Mikaila Ainsworth
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Mikaila is a third-year Sociology major with a deep understanding of social dynamics and a commitment to addressing societal issues pertaining to marginalized communities. Motivated individual with a tenacious work ethic, coupled with strong organizational and team collaboration skills. Seeking to apply knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in areas such as education, social justice, and policy analysis.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Communications Intern
Black Student Union
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and curated impactful content for social media platforms, resulting in a 5% growth in online followers and an average post reach of 1,000 students
- Prepared and presented monthly reports to the executive board, highlighting key campaign successes, and facilitating data-driven decision-making for future communication efforts which contributed to earning the current position of Communications Co-Chair
- Made significant contributions to the Black Student Union's success in winning the "Most Improved Campus Organization Award, resulting from advocating for the needs and interests of the organization and its members at campus-wide meetings
Student Advocate
Black Student Union Demands Team
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with a team of 13 student activists, conducting in-depth research on policies and procedures, resulting in the development of evidence-based demands and proposals.
- Drafted comprehensive demand letters, petitions, and policy proposals that garnered support from over 75% of the black student body, amplifying the goals and objectives of the demands team.
- Generated data-driven reports on demand outcomes and impact, influencing university policies and practices, and resulting in long-term systemic changes.
Cashier
Tenaya Market & Eatery
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed and balanced cash drawer with precision, consistently maintaining 100% accuracy in cash counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities, multitasking effectively to process an average of 50 transactions per hour during peak periods.
- Consistently followed company policies and procedures, including cash handling, loss prevention, and security measures, resulting in zero policy violations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Time Management
- Social Media Content Creation
- Good Attention to Detail
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Excel Under Pressure
Timeline
Student Advocate
Black Student Union Demands Team
11.2022 - 06.2023
Communications Intern
Black Student Union
09.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Tenaya Market & Eatery
09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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