Makai Hurst

Tamarac, FL | (754) 610-8990 | makai.hurst@oakwood.edu | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/makai-hurst-965a98247/

Professional Summary

Aspiring business and technology professional with experience in leadership, creative design, and e-commerce. Skilled in Microsoft Office (2023 Alabama PowerPoint State Champion), UI/UX design, and problem-solving. Adaptable and resilient, with a proven ability to learn quickly and build solutions—from designing Roblox game interfaces to developing custom trading websites. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Management Information Systems at Oakwood University, with an interest in applying business and cybersecurity knowledge to AI security and innovation.

Experience

Shift Lead — Smoothie King, Lauderhill, FL
(June 2024 – Present)

- Supervised store operations and team members during shifts, ensuring efficiency and compliance with standards
- Delivered strong customer service and handled transactions accurately
- Promoted to Shift Lead in recognition of reliability, resilience, and leadership

Computer Lab Assistant — Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
(Sept 2022 – Oct 2023)

- Assisted students with software and hardware troubleshooting in the computer lab
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with PCs, printers, and applications
- Provided one-on-one support in Microsoft Office tools

STEM Afterschool Instructor —Sawgrass Adventist School, Plantation, FL
(Aug 2024 – Jan 2025)

- Taught STEM fundamentals to students in grades K–3 through engaging projects and activities
- Fostered curiosity and problem-solving while building communication and leadership skills
- Adapted teaching style to individual learning needs

Freelance Designer — Roblox
(Jan 2020 – Mar 2021)

- Created logos, gamepass icons, and UI elements for Roblox game startups, with several reaching millions of visits. Managed commission-based projects, delivering assets on time and maintaining strong client communication. Developed creative, user-friendly design solutions using Adobe Photoshop & alternatives like Photopea.

Short-Term Employment — Wawa, Davie, FL
(Oct 2024 – Dec 2024)

- Assisted with cashier duties and customer service during a brief employment period

Projects

Trading Website — HTML/JS (Netlify)

- Built and deployed a custom web-based decision support tool for day trading and options strategies
- Improved personal trading outcomes through data visualization and structured decision-making

E-Commerce Operations (Dropshipping)

- Launched and scaled multiple online stores, reaching $90,000 in annual revenue
- Gained hands-on experience in operations, marketing, customer service, and financial management
- Learned adaptability and resilience through entrepreneurial challenges

Education

Oakwood University — Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems (In Progress)
2022 – Present

Certifications & Awards

- Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint (2016) — 2023 Alabama State Champion
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel (2016)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word (2016)
- IC3 Digital Literacy Certification

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Adobe Photoshop / Graphic Design / UI Design
• Problem Solving, Adaptability, Resilience, Creativity, Fast Learner
• Customer Service & Team Leadership
• Basic Web Development (HTML/JS)