Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Makayla Hughes

Browns Mills,NJ

Summary

Johnson C. Smith University Alumna (3.8 GPA) with competencies in academic research and archival analysis. A detail-oriented and driven scholar, seeking admission into George Washington University's Master's program in Museum Studies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Founders Day Internship

Dr. Tyler Bunzey
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Investigated local and internal archives to curate an exhibition display for Johnson C. Smith University's Founders Day.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing designs, study methods, and tools for archive collection.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Annual Hip-hop Conference and Summit

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted thorough research to gather accurate and up-to-date information on the sociological, political, and cultural impact of hip-hop in Nigeria.
  • Answered dynamic questions and engaged in one-on-one conversations to address attendee's interest in presentation topics.
  • Researched, organized, and prepared relevant materials for the summit presentation, including the visuals and subsequent handouts.
  • Compiled suitable audio playlists and materials to demonstrate the unique tonality of Nigeria.

African American Women Film Summit

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
Charlotte, NC
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • I researched the interpersonal relationship between Black women and non-ethnic characters in film for a community summit.
  • Used curated presentation visuals to address the stereotypes, disparities, and tropes associated with female characters of color, and educated the audience on the pervasiveness of cultural stigma in mediums outside of academia.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to ensure presentation topics align with conference themes and audience expectations.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure presentations were delivered within allocated time frames without compromising content quality.
  • Promptly Addressed to questions of dynamic variety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Historical and Archival research
  • Academic writing
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Task prioritization
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Documentation management

Accomplishments

Awards

  • Graduate Summa Cum Laude
  • Presidents list (spring 2022 & spring 2023)
  • Deans list (fall 2021 & fall 2022)

Scholarships

  • Wachovia Excellence Fund
  • The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant
  • MREI and retention Scholarship
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship

Timeline

African American Women Film Summit

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
03.2024 - 05.2024

Annual Hip-hop Conference and Summit

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
11.2023 - 12.2023

Founders Day Internship

Dr. Tyler Bunzey
09.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Johnson C. Smith University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Makayla Hughes