Hi, I’m
Miya Lister
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Motivated student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hard working and resourceful approach.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work
Policy and Advocacy Representative
04.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Selected as one of nearly 25 participants from the University of Alabama School of Social Work student body for a 3-day lobbying opportunity
- Worked with a group of fellow Social Work Students to prepare a speech for various members of congress
- Met and spoke with Congress members to advocate for the passing of H.R.6552 (Later passed by The House of Representatives)
Dr. Hee Yun Lee,
Summer Research Assistant
05.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Assisted Dr. Lee in her COVID HRSA research project by entering data, collecting data, and analyzing data using SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Created literature reviews for multiple topics including ‘VR use in Police Training’, and ‘Hospital Travel Times in the Black Belk South’
- Used Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint to effectively generate and share accurate information and findings regarding the research being done
The University Of Alabama Honors College
Big Ideas Innovation Competition
09.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with three other team members on an entry-level program that encourages students who have limited or no competition experience to develop their ideas, transform their thinking, and address societal problems through creativity and ingenuity
- Created a business proposal outlining a problem, its current solutions, and our team's solution
- Included a budget, 1 year plan, and a way to measure success in our team's proposed business
- Won two out of two phases against nearly 8 other teams.
The University Of Alabama Honors College
Honor's Action Leader
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Created a mural template of Dr. Seuss paintings
- Designed a list of supplies needed for the project including tools, paint, and bodies needed
- Led and was accountable for a group of 13 incoming college freshmen through a week of experiential learning, which included painting 4 large Dr. Seuss-themed murals down a 2nd-grade hallway in Buhl Elementary School located in Buhl, Alabama.
Style Encore
Key Holder
12.2020 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to employees for optimal coverage.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
Education
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
from Social Work
12.2024
University Overview
- Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Recipient
- 4.0/4.0 GPA
- President's List
University Honors College
Sparkman High SchoolHarvest, AL
High School Diploma
05.2021
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- Lobbying
- Detailed Records and Reporting
- Problem-Solving Strengths
Community Service
Participant, Honors Action, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, August 2021
- Painted mural of native Alabama flowers in an Elementary School cafeteria with 15 fellow incoming freshmen
- Gained an understanding of challenges faced by communities with minimal resources
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, August – December 2021
- Mentored and cared for 30+ children ages 8-11 while maintaining a clean and safe environment
Timeline
Summer Research Assistant
Dr. Hee Yun Lee,
05.2023 - 07.2023
Big Ideas Innovation Competition
The University Of Alabama Honors College
09.2022 - 04.2023
Honor's Action Leader
The University Of Alabama Honors College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Policy and Advocacy Representative
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work
04.2022 - 05.2022
Key Holder
Style Encore
12.2020 - 07.2022
The University of Alabama
from Social Work
University Honors College
Sparkman High School
High School Diploma