This document introduces Kevon Paynter, a graduating senior at Howard University majoring in Communications and Culture with a minor in Economics. It describes his internship experience at the United States Commerce Department where he championed digital marketing strategies that increased social media outreach by 9540%. The document emphasizes Kevon's passion for communications and cultural diversity, and argues that his expertise can benefit businesses in reaching ethnically diverse audiences. It concludes by providing Kevon's contact information.

1. KEVON PAYNTER
Howard University
Major: Communications & Culture
Minor: Economics
Graduating Senior

2. This is not a resume’
but more of career story…

4. It Begins Howard University, Washington D.C.,

5. It Begins Howard University, Washington D.C.,
with a Communications major who has a set belief that
language has a powerful ability to change the world.

6. He dreams of empowering the world
like linguistic leaders before him

7. He dreams of empowering the world
like linguistic leaders before him

8. While completing his
Senior undergraduate
Communication & Culture
courses..

9. While completing his
Senior undergraduate
Communication & Culture
courses..
A communications
challenge arises…

10. 21st century technological
advancements have warped
human communications to an
ever-evolving landscape that is
tied to a changing DEMOGRAPHIC

11. 21st century technological
advancements have warped
human communications to an
ever-evolving landscape that is
tied to a changing DEMOGRAPHIC

12. See this presents a Challenge….

13. See this presents a Challenge….
An interesting challenge!

14. Kevon has accepted these
challenges….
Working these Internships…

16. Kevon’s Managers who have witnessed him in
Action
say…
“Kevon has shown strong
leadership skills as co-chair of
our Social Media Strategic
Planning Team.”

17. Kevon’s Managers who have witnessed him in
Action
say…
“Kevon has shown strong
leadership skills as co-chair of
our Social Media Strategic
Planning Team.”
“He possesses a natural
communication savvy, is
hardworking and eager to take
on difficult tasks in uncharted
territory”

18. Kevon’s Managers who have witnessed him in
Action
say…
“Kevon has shown strong
leadership skills as co-chair of
our Social Media Strategic
Planning Team.”
“He possesses a natural
communication savvy, is
hardworking and eager to take
on difficult tasks in uncharted
territory”

19. Kevon’s Managers who have witnessed him in
Action
say…
“Kevon has shown strong
leadership skills as co-chair of
our Social Media Strategic
Planning Team.”
“He possesses a natural
communication savvy, is
hardworking and eager to take
on difficult tasks in uncharted
territory”

20. Following an successful internship as
a communications liaison for the
United States Commerce Department

21. Championed digital marketing strategies which provided
An increase in social media organizational outreach by 9540%
Before
Twitter Stats:
• 43 followers
• 0 following
• 2 tweets
• Beginner twitter “clouds”
background
• No communications strategy
• Ineffective communications tool
After
Twitter Stats
• 4,145 followers
• 209 following
• U.S. Commerce official background
• Tailored communications plan
• “Verified” and recognized as official
U.S. government public twitter
account

22. So until the next challenge calls
Kevon,

23. So until the next challenge calls
Kevon,
He’ll be continually be honing his
Communication Super Powers

24. By following these industry leaders…

25. By following these industry leaders…
and reading these books…

26. Because a Communications
super power..
is not something we are born with

27. Because a Communications
super power..
is not something we are born with
But it is an ability to be
developed with passion
and through hard work…

28. Because a Communications
super power..
is not something we are born with
But it is an ability to be
developed with passion
and through hard work…
That’s right… Hard Work!

30. Remember.

31. Remember.
This is a ACTION HERO story

32. Remember.
This is a ACTION HERO story
not a fairytale

33. So what does this
Awesome story
mean for you and
your business?

34. ~ Degreeincommunications.net
Photo Taken March 2013
Washington D.C.
Monument steps

35. My communications
passion and its
growing exper tise
is what I can add
immediately to your
b u s i n e s s

36. My communications
passion and its
growing exper tise
is what I can add
immediately to your
b u s i n e s s
From
With hard skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro X
Public Speaking
Project Management
Data Research and Analysis

37. Did you know?

38. Did you know?
America's racial and ethnic
minorities now make up
about half of the American
under-5 age group

39. Did you know?
America's racial and ethnic
minorities now make up
about half of the American
under-5 age group
I think this is excellent…

40. Because
I believe in cultural diversity..

41. Because
I believe in cultural diversity..
I strive to understand its
complexion and uniqueness…

42. Because
I believe in cultural diversity..
I strive to understand its
complexion and uniqueness…
as it broadens my cultural horizons
and challenges my personal
limitations

43. What does the world’s
changing demographic
mean for for you?

44. What does the world’s
changing demographic
mean for for you?
Ethnically Diverse
strategies are increasingly
meaning higher ratings,
sales, success, and
influence for your
business!

45. So am I a Cultural Enthusiast?

46. So am I a Cultural Enthusiast?
Sounds fancy… I like it

47. My Ghanaian Experience

48. My Ghanaian Experience

49. “The things I was allowed to
experience, the people I was
able to call friends, teammates,
mentors, coaches and
opponents, the travel, all of it,
are far more than anything I
ever thought possible in my
lifetime”
Curt Schilling

50. Connect with me!
About Mekevon.paynter
Kevon Paynter
Downloadable Resume
Kevon PaynterLinkedin
Kevon Paynter
Facebook

51. Fin