Akiah Taylor
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
As a dedicated major in the field of Journalism at Saint Louis University, I am passionate about the use of diverse methods of media to help amplify and deliver news stories that resonate with readers generate a meaningful impact upon the field of Journalism. I particularly utilize social media as a tool for storytelling that is impactful and engages with audiences in real-time. Being skilled in writing, editing, researching, fact-checking and utilizing digital media platforms, I am a useful asset to a team within dynamic environments & am eager to expand my expertise within Journalism and provide my skillset where I am useful.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Drunken Fish - Central West End
09.2024 - Current
- Served food and beverages & worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by accommodating special dietary requests or modifications to sushi rolls as needed.
- Participated actively in quality control measures by tasting and evaluating sushi rolls for flavor, texture, and consistency before serving to customers.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current food trends and industry best practices, applying insights to daily work.
Outreach Member
Wyman Leadership Program
08.2016 - Current
- Engaged in meaningful community service initiatives in Eureka, Missouri, revitalizing garden areas throughout the city through a collaborative cleaning initiative with my peers
- Awarded a substantial $92,000 scholarship to Saint Louis University as a result of dedicated involvement in the teen outreach program & highlight as a standout candidate due to my local contributions
Campus Policy Fellow
Scholarship Foundation of Saint Louis Missouri
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Engaging in high-level advocacy efforts by interfacing with Missouri representatives and senators to track and influence the trajectory of legislative initiatives impacting higher education to ensure their alignment with student interests
- Assisted collaborative efforts with varied student populations across Missouri universities , encouraging modifications to policies and supporting discussions to address relevant student issues and improve the university experience
Associate
Pickleman's
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborating with a team to orchestrate the order preparation processes in a manner that services hundreds of customers a day, generating up to $100k in sales weekly
- Processed customer transactions while managing a high-volume cash register & assisting with food preparation, finishing, packaging, and ensuring the exportation of orders from the store to customers through in-shop & delivery orders
Conference Assistant
Saint Louis University
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Efficiently coordinated and executed extensive summer-long conference sessions catered to prospective students of Saint Louis University to ensure a smooth transition to campus life
- Responded to crisis situations on call for 24 hour intervals, organized lock-out incidents across campus & supervised summer personnel scheduling across security desks, managed student worker timesheet submissions weekly, as well as payroll processing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Saint Louis Univeristy
12-2025
Minor - African American Studies
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO12-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Certified: Excel
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
- Social Media Engagement
- Multimedia Production
- Social Media Reporting
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Excel, 08/23
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), 08/23
Timeline
Server
Drunken Fish - Central West End
09.2024 - Current
Campus Policy Fellow
Scholarship Foundation of Saint Louis Missouri
10.2023 - 10.2024
Associate
Pickleman's
05.2023 - 09.2024
Conference Assistant
Saint Louis University
05.2022 - 08.2023
Outreach Member
Wyman Leadership Program
08.2016 - Current
- Microsoft Certified: Excel, 08/23
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), 08/23
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Saint Louis Univeristy
Minor - African American Studies
Saint Louis University
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