivated and skilled individual with a strong background in business administration and computer science. I have experience in the field of information technology
- Newark, NJ
- (973) 733-6977
- shamarrichards456@gmail.com
Education
High School
2021 – June 2024
West Side High School, 403 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
West Side High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school complex in Newark, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Newark Public Schools.
College (Dual Enrollment)
2022 – July 2024
Essex County College, 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
Accreditation
Professional Experience
Head of Information Technology
2022 - Present
WestSideAve, Newark, NJ (westsideave.com)
- Head of IT: oversees all technology operations and evaluates them according to established goals.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of technological systems.
- Uploading of new data into the system.
- Installation/configuration of system hardware.
Google Career Certificates Program
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Youth Work Experience
- Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Project Management Certificate (Certificate)
- Cybersecurity Certificate (Certificate)
- Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate (Certificate)
Portfolio
I became CEO of SleepSound, a virtual S Corporation formed by my entrepreneurial studies class in October 2022. We designed the innovative "Easeful Pillow" to enhance wake-up experiences. Our student-run business earned third place in Virtual Enterprises International's salesmanship category, with my primary role being crafting the executive summary as can be viewed below.
