Nykia Wright
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Kids Academy
06.2023
- Supports teacher in the cleanliness of the classroom and preparation for lesson plans
- Creates meaningful relationships with students and parents.
Research Assistant
Texas Black Caucus Foundation
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted literature reviews on policy issues for blog posts during the Texas 88th Legislative Session
- Managed social media pages to maintain up-to-date information for citizens and representatives.
IGNITE Fellowship Mentor
Teach for America
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Formed relationships with students to accelerate their learning and improve my leadership skills
- Developed an individualized curriculum with the help of veteran educators to meet learning objectives.
Program Associate
Brighter Bites
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Partnered with the Houston Food Bank and lifted 75-pound bags of fruits and vegetables for distribution
- Supervised groups of volunteers for produce bagging and ensuring safety procedures are implemented
- Engaged with families and communities to create and maintain a fun and health-conscious environment.
Desk Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Distributed mail and packages to residents in student apartments
- Answered phone calls and questions from residents, guests and potential residents.
College Equity Leadership Fellow (CELF)
Courageous Conversations Global Foundation
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Created and planned a racial healing event for the UT Austin campus
- Promoted racial equity on campus by engaging in authentic and compelling interracial dialogue.
TXBCF Research and Policy Intern
The University of Texas at Austin
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist in activities such as legislative research and interaction with legislators to support policy advancement at the state level
- Complete research tasks by conducting literature reviews and background research
- Organize and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
Conference Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Perform customer service duties for conference guests, varying from youth, college, and adult groups
- Aid in the check-in and check-out process for over 200 conference guests on campus
- Create significant relationships with coworkers to create a fun environment.
Student Purchasing Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Inputted invoices and transfers from campus dining locations into the Food Management System, Food Pro
- Organized, scanned, and filed approximately 50 documents per day by week, location, and fiscal year.
Student Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Served food to approximately 50 customers per hour
- Cleaned and sanitized cooking and serving areas during closing hours.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TXSkills
Social Media
Problem solving
Data entry
Teaching
Customer service
Interpersonal skills
Working with Children
Policy Research
Communication
Literature reviews
Tutoring
Critical thinking
Interpersonal
Leadership
Time Management
Websites
Affiliations
- Black Women Wellness Organization, Outreach/Community Engagement Chair, 08/2021 - 05/2022
- Black Women Wellness Organization, Treasurer, 08/2022 - 12/2022
Leadership Experience
- IGNITE Fellowship Mentor, Teach for America, served from 01/2023 - 04/2023. Formed relationships with students to accelerate their learning and improve my leadership skills, Developed an individualized curriculum with the help of veteran educators to meet learning objectives
- Courageous Equity Leadership Fellow, Courageous Conversations Global Foundation, Austin, TX, served from 06/2021 - 10/2022. Created and planned a racial healing event for the UT Austin campus, Promoted racial equity on campus by engaging in authentic and compelling interracial dialogue
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Kids Academy
06.2023
Research Assistant
Texas Black Caucus Foundation
03.2023 - 05.2023
IGNITE Fellowship Mentor
Teach for America
01.2023 - 04.2023
Program Associate
Brighter Bites
01.2023 - 03.2023
Desk Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2022 - 12.2022
Conference Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
05.2022 - 08.2022
TXBCF Research and Policy Intern
The University of Texas at Austin
02.2022 - 08.2022
College Equity Leadership Fellow (CELF)
Courageous Conversations Global Foundation
06.2021 - 10.2022
Student Purchasing Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
04.2021 - 12.2021
Student Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin
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