Benjamin Jackson

Forward thinking and creative professional with experience in leadership, administration, and research. Adept at public speaking, scholarly collaboration, and interdisciplinary studies. Skilled in creative programming, stakeholder engagement, and professional writing. Collaborative and dedicated to participating in a motivated working and learning environment. Insightful Researcher known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in qualitative analysis, statistical data interpretation, and experimental design. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring successful project outcomes and innovative research developments.

• Feminist Poetry Reading, Feminist Equality Movement, 02/01/24, Dallas, TX, Planned and organized a formal feminist poetry reading event, demonstrating strong event management and coordination skills. Utilized online and physical academic databases and sources to curate a list of poems and created a detailed lecture to accompany the readings, showcasing research and presentation abilities. Worked with SMU English department faculty to plan and execute the lecture portion of the event.
• Women in the Workplace Panel, Southern Methodist University, 03/01/24, Dallas, TX, Facilitated a dynamic panel discussion with experts, guiding meaningful conversations on challenges and opportunities for women in professional settings.
• Take Back the Night, Feminist Equality Movement, 04/01/24, Dallas, TX, Planned and organized a large-scale event on the SMU campus, coordinating with vendors and entertainment providers. Orchestrated a rally as part of the event, ensuring smooth logistics and effective execution. Served as a liaison between organization leadership and campus officials, facilitating communication and collaboration for a well-coordinated event.
• Human Rights Independent Study, Southern Methodist University, 01/01/24 to 05/31/24, Dallas, TX, Conducted an independent study for the SMU Human Rights Department on lynching in the American South, focusing on the relationship between race and the law. Performed extensive research using library catalogues, book searches, academic databases, articles, and historical primary and secondary sources. Authored a multipage thesis with an original argument, synthesizing research findings into a comprehensive scholarly work.
• ERAH Graduate Conference, Southern Methodist University, 01/01/24 to 05/31/24, Dallas, TX, Presenter: 'Embodied Resistance: The Body of Joan of Arc in Cultural Memory.'