Jakia Mim
NY,NY
Summary
Driven and versatile, with proven skills in research, writing, and organization honed at Detroit and New York Writing Room. Excelled in creating impactful content on complex issues like South Asian generational trauma, demonstrating strong interviewing and editing abilities. Collaborated effectively across roles, significantly contributing to team efforts at Broadway Community Inc.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
House Cleaner
Relative
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Washed dishes and wiped down all surfaces
- Mopped and swept floors
- Restocked and replenished toiletries and kitchen supplies after cleaning activities
Food Pantry Volunteer
Broadway Community Inc.
- 12.2023
- Contributed to a welcoming environment with compassionate customer service for pantry visitors
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create efficient sorting and distribution processes
- Part of a bigger civic action research project exploring hunger and poverty in New York City.
Student Journalist
Detroit and New York Writing Room
- 08.2022
- Published an online article on South Asian generational trauma
- Interviewed mental health specialists and sourced professional research journals
- Collaborated with editors and fellow interns to develop story ideas and angles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Boston University
Boston, United States05.2028
High School Diploma -
Columbia Secondary School
New York, United States06.2024
Skills
- Interviews
- Editing
- Research
- Writing
- Organization
- Google Docs, Slides, Sheets
Activities
Columbia Pride Newspaper - Columbia Secondary School
Lead Reporter, Editor, and Writer
- Conducted research and interviews for articles
- Wrote for the administration beat
- Edited peer articles
- Co-leader of events and teaching newer students and club members
Musical Stage - Columbia Secondary School
Rehearsal Manager, Head of Makeup
- Took attendance, organized costumes and props, and took rehearsal notes
- Was second-hand to the directors
- Organized a list of makeup for the musical following the school's budget
- Managed makeup artists and schedules
- Performed as a makeup artist
Timeline
House Cleaner
Relative
11.2021 - 08.2024
Food Pantry Volunteer
Broadway Community Inc.
- 12.2023
Student Journalist
Detroit and New York Writing Room
- 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Boston University
High School Diploma -
Columbia Secondary School