ABOUT
I will receive my Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications -- Public Relations from Grambling State University in December 2018.
Eager to leverage my education into real-world experience, I’ve completed several internships where my responsibilities included media research, social media management and strategy, public relations, corporate communications, and content creation. I'm currently Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for the start-up technology company HBCU HUB and the Brand Operations Manager at CandleLit Box, and have interned for AECOM, Maritz Inc., CBS Television, and The Women's Media Center.
After completing four internships, starting an on-campus public relations agency, and co-founding a tech start-up with a schoolmate, I’ve learned two things: I’m passionate about public relations and I have an increasing desire to take on new responsibilities.
I am proficient in Windows and Mac OS X, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign, Cision, Commercial Photography, and Social Media.
EXPERIENCE
Detailedoriented strategic and corporate communications specialist with 5 years of communications experience and education. Proven success in creating and implementing public relations and branding campaigns.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN, AECOM
May 2018- August 2018
Developed executive communications materials including thought leadership articles for LinkedIn, media briefings and social media post for the Chairman and CEO, COO and Chief Legal Officer.
Managed nationwide internal communications including the redesign of a monthly newsletter.
Authored day-to-day content across AECOM internal communications channels, including intranet, print, video and web communications.
DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN, MARITZ
May 2016- August 2016
Implemented and evaluated visual marketing materials for clients Kia and Toyota.
Created marketing plans that include website and email campaigns, and partnered with graphic designers to produce and update various content for clients.
Implemented and evaluated visual marketing materials for clients Kia and Toyota.
Created marketing plans that include website and email campaigns, and partnered with graphic designers to produce and update various content for clients.
MEDIA RELATIONS INTERN
May 2015-August 2015
Supported publicist in planning and executing media events including the TCA press tour.
Provided input on media relations planning and executions, with an emphasis on media events, talking points, news advisories, and press releases.
Researched relevant media coverage and industry trends and pitched fall pilots for innovative media opportunities.
MEDIA INTERN, WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER
October 2013- May 2014
Assisted in training and preparing subject matter experts to be on-message spokespeople during events and media interviews. Drafted content posted to WMC’s website and social media channels.
Enhanced and maintained relationships with key media to help promote WMC’s activities and services.
EDUCATION
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS MASS COMMUNICATIONS
DECEMBER 2018
GPA 3.64
SKILLS
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, AND INDESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA
CISION
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEB AND LAYOUT DESIGN
COPY WRITING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
BRAND DEVELOPMENT
"If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done"
Thomas Jefferson
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