1. AMAL W. BLACK
3052 Ashwood St. Memphis TN 38118
P: 901.596.1805 E: iamallblack@aol.com S: www.visualcv.com/awb2n
Objective: Seeking to find security within an organization wherefore I can develop my skills and further
my career in Media Communications / Education.
Skills/Experience
• Proficient in Mac OS and Windows: Editing in Final Cut Pro,Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft
Office,Excel, Pages,PowerPoint,Access
• Proven ability to learn, perform, and adapt to new procedures and software quickly
• Familiar with administrative duties and protocols
• Detail oriented
• Highly skilled in verbal/nonverbal communication/journalism.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team and or classroom
• Experienced in Event Planning and Promotion
EmploymentHistory
W.E.B. DUBOIS ARTS & TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL- High School PerformingArts Teacher
(Certified) Aug.2015- Jun.2016
 Developedacurriculum,aswell aslessonplansthatwouldconsiderablyintroduce HighSchool
scholarsto theaterprinciplesandpractices.
 Introducedover,75-80 studentstoperformance,stagecraft,andmusic/visual production
processes
 Directed,and(collaboratedwithotherteachers) producedschool widepresentations
 Trackedand loggedclassroomgradesanddata
 Managed Homeroom
 Coordinatorof YES! (YoungEntertainersSelect) performingartsbasedafterschool program
 Assessedstudentsgrowthinperformance,storydevelopment,writing,publicspeaking,and
otherformsof presentation
 Mentor
WINCHESTER ELEMENTARYSCHOOL Memphis, TN Oct. 2013 – Computer Lab / Media
Specialist
•Introduce grades 4 through 5 to various media platforms and principal's of both print and digital media
•Create lesson plans that promote creativity in design, communication, and online proficiency
•Maintain a clean and functioning computing work space for all students

2. •Mange students’ online social media and state mandated intervention accounts
• Instruct classes with a capacity of 18-26 students at a time (K-5th)
• Provide extra instruction to Special Education students according to state standards for SPED
• Consistently meets weekly and monthly intervention (online tutoring and instruction) stats based on
Shelby County margins for metrics (i.e. EPGY, Istation, Reading Plus.)
• Consultant: advise and educate students on academic and behavioral terms/expectations of Shelby
County Schools and our school stakeholders
•Mentor youth
ALORICA Atlanta, GA Jan. 2012- Nov.2012 AT&TCustomer Service Call Center / Uverse Sales
Rep.
• Operates 6+ data entry systems while on inbound/outbound calls
• Manages numerous AT&T customer accounts (25-50/day)
• Sales, Promotes, Troubleshoots AT&T products, service and equipment
• Consistently meets weekly and monthly team stats based on the center’s margins for metrics (i.e. client
surveys, call handle time, first call resolution, etc.)
• Consultant: advising, negotiating (finances),educating customers on terms/expectations of service UPS
CORPORATE Atlanta,GA Dec. 2012- May 2013 Contractor: Production Assistant
• Assist in filming and production of UPS corporate videos • Practices facilitating production • Assist
in set design and editing
MAXXMULTIMEDIA GROUP, Atlanta, GA March 2011- 2012 Creative Marketing Assistant
• Handles clerical duties daily, meets strict deadlines, schedules appointments, and assists in clientele
retention
• Manages and Recruits Interns
• Processes documents for client services (print/digital media requests)
• Conceptualizes, Produces and Delivers written, oral, and visual presentations
• Develops and Implements outreach and marketing / PR initiatives
PICTURE ME PORTRAITSTUDIOS, College Park, GA July 2011-Nov. 2011 Customer Service /
Sales Rep.
• Provided quality customer service in accordance to CPI's guidelines and company standards
• Photographed, Edited and Sold portrait packages
• Consistently met weekly telemarketing and customer acquisition goals

3. RUNNING PONYPRODUCTIONS, Memphis, TN Summer-Fall 2010 Intern
• Assisted in the production of corporate-videos for clients such as FedEX Corporate and other clients
ranging from health care to Country Club hospitality
• Worked as a GRIP, RUNNER,GAFFER, and STUDIO ASSISTANT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTERCHANNEL19 Summer 2007 Production Intern
• Worked as cameraman for severalproductions
• Participated daily as a production crew member
• Created and produced mock television programs
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, MASS COMMUNICATIONS May 7,2011
Achievements
-06/26/2015- Scored 159 (state required score) on the Theater Praxis 2 test
-03/26/2015-Current: Featured as Bright Spot story News Channel 3 (also on WREG website, and others)
for producing, directing and editing “IMMA READ” student literacy music video that is now featured on
the Shelby County School (of MEMPHIS,TN) district’s website.
-Call Center Top Agent (amongst 300+ agents) “Most Willing To Recommend” by AT&T customers.
-Inducted into Collegiate 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee 2009
-Inducted into Alpha Pichapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon Business, Marketing, and Sales Fraternity
-Became CCO certified in PR within the Alpha Pi chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon
Degree: Science,MASS COMMUNICATIONS May 7,2011
References
⁃ Marian Crooks Southwest Community College (901) 216-3336
⁃ Flora Childres Principal Winchester Elementary School (901) 258-1186
⁃ Byron McLeod Graphic Artist Empower Network (813) 335-8836