Mikayla Harden
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic doctoral candidate in history with a proven track record of maintaining administrative responsibilities in large academic departments that comprises of undergraduate students, doctoral students, faculty, and higher education administration. Skilled in project management with the capacity to plan, execute, and oversee multifaceted research initiatives, academic events, and departmental affairs. Elated to leverage expertise in historical research and writing to make meaningful contributions to coordinating medical students, residents, and fellows and supported ongoing research efforts that have a lasting impact in medicine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Graduate Assistant
University of Delaware
01.2019 - Current
- Provided administrative support to the department professors, including organizing, preparing, and distributing course materials, grading course materials, and scheduling meetings for 100+ students
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills in collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives
- Engaged in professional development activities, such as attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, and pursuing personal research interests of faculty mentorship
- Collaborated with faculty on research projects, conducting literature reviews, gathering and analyzing data, and contributing to scholarly publications.
Leadership Consultant
Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Evaluated program effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing feedback and performance data to make data-driven recommendations for program enhancement
- Contributed to thought leadership initiatives through writing articles, delivering presentations, and participating in industry conferences and events
- Upheld professional standards and ethical guidelines in consulting engagements, ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and respect for client relationships Built and maintained strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner in leadership development initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - History
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2025
Master of Arts - History
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX06.2018
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Event Organization
- Academic Research
- Continuing education
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Leadership Consultant
Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood
01.2021 - 01.2023
PhD Graduate Assistant
University of Delaware
01.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - History
University of Delaware
Master of Arts - History
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
The University of Texas At Austin