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Reignah Cockburn Johnson

Summary

Sociology graduate student passionate and pursuing a career in research of race relations, mobility, public policy, civil rights, sports, and diversity through intersectional topics. Dedicated to working to develop research, leadership, and team-oriented skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENT LIFE
08.2023 - 05.2024

• Assigned to La Plata Hall

• Served as a leader, helped, and resource for students within the hall

• Developed community through facilitating informative meetings and events

Research Interviewer

THE WOODLAWN PROJECT
05.2022 - 12.2023

• Worked under Dr. Kerry Green

• Implemented effective time management strategies when scheduling appointments with potential study participants.

• Utilized computer-assisted telephone interviewing software to ensure accuracy and consistency of data entry.

Participated in weekly meetings with supervisors regarding progress updates ongoing projects.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
06.2023 - 08.2023

• Worked under Dr. Chinyere Osuji

• Researched cultural and social differences and the mental health of African nurses and nursing students in the United states workplaces and schools of nursing

• Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects.

RETAIL PRINT MARKETING ASSOCIATE

STAPLES
07.2021 - 12.2021

• Produced professionally finished products using print and production equipment

• Gained proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

• Trained new associates on customer relations, equipment, and order processing

STIPDG Intern

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
06.2024 - Current
  • Equity and Access Intern for the Department al Office of Civil Rights within the Office of the Secretary
  • Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems
  • Researched and Developed new policy edits for DEIA and Anti-Harassment frameworks
  • Presented capstone project on New Possibilities for the Anti-Harassment Framework at STIPDG Virtual Symposium.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENT LIFE
08.2021 - 01.2022

• Assigned to Elkton Hall

• Provided excellent customer service to residents and guests of the community.

• Completed audits of keys and package deliveries

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
College Park, MD
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
05.2024

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependability
  • Responsibility
  • Project management
  • Delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Strategic thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Decision-making

Volunteer Experience

Shepard's Table, Silver Spring, MD, 05/01/21, Present, Providing hot meals to those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty. Leading the hot food line and beautification of the facility's fruit and vegetable garden. Leading the sanitation and organization of food storage rooms.

Timeline

STIPDG Intern

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
06.2024 - Current

Resident Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENT LIFE
08.2023 - 05.2024

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
06.2023 - 08.2023

Research Interviewer

THE WOODLAWN PROJECT
05.2022 - 12.2023

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENT LIFE
08.2021 - 01.2022

RETAIL PRINT MARKETING ASSOCIATE

STAPLES
07.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
Reignah Cockburn Johnson