Dejuan Desiree M-B
London / New York
Summary
Driven by my desire to connect the dots between community, culture and ideas.
I have a strong background in research, business management, and administration & proven ability to analyse the intersection of politics, arts, and culture to develop strategies that enhance initiatives and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Manager
City St. George's University
London
2025.09 - Current
Delivering strategic business management support to senior HR leadership for annual planning execution, to align department goals with overall business strategy.
Creative Director
TheBooksDem
2022.05 - Current
Founded a creative agency specialising in brand activations and workshops connecting community with culture.
Collaborated with Jordan Peele's publishing house on launch of book 'Out There Screaming'.
Junior Researcher
SOAS University of London
2025.03 - 2025.08
Spearheaded symposium based on my research project: 'Reclaiming the Black Diasporic Roots of Jungle' at 180 Reference Point, presented research on The Lot Radio, New York.
Cultivated environments for decolonised knowledge production through collaborative research.
Community Engagement Officer
Youth Beyond Borders
2024.09 - 2025.01
Facilitated multiple workshops for Yahoo X EMC BHM event to enhance participant engagement.
Coordinated activities for youth writer's camp, allowing young writers to record in renowned RAK studio.
Assistant Curator
Royal Museums Greenwich
2024.05 - 2024.07
Facilitated writing workshops featuring artefacts from Prince Philip Maritime Collection.
Promoted awareness of art's intrinsic ties to culture and community.
Product Administrator
Cambridge University Press and Assessments
Cambridge
2023.06 - 2024.06
Assisted the Product team with maintaining and cleaning databases, creating schedules and organising budgets on MS Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
SOAS University of London
London, England2026
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Brand development
- Community engagement
- Workshop facilitation
- Project coordination
- Administrative procedures
- Reporting and documentation
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Research analysis
- Customer Service
- Primary school experience
- Visitor experience enhancement
Languages
French
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Awards/ Accolades
- Santander Student Enterprise programme winner
- 2024 Guap x Adidas BlackListed Cohort
- 2025 TheCultureCyrpt Young, Gifted and Black
Timeline
HR Business Manager
City St. George's University
2025.09 - Current
Junior Researcher
SOAS University of London
2025.03 - 2025.08
Community Engagement Officer
Youth Beyond Borders
2024.09 - 2025.01
Assistant Curator
Royal Museums Greenwich
2024.05 - 2024.07
Product Administrator
Cambridge University Press and Assessments
2023.06 - 2024.06
Creative Director
TheBooksDem
2022.05 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
SOAS University of London