1. SHEKEYAH HAYES
1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220
347-893-0170 - SSHayes@vuu.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an employment opportunity that will further enhance my professional growth and develop my knowledge,
skills and abilities within the field of mass communications.
EDUCATION
Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications May 2016
RELATED COURSES
Language Skills and Linguistics; TV production I & II; Broadcast News; Visual Communications; News reporting;
Fundamentals of Mass Communications; Radio Production; Social Media; Media Ethics and Public Relations
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
WRIR Richmond Independent Radio 97.3 Richmond, VA
Radio Personality January – May 2015
• Prepared and delivered news and information during specific time slots
• Selected program content based on factors available to station
• Studied background information to prepare for programs or interviews
WORK EXPERIENCE
Virginia Union University Residence Life and Housing Richmond, VA
Resident Assistant August 2014 – Present
• Regulate the building on a consistent schedule
• Develop a sense of community within the hall among residents
• Enforce rules and policies of the university
• Facilitate the social, academic and personal adjustment of students
Virginia Union University Audio Visual, Wilder Library Richmond, VA
Administrative Assistant February 2013 – May 2014
• Answered telephone calls on a daily basis
• Developed strong computer and communication skills
• Managed calendar events and word processing procedures
• Received and directed visitors on campus
• Created spreadsheets utilizing software skills
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Awarded Certificate for Professional Development Training
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong interpersonal skills, creative, written and oral communications, diplomacy, team-oriented, proficient in
Microsoft and computer skills and professional development skills.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
• Member, Leaders in Future Training ( December 2011- June 2012 )
• Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (April 2015 - Present)
• Member, Destiny’s Daughters Women’s Ministry Empowerment (September 2014- Present )
• Community Service (September 2012-Present )