K'Nira Hayes
Summary
Honors College International Business student at Wingate University with experience in community outreach, youth development, international service, and cross-cultural engagement. Passionate about supporting children, families, and underserved communities through education, advocacy, and community-based programs. Demonstrated leadership through international volunteer work, mentorship roles, and nonprofit service. Seeking opportunities to combine business knowledge with meaningful social impact.
Personal Mission
To serve children and families through compassionate leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and community development. My goal is to use business as a tool to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and help people thrive both locally and globally.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media and Photography Assistant
Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina
10.2025 - Current
- Capture and create visual content for university programs and events.
- Promoted campus initiatives through engaging photography and targeted content creation.
- Assist with social media engagement and digital storytelling.
- Edited photos to enhance quality and composition, improving visual storytelling for university programs.
- Set up lighting and equipment for photo shoots, ensuring optimal conditions for quality visuals.
- Organized and maintained photography studio supplies and props.
- Supported photographers during events by capturing candid moments.
- Developed effective communication and marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.
- Assisted in brainstorming creative concepts for upcoming projects.
After-School Counselor
YMCA
Clover, South Carolina
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised children during after-school activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols for a secure environment.
- Planned educational programs that fostered teamwork and creativity, enhancing participant engagement.
- Assisted with homework support, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Organized recreational games that promoted physical activity and facilitated social interaction among children.
- Collaborated with staff to develop schedules aligning with program goals and objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Wingate University
Wingate, NC06-2026
Skills
- Digital media creation
- Social media management
- Visual storytelling
- Content development
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Basic photo editing
- Creative problem solving
- Communication strategy
- Community Outreach
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Project Planning
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Customer Service
- Business Strategy
- Professional Communication
Technology
- Microsoft Word
- Social Media Content Creation
- Photography
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Marketplace Business Simulation Achievement
Affiliations
- Community Volunteer
Centro de Esperanza Infantil | Oaxaca, Mexico
May 2026
Volunteered with a nonprofit organization serving children and families experiencing economic hardship.
Assisted with educational programming, meal preparation, and family support initiatives.
Translated children's sponsorship letters from Spanish to English for international sponsors.
Participated in family home visits and community outreach efforts.
Observed and learned about social determinants of health, including healthcare access, education, housing, transportation, and clean water.
Collaborated with staff, volunteers, and community members in a multicultural environment.
Developed a deeper understanding of community development and family-centered support systems.
Timeline
Social Media and Photography Assistant
Wingate University
10.2025 - Current
After-School Counselor
YMCA
10.2024 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Wingate University