Elijah Walton
New York,USA
Summary
Creative professional with experience in cultural institutions and community engagement. Expertise in research, performance studies, and African diasporic scholarship, translating cultural ideas into structured projects. Proven ability to organize complex initiatives and engage diverse audiences while fostering inclusivity in academic and professional environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
New York University
New York, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Foster community engagement among first-year students through programming, mentorship, and peer support.
- Ensure residential policies are upheld and serve as a resource for conflict resolution and student wellness.
- Mediated conflicts between residents to promote a harmonious community environment.
Social Media Virtual Assistant
Pick Up a Darn Book: Book Club
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement social media strategies to grow audience engagement across platforms.
- Design visually compelling graphics to communicate brand identity and highlight book selections.
Curitorial Intern
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to curatorial research by conducting interviews, archival analysis, and source documentation centered on African Diasporic art and performance traditions.
- Researched artworks to enhance programming, exhibitions, and educational materials.
- Maintained inventory records for artworks and artifacts in the collection.
Activism Intern
TurnUp Activism
Remote
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with digital campaigns and social media initiatives focused on youth civic participation.
- Researched and promoted issues related to social justice, community organizing, and activism outreach.
- Collaborated with team members to create educational materials for workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Studies And Africana Studies
New York University
New York, NY05.2026
High School Diploma - Drama
University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, NC05.2022
Skills
- Cultural Research & Writing
- Research analysis
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Event planning
- Social media strategy
Extracurricular Activities
Black Student Union, Member, New York University
Young Democratic Socialists of America at NYU, Member, New York University
NYU Black Thought, Member, New York University
Timeline
Resident Assistant
New York University
08.2025 - Current
Curitorial Intern
Philadelphia Museum of Art
06.2025 - 08.2025
Social Media Virtual Assistant
Pick Up a Darn Book: Book Club
01.2025 - Current
Activism Intern
TurnUp Activism
07.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Studies And Africana Studies
New York University
High School Diploma - Drama
University of North Carolina School of The Arts