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Grace O. Akinfenwa

Dallas,TX

Summary

Graduate student at Southwestern Adventist University with diverse campus experience and strong interest in internal communication. Proficient in writing, attention to detail, and adaptability, eager to join a communications team that values genuine social connections and creates compelling internal messaging.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Southwestern Adventist University
01.2025 - 05.2025


  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Resident Assistant

Southwestern Adventist University
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Delivered weekly updates to residents via bulletin boards, texts, and in-person meetings.

Front Desk Receptionist

Southwestern Adventist University
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Maintained accurate internal logs to support efficient handover between shifts and supervisors.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors and students upon arrival at the front desk.

Dining Services Cashier

Southwestern Adventist University
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a positive tone in high-volume settings, enhancing the dining experience for peers, guests and staffs
  • Communicated clearly with hundreds of students daily about menu options, policies, and payment issues.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

Mass Communication

Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary
Lagos State, Nigeria.
09-2020

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Good Writing
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Listening skills
  • Open to new learning

Activities

~ Pitched a food business idea, and out of 3 competitors, my group mates and I's idea was voted the best.

~ I wrote a news article titled "Valentine or Galantine's? Options for Singles on Valentine's Day", in which I interviewed single students at the school about their Valentine's Day perspectives, which was published on SWAU's news page, The Southwesterner.

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Southwestern Adventist University
01.2025 - 05.2025

Dining Services Cashier

Southwestern Adventist University
08.2023 - 12.2024

Resident Assistant

Southwestern Adventist University
07.2023 - 05.2025

Front Desk Receptionist

Southwestern Adventist University
02.2023 - 05.2025

Mass Communication

Babcock University

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southwestern Adventist University

High School Diploma -

Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary