Yusef Bushara
Warwick, Bermuda
Summary
Recent graduate with experience in writing and research-intensive fields. Areas of skill include workshop building, creative and professional writing, high-level editing of academic reports, literary and academic essays, poems, book chapters, and articles. Process-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Book Researcher
The Bermuda National Gallery
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct biographical research on the life of late Bermudian photojournalist, Richard Saunders.
- Build a portfolio of research that includes interviews, photo descriptions, curatorial suggestions for future book format.
- Present and create a community lecture titled "Inspiring us to find awe: What Richard Saunders tells us about the delight in all of us, everywhere" on behalf of the National Gallery and The Bermudian Department of Culture.
National Museum Intern
National Museum of Bermuda
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted with archival work, including the cataloguing of artifacts.
- Conducted research on the historical landscape of language in Bermuda, culminating in a paper called "Oh, You Like My Accent? Reflections on Bermudian English."
- Assisted with maintenance tasks around the facility such as boat cleaning or organizing storage areas.
Camp Counselor, Summer Sports
Somersfield PE Teacher
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's participation in sports programs.
- Developed and implement weekly sports-based activities for campers.
- Organized and led outdoor field trips to local parks.
- Supervised campers in recreational activities, such as swimming, volleyball, basketball, and football.
Insurance Intern
Coralisle Group
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Compiled research on customer-experienced issues regarding telematics.
- Worked to discover viable digital alternatives to paper processes in the world of insurance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Humanities
Sciences Po Paris
Menton, France07-2023
IB Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson College (United World College)
Victoria, British Columbia05-2020
Skills
- Languages: Fluency in English; Professional proficiency in French; Elementary proficiency in Portuguese and Arabic
- Interview techniques; strong professional and creative writing skills; strong research and facilitating skills
Certification
- The Women's Foundation Young Allies Program: Young Male Ally certificate (May, 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
National Museum Intern
National Museum of Bermuda
07.2023 - 07.2024
Book Researcher
The Bermuda National Gallery
05.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor, Summer Sports
Somersfield PE Teacher
06.2020 - 08.2021
Insurance Intern
Coralisle Group
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - Political Humanities
Sciences Po Paris
IB Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson College (United World College)
- The Women's Foundation Young Allies Program: Young Male Ally certificate (May, 2024)
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