Resume
Summary Communications professional with experience in news writing, multimedia journalism, copy editing and public affairs. Familiar with basic graphic design and various social media tools.
Objective To secure a position as a communications professional to utilize and further develop my multimedia and multiplatform communications and writing skills while advancing the mission of a company or organization.
Public Relations Experience
Intern, McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations Firm, January 2014-April 2014 Conducted research for multiple clients and prospective clients; completed monthly Facebook and YouTube analytic reports for a national page and channel; submitted photo suggestions and drafted posts to queue for review for a national Facebook page; made media lists for a national client; drafted and pitched personnel releases for pro bono client; pitched personnel release picked up by Nashville Business Journal; promoted an event held in Music City Center by distributing and hanging promotional advertisements around downtown Nashville; assisted in video production and pre/post production for promotional video at local university; planned a photography shoot for client in Vermont; took photographs at a governor’s bill signing; drafted tweets and submitted photos for social media for a client and firm; answered questions on panel and in a meeting for inquiring students; assisted in a media training presentation and exercise; drafted student success stories for national client; attended brainstorming sessions; prepared collateral materials for multiple clients; entered data from national survey for client; helped plan communication methods for metro planning department as it sought community feedback on proposals for city’s next 25 year plan; drafted transcripts for national client’s recruitment videos; retrieved and filed print, television and online media clips; went on site visits for possible events; monitored journalists’ social media pages as legislators voted on bill affecting client
Public Affairs Volunteer, Tennessee Volunteer Region of the American Red Cross, May 2013-December 2013
Assist communications staff by updating media list; trained in local public affairs disaster response
Freelance Publicist, Woodcuts Gallery and Framing, August 2012
Interviewed store owner and employee; wrote press release; took pictures; sent press information to local media outlets
Journalism Experience
Multimedia Reporting Intern, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, January 2012-April 2012
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; took pictures; reported on location at multiple sites including White House, National Press Club and U.S. Capitol; conducted research for 2012 election stories; shot video; created audio and picture slideshows.
Writer/managing editor, The Blue and White Flash Student Newspaper, Fall 2010-December 2011
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; took pictures; assigned stories; helped other students find story angles and people to interview; monitored and encouraged student progress on stories; distributed papers.
Editorial intern, The Jackson Free Press, Summer 2010 and Summer 2011
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; reported on location at Mississippi State Capitol; conducted phone interviews; fact checked articles; took pictures; developed story ideas and graphic design ideas for Jackpedia, the intern publication.
Freelance Writer, September 2010-present
The Mississippi Link, Jackson, Miss.; The Washington Informer, Washington, D.C.; Treasure Coast Palm, Stuart,
Fla.; savvylifemagazine.com; eXperience Magazine of JSU; The Lede of the JSU Mass Communications Department; The Afro-
American Newspaper, Washington, D.C.; VIP Jackson Magazine, Jackson, Miss.
Other Work Experience
Sales Associate, New York & Company, August 2012-January 2014
Substitute Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools, November 2013-present
Education
Department of Mass Communications, Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., August 2008-April 2012.
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications. Emphasis in multimedia journalism. Minor in art.
Skills and Activities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; digital and video photography; Adobe Premier.
Knowledgeable in Adobe Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; Soundslides; Audacity; Prezi.
Member, National Association of Black Journalists, 2011-present.
Proficient in basic-intermediate Spanish, written and oral.
Honors
Chips Quinn Scholar (Spring 2012); Distinguished News Editorial Student (2012, JSU Mass Communications Department); Student multimedia project participant(Summer 2012, NABJ); student division winner: 1st place editorials, 2nd place sports story and 2nd place general news story (2012 Better Newspaper Contest, Mississippi Press Association); NNPA scholarship (2011); Alpha Lamba Delta Honor Society; Mississippi Horatio Alger Scholar (2008); Magna Cum Laude graduate.
References
Andrea Dilworth, Assistant Professor (Jackson State University, 601.954.9668)
Jody Beck, Semester in Washington Director (Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, 202.408.2748)
Devry Dennis, Communications Coordinator (American Red Cross - TN Volunteer Region, 615.250.4326)
Objective To secure a position as a communications professional to utilize and further develop my multimedia and multiplatform communications and writing skills while advancing the mission of a company or organization.
Public Relations Experience
Intern, McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations Firm, January 2014-April 2014 Conducted research for multiple clients and prospective clients; completed monthly Facebook and YouTube analytic reports for a national page and channel; submitted photo suggestions and drafted posts to queue for review for a national Facebook page; made media lists for a national client; drafted and pitched personnel releases for pro bono client; pitched personnel release picked up by Nashville Business Journal; promoted an event held in Music City Center by distributing and hanging promotional advertisements around downtown Nashville; assisted in video production and pre/post production for promotional video at local university; planned a photography shoot for client in Vermont; took photographs at a governor’s bill signing; drafted tweets and submitted photos for social media for a client and firm; answered questions on panel and in a meeting for inquiring students; assisted in a media training presentation and exercise; drafted student success stories for national client; attended brainstorming sessions; prepared collateral materials for multiple clients; entered data from national survey for client; helped plan communication methods for metro planning department as it sought community feedback on proposals for city’s next 25 year plan; drafted transcripts for national client’s recruitment videos; retrieved and filed print, television and online media clips; went on site visits for possible events; monitored journalists’ social media pages as legislators voted on bill affecting client
Public Affairs Volunteer, Tennessee Volunteer Region of the American Red Cross, May 2013-December 2013
Assist communications staff by updating media list; trained in local public affairs disaster response
Freelance Publicist, Woodcuts Gallery and Framing, August 2012
Interviewed store owner and employee; wrote press release; took pictures; sent press information to local media outlets
Journalism Experience
Multimedia Reporting Intern, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, January 2012-April 2012
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; took pictures; reported on location at multiple sites including White House, National Press Club and U.S. Capitol; conducted research for 2012 election stories; shot video; created audio and picture slideshows.
Writer/managing editor, The Blue and White Flash Student Newspaper, Fall 2010-December 2011
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; took pictures; assigned stories; helped other students find story angles and people to interview; monitored and encouraged student progress on stories; distributed papers.
Editorial intern, The Jackson Free Press, Summer 2010 and Summer 2011
Wrote articles for Web and print publication; reported on location at Mississippi State Capitol; conducted phone interviews; fact checked articles; took pictures; developed story ideas and graphic design ideas for Jackpedia, the intern publication.
Freelance Writer, September 2010-present
The Mississippi Link, Jackson, Miss.; The Washington Informer, Washington, D.C.; Treasure Coast Palm, Stuart,
Fla.; savvylifemagazine.com; eXperience Magazine of JSU; The Lede of the JSU Mass Communications Department; The Afro-
American Newspaper, Washington, D.C.; VIP Jackson Magazine, Jackson, Miss.
Other Work Experience
Sales Associate, New York & Company, August 2012-January 2014
Substitute Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools, November 2013-present
Education
Department of Mass Communications, Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., August 2008-April 2012.
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications. Emphasis in multimedia journalism. Minor in art.
Skills and Activities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; digital and video photography; Adobe Premier.
Knowledgeable in Adobe Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; Soundslides; Audacity; Prezi.
Member, National Association of Black Journalists, 2011-present.
Proficient in basic-intermediate Spanish, written and oral.
Honors
Chips Quinn Scholar (Spring 2012); Distinguished News Editorial Student (2012, JSU Mass Communications Department); Student multimedia project participant(Summer 2012, NABJ); student division winner: 1st place editorials, 2nd place sports story and 2nd place general news story (2012 Better Newspaper Contest, Mississippi Press Association); NNPA scholarship (2011); Alpha Lamba Delta Honor Society; Mississippi Horatio Alger Scholar (2008); Magna Cum Laude graduate.
References
Andrea Dilworth, Assistant Professor (Jackson State University, 601.954.9668)
Jody Beck, Semester in Washington Director (Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, 202.408.2748)
Devry Dennis, Communications Coordinator (American Red Cross - TN Volunteer Region, 615.250.4326)