Hobbies and interests
Law
Business And Entrepreneurship
Information Technology (IT)
Basketball
Football
Track and Field
Game Design and Development
Reading
Academic
Sports and Games
I read books multiple times per month
Maurice Oldham
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I am a student - athlete that began my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree in 2022, and plan to attend law school. I love football because I enjoy competition, challenging myself and being strategic. Football requires more analysis and critical thinking then most think and has taught me to win/lose, commitment, team and more. I am a scholar who performs well academically, committed to my goals on and off the field. I have worked every summer and volunteer. My most recent initiative is with the YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center where I read to preschool children. Besides, volunteering, I am proud of the online store I operated during the pandemic and recently started a business internship where I developed and am managing a painting business including marketing, project estimates, customer service, recruiting, hiring, and training employees, delivery, site supervision, bookkeeping and sales. An issue that upsets me but also inspires me are the crimes - theft, assault, murder, manslaughter, rape, burglary - taking place here in my neighborhood to terrorist attacks, cybercrimes, and corruption against our nation and I want to be a part of the solution. I plan to serve as an example for young men in my neighborhood and beyond that cannot visualize a college education because no one in their immediate circle has one. There are not many African American males in the legal field nor law enforcement at any level. I plan to increase that number by one. After graduation, I will support programs financially and with service that work to keep males on the right track like me.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Law
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Minors:
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Amundsen High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
- Criminology
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Law
Career
Dream career field:
Law Enforcement
Dream career goals:
Lawyer, Criminal Justice
Entrepreneur - Started and operate small online merchandise store
NoMo Shop With Us2020 – 20233 yearsSeasonal Lifeguard - Monitored swimming pool facilities and water activities to ensure safety, security, and orderliness. Trained as a first responder to aid and rescue patrons in danger.
Chicago Park District2023 – 2023District Manager Business Intern - Developed & managed a painting business including marketing, project estimates, customer service, recruiting, hiring, and training employees, delivery, site supervision, bookkeeping and sales.
College Works Painting2024 – Present11 monthsAdvanced Apprentice - Seasonal - Training in yoga skills, instruction and various job paths
Gallery 372020 – 20211 yearJunior Camp Counselor - Assisted with supervision of day camper sign in and out, lunch and snack distribution, on-site activities, field trips focused on learning and fun, and monitoring of camper safety and security
Chicago Park District2018 – 20191 yearSummer Apprentice - Training in techniques and analytical skills as well as exposure to career opportunities such as coaching, refereeing, clock management and client instruction
TSG B-Ball2019 – 20201 yearSummer Apprentice - Training in culinary safety, preparation and cooking techniques focused on healthy meals and international cuisine
Logan Square Foodies2018 – 20191 year
Sports
Track & Field
Varsity2018 – 20224 years
Awards
- Participated in City Championships multiple years 2018-2022
Football
Varsity2018 – Present6 years
Awards
- Multiple Recognitions as MaxPreps Player of the Game
- Amundsen High School Student Athlete Award
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Football
Basketball
Varsity2018 – 20224 years
Awards
- 2021 Conference Champtions, 2021 City Championships and State Playoffs
Arts
Amundsen High School Orchestra
Music2021 – 2022
Public services
Volunteering
Tripp Ave Neighbors Association — Teen Group Leader & Board Representative - I participate in Clean Up days, outreach activities including leading kid programming and bi-monthly Board meetings.2017 – PresentVolunteering
Feed My Starving Children — Volunteer - I prepare and package food for distribution to families in developing countries. 40 hours during high school2018 – PresentVolunteering
School Programs Fundraiser — Volunteer - Participated in various fundraisers for track, football and basketball raising close to $2000 for sports and other school initiatives like technology during high school2018 – 2022Volunteering
YMCA Early Learning Center — Volunteer Reader - I read books to preschool aged girls and boys in a classroom setting2024 – PresentVolunteering
HoneyCombProject.org — Volunteer - Volunteered time and resources for special projects and events for those in need i.e. the Senior Love Art Project / Social for seniors in Chicago affordable housing.2022 – 2023