Maya Jasmine White, B.A, M.Sc.
tel.07521605688
maya.mjw@gmail.com
I am an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dedicated individual with a research specialisation in conflict, extreme violence, and mass atrocities. I consistently and deliberately maintain awareness of the experiences of marginalised persons and communities across the globe throughout cycles of crisis.
EDUCATION
MSc Human Rights
Distinction (predicted)
The London School of Economics (LSE) (full scholarship)
London, 2019-2020
[2021 graduation due to COVID-19]
BA Politics
First Class Honours (with distinction)
University of York
York, 2016-2019
SKILLS
- Determined & self-motivated
- Confident communicator with ability to assess & appropriately respond to varying needs of clientele
- Copyediting
- Excellent attention to detail
- Professional & confidential handling of sensitive information
- MS Office Suite
- Efficient, adaptable, & pragmatic
- Remain calm & level-headed in fast-paced & challenging situations
AWARDS
Graeme Moodie Prize
Highest dissertation mark | University of York, 2019
Politics Prize
Highest overall grade average | University of York, 2019
Photography: ‘Celebrating People and Places Globally’
Shortlisted for Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre competition
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CHRM2 University of Jember | 2020 – PRESENT
- Language copy editor
- Reviewing and editing of academic articles for publication both in association with JSEAHR and elsewhere
- Ensuring clarity of language and grammatical accuracy in professional settings where the author’s first language is not English
BATH, UK | 2015-PRESENT
- Childcare Provider
- Facilitation of self-directed education
- Provision of support for children from new-born stage to adolescence, including children with disabilities
HEBDEN TEA | YORK, UK | 2017-2018
- Sales Assistant
- Stock & delivery management
- Supporting & advising customers with specialist product knowledge
MAVERN HOUSE CARE HOME | SHAW, UK | 2017
- Administrator and receptionist
- Responsible for digitisation of records, including handling sensitive data and information.
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, BRIGHTON, UK | 2018, 2019
PARKINSONS | BATH, UK | 2015-2016
- COSHH training
- Maintenance of a clean & safe environment
- Re-classification and organisation of university library system
PHASE EIGHT | BATH, UK | 2014-2016
- Style Consultant
- Representing a brand
- Tailored, client-oriented customer service
- Visual merchandising
VOLUNTEERING // ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIVERSITY, EVENTS, & WELFARE MANAGER
UNIVERSITY OF YORK BOXING CLUB, UK | 2018-2019
Equal Opportunities training, events management, fundraising
YOUTH MENTOR & FACILITATOR
PEACEJAM | YORK, UK | 2016-2017
MEXICAN CULTURE & IDENTITY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK / TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY | MEXICO | 2018
DERWENT GLOBAL COMMUNITY: HUMAN RIGHTS & DEVELOPMENT
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK, UK | 2016-2019
SPORTS LEADERSHIP
REFERENCES
Available on request