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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional with experience in marketing, media communications, youth leadership development, and project management. Ability to work under pressure, relate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and keep projects under budget. Expertise in planning special events; producing and directing web, tv, and film projects; creating marketing materials; and training youth, staff, and volunteers. Effective leader who embraces ideals, encourages creativity and is committed to improving efficiency. I strive to create and maintain a positive environment that motivates others.
EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2018 – PRESENT
Student Engagement Coordinator
- Recruiting, advising, and training students to contribute to student media website, social media, and other multi-media platforms (weekly newspaper, literary journals, radio station, and video streaming)
- Providing leadership on multiple student media processes including reporting, writing, developing stories, editing, designing advertisements and layouts, and supporting photography, video, web, and podcasts projects
- Coordinating university-wide and off-campus training opportunities
- Assisting with the coordination of the bi-annual Modern Media Conference
- Managing project budgets and recommending equipment for purchase
- Teaching PC1020 First Year Experience class
KIDS TV, 2015 – Present
Lead Instructor/Manager
- Taught video production skills to elementary school students
- Wrote and revised scripts and edited media projects
- Managed video production equipment, supervised productions, and coordinated screenings
- Supervised Open House activities and served as parent/staff liaison
TEEN YMCA – YOUTH AND TEEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 2015 – 2021
Digital Media Instructor
- Provided leadership instruction and development training to young adults
- Taught technical skills and media production classes and developed digital media program curriculum
- Supervised production activities for videos and films produced, directed, written, and edited by students
- Developed and managed youth film festival competition
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, 2011 – 2015
Media Consultant/TV Film Director
- Managed database for an international organization
- Created marketing materials, reviewed, wrote, and edited articles for publications, and conducted research
- Collaborated and enhanced social media campaigns using SEO, Facebook ads, and Google Analytics
- Planned marketing and social media posts for e-books, promotional videos, programs, websites, and blogs
- Coordinated monthly educational programs for a non-profit organization
- Planned all production activities, directed and edited film, television, and web projects
EMPOWERING YOUNG ENTERTAINERS (E.Y.E. INC.), 2011 – 2013
Co-Founder
- Founded non-profit organization to teach media (web, video, television, and film) production skills to youth
- Taught video production classes, designed curriculum, and coordinated logistics
- Reviewed, wrote and edited screenplays and scripts, and supervised all production phases
- Directed, produced and edited short films, PSAs, videos, tv shows, and media projects
- Designed curriculum for summer camp
TYLER PERRY STUDIOS, 2009 – 2011
Executive Assistant to Producer
- Administered all phases of production for top box-office grossing film and award-winning television show
- Served as liaison between talent and production department
- Coordinated travel, special events and table reads, and executed various administrative duties
- Generated deal memos for talent, controlled petty cash and per diem accounts, and compiled daily reports
ATLANTA HAWKS, 2000 – 2005
Fan Development Assistant
- Designated by the administration to lead and manage Kids Zone and Celebrity suites for the NBA All-Star game
- Selected as the special assistant for the NBA All-Star Game based on expertise and performance
- Aided at promotional appearances and autograph sessions and distributed promotional materials
- Photographed fans and patrons for Fanatic Fan Program
WJZF-FM (COX RADIO GROUP), 2000
Promotions Assistant
- Rapidly promoted to permanent employee due to outstanding work ethic and immediate contributions
- Developed and maintained promotional inventory and organized special events and activities
- Updated and wrote content for the website and created on-air announcements
- Arranged travel logistics for national recording artists for weekly concert series
MCGRAW HILL, 1998 – 1999
Assistant Producer
- Administered production budgets and wrote scripts for educational series
- Supervised video pre-production activities including casting and scouting locations
- Performed self-motivated research for activities published in academic textbooks
- Co-wrote scripts and corresponding supplemental lesson plans for academic workbook
WGNX-CHANNEL 46 (CBS AFFILIATE), 1997 – 1998
Production Assistant
- Assisted with script organization, audio, and graphics for daily news program and weekly talk show
- Operated studio cameras and teleprompter for daily local newscast and assisted at on-location shoots
- Implemented an employee community service program and spearheaded volunteer event
- Revived station newsletter and published articles for national magazine
PEOPLE TV, 1996 – 1998
Communications Director/Lead Facilitator
- Designed production curriculum, and instructed video production workshops to children and adults
- Increased the number of qualified television producers through various training programs
- Fine-tuned corporate image, including awareness programs, company newsletters, brochures, and website
- Oversaw production budget, supervised and scheduled technical staff, and supervised volunteer activities
ORGANIZATIONS
Entertainment Partners in Collaboration – Advisory Board
College Media Association Adviser
Alliance of Women Directors
Women in Film and Television Atlanta – Programs Director
Live Healthy DeKalb Wellness Ambassador
Media Assistant for Superbowl XXVIII, National Football League
TECHNOLOGY/SKILLS
Advanced proficiency PC/Mac platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, ScheduAll, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, copyright editing, video editing (Final Cut and Adobe Premiere), desktop publishing, creating social media posts, building websites, content management systems, web and search engine optimization, directing and producing videos, podcasts, and films
EDUCATION
Emory University Continuing Education – Web Content Management (Social Media, HTML, Video, CSS)
Full Sail University – Master of Science – Entertainment Business
Gwinnett Technical College – Marketing Management Certification
Clark Atlanta University – Bachelor of Arts – Mass Media Arts (Radio/TV/Film Production)