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Yvonne Ekon

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Bio

Resume: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpdiBjZRwIzK2OWmYALAN267hcxFBJ5ExqNSTizNlOU/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.fiaoo6gziupq My name is Yvonne Ekon and I am a current film major. I didn't start off with a love for film, but with the idea of bringing concepts to life. Hence, my love for writing. I am currently working on a poem book that talks about issues like depression, breakups, marriages, child abuse, etc. Not only has writing my book helped me cope but I know it will also do the same for others. One of my goals is to leave an impact on those I come across. The profit made from my poetry book will be used to help the underprivileged, minorities, the abused, etc. I don't want my knowledge to only be for my own benefit; I would like to pass down what I know to others. I want to be the voice for those who have been silenced. I want to make sure I treat everyone equally and make smart choices. All of this led to my love for film. Writing a script or brainstorming a concept and seeing the visual that sometimes explains what words cannot. Films leave an impact, even if that impact may vary from person to person. My other hobbies include drawing, braiding hair, and meditating. I also love to research. Whether it's research on a burning question or keeping up with current events, I love to do it. I believe I am a great candidate because I have big goals for the future and plan to help many while doing so. Going to college would help me further my education and set me on the right path to achieving these goals. But I just need a little financial help to do so.

Education

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Minors:
    • Marketing

Millcreek High

High School
2012 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
    • Public Health
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Test scores:

    • 1400
      SAT

    Career

    • Dream career field:

      Business Supplies and Equipment

    • Dream career goals:

      My long-term career aspirations include launching both a haircare and a body care line. I am also diligently working on a poetry book, having completed 80 pages so far and plan on publishing it within the next two years. Additionally, I aspire to open a hair salon and produce a series of short films.

    • Hair stylist

      My own business (Hair by Yvonne)
      2022 – Present3 years
    • Seller of African products (my business)

      Brand 224
      2024 – Present1 year
    • Painter (my own business)

      Artwork by Yvonne
      2022 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Taekwondo

    2014 – 20151 year

    Awards

    • yellow belt

    ballet

    Club
    2012 – 20153 years

    Swimming

    Club
    2011 – 20143 years

    Basketball

    Club
    2020 – 2020

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2018 – Present7 years

    Soccer

    Varsity
    2018 – Present7 years

    Awards

    • MVP

    Research

    • Human Resources Management and Services

      AP research — student
      2023 – 2024

    Arts

    • Concert band

      Visual Arts
      2018 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Living faith church — Speaker
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Blind school club — organizer (hosted fundraisers, paralympic event, cleaned their school, provided school supplies, etc)
      2021 – 2024
    • Advocacy

      Equity at AISA — Speaker
      2020 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Artwork by Yvonne — Painter
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Hair by Yvonne — Hair stylist
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Blind school, Pick up trash, orphanage donations — provider
      2018 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship