Raheemat Adekunle

Upcoming junior majoring in Economics

Chicago, United States

#OpenToWork

About

Hey, Raheemat here, I am an economics student with a strong interest in understanding how systems, people, and resources connect. I enjoy taking initiative, and contribute effectively to both independent and team settings, and I am always looking forward to continuously learning through hands-on experiences.

Experience

Depauw University

LinkedIn Profile Analyst

Depauw University

Oct 2025 – May 2026

Help clients create or improve their LinkedIn profiles by optimizing summaries and resumes, visuals, and overall branding. Monitored engagement and profile performance metrics while developing personalized strategies to help clients grow connections, strengthen engagement, and increase professional visibility. Meet regularly with U.S. and U.K. clients virtually to review progress, provide recommendations, and guide profile updates.

LinkedInProfile OptimizationClient EngagementCustomer ServiceEvent CoordinationCommunication

Treasurer

National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

Nov 2024 – May 2026

Created semester budget projections to plan funding for events and initiatives. Put together monthly financial updates tracking cash flow, spending, and differences from budget.

BudgetingFinancial ReportingCash Flow Management
Northern Trust

Business Service Intern

Northern Trust

Nov 2023 – Jul 2024

Supported the administrative assistant for U.S. and U.K. executives by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling email communication. Coordinated travel logistics, including booking flights, hotels, transportation, and preparing detailed itineraries for visiting executives. Created SOPs and presented them to administrative staff; also updated organizational charts and assisted with office needs like ordering food for meetings.

Calendar ManagementTravel CoordinationSOP CreationlogisticsMicrosoft 360

Youth Leader

Freshman Connection CPS

Jul 2023 – Aug 2023

Assisted the incoming freshmen class and taught them what to expect once they started high school. Participated in group activities with the freshmen, to help solve problems with school work and fun activities. Accompanied staff to look after the freshman during field trips.

Youth MentoringGroup FacilitationEvent Supervision
Multiplying Goods

Team Leader

Multiplying Goods

Feb 2023 – Apr 2023

Helped assemble care products for people experiencing homelessness. Supported the team by handing out provision kits in the community.

Team LeadershipCommunity OutreachLogistics

Participant

Obama Youth Service Corps (OYJC) and High School Internship Program (HSIP)

Sep 2022 – Jul 2024

Completed Urban Alliance’s year-long workforce development program focused on professional communication, workplace best practices, post-secondary planning, and financial literacy during OYJC. Earned the MS Office Technology Associate Certificate through 20 hours of NPower training, gaining hands-on proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Participated in mentorship and career-readiness workshops designed to build professional confidence and career exposure during HSIP.

ExcelPowerPoint

Education

Depauw University

Depauw University

Bachelors of Arts · Economics

2024 – 2028

Certifications

MS Office Technology Associate Certificate

NPower

Skills

Google SuiteOutlookWordMicrosoft Office SuitePowerpointExcelSharepointMicrosoft 360ReliableFlexibilityNon verbal communicationVerbal communicationTime management

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Yoruba (Native or bilingual proficiency)French (Limited working proficiency)