Yaminah El-Amin
Flossmoor,IL
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with leadership experience and a passion for fostering inclusive and dynamic environments. Skilled in administrative support, team collaboration, and community engagement. Seeking opportunities to contribute organizational and problem-solving abilities in a professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Office Assistant
UIC Daley Library
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee the front desk, field phone calls, answer inquiries from in-person visitors, and perform general office duties
- Support the Library's student employment process by advertising jobs on Handshake, assisting with online applications, and addressing inquiries about employment opportunities
- Ensure accurate filing of HR documents while maintaining confidentiality
- Assist in planning and coordinating employee training programs, tracking attendance, and evaluating outcomes
Resident Assistant
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2023 - Current
- Organize and promote community-building events to enhance residents' sense of belonging
- Facilitate social, academic, and personal transitions for residential students within the UIC community
- Respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations while ensuring resident safety
- Work on-call rotations to enforce policies and maintain security in the residence hall
Student Support Liaison
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Responded to daily student inquiries via email, phone, and office visits
- Supported the planning and implementation of events benefiting over 200 students
- Managed communication strategies for 200 scholarship applicants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Mental Health First Aid Certification -
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2023
Skills
- Relationship Cultivation
- Conflict de-escalation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Administrative support
Awards
- Future Leaders in Business Scholarship, 08/21 - Present
- Flames Leadership Network Scholarship, 08/22 - 05/23
- Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship, 08/21 - 05/22
- Interfaith Youth Core Fellowship, Summer 22
- International League of Muslim Women ‘Rising Star’ Awardee, 05/23
Leadership Experience
- UIC Black Muslim Collective, Co-Founder/President, 03/24, Present
- UIC Black Student Union, Executive Committee, 04/23, Present
- UIC African American Academic Network, Member, 06/21, Present
- UIC CHANCE Program, Scholar, 06/21, Present
Timeline
General Office Assistant
UIC Daley Library
06.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2023 - Current
Student Support Liaison
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
University of Illinois Chicago
Mental Health First Aid Certification -
University of Illinois Chicago