Romel Antoine
Sales Representative
Roadtrip Nation
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Worked for a non-profit health provider that worked to increase access in vulnerable communities.
Worked as an AmeriCorps member leading a reading center for students in San Jose, CA.
Led a team working with students to increase their attendance, behavior, and course performance.
Managed the implementation of education services and began to communicate with principals.
Trained over 70 people per year to work with students who needed help getting back on track to graduate.
Raised money from public and private sector to help support the mission of the AmeriCorps program.
Found my dream job and team at Roadtrip Nation - helping young people explore the open road.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Career
Sales Representative
I help get Roadtrip Nation into the hands of students and educators.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Helping People
Day to Day
I spend most days on the phone with educators talking about the benefits of Roadtrip Nation. I tour them through our material and answer any questions they have. I do a lot of research about current trends in the education sector so that I can anticipate any needs or concerns they may have. My favorite part of working in this field is that I get to talk to so many different people every day and form connections based on the success of all students. On some days I travel a lot!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Involve yourself with people who are nothing like you. This kind of early exposure increases your adaptability later on. Being involved also helps you to start managing a busy schedule, prioritizing what must get done vs. what can be done later / tomorrow.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Don't work in underserved communities, you'll feel helpless and become depressed." "You'll never make any money." "Why are you moving so far away?"
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
First-Generation College Student
LGBT
