Dela Hini

Dela Hini

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder and Artistic Director at Stoke The Embers

  • Education

    • Bishop O'Byrne High School

      2012 - 2015
      High School and International Baccalaureate Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Bishop O'Byrne Track and Field, Handball, Cross Country, Yearbook International Baccalaureate Diploma studentRecipient of the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceRecipient of the Bishop O'Byrne Habits of Mind Scholarship

    • The University of British Columbia

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Sociology

      Activities and Societies: UBC Student's Union Okanagan, EWB UBC Okanagan Chapter, Residence Life, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Engineering Society at UBCO, UBCO Aero Club, African Caribbean Student Club, Intercultural Development Program, UBCO Heat Track and Field Club, the Arts and Sciences Students Association, the Pink Backpack Project

    • The University of British Columbia

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering

      Transferred out of Electrical Engineering to Sociology

  • Experience

    • Superstore

      Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
      Cashier

      My role as cashier involved:- Collaborating with a culturally diverse staff and clientele - Assisting a large number of customers per day- Having a keen knowledge of available merchandise and special offers- Helping to restock shelves- Standing for long periods of time

    • The Calgary Stampede

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Parking Attendant

      I was a parking attendant for the Calgary Stampede during the Stampede festivities of the 2015 event. My role as parking attendant involved:- Assisting a large number of park goers per day- Redirecting visitors to available stalls and/or parking areas- Collaborating with Stampede Parking Staff to ensure the efficient monitoring of parking grounds- Keeping a running account of the number of vehicles in a particular lot- Standing for long periods of time

    • The Engineering Society at the University of British Columbia

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
      Vice President Internal

      - Facilitates relations between students and faculty- Plans and executes activities for the academic and professional development of engineering students- Promotes interfaculty relations and correspondences- Fosters team productivity via a rigorous project outline and task assignment- Researches project management and inclusive leadership methods and their applications

    • The University of British Columbia

      Jul 2016 - Apr 2021

      In this role I am an Assistant Equity Facilitator for the Equity and Inclusion Office at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan Campus. EIO is committed to upholding UBC's mission to maintain a campus that is inclusive, regardless of race, religious beliefs, gender, sexual-orientation, and background. My role in this position included the following: - Assist in planning workshops on a variety of topics, including positive space and inclusive language - Hosting workshops- Analyzing data basked on workshop feedback- Curate projects pertaining to racial identities, mental health, and gender identity Show less In this role I work as a research assistant under the supervision of Dr. Keekyoung Kim and graduate students at UBC-Okanagan's Integrated Bio-Micro/Nanotechnology Laboratory. My role involves:- Characterizing and analyzing data- Characterizing and analyzing data to assist graduate students in their research- Collaborating with my supervisor and fellow researchers to produce comprehensive results- Continuous studies by reading research papers pertaining to my work- Collaborating with a local company to optimize 3D printer technology Show less

      • Student Ambassador

        May 2018 - Apr 2021
      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Apr 2020 - Sept 2020
      • Assistant Equity Facilitator

        Sept 2017 - Apr 2020
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Nov 2015 - Sept 2017
      • Residence Advisor

        Aug 2016 - May 2017
      • Math 101 Peer Notetaker

        Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Engineers Without Borders Canada

      Dec 2016 - Aug 2017
      Junior Fellow

      EWB's Junior Fellowship program is designed to help shape the systems change leaders of tomorrow. Through the JF program I am challenged to challenge the engineering profession and explore areas of social justice, entrepreneurship, sustainable development and systemic change.This summer I will be volunteering with Voto Mobile, an EWB venture. Voto Mobile is a dynamic tech-based information distribution service that connects people in Ghana as well as other international communities.

    • UBC Students'​ Union Okanagan

      May 2017 - Nov 2018

      The UBCSUO represents the voice of all students at UBC's Okanagan Campus. Initiatives and supports that the UBCSUO provides include student healthcare, businesses on campus, and funding for student lead initiatives. My position in the UBCSUO includes the following:- Member of the UBCSUO Board of Directors- Represent the voice and concerns of the Engineering Faculty- Review UBCSUO fiscal agendas - Support UBCSUO Executives in the planning and execution of position related projects Show less

      • Director-At-Large

        May 2018 - Nov 2018
      • Faculty of Applied Science Representative

        May 2017 - Apr 2018
    • VOTO Mobile

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Intern on the Voto Mobile Partner Success Team

      My internship with Voto Mobile was part of my Junior Fellowship with Engineer's Without Borders. It was an enriching opportunity that enabled me to work hands on with an EWB venture. My role in this position included the following:- Assisted in the development and administration of surveys- Constructed optimization tools for the PST platform- Optimization tools included a searchable Excel function to store SQL queries

    • Venovis

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
      Administrative and Media Coordinator

      As part of the Venovis team I work on customer communications, digital content management, copywriting, and general office administration.

    • Impact Arts Co-op

      Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
      Founding Member

      Founding member and writer for the social impact measuring co-op, Impact Arts.

    • Identity School of Acting

      Mar 2022 - Sept 2023
      Front of House Administrator

      This position encompassed the execution of administrative duties, including but not limited to the following:- Customer service and student services- Tech set-up for screen and film classes- Managed and responded to a high volume of written and verbal communication- Managed a high volume of confidential information and relaying relevant materials to management- Provided one-on-one peer support to students

    • Collage Voices

      May 2023 - Dec 2023
      Administrative Assistant

      - Assisted in the facilitation of educational workshops for young people- Supported in social media marketing- Assisted in event management

    • Stoke The Embers

      Jul 2023 - now
      Founder and Artistic Director

      My duties for Stoke The Embers include, but are not limited to, the following:- Social media content creation and management- Conducting research on playwrights, actors, directors, and othercreatives in order to create marketing materials for events- Event planning and execution- Short-film production assistance- Liaising with key stakeholders, including event participants,venues, and performers- Managing a small team of volunteers and freelance technicians

    • DRYWRITE LIMITED

      Nov 2023 - now
      Production Coordinator

      - Liaison with hired actors and writers- Social media content creation and management- Assist with casting- Reading and reporting on script submissions- Assisting with invoice processing- Managing the rehearsal schedule of all actors, writers, anddirectors on our projects

    • Apples & Snakes

      Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
      Pogramme Administrator

      My duties within this role included:- Review and optimization of office administration and productivity tools- Support in policy and procedural documents- Other admin and venue-related duties as needed

    • THEATRE PECKHAM

      Sept 2024 - now
      Community Producer

      Within this position I serve as one of the lead producers for Young Peckham programming, which caters to aspiring creatives aged 17-29, and for select artistic programming. Duties include:- Project planning and management- Liaising with students, facilitators, and community stakeholders- Supporting with the administrative aspect of Young Peckham programming

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Achievement in From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

      OxfordX
      Apr 2016
    • Intercultural Development Program Certificate

      International Programs and Services
      Apr 2016
    • Youth Cultural Ambassador Training

      Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      2020 GCAC Scholarship Award Ghanaian Canadian Association of Calgary Mar 2020 This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate university students of Ghanaian lineage who excel academically and are positive role models in their community.
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      ACSC Black Excellence Award African Carribbean Student Club Feb 2020 Recipients of the Black Excellence Award are club members who are recognized for their academic achievements, extra-curricular involvements and/ or outstanding leadership in their community
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      Top 20 Under 25 Think For Action Sep 2019 Think for Action's Top 20 Under 25 recognizes youth leaders who are creating change or raising awareness of issues in their community. I received this award under the "Strong Woman" category, which is given to a young woman who is addressing an issue in their community via an innovative solution. The innovative solution which I was most recognized for is my Pink Backpack Project.
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      ACSC Black Excellence Award African Caribbean Student Club at UBC Okanagan Feb 2019 Recipients of the Black Excellence Award are club members who are recognized for their academic achievements, extra-curricular involvements and/ or outstanding leadership in their community
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      Student Life Network Peace & Justice Award Student Life Network Jan 2019 The SLN Peace & Justice Award is awarded to a student who is committed to and taking active steps toward peace and justice in their community. I received this award for my work in A.S.S.A.'s Pink Backpack Project, which is an initiative designed to mobilize students to reduce inequity in Kelowna and the surrounding area.
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      ACSC Black Excellence Award African Caribbean Student Club at UBC Okanagan Feb 2017 Recipients of the Black Excellence Award are club members who are recognized for their academic achievements, extra-curricular involvements and/ or outstanding leadership in their community
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Government of Alberta Sep 2016 Awarded to Alberta high school graduates who exhibited academic excellence throughout their secondary education
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      Certificate of Recognition Alpha Omega Epsilon Beta Beta Chapter Apr 2016 This certificate was issued for outstanding community involvement and engagement from a Sister in the Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority Beta Beta Chapter.
    • Awarded to Dela Hini
      Habits of Mind Scholarship Bishop O'Byrne High School Jun 2015 The Habits of Mind Scholarship is awarded to individuals who are aware of and exhibit the following in their pursuit for academic and person excellence:- Persistence/Reflective/Problem Solving- Striving for Accuracy- Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations- Thinking and Communicating with Clarity- Meta Cognition-Awareness and Action Plans- Questions and Posing Problems- Thinking Interdependently, Listening with Empathy and Understanding- Creating… Show more The Habits of Mind Scholarship is awarded to individuals who are aware of and exhibit the following in their pursuit for academic and person excellence:- Persistence/Reflective/Problem Solving- Striving for Accuracy- Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations- Thinking and Communicating with Clarity- Meta Cognition-Awareness and Action Plans- Questions and Posing Problems- Thinking Interdependently, Listening with Empathy and Understanding- Creating, Imagining, Innovating and Thinking Flexibility Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Creator and Project Lead

      Issued by Pink Backpack Project on Oct 2018
      Pink Backpack ProjectAssociated with Dela Hini
    • Chapter Member at UBC-Okanagan

      Issued by Engineers Without Borders Canada on Sept 2015
      Engineers Without Borders CanadaAssociated with Dela Hini
    • Team Member and Executive Events Manager

      Issued by UBCO Aero Club on Sept 2015
      UBCO Aero ClubAssociated with Dela Hini
    • Secretary

      Issued by The Engineering Society at the University of British Columbia on Oct 2015
      The Engineering Society at the University of British ColumbiaAssociated with Dela Hini
    • President and Co-Founder

      Issued by Arts and Sciences Student Association at UBCO on Sept 2018
      Arts and Sciences Student Association at UBCOAssociated with Dela Hini
    • Jack Talks Speaker

      Issued by Jack.org on Sept 2019
      Jack.orgAssociated with Dela Hini